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  Washington DC (UPI) Mar 16, 2025 President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet this week to discuss the terms of a cease-fire in the Russia-Ukraine war, which is now in its third year, a White House envoy said Sunday. White House envoy Steve Witkoff also said that he met with Putin for four hours to discuss terms of the deal, and called it "positive" and "solutions-based." "The two sides are a lot closer today than they were a few weeks ago. We narrowed the differences," Witkoff said i ... read more |
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North Korea rejects G7 call for denuclearization, vows to 'strengthen' nuclear forcesWashington DC (UPI) Mar 17, 2025 North Korea on Monday vowed to "steadily update and strengthen" its nuclear arsenal, rejecting a joint statement by the Group of Seven Foreign Ministers calling for Pyongyang to give up its nuclear ambitions. ... more  
Taiwanese president calls for 'proactive measures' against increased Chinese threatWashington DC (UPI) Mar 14, 2025 Taiwan must implement "proactive measures" to thwart China's use of its democracy against it, said President Lai Ching-te amid increased efforts by Beijing to undermine the sovereignty of the self-government island. ... more 
US vows 'unrelenting' campaign to halt Huthi ship attacksWashington (AFP) Mar 16, 2025 US officials on Sunday vowed further strikes in Yemen until the Huthi rebels decide to end their attacks on Red Sea shipping, while also threatening action against the group's backer Iran. ... more  
AV secures DIU contract to advance autonomous strike drone deploymentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 AeroVironment (AV), a prominent player in the defense technology sector, has earned a key contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) aimed at fast-tracking the deployment of autonomous precisio ... more |
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US kills 'multiple' leaders of Iran-backed rebels in Yemen; Huthis vow 'escalation'Sanaa (AFP) Mar 16, 2025 A White House official on Sunday said a wave of United States air strikes on Yemen killed senior Huthi rebel leaders and sent a message to their Iranian backers. ... more |
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Iran Guards vow to retaliate against any attack after Trump warningTehran (AFP) Mar 16, 2025 Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday threatened a "decisive" response to any attack, after US President Donald Trump ordered a wave of air strikes against Yemen's Huthi rebels and warned Tehran to stop backing the group. ... more 
Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscriptionParis (AFP) Mar 16, 2025 Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow's war against Ukraine, European countries are debating reinstating compulsory military service to boost their defences in the face of Russian aggression. ... more  
Amid tensions, Canada says reviewing purchase of US jetsMontreal (AFP) Mar 15, 2025 Canada is reviewing a major purchase of US-made F-35 combat planes amid serious tensions with the Trump administration, a spokesperson for the Canadian defense ministry told AFP on Saturday. ... more  
Iraq says kills senior Islamic State group leaderBaghdad (AFP) Mar 15, 2025 Iraqi security forces have killed a senior Islamic State (IS) group leader responsible for foreign operations, according to the country's prime minister, with US President Donald Trump saying later Friday his "miserable life was terminated". ... more |
 
Syria FM's Iraq visit focuses on securityBaghdad (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 Syria's interim foreign minister said in Baghdad on Friday his government was ready to "reinforce cooperation" with Iraq in the fight against remnants of the Islamic State group. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Burkina junta creates new battalions to fight jihadistsAbidjan (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 The military regime in Burkina Faso on Friday announced that it was creating new rapid response forces, recruiting 14,000 soldiers and thousands of civilian support staff, to fight jihadist violence. ... more 
EU urges member states to give Ukraine up to 40bn euros of arms this yearBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 The EU is pressing its member states to commit to giving Ukraine up to 40 billion euros of weapons this year, according to a proposal seen Friday, as questions swirl over US support. ... more 
Sudan paramilitary shelling kills six in key city: medicPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 Sudanese paramilitary shelling of El-Obeid on Friday killed six people, including a child, a doctor said, just weeks after the army broke a prolonged siege of the key southern city. ... more  
France, Italy, UK order more air defence missilesParis (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 Paris, Rome and London said Friday they had ordered new air defence missiles after a shock US policy shift in ties with Europe. ... more |
US urges UN Council to condemn Iran nuclear activityUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Mar 12, 2025 The UN Security Council must unite to call out Iran's "brazen behavior" related to its nuclear program, the United States said Wednesday after a closed-door meeting on Tehran. ... more
China urges end to 'illegal' sanctions as it hosts Iran nuclear talksBeijing (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 China urged an end to "illegal" sanctions on Iran as it hosted Iranian and Russian diplomats on Friday for talks Beijing hopes will restart long-stalled negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme. ... more 
Iran says Trump letter mirrors his statementsTehran (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 Iran said on Monday that a letter it received from US President Donald Trump, who has called for striking a nuclear deal with the Islamic republic, echoed his public statements. ... more 
Iran weighs talks with US as Trump letter arrivesTehran (AFP) Mar 12, 2025 With sanctions squeezing its economy, Iran is exploring the possibility of talks with the United States while resisting pressure to make major concessions. ... more |
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Prince William to visit UK troops in EstoniaLondon (AFP) Mar 12, 2025 Prince William will visit Estonia on March 20 and 21, where he will meet with British troops deployed as part of NATO's deterrent against potential Russian aggression, Kensington Palace announced Wednesday. ... more  
Chinese military jet crashes, pilot safely ejectsBeijing (AFP) Mar 15, 2025 A Chinese naval fighter jet crashed on Saturday during a training exercise but its pilot successfully ejected from the plane, the military said. ... more 
Myanmar village air strike kills at least 12, says local officialLetpanhla, Myanmar (AFP) Mar 16, 2025 A Myanmar junta airstrike on a village held by anti-coup fighters killed at least 12 people according to a local administrative official, who said the bombardment targeted civilian areas. ... more 
Lebanon reports deadly strikes as Israel says responded to gunfireBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Mar 16, 2025 Israel's defence minister said the military responded to stray gunfire from Lebanon Sunday, after Lebanese state media and the health ministry reported four deaths in Israeli strikes on the south. ... more |
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Thailand says assured of Uyghurs' safety after US visa bansBangkok (AFP) Mar 15, 2025 Thailand on Saturday responded to a United States visa ban on officials from the kingdom involved in deporting dozens of Uyghurs back to China, saying it had "received assurances" of their safety. ... more |
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Syrian state media reports Israeli air strikes in southDamascus (AFP) Mar 10, 2025 Syrian state media reported multiple Israeli air strikes in the southern province of Daraa on Monday night. ... more 
Israel military appoints new top spokesmanJerusalem (AFP) Mar 9, 2025 Israel's military on Sunday announced the appointment of a new spokesman to replace Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, who became the face of the country's war effort and is due to step down. ... more 
Ukraine drones hit Russian energy sites, Kyiv source saysKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 Ukrainian drones attacked energy facilities and a missile storage facility in Russia overnight, a security source in Kyiv said Friday, while a Russian aerial attack wounded several in Ukraine. ... more 
UK boosts export financing for defence firms by $2.6bnLondon (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 The British government said Friday that it would increase its export credit facilities for weapons manufacturers by two billion pounds ($2.6 billion) to boost overseas sales. ... more |
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