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  Washington DC (UPI) May 30, 2025 On Friday, SpaceX launched an advanced GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. A Falcon 9 rocket was used to put the GPS III SV-08 into orbit. According to SpaceX, prep work for the launch was done in less than three days, a new record for U.S. national security missions. Those preparations normally take 18-24 months. Space Force Col. Jim Horne hailed the speed of the preparation. He said the launch "highlights anoth ... read more |
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Trump 'tough love' on defence better than no love: EU's KallasSingapore (AFP) May 31, 2025 The European Union's diplomatic chief Kaja Kallas said Saturday the continent was beefing up defence spending after "tough love" from the Trump administration, as she called for stronger ties to counter China's "economic might". ... more  
Iran considers nuclear weapons 'unacceptable', FM saysTehran (AFP) May 31, 2025 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Iran considers nuclear weapons "unacceptable," reaffirming the country's longstanding position amid delicate negotiations with the United States. ... more 
China displaces old foe Japan in South Koreans' minds ahead of voteSeoul (AFP) June 1, 2025 Shops selling steaming snacks line the streets of Seoul's Daerim neighbourhood, home to thousands of ethnic Chinese, some feeling the pressure from mounting anti-Beijing sentiment ahead of South Korea's election. ... more 
Iran boosts highly enriched uranium production: IAEAVienna (AFP) May 31, 2025 Iran has ramped up production of highly enriched uranium, according to a confidential UN watchdog report, as Tehran said Saturday that it had received US proposals to settle its long-running nuclear dispute with the West. ... more |
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Russian attacks kill two in UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 31, 2025 Russian shelling and air strikes on southern Ukraine overnight killed a man and a nine-year-old girl in separate attacks, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday. ... more |
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India defence chief says jet downed in Pakistan conflictSingapore (AFP) May 31, 2025 India's defence chief on Saturday appeared to confirm his country had lost at least one aircraft during the brief conflict with Pakistan earlier this month, he told Bloomberg in an interview. ... more  
ISIS claims responsibility for 2 bomb explosions in SyriaWashington DC (UPI) May 31, 2025 The Islamic State claimed responsibility for two bomb attacks in a remote region in southern Syria on Wednesday and Thursday. ... more  
Anti-aircraft missiles fire as drones fly over Port Sudan: witnessesPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) May 31, 2025 Anti-aircraft missiles fired over Sudan's wartime capital Port Sudan on Saturday, eyewitnesses reported, as drones flew over the once-safe haven city. ... more 
Nigeria detains troops, police for alleged sale of weapons to armed groupsLagos (AFP) May 30, 2025 The Nigerian military has detained more than 30 soldiers and police officers for allegedly stealing weapons from its stockpiles and selling them to armed groups including jihadists in the country. ... more |
 
What will Seoul's new leader mean for North Korea ties?Seoul (AFP) May 30, 2025 On the campaign trail in South Korea ahead of the June 3 vote, leading candidates in the presidential race have barely mentioned the nuclear-armed North - but a new leader in Seoul could shake-up years of Pyongyang policy. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Trump says warned Netanyahu against striking IranWashington (AFP) May 28, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off from striking Iran as he voiced optimism about nuclear talks his administration is holding with Tehran. ... more 
Iran says may allow US inspectors from nuclear watchdog if deal reachedTehran (AFP) May 28, 2025 Iran on Wednesday said it may consider allowing US inspectors with the United Nations nuclear watchdog to inspect its facilities if a deal is reached with the United States. ... more  
Merz says Germany, Ukraine to jointly produce long-range weaponsBerlin (AFP) May 28, 2025 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Berlin will help Kyiv develop new long-range weapons that can hit targets well inside Russian territory. ... more  
India approves development of prototype advanced fighter jetNew Delhi (AFP) May 27, 2025 India's defence minister approved on Tuesday a programme to develop an advanced fighter jet prototype, the latest push to boost local arms production, nearly three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan. ... more |
 
Trump says 'Golden Dome' free for Canada if it joins USWashington (AFP) May 27, 2025 President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Canada could join his proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system for free - but only if it becomes part of the United States. ... more  
EnduroSat secures 43 million euro boost to expand Gen3 satellite manufacturingParis, France (SPX) May 28, 2025 EnduroSat has announced a euro 43 million investment round led by Founders Fund, with CEECAT Capital, Morphosis Capital, and other previous backers participating. The funding will enable the compan ... more  
GoBIC intersatellite service reaches operational maturity with TRL9 milestoneBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 28, 2025 IQ spacecom has announced that its Go.BIC service has attained Technology Readiness Level 9, marking full operational status following comprehensive in-orbit testing. This achievement positions Go.B ... more  
Rocket Lab to Acquire Geost in Strategic Expansion into Satellite PayloadsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 28, 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the parent company of Geost, LLC, a specialist in electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) payloads for national ... more |
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Russia to present peace 'memorandum' to Ukraine at new talksMoscow (AFP) May 28, 2025 Russia said Wednesday it had drafted a peace "memorandum" outlining its terms for ending the Ukraine conflict and would present it to Kyiv at a new round of direct talks in Istanbul next Monday. ... more 
Israeli strikes destroy last plane at Yemen rebels' airportSanaa (AFP) May 28, 2025 Israeli air strikes blew up the last remaining plane at rebel-held Yemen's international airport, Israel and a Yemeni official said on Wednesday, weeks after an earlier attack inflicted major damage. ... more 
France gives air base $1.7 billion nuclear faceliftLuxeuil-Les-Bains, France (AFP) May 29, 2025 In a sign of the growing security nerves in Europe, France has embarked on a $1.7 billion renovation of an air base in remote hills in the east of the country so it can handle nuclear-armed bombers. ... more 
After 50 successful years, the European Space Agency has some big challenges aheadNottingham UK (SPX) May 28, 2025 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other space agencies which generally r ... more |
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Blast kills Russian veteran who led air strikes on Ukraine port cityMoscow (AFP) May 29, 2025 A retired Russian commander who led air strikes on the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol died in a blast early Thursday in Stavropol in southern Russia, authorities said. ... more |
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Ukraine fires massive drone barrage at MoscowMoscow (AFP) May 28, 2025 Ukraine launched one of its largest ever attempted drone attacks on Russia overnight, Russian authorities said on Wednesday, sending almost 300 drones across the country, including dozens towards the capital Moscow. ... more 
No top defence officials in China delegation at key summitBeijing (AFP) May 29, 2025 No top Chinese defence officials will attend a key regional summit in Singapore this week, Beijing said Thursday, despite ongoing tensions with the United States. ... more  
Czech FM summons Chinese ambassador over cyberattackPrague (AFP) May 28, 2025 The Czech Republic on Wednesday summoned China's ambassador over a cyberattack targeting Prague's foreign ministry as the EU and Washington condemned the attack and NATO warned of a growing threat. ... more  
US vows to 'aggressively' oust Chinese studentsWashington (AFP) May 28, 2025 President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday vowed to "aggressively" revoke visas of Chinese students, one of the largest sources of revenue for American universities, in his latest broadside against US higher education. ... more |
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