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  Washington DC (UPI) Jan 15, 2024 A cease-fire announced Wednesday will end the 15-month war between Hamas and Israel and includes the eventual release of all hostages held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. "This deal will halt the fighting in Gaza, surge much-needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians and reunite the hostages with their families after more than 15 months in captivity," President Joe Biden said Wednesday in a prepared statement. Biden said he laid out the "prec ... read more |
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Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites in 'massive' barrageSknyliv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Russia launched a wave of missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities on Wednesday, intensifying a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine. ... more  
Future vision outlined for the Air Force and Space Force in 2050Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 As his tenure as Secretary of the Department of the Air Force nears its conclusion, Frank Kendall presented a detailed vision on January 13 for the challenges and opportunities the Air Force and Spa ... more 
BlackSky secures extended contract with NRO for advanced Gen-2 imagery servicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has announced a one-year extension of its Electro-Optical Commercial Layer (EOCL) contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The extension covers s ... more  
Northrop Grumman approved for NGI target vehicle productionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has secured approval to advance the production of the Modified Ballistic Re-Entry Vehicle-11 (MBRV-11), a critical component supporting the Missile Defense A ... more |
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U.S. Navy announces 4 new nuclear submarines, their sponsorsWashington DC (UPI) Jan 14, 2024 The U.S. Navy is building four new nuclear submarines to supplement its aging fleet. ... more |
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China's Smart Dragon 3 rocket launches satellites from seaSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 China successfully launched its Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Monday morning from a sea-based platform near Haiyang, Shandong province, deploying 10 satellites into space. The mission highlighted ... more  
Philippines' Marcos hopeful strong alliance with US will continueManila (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos is hopeful that Manila and Washington will maintain its "strong and dynamic" relationship with the upcoming US administration, a palace statement said Wednesday, less than a week before Donald Trump assumes office. ... more 
Israeli air strike kills 6 in West Bank; 18 dead in Gaza strikesJenin, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 The Palestinian health ministry said Tuesday that an Israeli air strike on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank killed six people, including a teenager, with the Israeli military confirming it carried out an attack in the area. ... more  
Biden issues order to boost AI infrastructure in USWashington (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 US President Joe Biden will sign an order Tuesday to speed up the pace at which infrastructure for artificial intelligence development can be built in the country, the White House said, less than a week before he leaves office. ... more |
 
Iran FM says European powers appear serious about resuming nuclear talksTehran (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that European powers appeared serious about finding ways to revive nuclear negotiations after talks in Geneva. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Researchers develop breakthrough one-step flame retardant for cotton textilesBryan TX (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers from Texas A and M University can redu ... more 
Blinken proposes UN role, Palestinian state path in GazaWashington (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday proposed international security forces and temporary UN leadership to stabilize post-war Gaza where he warned that Hamas has recruited as many fighters as it has lost. ... more 
Israel army says intercepted missile fired from YemenJerusalem (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 Israel's military said Tuesday that it had "successfully intercepted" a missile fired from Yemen that sent sirens blaring across the centre of the country in the early morning hours. ... more 
Trump's Pentagon pick grilled by senators as cabinet hearings beginWashington (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 Controversial Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from senators Tuesday about his views on women serving in combat and his qualifications to lead the Defense Department as confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's cabinet picks get underway. ... more |
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles before Trump's returnSeoul (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. ... more 
Philippines alarmed by Chinese ships moving closer to shoreManila (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 The Philippines said Tuesday it was alarmed by Chinese coast guard patrols which are growing closer to the country's shore. ... more  
Red hot: key facts about Xiaohongshu, the Chinese app taking the US by stormBeijing (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 In the days leading up to a proposed US government ban on the social media platform TikTok, American users have turned to another Chinese-owned app, Xiaohongshu. ... more 
Japan hosts Chinese military delegation in rare visitTokyo (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 Japan said Tuesday a Chinese military delegation was on a rare exchange visit as the Asian neighbours attempt to thaw frosty ties ahead of Donald Trump's return as US president. ... more |
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BlackSky wins US Space Force contracts for tactical surveillance and tracking missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has secured several rapid procurement contracts through the U.S. Space Force's Global Data Marketplace (GDM), emphasizing its advanced analytics services in sup ... more 
Impeachment trial of South Korean President Yoon to beginSeoul (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 The impeachment trial of South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol begins Tuesday, with the country's Constitutional Court set to weigh whether to strip him of his presidential duties over a failed martial law bid. ... more 
EU, UK, NATO leaders to hold Feb 3 defence talksBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 EU leaders will gather in Belgium on February 3 for an exceptional defence "retreat" involving Britain's prime minister and NATO's secretary general, two weeks after Donald Trump returns to the White House. ... more 
Chinese artist cashes in on Buddha-like Trump statuesXiamen, China (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 Donald Trump is not typically known for his calm or reserve, but in a craftsman's workshop in rural China the US president-elect sits in divine contemplation. ... more |
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Musk, ex-EU tech chief Breton spar over GermanyBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 11, 2025 Elon Musk escalated a spat Saturday with the ex-EU digital chief Thierry Breton, describing him as a "tyrant of Europe" as the two men traded barbs online. ... more |
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Biden announces aircraft carriers will be named for Clinton, BushWashington (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 US President Joe Biden announced Monday that two of the Navy's future aircraft carriers will be named for former commanders-in-chief Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. ... more 
Manila deploys coast guard ship to counter China patrolsManila (AFP) Jan 12, 2025 The Philippines said Sunday it had deployed a coast guard ship to challenge Chinese patrol boats attempting to "alter the existing status quo" of the disputed South China Sea. ... more 
NATO launches Baltic Sea patrols after suspected cable sabotageHelsinki (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 The NATO military alliance said Tuesday it would launch a Baltic Sea monitoring mission following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables in recent months. ... more  
Ex-US Marine pilot fights extradition from Australia to USSydney (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 An ex-US Marine pilot accused of illegally training China's military has launched an 11th hour bid to fight his extradition from Australia to the United States, his family said Tuesday. ... more |
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