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  Washington DC (UPI) May 21, 2021 President Joe Biden on Sunday blamed the recent poor relations between the United States and China on the "silly balloon" carrying surveillance equipment that was shot down earlier this year. "This silly balloon that was carrying two freight cars' worth of spying equipment was flying over the United States, and it got shot down, and everything changed in terms of talking to one another. I think you're going to see that begin to thaw very shortly," Biden said on the heels of the G7 summit in Jap ... read more |
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Ukraine's Zelensky wins new diplomatic, military support from G7Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 21, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrapped up a triumphant diplomatic offensive in Hiroshima on Sunday, heading home bearing new arms, munitions and the "unwavering" diplomatic support of G7 allies. ... more 
Kyiv claims 'insignificant' part of Bakhmut, but advancingKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 21, 2023 The Ukrainian army on Sunday said it retained control of an "insignificant" part of Bakhmut, the eastern city that Russia claims to have captured, but was advancing on its flanks. ... more 
Biden says Putin 'will not break our resolve' on UkraineHiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 21, 2023 Ukraine's backers "will not waver", US President Joe Biden said Sunday after talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is in Hiroshima on a surprise visit to the G7 summit. ... more  
Advanced Space completes 6-month CAPSTONE primary mission at the Moon for NASALos Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2023 Advanced Space's pioneering commercial satellite has completed its primary 6-month mission operating in the Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO) that will be utilized by the Gateway lunar space statio ... more |
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GPR announces Series A funding on back of customer tractionSomerville MA (SPX) May 19, 2023 GPR, the world's only provider of Ground Positioning Radar, have announced it has secured an undisclosed amount of Series A funding led by top technology investor Rhapsody Venture Partners. GP ... more 
Momentus deploys Qosmosys satellite and on-orbit support of Caltech hosted payloadSan Jose CA (SPX) May 19, 2023 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has deployed the Qosmosys Zeus-1 payload from its Vigoride-5 Orbital Service Vehicle and is now providing comprehensive hosted payload support services for Caltech's Spa ... more  
Accenture invests in SpiderOak to elevate satellite communications security in spaceNew York NY (SPX) May 19, 2023 Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made a strategic investment, through Accenture Ventures, in SpiderOak, a leader in zero-trust cybersecurity and resiliency solutions for next generation space systems. Base ... more  
China nuke arsenal build-up 'concern for global stability': G7Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 19, 2023 China's rapidly growing nuclear arsenal is a "concern to global and regional stability", Group of Seven leaders said Friday after talks on nuclear disarmament in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. ... more |
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G7 leaders visit Hiroshima memorial in shadow of new threatsHiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 19, 2023 Under a gunmetal sky and driving rain, leaders of some of the world's most powerful nations gathered in Hiroshima on Friday to confront the horrors of nuclear weapons. ... more  
Zelensky to attend G7 in Japan as bloc targets Russia 'war machine'Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 19, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is poised for a first post-invasion trip to the Asia-Pacific, meeting allies at a G7 summit in Hiroshima as the bloc hit Russia's "war machine" with further sanctions. ... more 
Russian PM to visit China next week: BeijingBeijing (AFP) May 19, 2023 Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit China from May 23 to 24, Beijing's foreign ministry and the Kremlin said on Friday. ... more  
Value of Chinese satellite navigation system increases as service expandsBeijing (XNA) May 19, 2023 By the end of 2022, the overall value of satellite-enabled navigation and positioning services in China was about 501 billion yuan ($71 billion), a 6.8 percent increase year-on-year, according to an ... more |
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Military drones are swarming the skies of Ukraine and other conflictsMedford MA (SPX) May 19, 2023 Loud explosions rock the evening sky. Streaks of light appear like comets. Missiles rain down. Below, people scramble for cover. The injured are taken on stretchers - the dead, buried. That is ... more 
G7 wants 'stable' China relations, warns on 'militarisation'Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 20, 2023 G7 leaders on Saturday warned China over its "militarisation activities" in the Asia-Pacific region but said the bloc also wanted "constructive and stable relations" with Beijing. ... more 
China expresses 'strong dissatisfaction' with G7 communiqueBeijing (AFP) May 20, 2023 China on Saturday expressed "strong dissatisfaction" with a communique issued by G7 leaders that took aim at Beijing on issues including the South China Sea, human rights and alleged interference in their democracies. ... more  
Pentagon leaks suspect to remain jailed pending trialWorcester, United States (AFP) May 19, 2023 The US airman accused of leaking top-secret documents will remain in jail pending trial, a federal judge ruled Friday, after prosecutors argued that he posed an ongoing risk to American national security. ... more |
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Taiwan president vows to keep 'status quo' on cross-strait relationsTaipei (AFP) May 20, 2023 Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vowed Saturday to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in the face of increased military pressure from China, saying that "war is not an option". ... more 
Taiwan's WHO exclusion risks 'terrible impact': ministerGeneva (AFP) May 21, 2023 Taiwan's health minister warned Sunday that the continued exclusion of the self-ruled island from the WHO amid pressure from China posed a significant threat to global health. ... more 
Solar-powered balloons detect mysterious sounds in the stratosphereChicago IL (SPX) May 15, 2023 Imagine if sending your science experiment 70,000 ft in the air just took painter's plastic, tape, a dash of charcoal dust, and plenty of sunlight. Daniel Bowman of Sandia National Laboratorie ... more 
Biden backs advanced fighter jets, pilot training for UkraineWashington (AFP) May 19, 2023 US President Joe Biden told G7 leaders that Washington will support providing advanced warplanes including F-16s to Ukraine and will back efforts to train Kyiv's pilots, a senior White House official said Friday. ... more |
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