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  Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 12, 2023 Hamas militants on Thursday fired a barrage of rockets at Tel Aviv in response to Israeli air strikes that targeted "civilians" in two Gaza refugee camps, the Palestinian group said. "Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades fired rockets at Tel Aviv in response to (Israeli strikes) targeting civilians in Al-Shati and Jabalia camps," Hamas said, referring to its armed wing, in a text message sent to journalists. AFP correspondents witnessed dozens of air strikes over 30 minutes on Thursday morning in the di ... read more |
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Israel prepares 'ground manoeuvre' against Hamas but no decision yet: armyJerusalem (AFP) Oct 12, 2023 The Israeli army said Thursday it was preparing for a ground assault on Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip but that the country's political leaders had not yet taken a decision. ... more 
Ukraine says withstanding Russian attacks on AvdiivkaKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 12, 2023 Ukraine's armed forces said Thursday they were withstanding Russian attacks on the eastern town of Avdiivka, after Moscow said it had improved its position there. ... more  
SSC wants 'Project Apollo' to accelerate advances in Space Domain AwarenessColorado Springs CO (SPX) Oct 11, 2023 Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Space Force (USSF) field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient space capabilities, is now accepting applications for ... more  
Aalyria and Second Front partner to expedite availability of spacetime for government useLivermore CA (SPX) Oct 12, 2023 Aalyria, a dynamic startup commercializing advanced networking and communications technologies acquired from Google, has formed a strategic alliance with Second Front Systems. This collaboration pav ... more |
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  Kymeta launches first multi-orbit, on-the-move flat-panel antenna for military users  
EU's tech 'sheriff' turns to X rival in disinfo duel with MuskBrussels (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 The EU's top internet enforcer took to X, the rebranded Twitter, on Wednesday to trumpet a rival platform, as a duel with Elon Musk over disinformation ratcheted up. ... more |
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Erdogan vows to intensify strikes on Kurd fighters in Iraq, SyriaIstanbul (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 Turkey's president on Wednesday vowed to intensify strikes against Kurdish fighters in Syria and Iraq. ... more  
NATO vows 'determined response' if Baltic pipeline sabotage confirmedBrussels (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday pledged a strong response from the military alliance if it turns out damage to a pipeline between Finland and Estonia was a "deliberate attack". ... more  
Senate Republicans introduce bill to freeze $6B in Iranian fundsWashington DC (UPI) Oct 11, 2023 In the wake of recent Hamas attacks on Israel, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced a new bill Wednesday to immediately freeze $6 billion in Iranian funds. ... more 
Russia and Kyrgyzstan to create shared air defence systemBishkek, Kyrgyzstan (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 Kyrgyzstan's parliament on Wednesday ratified an agreement for a common air defence system with Russia, a day before a planned visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Central Asian country. ... more |
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  Britain, European allies unveil $122M security package for Ukraine 
'Not proud at all': Japan's army struggles to recruitTokyo (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 A recent open day at a Japanese military base near Tokyo was a fun family outing but, despite the games and snacks, the army recruitment stand was bereft of visitors. ... more |
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Key witness gives more damning evidence at US crypto trialNew York (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 The former partner and girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried told a New York courtroom on Wednesday that she constantly worried that clients of their FTX crypto platform would discover they were being defrauded. ... more 
At least 169 Israel soldiers killed in war with Hamas: armyJerusalem (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 At least 169 Israeli soldiers have been killed in fighting with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas after its militants launched a shock cross-border attack, the army said on Wednesday. ... more 
Over 30 dead as Israel pounds Gaza overnight; Families of hostages make emotional pleaGaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 At least 30 people have been killed and hundreds wounded as Israel pounded the Gaza Strip with hundreds of air strikes overnight, a Hamas government official said Wednesday. ... more 
China urges 'immediate ceasefire' in call with Palestinian officialBeijing (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 China's envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun called for "an immediate ceasefire" to the Israel-Hamas conflict during a phone call with a Palestinian official, the Chinese foreign ministry said Wednesday. ... more |
  Germany arrests Iraqi Islamic State war crimes suspect 
Russia loses bid to regain seat on UN rights bodyUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Oct 10, 2023 The UN General Assembly on Tuesday rejected a bid by Russia to regain a seat on the Human Rights Council, from which it was ousted after invading Ukraine. ... more |
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US to provide new aid for Kyiv as future funding in doubtBrussels (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday that the United States will provide a new $200 million military assistance package for Ukraine, as opposition from hardline Republican lawmakers puts future aid for Kyiv in doubt. ... more 
U.S. warns Americans to 'reconsider travel' to Israel, West BankWashington DC (UPI) Oct 11, 2023 The U.S. State Department is urging Americans to "reconsider travel" to Israel and the West Bank, as it raised its Travel Advisory Level for the region to Level 3. ... more 
Zelensky seeks defences for winter on visit to NATOBrussels (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Ukraine's allies on Wednesday to arm his country to survive the winter, on his first visit to the alliance's headquarters since Russia's all-out invasion. ... more  
Chinese activist says in Canada after Taiwan transit pleaTaipei (AFP) Oct 8, 2023 A Chinese activist who fled to Taiwan last month and urged the self-ruled island not to deport him said Sunday he had arrived in Canada and obtained political asylum. ... more |
Hamas' attack pushes Middle East into the unknownWashington DC (UPI) Oct 10, 2023 The daring, sophisticated, large-scale Hamas attack that caught Israel and the world by surprise has plunged the troubled Middle East region into the unknown. ... more 
'Ghosts of Bakhmut': Ukraine's snipers on the 'zero line'Donetsk Region, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 Kuzya, a sniper with a Ukrainian elite unit, selected one of a series of long rifles laid out on the living-room floor. ... more 
Unequal Hamas fight belies perils for IsraelParis (AFP) Oct 10, 2023 Israel on paper enjoys vast numerical superiority over Palestinian militant group Hamas in terms of forces and hardware but the numbers mask a picture that is far more troubling for the Israeli government, analysts say. ... more 
Chinese firm sold satellites for intelligence to Russia's Wagner: contractParis (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 Russian mercenary group Wagner in 2022 signed a contract with a Chinese firm to acquire two satellites and use their images, aiding its intelligence work as the organisation sought to push Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a document seen by AFP. ... more |
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Foreigners killed, abducted or missing in Hamas attackParis (AFP) Oct 12, 2023 Dozens of foreigners have been killed, taken hostage or wounded during the surprise attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. ... more 
NATO urges Israel to respond with 'proportionality' in GazaBrussels (AFP) Oct 12, 2023 NATO countries on Thursday told Israel's defence minister they stood by his country after the attack by Hamas, but urged his forces to respond with "proportionality", the alliance said. ... more 
Musk's X rebuffs disinfo claims on Israel violenceParis (AFP) Oct 12, 2023 Elon Musk's social media platform X has defended itself against claims from the European Union that it was failing to tackle disinformation around the violence between Israel and Hamas. ... more 
'No evidence' of direct Iran role in Hamas attack: PentagonAboard A Us Military Aircraft (AFP) Oct 10, 2023 The United States has no evidence of direct Iranian involvement in the devastating attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday. ... more |
 
Two senior Poland military leaders resignWarsaw (AFP) Oct 10, 2023 Poland's chief of staff and army head of operations resigned on Tuesday, sparking the biggest crisis the country's military has seen in years, just days before crunch parliamentary elections. ... more  
US approves equipment exports to S. Korean chip factories in ChinaSeoul (AFP) Oct 9, 2023 The United States will allow the export of equipment to South Korean semiconductor factories in China, Seoul's presidential office said Monday, removing a major source of uncertainty for the country's massive chip sector. ... more 
Germany steps up Ukraine weapons deliveries ahead of winterFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Oct 10, 2023 Germany announced an additional one billion euros ($1.1 billion) in military aid for Ukraine Tuesday, in a race to step up weapons deliveries ahead of winter. ... more 
UK, northern European allies unveil new Ukraine military packageLondon (AFP) Oct 10, 2023 Britain and other northern European allies announced a new Pounds 100 million ($123 million) military support package Wednesday for Ukraine, aimed at helping its armed forces clear minefields, maintain vehicles and protect key infrastructure. ... more |
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Most Americans would back military intervention for Taiwan: surveyWashington (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 A narrow majority of Americans would support committing US troops to defend Taiwan if China were to invade, a survey said Wednesday. ... more
EU foreign affairs chief invites Israeli, Palestinian leaders for peace talksWashington DC (UPI) Oct 10, 2023 European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell invited the foreign ministers of Israel and Palestine to meet with EU commissioners in Brussels in an effort to defuse the war in the Middle East after four days of bloodshed. ... more 
Israeli defence minister to brief NATO counterpartsBrussels (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant will hold video talks Thursday with his NATO counterparts, after the surprise Hamas attack on his country, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said. ... more 
Zelensky rallies support on first visit to NATO HQ since invasionBrussels (AFP) Oct 11, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged allies to step up weapons supplies, on his first visit to the military alliance headquarters since the start of Russia's all-out war. ... more |
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