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  Seoul (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 South Korea's defence ministry said Thursday it was "closely monitoring" a North Korean nuclear reactor site after local media reported its operations had been temporarily suspended, potentially to extract weapons-grade plutonium. The Donga Ilbo newspaper reported earlier in the day that intelligence sources in Seoul and Washington had detected signs the five-megawatt reactor in Yongbyon had temporarily stopped operations late last month. The suspension could be an indication that spent fuel rod ... read more |
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Iran hits back at Britain over satellite launchTehran (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 Iran on Wednesday condemned Britain for criticising the Islamic republic over the launch of its latest military satellite into orbit. ... more  
Using lasers in Earth's orbit to protect space assets from debrisMorgantown WV (SPX) Oct 05, 2023 If West Virginia University research pays off, debris that litters the planet's orbit and poses a threat to spacecraft and satellites could get nudged off potential collision courses by a coordinate ... more 
US slaps Satellite TV provider with first-ever space debris fineWashington (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 US authorities said they have issued a "breakthrough" first-ever fine over space debris, slapping a $150,000 penalty on a TV company that failed to properly dispose of a satellite. ... more  
Rocket Lab opens engine development center in Long BeachLong Beach CA (SPX) Oct 05, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has officially opened the Company's new Engine Development Center in Long Beach, California. The 144,000+ square foot advanced manufacturing complex will support ... more |
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 E-Space demos novel LEO space capabilities during Space Force field test  
Space needs better 'parking spots' to stay usableWest Lafayette, IN (SPX) Oct 04, 2023 Any mission headed to space needs a "parking spot" at its destination. But these parking spots, regions located on orbits, are quickly becoming occupied or more vulnerable to collisions. Most ... more |
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Rockets, drones on display at Islamic Jihad parade in GazaGaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 Palestinian militants marched Wednesday through Gaza City, brandishing weapons and carrying rockets and drones, in a parade marking the 36th anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Jihad movement. ... more  
Taiwan communist party head indicted on China infiltration chargeTaipei (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 The head of a communist party in Taiwan has been indicted for allegedly acting as a proxy for Beijing and attempting to bribe voters in elections, Taiwanese prosecutors said Wednesday. ... more  
AI copilot enhances human precision for safer aviationBoston MA (SPX) Oct 04, 2023 Imagine you're in an airplane with two pilots, one human and one computer. Both have their "hands" on the controllers, but they're always looking out for different things. If they're both paying att ... more 
RTX develops solid-state circuit breaker for NASA's hybrid-electric aircraftRockford IL (SPX) Oct 05, 2023 RTX (NYSE: RTX) has successfully demonstrated the operation of a solid-state circuit breaker to support hybrid-electric propulsion systems in future aircraft, a key part of the aviation industry's e ... more |
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  Turkey threatens to expand strikes in Syria, Iraq  
U.S. transfers 1.1M rounds of confiscated ammunition to UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Oct 4, 2023 The United States transferred some 1.1 million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine that were confiscated in December while en route from Iran to militant groups in Yemen. ... more |
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NASA selects Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition contractorsWashington DC (SPX) Oct 04, 2023 NASA has selected seven companies to provide commercial data in support of the agency's Earth science research. The Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition Program will acquire Earth observation ... more  
Indigenous troops guard Australia's vast northDarwin, Australia (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 In the scorching heat of Australia's far north, the next generation of Indigenous army leaders crawl almost unseen through red dust, past towering termite mounds and eucalyptus trees. ... more
US TV provider given first-ever space debris fineWashington (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 US authorities have issued a "breakthrough" first-ever fine over space debris, officials said Monday, slapping a $150,000 penalty on a TV company that failed to properly dispose of a satellite. ... more  
Maldives pro-China winner to eject Indian troopsMale, Maldives (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 The president-elect of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has marked his victory with a pledge to end the foreign military presence in his small but strategically placed atoll nation. ... more |
 Biden reassures shaken allies on Ukraine aid  
US aid for Ukraine will last 'little bit longer': PentagonWashington (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 The United States can continue meeting Ukraine's military needs for a "little bit longer" with assistance that has already been authorized, but requires congressional action to keep providing aid, the Pentagon said Tuesday. ... more |
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Three Filipino fishermen dead after boat 'rammed' in South China SeaManila (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 Three Filipino fishermen are dead after their boat was "rammed" by a foreign commercial vessel in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Wednesday. ... more 
Armenia slams Azerbaijan for arresting Karabakh leadersYerevan (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 Armenia on Wednesday criticised Azerbaijan for arresting several separatist leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh after Baku's armed forces seized control of the breakaway region last month. ... more 
Paris 'has agreed' to deliver military equipment to Armenia: French ministerYerevan (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on a visit to Armenia on Tuesday that Paris agreed to deliver military equipment to the small South Caucasus nation. ... more 
Romania sends troops to bolster NATO Kosovo forceBrussels (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 Romania on Tuesday said it was sending some 100 troops to bolster NATO's peacekeeping force in Kosovo after mounting tensions with Serbia. ... more |
 
Trial of disgraced crypto star Bankman-Fried beginsNew York (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of one of cryptocurrency's biggest exchanges, began Tuesday with a jury set to determine if he committed massive fraud by stealing billions of dollars from clients. ... more 
In 'dysfunctional' world, who deserves Nobel Peace Prize?Oslo (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 With war in Ukraine, coups in Africa and flaring geopolitical tensions, who in our "dysfunctional" global family, to use the words of the UN secretary general, could win this year's Nobel Peace Prize? ... more  
Not so black and white? Panda fibs fuel anti-US vibe in ChinaWashington (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 Chomping peacefully on a fruitsicle cake in her grassy Washington zoo enclosure Mei Xiang is blissfully unaware that she and a handful of other cute pandas are at the center of a ferocious misinformation campaign driving anti-US sentiment in China. ... more  
Eutelsat and OneWeb combination world's first GEO-LEO OperatorParis, France (SPX) Oct 01, 2023 Eutelsat Communications SA (Euronext Paris: ETL) has announced the completion of its all-share combination with OneWeb, the global low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications network, following t ... more |
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US aid cuts would be 'devastating' for Ukraine soldiers: expertsWashington (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 Ukraine's troops would soon run short of essential ammunition and equipment if Republican hardliners succeed in stopping US military aid, undermining operations on the ground and reducing their ability to defend against Russian strikes, experts say. ... more 
EU ministers gather in Kyiv for talks on Ukraine support amid funding fight in USWashington DC (UPI) Oct 2, 2023 Foreign ministers from the European Union gathered in Kyiv Monday for an informal summit that aimed to demonstrate the bloc's support for Ukraine as additional funding from the U.S. to fight Russia appeared increasingly uncertain. ... more 
Serbia says number of troops on Kosovo border 'back to normal'Belgrade (AFP) Oct 2, 2023 Serbia said Monday that its troop numbers are back to normal near the border with Kosovo - which accuses it of trying to annex the Serb-majority north - following deadly clashes there which brought a warning from the United States. ... more  
Northrop Grumman to provide new strike missile capability for fifth-generation aircraft and beyondLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 02, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) reports the U.S. Air Force has awarded the company an approximately $705 million contract to deliver the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), an air-to-ground weap ... more |
Crypto industry grapples with FTX fallout as trial loomsLondon (AFP) Oct 1, 2023 The collapse of cryptocurrency platform FTX, whose disgraced former boss goes on trial this week, sparked shock waves worldwide, with regulators still seeking to get to grips with the sector. ... more 
US, Philippines begin annual drills in disputed South China SeaManila (AFP) Oct 2, 2023 The United States and the Philippines launched annual joint naval war games on Monday, days after the latest diplomatic row between Manila and Beijing over the disputed South China Sea. ... more 
Daughter of jailed Uyghur academic appeals for supportLos Angeles (AFP) Oct 2, 2023 The daughter of a prominent Uyghur academic reportedly jailed for life in China has appealed for support from scholars around the world, saying authorities have shown her mother no mercy. ... more 
'Probable' Israel strike kills six Syria fighters: monitorBeirut (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 A "probable Israeli air strike" on Syria killed six pro-Iranian fighters in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor near the border with Iraq, a war monitor said Tuesday. ... more |
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New Gabon president gets show of support in Congo tripOyo, Congo (AFP) Oct 1, 2023 Gabon's transitional president, who ousted the leader of the central African country at the end of August, received a show of support from neighbouring Republic of Congo on Sunday after he met his counterpart, aiming to improve relations and ease Gabon's isolation. ... more  
Pro-China winner vows to unite Maldives, releases ex-leaderMale, Maldives (AFP) Oct 1, 2023 The president-elect of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, secured the release of his jailed mentor on Sunday, a day after divisive polls that saw the pro-Beijing leader vow to rebalance relations with New Delhi. ... more 
Lockheed Martin and US Navy demonstrate submarine-launched ballistic missileTitusville FL (SPX) Oct 02, 2023 On September 27 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), supporting the U.S. Navy, marked the successful launch of one Trident II D5 Life Extension Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM). The Navy conducted Demonstratio ... more 
UK invests $4bn in nuclear-powered submarine projectLondon (AFP) Oct 2, 2023 Britain has signed contracts worth 4 billion pounds ($4.8 billion) to finance a new phase of the SSN-AUKUS next-generation attack submarine project, according to government officials. ... more |
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