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  Jerusalem (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 Israel's defence ministry on Sunday announced a 317 million euro ($340 million) deal for the sale of its David's Sling air defence system to new NATO member Finland. Calling it a "historic agreement," the ministry said the system jointly developed by Israeli and US companies can intercept ballistic and cruise missiles, aircraft and drones. The announcement comes after Israel in September signed a $3.5-billion deal - the biggest ever for the small country's outsized arms sector - to sell its Ar ... read more |
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US, S. Korea, Japan to share N. Korea missile warning dataSeoul (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 The defence chiefs of the United States, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to activate a real-time data-sharing operation on North Korean missile launches next month, the allies said. ... more  
US embarks on ambitious quantum technology endeavorLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 In a landmark initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), along with other strategic partners, has announced the inaugural participants in the Quantum and Space Collaboration. This pioneering e ... more  
U.S. mounts 'defensive' airstrikes against Iranian training, weapons sites in SyriaWashington DC (UPI) Nov 13, 2023 U.S. fighter jets hit two Iranian military bases in southeastern Syria in "defensive" airstrikes ordered by President Joe Biden in response to surging attacks against American troops in Syria and Iraq, the Pentagon said. ... more  
At Biden's 'noodle diplomacy' eatery, Chinese eye warming US tiesBeijing (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 A humble restaurant on a Beijing street serving up a hearty dish of pork liver, lungs and intestines was once the site of an unconventional China-US rapprochement. ... more |
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 Biden embraces allies as Xi comes to San Francisco 
Renewing military talks will top Biden agenda with Xi, aide saysWashington (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 Restoring dialogue between the US and Chinese militaries as tensions persist will be the priority for President Joe Biden when he meets Wednesday with his counterpart Xi Jinping, a senior White House official said Sunday. ... more |
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China's probe into Foxconn is 'political': Taiwan security chiefTaipei (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 Taipei's national security chief has said a Chinese tax probe into Taiwan tech giant Foxconn is "political", as its billionaire founder Terry Gou is running for president of the democratically ruled island. ... more  
Next-Gen Propulsion: Key to U.S. Air Dominance and Tactical Air WarfareLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 In an era where technological advancements rapidly reshape the battlefield, maintaining air superiority has never been more critical for the United States. The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) f ... more  
SpaceX Launches Planet Lab's Pelican-1 and SuperDovesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2023 In a significant advancement for Earth observation technology, Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) achieved a major milestone with the successful launch and commissioning of Pelican-1, its first technology d ... more 
North Korea condemns G7 statement on nuke programmeSeoul (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 North Korea on Tuesday slammed a joint statement by G7 foreign ministers that criticised the country's nuclear programme, arguing the grouping of rich democracies should be "dismantled immediately". ... more |
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 S. Korea, US revise deterrence agreement to counter North Korea  
In secret French camp, Ukrainian recruits prepare to face Russian invadersIn A French Military Camp, France (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 Ukrainian soldiers crawl on their bellies at the edge of a forest to support comrades assaulting an enemy trench - a life-size exercise in a French military camp training them for real fighting against Russian invaders. ... more |
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TRISAT-R CubeSat: A Glimpse of Earth through the Eye of a Coin-Sized CameraMaribor, Slovenia (SPX) Nov 10, 2023 In a striking display of miniaturized innovation, the European Space Agency's TRISAT-R CubeSat has provided a unique perspective of our planet Earth from an altitude of 6,000 kilometers, captured th ... more  
Six killed in east DR Congo after soldiers, pro-state militants clashGoma, Dr Congo (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 At least six people have been killed after a dispute between soldiers and pro-government militants in volatile eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, several sources said on Sunday. ... more 
Uganda charges militia chief over tourist murdersKampala (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 Ugandan prosecutors on Monday charged the commander of a feared militia with terrorism and murder over the killing of two foreign tourists and their driver last month. ... more  
Japan urges China to release national jailed on spy chargesTokyo (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 Japan has urged China to release one of its nationals who was sentenced to 12 years in prison on espionage charges, Tokyo's top government spokesman said Monday. ... more |
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Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China SeaManila (AFP) Nov 10, 2023 The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard Friday of "dangerous harassment" of Filipino boats in the disputed South China Sea, including firing a water cannon and blocking vessels on a resupply mission. ... more |
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D-Orbit Welcomes Marubeni Corporation as Lead Investor in Series C FundingTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 In a significant move within the space logistics sector, D-Orbit, a pioneer in satellite logistics services, has announced a new investment partnership with Marubeni Corporation, the Japanese indust ... more 
Iridium Set to Directly Partner with OEMs Following Qualcomm Agreement TerminationMcLean VA (SPX) Nov 10, 2023 In a strategic shift that underscores the evolving landscape of global satellite communications, Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), has announced an update to its partnership with Qualcomm ... more 
ILLUMA-T launches to the International Space StationBoston MA (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 On Nov. 9, a Lincoln Laboratory-developed laser communications terminal integrated on a NASA-built payload was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle. Cameras inside the launch vehicle enabled th ... more  
At BAE factory, Ukraine war fuels munitions outputWashington, United Kingdom (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 At a munitions factory in northeast England run by BAE Systems, production is running at full speed thanks to the war in Ukraine and an increasingly dark outlook for geopolitics. ... more |
 
The growing cyber threat to global shippingSeoul (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 The cyberattack that paralysed several major Australian ports was a sharp reminder of what governments and experts say is a growing threat to shipping, the lifeblood of the global economy. ... more  
Iraq repatriates over 770 people from Syria; First video of kidnapped Israeli-Russian academicBaghdad (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 Nearly 200 families have been repatriated to Iraq from Syria's Al-Hol camp, home to about 50,000 people including family members of suspected jihadists, an Iraqi official said Sunday. ... more 
Latest developments in Israel-Hamas warJerusalem (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 Fighting raged in Gaza on Monday, more than five weeks after Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack sparked a furious response from Israel which has vowed to destroy the Palestinian militant group. ... more 
Russia claims killed 34 in Syrian air strikesMoscow (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 Russia said it carried out air strikes in Syria's Idlib province that killed more than 30 members of a "terrorist group." ... more |
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Israeli jets strike south Lebanon after Hezbollah attack: armyJerusalem (AFP) Nov 12, 2023 Israeli fighter jets pounded Hezbollah hideouts in southern Lebanon with air strikes on Sunday, after an incoming anti-tank missile wounded Israeli civilians near the border, the army said. ... more 
Chinese vessels in high-seas chase of Philippine boat with mediaSouth China Sea (AFP) Nov 11, 2023 As a Philippine Coast Guard rubber boat carrying journalists sped towards Filipino troops on a grounded navy vessel in the disputed South China Sea, three Chinese speed boats gave chase. ... more 
Xi, Biden to meet in US next week for first talks in a yearWashington Nov 10, 2023 US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first meeting in nearly a year next week on the sidelines of the APEC summit in San Francisco, officials from the rival superpowers said Friday. ... more 
EU seeking to 'reengage' with China ahead of Beijing summitBeijing (AFP) Nov 10, 2023 The European Union is seeking to "reengage" with China ahead of a major summit on December 7 and 8, a top official said Friday, following high-level meetings in Beijing that touched on a range of thorny topics. ... more |
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Arab, Islamic leaders call for immediate end to Gaza war at Saudi Arabia summit Washington DC (UPI) Nov 11, 2023 Leaders of several Islamic and Arab nations meeting at a summit in Saudi Arabia Saturday condemned Israel's continued military operation in Gaza, calling for an immediate end to hostilities in the Palestinian enclave. ... more 
IDF closes in on Gaza hospital it says houses main Hamas headquartersWashington DC (UPI) Nov 11, 2023 Israel Defense Forces troops battled Hamas gunmen in Gaza City on Saturday as they appeared to be closing in on Shifa hospital, where the IDF claims the militant group has its headquarters. ... more 
US arm of China mega-lender ICBC hit by ransomware attackWashington (AFP) Nov 11, 2023 The US arm of China's largest bank ICBC said it was hit by a ransomware attack, forcing clients to reroute trades. ... more 
Northern Myanmar fighting displaces almost 50,000 civilians: UNYangon (AFP) Nov 10, 2023 Almost 50,000 people have been displaced by fighting in northern Myanmar after an alliance of ethnic armed groups launched an offensive against the military two weeks ago, the United Nations said Friday. ... more |
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What does Hezbollah's arsenal look like?Beirut (AFP) Nov 11, 2023 Lebanon's Hezbollah has been trading daily cross-border fire with its sworn enemy Israel as war rages in Gaza, with the Iran-backed group deploying a large weapons arsenal amassed over decades. ... more 
Burkina conscripts dissidents in anti-jihadist fight: HRWAbidjan (AFP) Nov 9, 2023 Burkina Faso's junta has conscripted at least a dozen journalists, civil society activists and opposition members for its anti-jihadist fight in a crackdown on dissent, Human Rights Watch has said. ... more 
Somalia's Al-Shabaab offensive stalls after early successNairobi (AFP) Nov 9, 2023 After making significant progress, Somalia's offensive against the Islamist Al-Shabaab group has stalled for months, raising concerns about the government's capacity to crush the 16-year insurgency led by the Al-Qaeda-linked militants. ... more 
21st century Total Wars will enlist technologies in ways we don't yet understandMontreal, Canada (SPX) Nov 10, 2023 The war in Ukraine is not only the largest European land war since the Second World War. It is also the first large-scale shooting war between two technologically advanced countries to also be fough ... more |
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