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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 28, 2025 In a move that has taken the global artificial intelligence (AI) community by surprise, DeepSeek, a private Chinese artificial intelligence company founded in 2023 by entrepreneur Liang Wenfeng, has open-sourced its cutting-edge reasoning model, DeepSeek-R1, alongside detailed scientific documentation and a consumer-facing iOS application. The release comes amidst a backdrop of intense geopolitical tensions and heightened competition in AI development. While the broader AI community has yet to bro ... read more |
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Trump orders planning for 'Iron Dome' missile shield for USMiami (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to start planning for an "Iron Dome" air defense system for the United States, like the one that Israel has used to intercept thousands of rockets. ... more  
India, China agree to resume flights 5 years after stoppageNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 India and China agreed in principle on Monday to resume direct flights between the two nations, nearly five years after the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent political tensions halted them. ... more  
Iran diplomat says no contact with US since Trump's returnTehran (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Iran and the United States have not exchanged any messages since the return of Donald Trump to the White House, a senior Iranian diplomat said Monday. ... more  
Taiwan identifies 52 'suspicious' Chinese ships for close monitoringTaipei (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Taiwan has identified 52 "suspicious" Chinese-owned ships flying flags of convenience that require close monitoring if detected near the island, the coast guard said Monday, as Taipei seeks to protect its subsea telecoms cables. ... more |
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Philippines to train with US Typhon missile system next monthManila (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 A Philippine platoon will be trained on using a US mid-range missile system next month, ahead of joint drills, Manila's military said Tuesday, in a move that will likely further fuel tensions with China. ... more |
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Breakout Chinese AI 'programmed' to toe the party lineBeijing (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek has made waves in Silicon Valley, stunning investors and industry insiders with its ability to match the skills of its Western competitors at a fraction of the cost. ... more  
Lebanon says Israeli fire kills two as residents try to go homeBurj Al Muluk, Lebanon (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli fire killed two people Monday and wounded 17 others in the south, in a second day of violence as residents tried again to return to border villages. ... more 
Israel kills 2 Hamas fighters in West BankTulkarem, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 The Israeli military and Hamas said Monday that an air strike killed two fighters from the Palestinian Islamist movement in the occupied West Bank city of Tulkarem. ... more  
UK govt accused of renaming submarine to avoid offending FranceLondon (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Former UK defence ministers claimed Monday that a decision by Britain's Royal Navy to rename a nuclear-powered submarine called HMS Agincourt had been taken to avoid offending France. ... more |
Chinese AI DeepSeek says hit by large-scale cyberattackSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Chinese AI sensation DeepSeek on Monday said it was limiting the registration of new users due to large-scale cyberattacks on its services. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Four killed in Iraq strike blamed on Turkey: sourcesSulaimaniyah, Iraq (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Four people were killed on Monday in an air strike blamed on Turkey in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, Kurdish sources said. ... more 
Iran deploys AI-equipped missiles during drills in GulfTehran (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Iran's Revolutionary Guards have deployed missiles featuring artificial intelligence technology during military drills in the Gulf, state media reported Monday. ... more  
Satellite technology paves way for space traffic managementParis, France (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 The European Space Agency's Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Test Facilities at the ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands have been pivotal in supporting Lithuanian company Blackswan Space ... more  
GMV to advance the Galileo High Accuracy Service with new data generatorMadrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 24, 2025 The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has chosen GMV, a multinational technology leader, to develop a new iteration of the High Accuracy Data Generator (HADG) as part of Phase 2 ... more |
 
Portugal says to meet NATO defence spend minimum earlierLisbon (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Portugal on Monday said it was ready to bring forward its planned increases on defence spending - among the lowest in NATO - to meet the defence alliance's two-percent of GDP minimum before 2029. ... more
Israel arrests two citizens accused of spying for IranJerusalem (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Israel said Monday that it had arrested two Israelis suspected of spying for Iran, including one accused of handing the country classified information obtained during his military service. ... more  
Putin says Russia 'ready for negotiations' with Donald Trump on UkraineWashington 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. ... more 
Lebanon says will extend ceasefire despite Israel's failure to withdraw troopsBurj 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 showJerusalem (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 
India shows military might and diversity at Republic Day paradeNew 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 
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 
NKorea test-fires sea-to-surface strategic cruise missile: KCNASeoul (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 withdrawalKfar 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 |
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Philippines stops research survey after Chinese 'harassment' in disputed seaManila (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 
Zelensky says allies should work on 'format' for any talks with RussiaKyiv, 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 
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 
Iran Guards conduct naval drills in Gulf: state mediaTehran (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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