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  Washington DC (UPI) Jan 18, 2024 U.S. fighter jets Thursday afternoon struck Houthi anti-ship missiles that officials said were prepared to launch at commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea. Hours later, the U.S.-designated terrorists attacked another U.S. vessel. It is the Americans fifth strike on the rebels in a week and at least the third U.S. ship the Iran-backed Houthis have targeted since Monday, raising fears of the United States being dragged further into conflict with Iran-backed proxies that have grown emboldened ... read more |
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How China could help cool Pakistan-Iran tensionsBeijing (AFP) Jan 19, 2024 Beijing has said it was willing to mediate tensions between Pakistan and Iran, after the two countries traded deadly air strikes on militant targets on each other's territory. ... more  
Viasat Leads Historic UK SBAS Flight Trial, Showcasing Advanced GPS CapabilitiesLondon, UK (SPX) Jan 19, 2024 Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global satellite communications company, has marked a significant milestone in the UK's satellite navigation capabilities by successfully demonstrating the UK Satellit ... more  
North Korea says tested 'underwater nuclear weapon system'Seoul (AFP) Jan 19, 2024 North Korea said Friday that it had tested an "underwater nuclear weapon system" in response to joint naval exercises by Washington, Seoul and Tokyo that involved a US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. ... more 
UN's atomic agency being held 'hostage' in Iran, director saysDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Iran is barely cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency which feels it is being held "hostage" to the country's disputes with Western countries, IAEA director general Rafael Grossi told AFP on Thursday. ... more |
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  Huthis say US ship hit in Gulf of Aden attack 
Hungary wants 'yearly' review of EU aid to UkraineBudapest (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday called for EU support to Ukraine to be reviewed annually, as difficult negotiations on the issue continue ahead of an EU summit. ... more |
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Kyiv warns ammunition low as allies launch 'artillery coalition'Paris (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Ukraine's defence minister warned Thursday that the country faced a "very real and pressing" ammunition shortage in its grinding near-two-year battle against Russia, as Western allies met in Paris to agree new artillery supplies. ... more 
Ukraine's forensics experts trace foreign origins of Russian armsKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 At a research facility in Kyiv, forensic experts pore over the wreckage of missiles, working to confirm that despite unprecedented sanctions, Russia is still using imported components to attack Ukraine. ... more  
Hungary waits for Sweden to 'get in touch' on NATO bidBudapest (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Hungary on Thursday criticised Sweden for not having taken any steps to strengthen bilateral relations in view of the Nordic country's NATO bid, concluding that rapid accession might not be a "priority". ... more 
NATO announces months-long exercise with 90,000 troopsBrussels (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 NATO announced Thursday that it would begin its largest military exercise in decades next week, involving 90,000 troops and testing the allies' ability over months to engage in a conflict with an adversary like Russia. ... more |
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  NASA, Lockheed Martin Reveal X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft  
Pixxel inaugurates advanced satellite manufacturing hub in IndiaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 16, 2024 Pixxel has opened its first-ever spacecraft manufacturing facility, aptly named "MegaPixxel," in Bengaluru, India. The inauguration, which marks a new chapter in Pixxel's journey, was attended by Sh ... more |
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QuSecure's QuProtect Software Chosen by U.S. Air Force for Quantum-Resilient CybersecurityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 19, 2024 QuSecure, Inc., a prominent player in the realm of post-quantum cryptography (PQC), has recently announced securing a significant Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract awarded by AFWERX ... more 
9 civilians dead in strikes on Syria attributed to Jordan: reportsBeirut (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 At least nine civilians, including two children, were killed Thursday in air strikes on Syria likely to have been carried out by Jordan against drug-traffickers, a monitor and media outlet reported. ... more  
Calls for calm after Iran, Pakistan trade strikes on militantsTehran (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 The United Nations and the United States appealed for restraint on Thursday after Iran and Pakistan traded deadly air strikes on militant targets on each other's territory. ... more 
EU adopts Gaza cease-fire resolution requiring hostage release, Hamas dismantlingWashington DC (UPI) Jan 18, 2024 The European Union Parliament Thursday adopted a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war if a pair of conditions are fulfilled. ... more |
  Iraqi leader again demands US-led coalition leave 
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 |
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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 
Canada to stop funding research with foreign risks to national securityOttawa (AFP) Jan 17, 2024 The Canadian government unveiled Tuesday restrictions on research funding to prevent the sharing with China, Iran and Russia of advanced technologies developed by Canadian universities, citing national security concerns. ... more 
Denmark to join Britain-US coalition against Huthis: govtCopenhagen (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Denmark said Thursday that it would join a Britain-US coalition that has carried out airstrikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen who are behind a recent spate of attacks on ships in the Red Sea. ... more 
Senior Yemen official says ground operation needed against HuthisDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 The deputy leader of Yemen's presidential council said Thursday that its military forces need foreign assistance to launch a ground operation that would back US and UK air strikes against Huthi rebels. ... more |
U.S. designates Houthis as terrorist organization amid Red Sea attacksWashington DC (UPI) Jan 17, 2024 The United States on Wednesday designated Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terrorist organization for their ongoing targeting of shipping vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. ... 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 
EU blacklists Hamas' political leader over Oct. 7 attackWashington DC (UPI) Jan 17, 2024 European lawmakers have sanctioned Yahya Sinwar, the political leader of Hamas, over the threat his militant group poses to the union's member states and its October attack on Israel. ... more  
China, Philippines agree to talk more on South China Sea flare-upsBeijing (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Chinese and Philippine officials have agreed on the need for closer dialogue to deal with "maritime emergencies" in the South China Sea, including in the hotly contested Second Thomas Shoal, Beijing said. ... more |
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24 Chinese warplanes around Taiwan in first show of force since pollTaipei (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 More than 20 Chinese warplanes were detected around Taiwan, with 11 crossing a sensitive median line separating the self-ruled island from China, Taipei's defence ministry said Thursday, the first significant show of force since the weekend's presidential election. ... more 
Japan inks deal to buy 400 long-range missiles from USTokyo (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Japan signed a deal with its ally the United States on Thursday to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk missiles as it ramps up its military capacity to counter regional security threats. ... more  
Russia downs drone near Moscow, missiles in border regionMoscow (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Russia repelled air attacks by Ukraine overnight, shooting down a drone near Moscow and missiles over the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, officials said on Thursday. ... more 
Russian drone attack strikes UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Kyiv said Thursday that Russian forces launched nearly three dozen Iranian-designed attack drones at Ukraine overnight, and fired guided missiles at its second largest city of Kharkiv in the east. ... more |
US strikes in Yemen after Huthis re-designated 'terrorist' entityWashington (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 American forces targeted 14 missiles that were ready to launch in Yemen, the US military said Wednesday, after Washington re-designated the Iran-backed Huthi rebels as a "terrorist" entity for their attacks on merchant vessels. ... more  
Ukraine 'artillery coalition' set for Paris kick-offParis (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 Ukraine's Western allies will launch an "artillery coalition" at a Paris ceremony Thursday, aiming to strengthen Kyiv's armed forces against Russia's military. ... more  
NASA, DOD to Collaborate with Universities on CubeSat Development ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 NASA, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, is initiating an innovative program aimed at fostering small satellite development skills among higher education institutions. This ... more 
Putin meets North Korea's top envoy amid growing military cooperationWashington DC (UPI) Jan 17, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui during her visit to Moscow, the Kremlin said, amid growing military cooperation and diplomatic exchanges between the two isolated regimes. ... more |
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Blinken warns against global disruption over TaiwanDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 17, 2024 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the global economy needed stability on the Taiwan Strait, following China's criticism of Taipei's new president-elect. ... more  
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  
Above: Space advances propulsion system for 2024 free flying orbital missionHuntsville AL (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 Above: Space Development Corp., which designs and develops adaptable, space-based microgravity platforms for government and commercial customers, has announced the successful test of its proprietary ... more 
France to deliver 40 more long-range missiles to Ukraine: MacronParis (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 France will deliver to Ukraine a new batch of around 40 SCALP long-range cruise missiles as well as hundreds of bombs as Kyiv fights the Russian invasion, President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. ... more |
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