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February 24, 2025
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Zelensky offers to give up presidency for NATO membership



Washington DC (UPI) Feb 23, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he "is not a dictator" and is willing to give up his leadership of the country in exchange for Ukraine's membership in NATO, following President Donald Trump's insults last week. Zelensky revealed the offer at a news conference amid a diplomatic standoff with Trump, who has expressed support for Russia ahead of the third anniversary that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion. "Yes, I am happy, if it is for the peace ... read more

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Israeli Defense Forces deploys tanks in West Bank
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 23, 2025
The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed Sunday that it has deployed tanks to the West Bank as it expands counter-terrorism operations in Jenin. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
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
FLOATING STEEL
Japan, Philippines deepening ties in 'severe' security environment
Manila (AFP) Feb 24, 2025
An "increasingly severe" security environment has made deepening security ties with the Philippines a necessity, Japan's defence chief said Monday after a meeting with his counterpart in Manila. ... more
NUKEWARS
Taiwan players go nuclear in Chinese invasion board game
Taipei (AFP) Feb 23, 2025
To stop invading Chinese forces seizing Taiwan, board gamer Ruth Zhong chooses the nuclear option: dropping an atomic bomb on the capital Taipei to secure the island's freedom and her victory. ... more
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French nuclear-powered carrier makes first visit to Philippines
Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines (AFP) Feb 23, 2025
Rising tensions in the South China Sea have made freedom of navigation exercises "even more important", France's ambassador to the Philippines said Sunday, as the nuclear-powered Charles De Gaulle made its first port visit to the country. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Musk furious as critics push back at DOGE's blind destruction of S&T research funding
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2025
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is moving full steam ahead with its aggressive cost-cutting measures, drawing sharp criticism from the scientific and medical communities. With ... more
PILLAGING PIRATES
Trump says US wants return on Ukraine aid money
National Harbor, United States (AFP) Feb 23, 2025
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was trying to get money back for the billions of dollars sent to support Ukraine's war against Russia. ... more
WAR REPORT
Swiss could send 200 troops for Ukraine truce: army
Geneva (AFP) Feb 23, 2025
Switzerland could send 200 peacekeeping soldiers to Ukraine in the event of a truce, the head of the country's armed forces told the Blick newspaper in an interview published Sunday. ... more

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THE STANS
'Turks, Kurds want the war to end': MP involved in talks
Ankara (AFP) Feb 21, 2025
For nearly two months, pro-Kurdish lawmakers have been engaged in shuttle diplomacy between the Turkish government and jailed Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan in the first such negotiations for almost a decade. ... more
AEROSPACE
Trump considering 'alternatives' to Boeing for Air Force One contract
Washington (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
CYBER WARS
Britain, Norway vow to beef up subsea security
Oslo (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
AEROSPACE
China says Philippine aircraft 'illegally' flew over disputed sea
Beijing (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
FLOATING STEEL
Following crash, USS Truman commander relieved of his duties
Washington 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
FLOATING STEEL
Beijing accuses Australia of 'hyping' China naval live fire drills
Beijing (AFP) Feb 23, 2025
Beijing on Sunday said Canberra had "deliberately hyped" recent Chinese naval exercises near the Australian coast and confirmed its forces had used live fire in an incident that rattled Australian policymakers. ... more
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Pentagon to fire up to 76,000 civilians
Washington 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
SUPERPOWERS
Putin says soldiers in Ukraine 'defending Russia's future'; as CoS visits troops in east Ukraine
Moscow (AFP) Feb 23, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday his soldiers in Ukraine are defending "national interests" and vowed "unchanged" determination to strengthen the country's armed forces in a rapidly changing world. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
NATO chief 'looking forward' to working with Germany's Merz
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Feb 23, 2025
NATO chief Mark Rutte congratulated Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz on Sunday, saying he was looking forward to working with him "in this crucial moment for our shared security. ... more
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US says killed a senior member of Syria Al-Qaeda affiliate
Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Feb 22, 2025
The US military said Saturday it had killed a senior member of Al-Qaeda's Syrian branch Hurras al-Din, which announced its dissolution last month, in an air strike in the country's northwest. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
France returns sole military base to Ivory Coast
Port-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
IRON AND ICE
Do look up: How Earth can defend itself against asteroid
Paris (AFP) Feb 19, 2025
There is a very small chance that an asteroid capable of taking out an entire city could strike Earth in less than eight years. But even if this asteroid is hurtling our way, humanity is now able to defend itself against such a threat, experts say. ... more
TECH SPACE
Defence Trailblazer backs space intelligence project to enhance orbital security
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 24, 2025
A new collaborative initiative, spearheaded by Space Machines Company and backed by funding from Defence Trailblazer's Accelerating Sovereign Industrial Capabilities (ASIC) program, is set to develo ... more
SPACEWAR
Rocket Lab chalks up 60th Electron launch, initiates new BlackSky deployment
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 24, 2025
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a prominent provider of launch services and space systems, has launched its 60th Electron rocket, marking a key milestone in its mission history. This latest lau ... more
MILPLEX
Lado Okhotnikov: "I'm always drawn to doing what others wouldn't dare
Dubai, 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
NUKEWARS
Iran rejects as 'politically charged' IAEA chief remarks on nuclear deal
Tehran (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
SUPERPOWERS
Finland wants to up defence in face of Russia threat
Helsinki (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
FLOATING STEEL
New Zealand says Chinese naval vessel fires live rounds in new drill
Wellington (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
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Australia says China has not explained naval live-fire warning
Sydney (AFP) Feb 22, 2025
Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a "disconcerting" live-fire warning that forced commercial flights to change course. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
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
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
ESA advances HydRON project for next-generation space communications
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 16, 2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) has taken a significant step in advancing space-based optical communications by signing a contract with Thales Alenia Space to develop Element #2 of the High-throughp ... more
MILPLEX
Karman Completes Expanded IPO with Full Over-Allotment Option Exercise
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025
Karman Holdings Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical systems for defense and space applications, has successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO), raising significant capital throug ... more
SPACEWAR
Star Catcher Secures AFWERX SBIR Phase 1 to Advance Space Power Beaming
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025
Star Catcher Industries, Inc. (Star Catcher), a pioneer in space-to-space power beaming, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 contract by AFWERX. This initiative aims ... more
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