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January 27, 2025
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Putin says Russia 'ready for negotiations' with Donald Trump on Ukraine



Washington DC (UPI) Jan 25, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is "ready for negotiations" with U.S. President Donald Trump about how to end the war in Ukraine. Putin made the comments earlier in the week during an interview on Russian state television. "We believe the current president's statements about his readiness to work together. We are always open to this and ready for negotiations," Putin said Friday during the interview. "It would be better for us to meet, based on the realities of today, to ... read more

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Lebanon says will extend ceasefire despite Israel's failure to withdraw troops
Burj Al Muluk, Lebanon (AFP) Jan 27, 2025
Lebanon said Monday it would extend a ceasefire deal with Israel until mid-February, even though the Israeli military failed to meet a deadline to withdraw its troops and killed 22 people in the south of the country. ... more
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Netanyahu says France to allow Israeli firms at Paris air show
Jerusalem (AFP) Jan 26, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday that French President Emmanuel Macron will allow Israeli companies to attend this year's Paris air show, after a call Sunday between the two leaders. ... more
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India shows military might and diversity at Republic Day parade
New Delhi (AFP) Jan 26, 2025
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto looked on as guest of honour at India's annual military and cultural parade in New Delhi held to mark the country's 76th Republic Day on Sunday. ... more
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Kremlin urges Trump to resume nuclear disarmament talks 'as soon as possible'
Moscow (AFP) Jan 24, 2025
The Kremlin said Friday it wanted to resume nuclear disarmament talks with the United States "as soon as possible", a day after President Donald Trump said he wanted the world to "denuclearize" ... more
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NKorea test-fires sea-to-surface strategic cruise missile: KCNA
Seoul (AFP) Jan 25, 2025
North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic guided cruise missiles, state news agency KCNA reported Sunday, adding that the weapons "precisely" hit their targets. ... more
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Israeli fire kills 2, wounds 32, on deadline for Lebanon withdrawal
Kfar Kila, Lebanon (AFP) Jan 26, 2025
Israeli troops fired at residents of south Lebanon on Sunday, killing two and wounding 32, health officials said, as hundreds of people tried to return to their homes on the deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw from the area. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Philippines stops research survey after Chinese 'harassment' in disputed sea
Manila (AFP) Jan 25, 2025
The Philippines said on Saturday it had suspended a scientific survey in the contested South China Sea due to "dangerous" harassment by Chinese navy and coast guard vessels and aircraft. ... more
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Zelensky says allies should work on 'format' for any talks with Russia
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 25, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said allies should work towards determining a format for potential peace talks with Russia, reiterating that only talks involving Kyiv could bring about a sustainable peace. ... more

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Sweden seizes ship suspected of Baltic Sea cable 'sabotage'
Riga (AFP) Jan 26, 2025
Sweden on Sunday said it had seized a ship suspected of having damaged a fibre-optic cable under the Baltic Sea linking the country to Latvia, which sent a warship to investigate the latest apparent act of sabotage. ... more
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Iran Guards conduct naval drills in Gulf: state media
Tehran (AFP) Jan 24, 2025
Iran's Revolutionary Guards conducted naval drills on Friday in the Gulf and strategic Strait of Hormuz as part of a series of nationwide military exercises, state media reported. ... more
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Philippines turns to comic book to assert South China Sea claims
Manila (AFP) Jan 24, 2025
The Philippine government launched a comic book Friday asserting its claims in the disputed South China Sea, amid rising tensions with Beijing over the strategic waterway. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Rubio clashes with China FM on Taiwan
Washington (AFP) Jan 24, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi over Taiwan on Friday, with Donald Trump's top diplomat denouncing Beijing's "coercive" moves. ... more
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South American Space Programs: No Cooperation, No Gains
Cornelio Procopio, Brazil (SPX) Jan 21, 2025
Large space cooperation projects are sometimes the visible tip of a geopolitical iceberg. ESA is the tip of the iceberg of European political and economic integration. Russia's association with the ... more
AFRICA NEWS
U.N. chief warns of rebel advances in Democratic Republic of Congo
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 24, 2025
Advances being made by the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are "heightening the threat of a regional war," according to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. ... more
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US lawmakers say UAE still sending arms to Sudan fighters
Washington (AFP) Jan 24, 2025
Two US lawmakers said Friday that the United Arab Emirates has violated its promises and kept arming Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, which Washington has accused of genocide. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Latvia sends warship after Baltic undersea cable damaged
Riga (AFP) Jan 26, 2025
Latvia said it had dispatched a warship on Sunday after damage to a fibre optic cable to Sweden that may have been "due to external factors". ... more
THE STANS
Turkey FM calls for regional cooperation to fight PKK
Baghdad (AFP) Jan 26, 2025
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for combined regional efforts to combat outlawed Kurdish fighters in Iraq and neighbouring Syria during a visit to Baghdad on Sunday. ... more
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Turkey says will fight terror after death of Iraqi border guards
Istanbul (AFP) Jan 25, 2025
Turkey vowed on Saturday to work closely with Iraq to secure their common frontier after two Iraqi border guards were killed in a shooting blamed on outlawed PKK militants. ... more
WAR REPORT
White House says Lebanon-Israel deal extended to February 18
Washington (AFP) Jan 26, 2025
The White House said Sunday that a deal between Lebanon and Israel had been extended until February 18, as Israel missed a previous deadline to pull troops. ... more
SPACEWAR
US Space Force breaks ground on Space Campus at Al Udeid Air Base
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 26, 2025
In a pivotal development for the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Forces - Central officially commenced construction on the Space Campus at Al Udeid Air Base on January 14. The groundbreaking ceremony, ... more
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Pandas, like Trump, are back in Washington
Washington (AFP) Jan 24, 2025
Move over President Trump - the newest stars in Washington are two giant pandas who made their public debut on Friday in front of hundreds of adoring fans. ... more
SINO DAILY
UN urges Thailand not to deport Uyghurs to China
Geneva (AFP) Jan 24, 2025
The UN indicated Friday it was urging Thailand not to send dozens of detained Uyghurs to any country where they risk "significant" harm, after reported plans to deport them to China. ... more
SPACEWAR
Vandenberg achieves historic milestone with 51 launches in 2024
Vandenberg SFB CA (SPX) Jan 24, 2025
Vandenberg Space Force Base has revolutionized west coast space and test launch with an historic 51 launches in 2024 from the United States Space Force's West Coast Spaceport and Test Range. This ac ... more
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China deploys new communication technology satellite
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2025
China successfully launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket on Thursday night, placing an experimental satellite into orbit. According to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), the natio ... more
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BlackSky prepares for milestone February launch with new Gen-3 satellite
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 24, 2025
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has shipped its first Gen-3 satellite to Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) for an anticipated February launch. The satellite is scheduled to lift off from Rocket Lab La ... more
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Hegseth sworn in as US defense secretary
Washington (AFP) Jan 25, 2025
Former infantryman and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth was sworn in as US defense secretary Saturday, having narrowly won Senate confirmation despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and concerns over inexperience. ... more
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MSF says ninth employee killed in Gaza, with 10 family members
Geneva (AFP) Jan 24, 2025
Medical charity MSF on Friday confirmed the death of a ninth employee in Gaza, saying he and 10 family members had been trapped and starving when they were killed by an Israeli air strike last month. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
UK sign 9 bn pound pnuclear submarine deal with Rolls-Royce
London (AFP) Jan 24, 2025
Britain's government on Friday announced a deal with engine-maker Rolls-Royce to support the Royal Navy's fleet of nuclear submarines, seen as boosting economic growth and national security. ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea preparing to send more troops to Russia after heavy casualties
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 24, 2025
North Korea is likely preparing to send additional troops to Russia after suffering heavy losses in battles against Ukrainian forces, South Korea's military said Friday. ... more
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Trump hopes to avoid strikes on Iran nuclear sites
Washington (AFP) Jan 23, 2025
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he hoped to avoid military strikes on Iran's nuclear program, an option long mulled by Israel. ... more
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US envoy tells NATO chief allies must pay 'fair share' before expansion
Davos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 23, 2025
NATO allies must pay their "fair share" on defence before considering enlarging the alliance, a US presidential envoy hit out Thursday, in a retort to the NATO chief during an event in Davos, Switzerland. ... more
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