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  Manila (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos insisted his country would not give up "a single square inch of our territory", as Manila seeks to counter Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. The remarks were made at a forum in Hawaii on Sunday, and came days after Marcos met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco where the pair discussed their countries' maritime territorial disputes. Marcos said the situation in the South China ... read more |
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SDI Announces New Tech Demo Competition for Government ModernizationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 17, 2023 The Space and Defense Innovation (SDI) team has officially announced the launch of its Ignite Competition, a pivotal event designed to bridge the gap between groundbreaking technology and the federa ... more 
NATO chief warns of 'malign' Russian intereference in BosniaSarajevo (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned on Monday of Russia's "malign" interference in Bosnia, saying Moscow's actions threatened the stability of the deeply divided Balkan country. ... more  
Pentagon chief visits Ukraine to reassure Kyiv over US supportKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, in a bid to stem Ukrainian concerns that support from its biggest ally could waver. ... more  
Taiwan's presidential frontrunner picks US envoy as running mateTaipei (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan's former envoy to the United States and self-described "cat warrior", was named Monday as the running mate to presidential frontrunner Lai Ching-te for the island's January elections. ... more |
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  China says military operates lawfully after Australia sonar accusation 
5 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza, toll at 64; Under Gaza hospital 55-metre tunnel foundJerusalem (AFP) Nov 19, 2023 The Israeli army said Sunday five more soldiers had been killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip, raising the number of troop deaths there to 64 since the war began. ... more |
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China FM says 'urgent' steps needed to ease Gaza crisisBeijing (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday the world must "act urgently" to calm the Israel-Hamas war as he hosted diplomats from Arab and Muslim-majority nations in Beijing. ... more  
US approves major long-range missile deal for JapanWashington (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 The United States on Friday approved Japan's request to buy 400 Tomahawk missiles, part of Tokyo's bid to bolster defenses despite fresh dialogue with China. ... more 
Ukrainian army says advancing at Dnipro river as drones target KyivKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 19, 2023 The Ukrainian army said Sunday that it has pushed Russian forces back "three to eight kilometres" from the banks of Dnipro river, which if confirmed would be the first meaningful advance by Kyiv's forces months into a disappointing counteroffensive. ... more  
France says successfully tests ballistic missileParis (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 France said it had successfully tested without a nuclear load the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile on Saturday. ... more |
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 Chinese sonar pulses 'likely' injured divers: Australia defence chief
Taiwan's opposition alliance falters over joint presidential ticketTaipei, Taiwan (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 Taiwan's two leading opposition parties failed to agree Saturday on who would lead the ticket in a joint presidential bid for January's crucial elections. ... more |
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News anchors targeted by deepfake scammers on FacebookWashington (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 In a Facebook video viewed by thousands, CNN's Wolf Blitzer appears to hawk a diabetes drug. In another, "CBS Mornings" host Gayle King seems to endorse weight loss products. ... more  
Southern Launch to host HyImpulse's Pioneering SR75 launch in South AustraliaSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 15, 2023 In a significant development for the global aerospace industry, German rocket manufacturer HyImpulse is set to launch its SR75 sounding rocket from the Koonibba Test Range near Ceduna in South Austr ... more 
Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explodeStarbase, United States (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 SpaceX on Saturday made progress in the second test launch of its mammoth Starship rocket, with the booster separating from the spaceship, but both then exploding shortly after over the ocean. ... more  
ReOrbit's Report Highlights Software-First Satellites as Key Growth Drivers in Space IndustryBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 The global space sector is witnessing a significant transformation, fueled by new supply and demand dynamics, disruptive innovations, and transformational business models. As reported in the recentl ... more |
 S. Korea warns N. Korea to scrap spy satellite launch plans 
Pro-Iranian Iraq militia labels US sanctions 'ridiculous'; US strikes kill 2 in SyriaBaghdad (AFP) Nov 19, 2023 Iraq's powerful pro-Iranian armed group Kataeb Hezbollah has denounced as "ridiculous" sanctions unveiled this week by the United States over recent attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria. ... more |
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Maldives formally asks India to withdraw troopsMale, Maldives (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives formally requested on Saturday that India withdraw its troops from his strategically located archipelago, fulfilling an election pledge on his first day in office. ... more  
Kyiv and Moscow targeted by overnight drone attacksKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 19, 2023 Both Kyiv and Moscow were targeted overnight by opposing drone attacks, which were largely intercepted by anti-aircraft defences and did not result in casualties, authorities said on Sunday. ... more  
Spire Global launches innovative constellation management platformBremen, Germany (SPX) Nov 15, 2023 In a significant advancement for the satellite services industry, Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a frontrunner in space-based data, analytics, and space services, has unveiled its latest innovatio ... more 
Special forces veteran on front line in Israel's information warJerusalem (AFP) Nov 19, 2023 For the past six weeks, khaki-clad Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has appeared on Israeli television every evening: the commando-turned-communicator has become the face of Israel's war effort in Gaza. ... more |
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Taiwan's presidential frontrunner picks US envoy as running mate Taipei (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 Taiwan's presidential frontrunner Vice President Lai Ching-te said Monday he had picked the island's former envoy to the United States as his running mate for January's election. ... more 
FMs from Palestinian Authority, Muslim nations to visit China on Monday: foreign ministryBeijing (AFP) Nov 19, 2023 Top foreign policy officials from the Palestinian Authority and four Muslim-majority countries will visit China on Monday and Tuesday, Beijing announced Sunday. ... more 
'Bombings everywhere': No escape for Gaza's displacedGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 Airstrikes, destroyed houses and loved ones annihilated by bombs: Palestinians who fled the north of the Gaza Strip on Israeli orders have found no trace of the safety promised to them. ... more 
Five Palestinian militants killed in West Bank airstrikeNablus, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 Five fighters in the armed wing of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah party were killed early Saturday in a rare Israeli airstrike on the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Red Crescent and Fatah sources said. ... more |
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Blinken says to expect candid talk after Biden calls Xi 'dictator'San Francisco (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that China should expect candid statements it dislikes after President Joe Biden called his counterpart Xi Jinping a "dictator" moments after meeting him. ... more 
Turkey opens delayed debate on Sweden's NATO bidIstanbul (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 Turkey's parliament opened a long-delayed debate Thursday on Sweden's NATO aspirations that could strengthen Ankara's ties with Western allies despite its fury over Israel's war with Hamas. ... more 
UTA developing more powerful rocket engines for space travelArlington TX (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 A University of Texas at Arlington engineering researcher has received a NASA grant to use rotating detonation rocket engines (RDREs) for in-space propulsion to make them more efficient, compact and ... more 
Pandas could return to US after Xi-Biden summitSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping appears ready to deploy his country's soft power after his summit with US President Joe Biden - in the form of cuddly pandas. ... more |
China, Japan must 'properly handle differences', Xi tells Kishida: state mediaBeijing (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 China and Japan must "properly manage" their differences, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a meeting in California, state media reported Friday. ... more 
Russia 'accumulating' missiles for winter strikes: ZelenskyKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters Thursday that Russian forces were likely stockpiling missiles for strikes on his country's energy facilities over the coming winter months. ... more  
Japan PM voices 'serious concerns' to Xi on Chinese military activity, Russia collaborationSan Francisco (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that he expressed to President Xi Jinping his "serious concerns" about Chinese military activity in the region while demanding that a ban on seafood imports be revoked. ... more 
Ukraine's Zelensky says Biden-Xi meeting 'good for us'Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday voiced optimism about a recent meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. ... more |
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Russia arrests ex-civil servant over bank transfers to UkraineMoscow (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 Russia on Thursday arrested a former regional official on allegations of financing the Ukrainian armed forces, state media reported. ... more 
Iraqis haunted by war battle mental health issuesBaghdad (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 Raghad Qassem searched all over Iraq's capital Baghdad for a psychologist she could talk to about her problems, before finally settling for consultations online. ... more  
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  
Armenia PM defends move to hike military budgetYerevan (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Thursday defended Yerevan's decision to increase military spending next year, saying he was still committed to normalisation talks with arch foe Azerbaijan. ... more |
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