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  Seoul (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 Thousands of protesters marched on parliament in South Korea's capital Wednesday, joining a push by the country's opposition to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after his extraordinary but short-lived imposition of martial law. Yoon's shock bid to suspend civilian rule for the first time in over four decades - before being overturned by lawmakers in a night of drama - plunged South Korea into deep turmoil and alarmed its close allies. The future of Yoon, a conservative politician and former sta ... read more |
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China advances next-generation BeiDou satellite navigation systemSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 30, 2024 China is embarking on the development of its next-generation BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), designed to provide technologically superior capabilities and enhanced functionalities. This in ... more  
France's Orano says Niger junta controls uranium firmParis (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 French nuclear group Orano said Wednesday that authorities in Niger had taken "operational control" of its uranium mining unit, in an escalating spat between the company and the country's military junta. ... more  
Macron says Paris, Riyadh have 'will' to progress fighter jet saleRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that France and Saudi Arabia have the "will to move forward" on a deal to sell Rafale fighter jets to the oil-rich Gulf monarchy. ... more  
Taiwan's Lai arrives in Tuvalu to shore up Pacific alliesUnited States (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived in the tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu on Wednesday, as part of a trip aimed at shoring up international support for Taiwan as China seeks to poach its few remaining allies. ... more |
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Kyiv says repels Russian push over east Ukraine riverKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Ukraine said Tuesday that its forces had repelled a Russian effort to cross a key waterway on the eastern frontline, as Moscow's army claimed to have seized two more villages in its grinding advance. ... more |
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Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon, 'sideswiped' govt vesselManila (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and "sideswiped" a government vessel Wednesday during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had "exercised control" over the ship. ... more  
At NATO meeting, Blinken promotes military aid, energy assistance for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Dec 3, 2024 Russia's invasion of Ukraine is the focus of NATO's Allied Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting being held Tuesday and Wednesday in Brussels. ... more 
Chinese ships fire water cannons, collide with Philippine vessels in disputed watersWashington DC (UPI) Dec 4, 2024 Chinese warships and Coast Guard cutters fired water cannons and collided with a Philippines maritime patrol in disputed waters on Wednesday, marking the latest skirmish between the two countries over sovereignty in the South China Sea. ... more 
31 crew of Thai fishing vessels held in Myanmar, one dead: navyBangkok (AFP) Nov 30, 2024 More than 30 crew members of Thai fishing boats were detained in Myanmar waters on Saturday after an encounter with other vessels which left one person dead, a navy commander said. ... more |
Chinese man arrested in US for smuggling arms to N.KoreaLos Angeles, United States (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 A Chinese man was arrested in California on Tuesday for allegedly exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea, the Justice Department said. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Philippine president says Russian submarine 'worrisome'Manila (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday described as "very worrisome" the presence of a Russian attack submarine off the country's coast in the disputed South China Sea. ... more  
Russia says test fired missiles in eastern Mediterranean drillsMoscow (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Russia's army said Tuesday it had fired hypersonic missiles during naval and air force drills in the eastern Mediterranean that come as its ally Syria loses ground to Islamist rebels. ... more  
Biden administration announces additional $725M security aid for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Dec 2, 2024 The U.S. Department of Defense on Monday announced a $725 million security assistance package for Ukraine in its war against invading Russia. ... more 
Chinese embassy urges citizens in S. Korea to exercise 'caution' after martial lawBeijing (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 China's embassy in Seoul on Tuesday warned its citizens to exercise "caution" after the imposition of martial law in South Korea. ... more |
 
Germany's top diplomat will not 'ignore' China disputes on visitBerlin (AFP) Dec 1, 2024 German Foreign Minister Anna Baerbock on Sunday said that she would not gloss over points of contention with Beijing as she heads to China for an official visit. ... more 
30-strong Japan A-bomb delegation to collect Nobel prizeTokyo (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group Nihon Hidankyo said Monday a 30-strong delegation will collect its Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo after a crowd-funding campaign to pay their travel costs. ... more  
Lebanon army says Israeli drone hits post in east, wounding soldierBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike killed one person in the country's south on Monday, while the Lebanese army said an Israeli drone wounded one of its soldiers in the east. ... more  
Maxar secures $290M 5-year contract with NGA for Luno ALos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Maxar Intelligence has been chosen by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to support its Luno A program, a $290 million, five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contr ... more |
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UK cybersecurity chief warns defences must improveLondon (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 The UK is underestimating the online threat posed by criminal gangs as well as hostile states including Russia and China and must improve its resilience, Britain's cybersecurity chief said Tuesday. ... more 
New militias sow future danger for war-weary SudanCairo (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 Mohamed Idris, 27, has despaired of ever finding a job in war-torn Sudan. Instead, he's now set his sights on a training camp on the Eritrean border, hoping to join a militia. ... more 
US announces new $725 mn package for Ukraine including more minesWashington (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 The United States on Monday announced a new $725 million military aid package for Ukraine that features a second tranche of landmines as well as anti-air and anti-armor weapons. ... more 
Israel strkes Hezbollah in first attack since truce; Israeli-American IDF hostage dead in GazaJerusalem (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Israel conducted air strikes in Lebanon on Monday after vowing retaliation for an attack claimed by Hezbollah, the militant group's first since a fragile ceasefire between the two sides took effect last week. ... more |
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Syrian Kurds arrive in safe areas after Turkish-backed offensiveBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Syrian Kurds fleeing an onslaught by Ankara-backed groups that seized the town where they were living began arriving Monday in Kurdish-held safe areas further east, a local official said. ... more |
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China says Philippine ships 'illegally gathering' at reef; Philippine president says Russian subs 'worrisome' Beijing (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 China on Monday said it had taken "control measures" against Philippine ships it accused of "illegally gathering" near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. ... more 
Indonesia still does not recognise China's sea claims: ministerJakarta (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Indonesia still does not recognise Beijing's claims in the South China Sea, Foreign Minister Sugiono said Monday, seeking to dismiss concerns that a recent joint statement with China could jeopardise its sovereignty. ... more 
German FM urges China to stop backing Russia, work for Ukraine peaceBeijing (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Monday warned her Chinese counterpart that Beijing's support for Moscow would impact ties and instead urged China to help end the Ukraine conflict. ... more 
Kongsberg secures NOK 12 billion contract for Dutch air defense systemsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has signed a NOK 12 billion contract to deliver NASAMS and NOMADS air defense systems to the Netherlands. The agreement, finalized on November 21, follows a Dutch gov ... more |
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