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  Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 8, 2023 Kyiv said Friday that Russia had launched more than a dozen cruise missiles at Ukraine overnight in Moscow's latest aerial barrage that left two dead and several wounded. Officials in Kyiv say Russian forces stockpiled drones and missiles for attacks on Ukraine's struggling energy grid over winter. "Nineteen cruise missiles X101/X555 were launched. And we have not a bad result from our air defenses - 14 destroyed cruise missiles," Yuriy Ignat, a spokesperson for Ukraine's air force, told state ... read more |
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U.N. chief presses Security Council to act on Gaza cease-fireWashington DC (UPI) Dec 6, 2023 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday invoked a rarely used article of the U.N. charter to pressure the Security Council to call for a humanitarian cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, attracting a scathing rebuke from Israel's foreign minister who derided the move as tantamount to endorsing " the murder" of Israelis. ... more  
EU tells China 'differences' must be addressedBeijing (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 EU President Ursula von der Leyen told Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday that the bloc and its biggest trading partner must address their differences, in the first in-person EU-China summit in over four years. ... more 
Senate Republicans block Biden's emergency funding bill for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Dec 7, 2023 Senate Republicans have blocked a procedural vote to advance President Joe Biden's bill to fund the defenses of Ukraine and other allies as the GOP lawmakers fight for inclusion of greater policy changes to domestic border security. ... more  
Rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad amid Gaza warBaghdad (AFP) Dec 8, 2023 Salvoes of rockets were launched Friday at the US embassy in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, the mission said, the latest in a flurry of such attacks amid the Israel-Hamas war. ... more |
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  Australia, Papua New Guinea announce security deal  
Pentagon grounds all Osprey aircraft after fatal crashWashington DC (UPI) Dec 7, 2023 The Pentagon on Wednesday grounded its entire fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft while an investigation continues into a deadly crash involving the aircraft near Japan. ... more |
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China's sea-based rocketry expands with Smart Dragon 3's successSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 In a historic event that marked a significant milestone in space exploration, the South China Sea became the backdrop for its very first space launch mission. The early morning of Wednesday witnesse ... more 
Chinese balloon detected around Taiwan: defence ministryTaipei (AFP) Dec 8, 2023 Taiwan's defence ministry said Friday it had detected a Chinese balloon crossing the so-called median line that bisects the sensitive strait separating the island from China. ... more  
Chinese ships visit Cambodian naval basePhnom Penh (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 Two Chinese warships have made a first visit to a Cambodian naval base that Washington has long feared will boost Beijing's influence in the Gulf of Thailand. ... more  
Iran sends biological capsule into space in step toward human launchWashington DC (UPI) Dec 6, 2023 Iran took a step closer to sending humans into space on Wednesday as its space agency said it successfully launched a biological capsule into space with animals on board. ... more |
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 Seoul, Tokyo, US security advisors to meet to discuss Pyongyang  
US unveils new security package for Ukraine as future of Kyiv aid is uncertainWashington DC (UPI) Dec 7, 2023 The United States has unveiled a new security package for Ukraine as President Joe Biden's emergency funding bill for Kyiv and other allies falters in the Senate. ... more |
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Nigeria vows punishment for accidental attack on civiliansLagos (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 Nigeria's government on Thursday promised to punish those responsible for an army drone strike that killed at least 85 civilians by mistake as condemnation and calls for an investigation grew. ... more 
U.S. sanctions Houthi facilitator network amid increase in Red Sea attacksWashington DC (UPI) Dec 8, 2023 Amid an increase in attacks on international commercial vessels in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels, the Biden administration has blacklisted a complex network of four people and nine companies accused of funding the Iran-backed Yemen-based militant group. ... more  
NASA Stennis Achieves Major Milestone for In-Flight Software MissionWashington DC (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 The Autonomous Systems Laboratory team at NASA's Stennis Space Center recently cleared a major milestone for a historic in-flight mission to demonstrate the capabilities of a site-developed autonomo ... more 
Saudi fighter jet training crash kills 2 crew, says ministryRiyadh (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 A Saudi air force jet crashed on Thursday during a training exercise in the east of the country, killing its two crew members, the defence ministry said in a statement. ... more |
  'Ecocide': how war and climate change are often linked  
U.S. says Sudan's warring sides have committed war crimesWashington DC (UPI) Dec 7, 2023 The warring sides in Sudan's nearly eight-month bloody conflict have committed war crimes, the United States declared Wednesday, as the Biden administration tries to press international efforts to end the fighting and address the humanitarian and human rights crises it has caused. ... more |
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U.S. commemorates 82nd anniversary of Japanese attack on Pearl HarborWashington DC (UPI) Dec 7, 2023 The United States on Thursday commemorated the 82nd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, with solemn ceremonies planned in Hawaii and elsewhere for several days. ... more  
US, UK, Australia Collaborate on Deep Space Radar Initiative for Enhanced Space Domain AwarenessLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have jointly unveiled a significant trilateral initiative known as the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC). This collaboration aims to bolste ... more 
Georgia State professor granted $5 million to identify and characterize objects in spaceAtlanta GA (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 Georgia State Professor of Physics and Astronomy Stuart Jefferies has been awarded a $5 million, multi-institutional grant by the U.S. Air Force to develop techniques to detect, map and image faint ... more 
Lockheed Martin's JAGM-MR Advances with Enhanced Tri-Mode SeekerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 Lockheed Martin achieved a significant milestone with the successful guided flight test of the JAGM-MR (Joint Air-to-Ground Missile - Multi-Role) on December 2, 2023, at the China Lake Test Range in ... more |
Ukraine sees drones as crucial to battlefield successNear Bakhmut, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 Sat in a soggy field and strapped into a virtual reality headset, Ukrainian soldier Igor was piloting a military drone test flight using a small control panel in his hands. ... more 
Western troops in Iraq targeted in drone attack claimed by pro-Iran groupBaghdad (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 A drone targeted Western troops at a military base in Iraq on Wednesday, a US military official said, in an attack claimed by a pro-Iran militant group. ... more  
Taiwan probes free China trips used to 'influence' electionTaipei (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 Taiwanese prosecutors said Wednesday they were investigating five people over accusations they had arranged free trips to China for dozens of voters in a bid to "influence" next month's elections. ... more 
US military grounds fleet of Osprey after crash off JapanWashington (AFP) Dec 7, 2023 The US military announced Wednesday it was grounding its fleet of V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft following a deadly crash last week off the coast of Japan. ... more |
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4 Russian-affiliated fighters charged with war crimes in alleged torture of U.S. citizenWashington DC (UPI) Dec 6, 2023 Four individuals working alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have been charged with war crimes by the U.S. Justice Department for their alleged torture of a U.S. citizen, according to documents unsealed Wednesday. ... more 
Cracks in Western support pose new challenge for UkraineParis (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 Ukraine faces growing diplomatic headwinds after its summer counter-offensive against Russia's forces faltered, with aid from vital backers in the United States and EU being increasingly called into question. ... more 
Top China, US diplomats discuss Israel-Hamas war: Beijing, WashingtonBeijing (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 The top diplomats from China and the United States discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict in a call on Wednesday, Beijing and Washington said, agreeing on the need to de-escalate the war. ... more
"Remains" found at US Osprey crash site off Japan: US militaryTokyo (AFP) Dec 4, 2023 The US military said Monday divers searching for seven missing crew members had found "remains" in waters off southern Japan where a US Osprey aircraft crashed last week. ... more |
 
U.S., Sweden sign agreement to strengthen military tiesWashington DC (UPI) Dec 5, 2023 The United States and Sweden signed an agreement to strengthen military cooperation that will permit U.S. forces to operate within the Scandinavian country, the allies said Tuesday. ... more 
Senate Republican ends block on most US military nomineesWashington (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 US Senator Tommy Tuberville, who blocked the approval of hundreds of military appointments to protest Pentagon abortion access policies, announced Tuesday he was backing down and lifting his hold on most nominations. ... more 
LeoLabs Partners with Aalyria to enhance global communication network securityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 LeoLabs, a commercial provider of Space Traffic Management (STM), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services, has announced a pivotal partnership with Aalyria, a fr ... more
Despite rising demand, arms sales hampered by production woesStockholm (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 Even with the war in Ukraine fuelling demand, revenue for the world's top arms suppliers dipped in 2022, as production issues kept companies unable to increase production, researchers said Monday. ... more |
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Israel army says 82 soldiers killed in Gaza offensiveJerusalem (AFP) Dec 5, 2023 The Israeli army said on Tuesday that 82 soldiers had been killed since the start of its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. ... more 
Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module Successfully Transitions from Lunar to Earth OrbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 In a striking demonstration of space mission versatility, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully maneuvered the Propulsion Module (PM) of its Chandrayaan-3 mission from an or ... more 
CityU develops universal metasurface antenna, advancing 6G communicationsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 Researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have achieved a significant breakthrough in antenna technology, creating the world's first universal metasurface antenna that can control all five ... more  
D-Orbit advancing space logistics with Beyond missionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 On December 1st, D-Orbit, a leader in the realm of space logistics and orbital transportation, achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its 13th commercial mission, named Beyond. T ... more |
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