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  Woodside, United States (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to restore military communications at their first summit in a year Wednesday, even as Biden went off script by saying he still considered Xi a "dictator." The leaders shook hands and strolled in a garden at a historic California estate during four-hour talks aimed at preventing growing tensions between the world's largest economies from spiraling into conflict. They also agreed that China would crack down on the production of ingredi ... read more |
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NATO to modernise surveillance jets in face of Russia threatBrussels (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 NATO on Wednesday announced it will buy six Boeing aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of AWACS surveillance planes, bolstering the alliance's capabilities to track the threat from Russia. ... more 
China calls Biden's Xi dictator comments 'extremely wrong'Beijing (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 China condemned on Thursday US President Joe Biden's description of Xi Jinping as a dictator as "extremely wrong", after the two leaders wrapped up a summit in California. ... more 
China 'will not fight' war with anyone: XiSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 China will not begin armed conflict with any nation, President Xi Jinping said after a high-stakes summit with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday. ... more  
The AI of war: computers and autonomous killingSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 Like gunpowder and the atomic bomb, artificial intelligence (AI) has the capacity to revolutionise warfare, analysts say, making human disputes unimaginably different - and a lot more deadly. ... more |
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DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warns of elevated risk of attack on U.S.Washington DC (UPI) Nov 15, 2021 Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray warned Wednesday, during a hearing on global threats to the homeland, that the United States is vulnerable to attack. ... more |
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Myanmar junta says clashes intensifying near China borderYangon, Myanmar (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 Myanmar's junta said on Wednesday that fighting with an alliance of ethnic minority groups was intensifying near the northern border with China, where military forces were under heavy attack by opponents using drones to drop bombs. ... more  
AI-Powered Space Situational Awareness Boosted by Neuraspace-Deimos CollaborationSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 15, 2023 Neuraspace, a leader in smarter space traffic management, has announced a strategic partnership with Elecnor Deimos, a renowned name in Space Surveillance and Awareness solutions. This collaboration ... more  
SpaceX says second Starship test launch could come as early as FridayWashington DC (UPI) Nov 15, 2021 SpaceX expects to be able to launch the second test flight of its hulking Starship as early as Friday pending final approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. ... more 
ASEAN defence chiefs call for end to Myanmar crisis, Israel-Hamas warJakarta (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 Southeast Asian defence ministers called for an end to the Myanmar crisis and to the Israel-Hamas war on Wednesday as they gathered for talks that will include meetings with regional counterparts and the Pentagon chief. ... more |
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  IAEA decries Iran's inspector exclusion as 'unjustified'  
US warship shoots down drone launched by Yemen's HuthisWashington (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 An American warship shot down a drone Wednesday that was heading toward it from Yemen, the US military said, with the Iran-backed Huthi rebels saying they launched the aircraft and warning of a response. ... more |
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Xi warns Biden not to arm Taiwan, agrees to restart military talksBeijing (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned US President Joe Biden at a summit to stop arming Taiwan, but agreed to restart high-level military-to-military talks, Beijing said Thursday. ... more 
Israel army says weapons found in Gaza hospital raidGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 The Israeli army said Wednesday troops had found military equipment including weapons in their raid on Gaza's biggest hospital, a claim swiftly denied by Hamas which rules the Palestinian territory. ... more  
Two PKK-linked Iraq fighters killed in strike blamed on TurkeyArbil, Iraq (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 Two members of a group affiliated to Turkey's outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) have been killed in a Turkish drone strike in northwestern Iraq, Iraqi Kurdish authorities said on Tuesday. ... more  
US troops in Iraq, Syria attacked 55 times in past monthWashington (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 American forces deployed in Iraq and Syria have been attacked 55 times over the past month, causing minor injuries to dozens of US troops, the Pentagon said Tuesday. ... more |
  UN expert accuses Vietnam of targeting human rights defenders 
French army to pitch tents in Paris for Olympics: militaryParis (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 Thousands of members of the French armed forces will set up a vast tented camp in Paris next summer to stay while they help ensure security for the Olympic Games, the French military said. ... more |
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S.Sudan deploys first unified forces after peace dealJuba (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 Hundreds of former rebels and government troops in South Sudan's unified forces were deployed at a long-overdue ceremony on Wednesday, marking progress for the country's lumbering peace process. ... more  
North Korea tests new solid-fuel engine for intermediate-range missilesWashington DC (UPI) Nov 15, 2021 North Korea tested a "new-type high-thrust" solid-fuel engine for intermediate-range ballistic missiles, its state-run media said Wednesday, as Pyongyang continues to develop its banned weapons program amid escalated tensions on the Peninsula. ... more 
Asian, US defence chiefs to meet in IndonesiaJakarta (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 Southeast Asian defence ministers gathered in Indonesia Wednesday for two days of talks that will include meetings with regional counterparts and the Pentagon chief, as tensions mount in the Asia-Pacific and conflicts rage in the Middle East and Ukraine. ... more 
Chinese troops will not replace Indians, Maldives leader saysMale, Maldives (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 The Maldives's incoming president Mohamed Muizzu has vowed to expel Indian troops after taking office later this week, but told AFP he does not want to redraw regional balance by bringing in Chinese forces instead. ... more |
Xi, Biden arrive for key San Francisco summitSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping arrived in San Francisco on Tuesday on the eve of an eagerly awaited meeting between the leaders of the world's two largest economies. ... more  
Germany says EU won't reach ammo target for UkraineBrussels (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 Germany on Tuesday deepened the despondency around Western efforts to back Ukraine by saying the EU would not reach a target to supply Kyiv with a million artillery shells by March. ... 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 
State-backed hackers a threat to Australia, agency warnsSydney (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 Australia faces a "persistent threat" from state-backed hackers, the country's signals intelligence agency said Wednesday, highlighting the particular danger of Russian and Chinese cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. ... more |
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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  
A third pair of SES' O3b mPower satellites launches from Cape CanaveralSpace Coast FL (SPX) Nov 13, 2023 In a significant advancement for global telecommunications, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched two new communication satellites, O3b mPOWER 5 and 6, for Luxembourg-based SES S.A. The lau ... more  
Airbus Introduces "Detumbler" Device to Address Satellite Tumbling in Low Earth OrbitBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 Airbus has launched a groundbreaking technology designed to mitigate the risks posed by tumbling satellites in space. The innovative device, named "Detumbler," was developed in association with Exot ... more  
Cosmic Wander Takes Flight: D-Orbit's 12th Mission Elevates Space Industry StandardsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 Fino Mornasco, Italy (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 D-Orbit, a leader in space logistics and orbital transportation, marked another milestone with the successful launch of its 12th commercial mission, Cosmic W ... more |
EBAD's NEA Payload Release Modules prove crucial in SpaceX Transporter-9 missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense (EBAD) has once again marked its presence in the ever-evolving space industry with its innovative NEA Payload Release Modules (PRM), playing a pivotal role in t ... more 
Iraq Supreme Court says dismissed powerful parliament speakerBaghdad (AFP) Nov 14, 2023 Iraq's top court said on Tuesday it was dismissing parliament speaker Mohamed al-Halbussi, an influential Sunni Muslim politician, prompting three ministers to submit their resignations. ... more 
ICEYE expands SAR satellite constellation with four new satellitesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 ICEYE, a prominent name in persistent monitoring and natural catastrophe solutions using radar imaging satellites, has recently fortified its constellation with the successful deployment of four new ... more 
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 |
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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 
Treasury levels new sanctions against Hamas-affiliated individuals, groupsWashington DC (UPI) Nov 14, 2023 The Treasury Department on Tuesday issued a new round of sanctions against Hamas-affiliated individuals and entities in connection with its current war with Israel, including the Palestine Islamic Jihad. ... more  
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 |
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