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  Washington (AFP) Feb 22, 2025 President Donald Trump announced Friday he is replacing top US military officer General Charles "CQ" Brown less than two years into his four-year term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump thanked Brown for "his over 40 years of service to our country" in a post on his Truth Social platform that said he is "honored to announce that I am nominating Air Force Lieutenant General Dan 'Razin' Caine to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff." "General Caine is an accomplished pilo ... read more |
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Trump fires top-ranked US military officer as shake-ups spreadWashington (AFP) Feb 22, 2025 President Donald Trump fired top US military officer General Charles "CQ" Brown on Friday, part of a major shake-up of the armed forces' leadership. ... more 
U.S. officials reportedly push back on G7 language labeling Russia an 'aggressor'Washington DC (UPI) Feb 21, 2025 The United States is reportedly pushing back against any language in a Group of Seven statement portraying Russia as the aggressor in its ongoing war in Ukraine. ... more 
Pentagon to fire up to 76,000 civiliansWashington DC (UPI) Feb 21, 2025 President Donald Trump on Friday fired Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a widely expected move as the Pentagon braces for workforce cuts. ... more 
Belarus leader says US trying to pit Russia against ChinaMoscow (AFP) Feb 21, 2025 Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a key Russian ally, said Friday it appeared that the United States was trying to drive a wedge between Moscow and Beijing. ... more |
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NATO chief says Ukraine security guarantees need US 'backup'Bratislava (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 NATO chief Mark Rutte said Thursday that any European security guarantees for Ukraine under a potential peace deal with Russia would need to be backed up by the United States. ... more |
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Finland wants to up defence in face of Russia threatHelsinki (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 Finland's prime minister said Thursday that the Nordic nation and Europe needed to increase defence spending in the face of a "permanent" threat from Russia. ... more  
China says Philippine aircraft 'illegally' flew over disputed seaBeijing (AFP) Feb 21, 2025 Beijing accused the Philippines on Friday of "illegally" sending three aircraft into airspace over the disputed South China Sea, adding to longstanding territorial tensions between the two countries. ... more 
Trump considering 'alternatives' to Boeing for Air Force One contractWashington (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 Donald Trump said his administration was "looking at alternatives" to Boeing following delays in delivering two new models of the US presidential Air Force One plane. ... more  
Australia says China warned of 'live fire' drill off east coastSydney (AFP) Feb 21, 2025 China warned Australia Friday of potential "live fire" naval drills in international waters off the eastern coast, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, as commercial flights were told to steer clear of the area. ... more |
New Zealand says Chinese naval vessel fires live rounds in new drillWellington (AFP) Feb 22, 2025 A Chinese naval task force fired live rounds in a new offshore drill Saturday after issuing a warning by radio broadcast, the New Zealand government said. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Lado Okhotnikov: "I'm always drawn to doing what others wouldn't dareDubai, United Arab Emirates (SPX) Feb 21, 2025 A technovator, thinker, and visionary. Lado Okhotnikov strives not only to redefine our perception of health, but also to improve people's quality of life through innovation. He challenges conventional perspectives-including in philanthropy. Today, we'll discuss modern life philosophy and successful business with Lado Okhotnikov. ... more  
Britain, Norway vow to beef up subsea securityOslo (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 Britain and Norway, who have close ties in the energy sector, plan to beef up their cooperation to protect critical underwater infrastructure, Norway's defence minister said Thursday. ... more  
Elbit Systems Introduces Dominion-X Autonomous Management OS for Unmanned PlatformsParis, France (SPX) Feb 20, 2025 Elbit Systems Ltd. has unveiled Dominion-X, its latest cutting-edge autonomous management operating system designed to optimize the operation of unmanned platforms. Dominion-X enhances the planning, ... more  
Russians who fled war keen to stay on in SerbiaBelgrade (AFP) Feb 21, 2025 With his homeland mired in war with Ukraine, Ivan Alexandrov decided to try his luck thousands of miles away, where Russian expats have carved out their own flourishing community in Serbia. ... more |
US defense chief says Musk's DOGE will have 'broad access' at PentagonWashington (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will have "broad access" to root out previous administration programs at the Pentagon, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday. ... more  
Iran rejects as 'politically charged' IAEA chief remarks on nuclear dealTehran (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 Iran rejected remarks on its nuclear programme by UN atomic agency chief Rafael Grossi on Thursday, calling them "unprofessional" and "politically charged". ... more 
Following crash, USS Truman commander relieved of his dutiesWashington DC (UPI) Feb 20, 2025 The officer in charge of the USS Harry S. Truman has been relieved of his duties after a collision with a cargo ship near the Suez Canal, the Navy said Thursday. ... more  
China's Wang says 'window for peace' is opening for Ukraine crisisBeijing (AFP) Feb 21, 2025 China's foreign minister has told his G20 counterparts that a "window for peace" is opening for the Ukraine crisis, days after top US and Russian diplomats met in Saudi Arabia. ... more |
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Niger junta poised to keep power for five yearsNiamey, Niger (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 Niger's junta will stay in power for at least half a decade more if it accepts a plan presented on Thursday, which does not bar the country's ruling generals from running in any future election. ... more 
France returns sole military base to Ivory CoastPort-Bouet, Ivory Coast (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 France returned on Thursday its sole military base in Ivory Coast to the west African nation's authorities, marking an end to decades of French presence at the site. ... more 
DR Congo army urges deserters to rejoinBeni, Dr Congo (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 The Democratic Republic of Congo's army Thursday urged soldiers who fled in the face of an offensive by M23 forces to rejoin their units and help prevent further territorial losses. ... more  
U-M Leads $7.5 Million Initiative to Advance Heat-Tolerant Semiconductor TechnologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 21, 2025 A new multimillion-dollar collaboration led by the University of Michigan aims to propel heat-resistant silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors from research labs into commercial production. These adva ... more |
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Pete Hegseth orders senior leaders to cut 8% from Defense budgetWashington DC (UPI) Feb 19, 2025 Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth has ordered senior military and civilian Pentagon officials to cut 8% from the Defense budget over each of the next five years. ... more |
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Russia praises Trump for criticising Ukraine-NATO moves Moscow (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday praised US President Donald Trump for blaming the Ukraine conflict on moves to admit Kyiv into the NATO military alliance. ... more 
U.S. Air Force test-launches nuclear-capable, hypersonic Minuteman 3 ICBMWashington DC (UPI) Feb 19, 2025 The U.S. Air Force demonstrated the nation's nuclear readiness by launching an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California early Wednesday morning. ... more  
Australia, Papua New Guinea vow to strike defence treatySydney (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 Australia said Thursday it will strike a defence treaty with Papua New Guinea, bolstering ties with a Pacific state that has been courted persistently by China. ... more 
Baghdad-Beirut flights sell out ahead of Nasrallah funeralBaghdad (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 Flights from Baghdad to Beirut are nearly at capacity as airlines increase services ahead of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's funeral, officials said. ... more |
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