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  Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies Thursday Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he explained his "victory plan" to EU leaders and NATO defence chiefs in Brussels. More than two and a half years into the war, Kyiv is slowly but steadily losing new territory in its eastern Donbas region and under mounting pressure to forge an exit strategy - which it says must start with ramped-up Western support. "Ukraine is ready for real diplomacy, but for it ... read more |
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North Korea says constitution now defines South as 'hostile' stateSeoul (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 North Korea said Thursday that its constitution now defines the South as a "hostile" state, the first time Pyongyang has confirmed legal changes called for by leader Kim Jong Un earlier this year. ... more 
Iran Guards chief warns will hit Israel 'painfully' if attacks Iranian targetsTehran (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami warned Thursday of further retaliation against Israel if it attacks Iranian targets, which Israel has vowed to do after Iran's missile attack on October 1. ... more  
Space Force Funds $35M Space Propulsion Institute Led by U-MLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 To advance the development of versatile spacecraft propulsion systems, the U.S. Space Force has awarded $35 million to a national research initiative headed by the University of Michigan. ... more 
Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in space divisionParis (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Airbus announced plans Wednesday to cut up to 2,500 jobs in its struggling space and defence division, in the latest sign of trouble for the European aerospace industry. ... more |
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Italy's Leonardo, Germany's Rheinmetall team up on tanksRome (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Italian defence giant Leonardo and German arms maker Rheinmetall formally unveiled a new joint venture Tuesday to develop tanks for the Italian army and other military vehicles. ... more |
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Turkish govt delays tax plan to fund defence industryIstanbul (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 The Turkish government on Tuesday postponed until 2025 a parliamentary debate on a proposed tax on credit cards, which it sought to fund the arms industry as conflict rages in its neighbourhood. ... more  
Taiwan says China tested two missiles during war gamesTaipei (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 China test-fired two missiles during a day of military drills around Taiwan, a Taiwanese security official said, adding they were directed inland and not at the self-ruled island. ... more  
China says 'expelled' Japanese ship from waters near disputed islandsBeijing (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 China's coast guard said Thursday it had "expelled" a Japanese ship that ventured into waters around disputed islands, as Beijing increasingly presses its regional territorial claims. ... more 
Raytheon to pay $950 mn over fraud, bribery schemes: USWashington (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Raytheon, a subsidiary of major American defense contractor RTX, will pay more than $950 million to resolve fraud and bribery charges, the US Justice Department announced Wednesday. ... more |
 
Infighting and inflation ahead of Iraqi Kurdistan voteArbil, Iraq (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Iraqi Kurdish seamstress Sanaa will, like many other voters, boycott an election later this month, a signal of growing disillusionment with the political class that has long dominated the autonomous region. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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US missile battery deployment deepens role in Israel-Iran conflictWashington (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 US troops have arrived in Israel as part of the deployment of a THAAD missile defense battery, the Pentagon said Tuesday, a move that will help protect Washington's ally but deepens the United States' involvement in the conflict. ... more 
'Tragedy in Jabalia' as Israel army tightens siege in north GazaJabalia, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Standing in the ruins of his home, Nidal al-Arabeed took stock after more than 10 of his family members were killed by Israeli air strikes on the city of Jabalia, as the army tightened its siege on northern Gaza. ... more 
Myanmar armed group claims captured another town on China highwayHsipaw, Myanmar (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Fighters from a Myanmar ethnic armed group have seized another town on a strategic highway to China, the group and a resident said, in the latest setback for the embattled junta. ... more 
Lebanon PM says ready to bolster army in south after any ceasefireBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Lebanon's prime minister told AFP on Tuesday his country was ready to bolster the army's presence in the country's south if there is a ceasefire to end weeks of intense Israeli air strikes and ground incursions targeting Hezbollah. ... more |
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Iran atomic energy agency says Israeli attack on nuclear sites 'unlikely' Tehran (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Iran's atomic energy agency said Wednesday that a potential Israeli attack on nuclear facilities "will not succeed" or "cause any serious damage", predicting that such an attack was "unlikely" to happen. ... more  
Zero Debris Charter gains global momentumParis, France (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 The issue of space debris is a challenge that demands a coordinated international response. In a significant development, New Zealand and Mexico became the first non-European nations to sign the Zer ... more  
Space Development Agency awards major contract to Iridium and GDMS for Enhanced Ground System IntegrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a global leader in satellite communications, has announced that the Space Development Agency (SDA) awarded a $491.6 million contract modification to the p ... more  
Intelsat and US Army Complete pilot program for Managed Satellite Communication ServicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 Intelsat, a leader in global satellite and terrestrial network operations, recently concluded a managed satellite communications pilot program for the U.S. Army, marking the completion of the Army's ... more |
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Israeli minister criticises Macron over France defence show banJerusalem (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Israeli delegations taking part in the major defence show Euronaval in France next month will not be permitted to set up a stand or exhibit hardware following a decision by the French government, organisers said Wednesday, prompting outrage from Israel. ... more  
China says UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to visit this weekBeijing (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will visit China this week, Beijing said Thursday, marking the first by a senior UK official since the election of Prime Minister Keir Starmer in July. ... more 
Hezbollah says hit two Israeli tanks with guided missilesBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 Hezbollah said it hit two Israeli tanks in south Lebanon near the border with guided missiles on Thursday, as the Israeli army battles the Iran-backed group in the area. ... more  
U.S. to send $425M in more military aid to UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2024 The Department of Defense will send military aid totaling $425 million to Ukraine to assist with its defense against Russian military aggression. ... more |
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NASA Pilots Add Perspective to ResearchEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 NASA research pilots are experts on how to achieve the right flight-test conditions for experiments and the tools needed for successful missions. It is that expertise that enables pilots to help res ... more |
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2 U.S. Navy pilots missing after presumed crash near Washington's Mount RainierWashington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2024 A search is underway for 2 missing U.S. Navy pilots after their aircraft appears to have crashed Tuesday afternoon somewhere east of Mount Rainier in Washington's Pacific Northwest. ... more 
Britain issues sanctions targeting Israeli settler violence in the occupied West BankWashington DC (UPI) Oct 15, 2024 Britain sanctioned three illegal West Bank settler outposts and four related Israeli organizations on Monday, as London continues to clamp down on those committing violence against Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territory, while criticizing Israel for its inaction. ... more 
Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill mayor, 5 others, in Nabatieh; Israeli air strike hits Latakia, SyriaWashington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2024 Israeli airstrikes Wednesday hit the Nabatieh, Lebanon municipal building during a crisis meeting, killing at least six people, including the mayor. ... more  
Mali junta chief promoted from colonel to generalDakar (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Mali's junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita and five other key figures in the military administration have been promoted to general, according to a statement released after a cabinet meeting Wednesday. ... more |
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