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  Washington DC (UPI) Jan 15, 2024 Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said overnight it attacked alleged Israeli spy headquarters in northern Iraq as well as terrorist targets in Syria, state news reported, escalating already heightened tensions in the Middle East. The attacks in Iraq's Kurdistan Region capital of Erbil were confirmed by the local security council, which said that at least four civilians were killed and six others were injured, some of whom were listed in unstable condition. The IRGC said it ... read more |
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Maldives tells India to withdraw troops by March as row deepensMale, Maldives (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 The Maldivian president told India Sunday to withdraw its nearly 100 troops by March 15, a day after returning from China where he signed a raft of deals. ... more 
Senior Iraq official says Iran claim it hit Mossad base 'false'Arbil, Iraq (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Iraqi National Security Adviser Qassem al-Araji dismissed as "false" Tuesday Iran's claim that it hit an Israeli intelligence base in an overnight missile strike in the Kurdish regional capital Arbil. ... more  
Ukraine says hit two Russian command aircraftKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 Ukraine said Monday it had downed one Russian military jet over the Azov Sea and seriously damaged a bomber. ... more  
China FM warns Taiwan independence moves will be 'harshly punished' after pollBeijing (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 China's top diplomat warned Sunday that any steps towards Taiwan's independence would be "harshly punished", after the self-ruled island defied Beijing's warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as president. ... more |
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  Houthis claim responsibility for missile strike on U.S. cargo ship off Yemen 
Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China SeaManila (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 The Philippines will upgrade outposts in waters off its coast and acquire more ships, its military chief said Monday, as the country seeks to push back against China's growing assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea. ... more |
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Greece must prepare for 'instability' after Erdogan: ministerAthens (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 Greece must prepare its armed forces for possible "instability" after the end of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's latest term, the defence minister said on Sunday. ... more  
China premier says 'red line' needed in AI developmentDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday there must be a red line that is not crossed in the development of artificial intelligence to ensure the technology benefits society. ... more  
North Korea says it test-fired hypersonic missileSeoul (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 North Korea said Monday it had successfully test-fired a new ballistic missile tipped with a hypersonic manoeuvrable warhead, the latest breakthrough in its pursuit of advanced weaponry to threaten South Korean and US targets. ... more 
AI agents help explain other AI systemsBoston MA (SPX) Jan 04, 2024 Explaining the behavior of trained neural networks remains a compelling puzzle, especially as these models grow in size and sophistication. Like other scientific challenges throughout history, rever ... more |
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  Mapping the Unseen: How AI and Satellite Technology Reveal Offshore Activities 
NKorea confirms test-firing of solid-fuel mid-range ballistic missileSeoul (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 North Korea successfully test-fired an intermediate-range solid-fuel ballistic missile, state-run news agency KCNA confirmed early Monday, categorizing the launch as part of its "regular activities for developing powerful weapon systems." ... more |
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US military says seized Iranian-made missile parts enroute to Huthi rebelsWashington (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 The US military said Tuesday it seized Iranian-made missile parts enroute to Huthi rebels from a boat in the Arabian Sea, the first such operation since the start of Huthi attacks against commercial ships last year. ... more  
U.N. secretary-general calls for 'immediate' cease-fire in GazaWashington DC (UPI) Jan 15, 2024 As Israel's war with Hamas stretches 100 days, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza as he warned of escalating tensions along Lebanon's border with Israel, saying "We cannot see in Lebanon what we are seeing in Gaza." ... more 
UK announces biggest military deployment to NATO exercises in decadesLondon (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 Britain will send 20,000 armed forces personnel to one of NATO's largest exercises since the Cold War, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced on Monday, warning of increasing threats to the Western-led alliance. ... more 
U.S. fighter jets down Houthi-fired missile in Red SeaWashington DC (UPI) Jan 14, 2024 U.S. fighter jets on Sunday intercepted an anti-ship cruise missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels at a U.S. Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the Red Sea, the U.S. military said. ... more |
 Search still on for two missing Navy SEALs who fell into sea off Somalia coast 
Huthi missile hits US-owned ship off Yemen: US militaryDubai (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 Yemen's Huthi rebels hit a US-owned cargo vessel with a missile on Monday, the US military said, heightening fears for the volatile region after repeated attacks on shipping triggered American and British strikes. ... more |
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Turkey strikes Kurdish militants in Iraq, SyriaWashington DC (UPI) Jan 16, 2024 Turkey overnight Monday conducted airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria, as Ankara continues to retaliate after more than a dozen of its troops were killed in recent weeks. ... more 
83 countries hold Ukraine peace talksDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 More than 80 countries held talks on Sunday seeking common ground on Ukraine's peace formula, as the Swiss co-hosts admitted that including Russia in negotiations remains some way off. ... more 
China FM in Egypt calls for Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian statehoodCairo (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Sunday for the establishment of a Palestinian state and a ceasefire in Gaza, where 100 days of the Israel-Hamas war have killed thousands. ... more 
Gaza war rages on 100th day as Israel PM promises 'victory' over HamasGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 Israeli strikes pounded southern Gaza on Sunday, the 100th day of the war on Hamas which has claimed a surging civilian death toll and ravaged the besieged Palestinian territory. ... more |
Swiss accept Zelensky's request to stage Ukraine peace summitBern, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 Switzerland agreed Monday to a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to host a peace summit of world leaders on ending Russia's full-scale invasion - but without inviting Moscow. ... more 
US says Nauru switching ties from Taiwan to China 'disappointing'Taipei (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 The United States has expressed disappointment in tiny Pacific nation Nauru for swapping its diplomatic ties with Taiwan for relations with China, while a de-facto US envoy to Taipei criticised the microstate's "distorted" rationale. ... more  
D-Orbit Secures Record euro 100m in Series C Funding, Advancing Space Logistics and In-Orbit ServicesFino Mornasco, Italy (SPX) Jan 12, 2024 D-Orbit has announced the successful first closing of its Series C funding round, amassing approximately euro 100 million. This substantial funding, one of the largest for a European Space Tech com ... more  
Space Force authorizes new service-specific civilian awardsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2024 The U.S. Space Force has established new service-specific awards and recognition for civilians effective 4 January 2024. The Chief of Space Operations Award for Exceptional Public Service pays ... more |
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2.4 magnitude earthquake hits near North Korea nuclear test site: weather agencySeoul (AFP) Jan 11, 2024 A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near a North Korean nuclear test site on Thursday, according to South Korea's state weather agency, which analysed the quake as having occurred naturally. ... more
US says Nauru switching ties from Taiwan to China 'disappointing'Taipei (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 The United States has expressed disappointment in tiny South Pacific nation Nauru for switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, while a de-facto US envoy to Taipei criticised its "distorted" rationale. ... more 
China bids to woo back global elites at Davos forumDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 China will put on a show of force Tuesday with a large delegation represented by Prime Minister Li Qiang at the annual meeting of global elites in Davos, despite shadows cast by wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza. ... more  
OpenAI to launch anti-disinformation tools for 2024 electionsSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 ChatGPT maker OpenAI has said it will introduce tools to combat disinformation ahead of the dozens of elections this year in countries that are home to half the world's population. ... more |
Taiwan president-elect hails US ties -- but loses NauruTaipei (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te hailed the island's "solid partnership" with Washington as he welcomed a US delegation Monday - which China said it "firmly opposed". ... more 
Hong Kong crackdown turns Taiwan against China doctrineTaipei (AFP) Jan 15, 2024 The fate of Hong Kong loomed over this weekend's Taiwan election, with Beijing's clampdown on freedoms in the finance hub turning voters firmly against China's doctrine of "one country, two systems". ... more 
NASA, Lockheed Martin Reveal X-59 Quiet Supersonic AircraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2024 NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the agency's X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft Friday. Using this one-of-a-kind experimental airplane, NASA aims to gather data that could revolutionize air tr ... more  
Iraq condemns Iran strikes as 'attack on its sovereignty'Baghdad (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Iraq condemned as an "attack on its sovereignty" Tuesday missile strikes by neighbouring Iran targeting anti-Tehran groups and an alleged Israeli "spy headquarters" in its autonomous Kurdish region. ... more |
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Beijing says US stance on Nauru diplomatic switch a 'smear' on ChinaBeijing (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Beijing on Tuesday said the United States's expression of disappointment in Nauru for switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan was a "smear" on China. ... more 
Taiwan tells China to 'face reality' after electionTaipei (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 Taiwan on Sunday told China to "face reality" and respect its election result, after voters defied Beijing's warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as president. ... more 
France orders 42 new Rafale fighter jetsParis (AFP) Jan 12, 2024 France has ordered 42 new Rafale fighter jets, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Friday, with the first to be delivered in 2027. ... more 
Space Force announces 2023 Polaris Award service-level recipientsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2024 The U.S. Space Force has selected the 2023 Polaris Award service-level recipients. The Polaris Award is an annual awards program, originally established in 2022, that is built from the four Gu ... more |
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