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  London, UK (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Scientists from South Africa and China have achieved a historic milestone in quantum communication by creating the world's longest ultra-secure quantum satellite link, spanning an unprecedented 12,900 km. This link, established using the Chinese quantum microsatellite Jinan-1 in low Earth orbit, is also the first of its kind ever implemented in the Southern Hemisphere. The collaboration between Stellenbosch University in South Africa and the University of Science and Technology of China enabled th ... read more |
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Europe shifts gears for the Trump eraBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Barely a month ago, a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sent an unmistakable message across the Atlantic: the United States may not be there forever to keep Europe safe from an aggressive Russia. ... more  
Electra secures 2200 aircraft pre-orders for hybrid-electric aviation leapLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra), a trailblazer in the Direct Aviation sector, has received 2,200 pre-orders for its EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. This order volume, valued close to $9 billi ... more  
Zelensky says discussed with Trump US idea of owning occupied nuclear plantKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said that he and US counterpart Donald Trump had discussed possible US ownership of the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. ... more  
Pixxel satellites deliver groundbreaking hyperspectral imaging milestoneLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Pixxel, a leader in hyperspectral imaging technology, has announced a major advancement in Earth observation as its trio of Firefly satellites has captured and transmitted their inaugural 'First Lig ... more |
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Hong Kong passes cybersecurity law for 'critical infrastructure'Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Hong Kong passed a law on Wednesday that officials say will better protect "critical infrastructure" against cyber attacks, imposing security requirements on entities in sectors ranging from banking to air transport. ... more |
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Taiwan's annual war games to simulate 2027 China attackTaipei (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Taiwanese troops will simulate possible scenarios for a Chinese invasion in 2027 during the island's annual war games, the defence ministry said Wednesday, as Beijing maintains military pressure on Taipei. ... more  
EU top diplomat seeks shells for Ukraine, cutting back arms pushBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday she had scaled back a push to supply Ukraine up to 40 billion euros in arms, to focus on supplying two million artillery shells. ... more 
Gazans living through 'hell' Israel threatened for HamasGaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 A man in tears struggled Wednesday to retrieve the body of a small boy from under the rubble of a building in Gaza City hit by a recent wave of Israeli air strikes. ... more 
German foreign minister warns Syrian authorities on securityFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Germany's foreign minister has warned Syrian authorities to ensure peace and security for all Syrians, two weeks after violent clashes that killed at least 1,500 civilians. ... more |
 
Thai ministers travel to Xinjiang to visit deported UyghursBangkok (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Two senior Thai government ministers travelled to China's northwestern Xinjiang region on Wednesday to assess the conditions of dozens of Uyghurs deported from the kingdom last month. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Trump, Putin agree to 'immediate' Ukraine peace talks, improved relationsWashington DC (UPI) Mar 18, 2025 President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a roughly 90-minute phone call late Tuesday morning that might lead to ending the war in Ukraine. ... more  
European satellite group ready to step up for Kyiv's military: CEOParis (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 European satellite operator Eutelsat is under the spotlight like never before because of fears that Elon Musk's Starlink could pull its crucial service from Ukraine. ... more  
Germany's Merz says new defence spending counters Putin's 'war against Europe'Berlin (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that his proposed huge spending boost for defence was needed because of Russian President Vladimir Putin's "war of aggression against Europe". ... more
AI 'reshaping' organised crime, warns EuropolThe Hague (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Artificial intelligence is turbocharging organised crime, from creating child sexual abuse images to money laundering via cryptocurrency, Europol warned Tuesday, with advances like quantum computing only poised to make things worse. ... more |
China, Russia eager to fill void as Trump axes US-funded mediaWashington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 As President Donald Trump moves to axe Voice of America and other US-funded media, China and Russia are eager to fill the void. ... more 
Macron says France to 'increase' orders for Rafale warplanesLuxeuil-Les-Bains, France (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that France planned to increase orders for Rafale fighter jets, adding the country will have to get ready to defend itself "if we want to avoid war". ... more  
Canada PM Carney announces deal with Australia to boost Arctic radarOttawa (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday a Can$6 billion (US$4.2 billion) deal with Australia to develop an Arctic radar system, warning that Canada must take more responsibility for its defence as US priorities shift. ... more  
Rampart debuts StrataWave UAS radio designed for stealth in electronic warfare zonesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Rampart Communications has launched the Rampart StrataWave UAS Radio, a groundbreaking communications system crafted for drones operating in GPS-denied and jamming-heavy environments. Engineered spe ... more |
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Russia threatens the entire EU, bloc's chief tells AFPBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Russia represents a threat for all European nations - regardless of how far they lie from Moscow, EU chief Antonio Costa told AFP ahead of a leaders' summit on Thursday. ... more 
Rocked by Trump, EU seeks to kickstart defence pushBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 The EU on Wednesday will look to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences, as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections. ... more  
'Stranded' NASA astronauts back on Earth after splashdownWashington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that gripped global attention and became a political flashpoint. ... more 
Hundreds killed in Gaza as Israel renews attacks targeting HamasWashington DC (UPI) Mar 18, 2025 Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza on Tuesday, killing hundreds of Palestinians in what is the first major attack since Israel and Hamas entered a fragile U.S.-backed cease-fire in January. ... more |
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South Korea, Japan, China top diplomats to meet in TokyoTokyo (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 The top diplomats for China, South Korea and Japan will meet in Tokyo this weekend for talks, the countries said Tuesday. ... more |
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China calls outlets facing Trump axe 'notorious' as Beijing, Moscow seek to fill the news voidBeijing (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Beijing on Tuesday said media outlets facing the axe by US President Donald Trump had a "notorious" history of reporting on China, as Cambodia's autocratic former leader hailed the move for "combating fake news". ... more 
ISRO advances space tech with SPADEX undocking and cryogenic engine milestoneSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 India's space program marked a significant stride forward in March 2025 with a trio of successful operations that underscore the growing sophistication and efficiency of the Indian Space Research Or ... more 
German parliament to vote on huge spending boost for defence, infrastructureBerlin (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 German lawmakers will vote Tuesday on a massive spending boost for defence and infrastructure proposed by chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz amid concern over the United States' commitment to Europe's security. ... more
Russia, China hitting West with 'massive digital arsenals': EUBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 The European Union on Tuesday said Russia and China were using "massive digital arsenals" to interfere in Western democracies, while their messaging around the war in Ukraine had become increasingly aligned. ... more |
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