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  Helsinki (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Finland will sign a defence agreement next week giving the United States access to 15 military bases in NATO's newest member, the Finnish defence ministry said on Friday. "The Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) is to be signed in Washington DC" on Monday by Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the foreign affairs ministry said. The treaty must then be approved by the Nordic country's parliament. "The DCA will strengthen Finland's defence because it en ... read more |
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Japan, ASEAN to boost security ties with eye on ChinaTokyo (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders will agree to boost "maritime security cooperation", according to a draft statement seen by AFP from a summit that kicked off Saturday against the backdrop of growing tensions in the South China Sea. ... more  
Lithuania now a repair hub for Ukraine's tanksRukla, Lithuania (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Two German Leopard tanks damaged in Ukraine were test driven in Lithuania on Friday following repairs, to showcase how the Baltic NATO member has become a hub for such work. ... more  
US warns China against Taiwan election interferenceWashington (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 The United States on Friday warned China not to interfere in Taiwan's upcoming presidential elections, urging "responsible behavior on all sides." ... more  
Myanmar ethnic minority fighters seize town from militaryBangkok (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 Ethnic minority fighters battling Myanmar's junta said Saturday they seized a trading hub in Shan state, days after China said it had mediated a temporary ceasefire. ... more |
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 Hungary's Viktor Orban blocks $55B in European Union aid to Ukraine  
Iran hangs man convicted of spying for Israel's MossadWashington DC (UPI) Dec 16, 2021 Iran announced Saturday it has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency. ... more |
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N.Korea nuclear attack on US would spell end of Kim regime: White HouseWashington (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 Washington on Saturday reiterated its warning to North Korea that any nuclear attack on the United States would result "in the end of the Kim regime." ... more  
DOD Prioritizing Cooperation With Allies in SpaceWashington DC (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 Cooperation among allies is critical as global competitors increasingly look to space as the next frontier of warfare, the Pentagon's top space policy official said, yesterday. Dr. John F. Plu ... more 
China reaffirms stance against space arms race at U.N. General AssemblySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 In a recent press conference, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, emphatically restated China's long-standing position against the militarization of outer space. ... more  
Egypt air force downs drone off south SinaiIsmailia, Egypt (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 The Egyptian air force shot down a drone off the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday down the coast from the Israeli border, state-linked media reported. ... more |
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 Drone war intensifies between Russia, Ukraine in latest strikes  
What is Storm-1152, alleged top creator of fake Microsoft accounts?Seoul (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Microsoft has seized the websites of a Vietnam-based group it alleges sold millions of fake accounts to cybercriminals who used them for ransomware attacks, identity theft and other scams around the world. ... more |
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Japan, ASEAN agree to boost maritime security cooperationTokyo (AFP) Dec 17, 2023 Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed on Sunday to boost dialogue and cooperation in "maritime security" in the face of China's growing assertiveness in the region. ... more 
Israel says it mistakenly killed three Gaza hostagesTel Aviv (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 Israel said its troops had killed three Gaza hostages after mistaking them for a threat, with the armed forces expressing "deep remorse" over a "tragic incident" that sparked protests in Tel Aviv. ... more 
Ukraine says shot down two missiles, 20 drones in new attackKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 17, 2023 Ukraine said Sunday that it had repelled two Russian missile and 20 drone attacks overnight, as Moscow reported downing 33 drones fired from Ukraine. ... more  
Dollar restrictions weigh on Iraq daily lifeBasra, Iraq (AFP) Dec 17, 2023 In Iraq's southern city of Basra, Al-Harith Hassan has been struggling to withdraw his salary in dollars for months as the government tries to curb the country's addiction to US currency. ... more |
 Netanyahu vows to keep up military pressure on Hamas despite hostage deaths  
Britain, Japan, Italy sign $32B treaty to develop next-generation fighter jetWashington DC (UPI) Dec 14, 2023 Britain, Japan and Italy signed a $32 billion deal Thursday to develop a next-generation AI-enabled stealth fighter jet that may fly without a pilot. ... more |
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ASML, Samsung ink 700mn chip plant deal as S.Korea president visitsVeldhoven, Netherlands (AFP) Dec 12, 2023 Dutch tech giant ASML and Samsung Tuesday signed a deal worth around 700 million euros to build a semiconductor research plant in South Korea, as President Yoon Suk Yeol wrapped up day one of a technology-focused visit. ... more 
Inventor of air conditioning helped chill NASA wind tunnelsCleveland OH (SPX) Dec 15, 2023 Global tensions were high in the fall of 1941 as U-boats harassed ships in the Atlantic and German forces pushed deep into the Soviet Union. There was a critical need for the United States to get th ... more 
NASA Awards Turbofan Engine Core Technology Demonstration ContractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 15, 2023 NASA has embarked on a significant collaboration with GE Aerospace, based in Cincinnati, for the development of more fuel-efficient engines, specifically targeting single-aisle aircraft. This initia ... more  
Spire Global secures major EUMETSAT contract for satellite weather dataBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leader in space-powered data and analytics, has been awarded a significant contract by EUMETSAT, the European meteorological satellite agency. This multi-million e ... more |
 
China blasts UK, US 'malicious intentions in messing up Hong Kong'Beijing (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 China on Friday accused Britain and the United States of "malicious intentions" after they condemned Hong Kong police for offering bounties for information leading to the capture of five overseas activists. ... more  
In rare display, US-China friendship carries climate summitDubai (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 The scene would be unthinkable elsewhere these days - US and Chinese envoys, smiling and embracing, hailing their friendship as leading the world together in the right direction. ... more  
NASA's Space Station Laser Comm Terminal Achieves First LinkWashington DC (SPX) Dec 14, 2023 A NASA technology experiment on the International Space Station completed its first laser link with an in-orbit laser relay system on Dec. 5, 2023. Together, they complete NASA's first two-way, end- ... more  
Putin confronted by AI-generated doubleMoscow (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared surprised when he was confronted by an AI-generated image of himself asking him if he had doubles during his marathon end-of-year press conference Thursday. ... more |
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US Congress passes huge $886 bn defense budget for 2024Washington (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 The US Congress approved a staggering defense budget of $886 billion for 2024 on Thursday, while also extending a controversial overseas electronic surveillance system widely used by US intelligence services. ... more 
EU leaders agree to open membership talks with Ukraine, MoldovaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 14, 2023 European leaders agreed Thursday to open European Union membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova, over dissent from Hungary. ... more 
'Real risk' Putin won't stop warns NATO chief; Putin claims over 600,000 troops deployedBrussels (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 There is a "real risk" that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop with Ukraine if he achieves military victory there, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned on Thursday. ... more 
Romania summons Russia envoy over drone crash 'crater'Bucharest (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Romania has summoned Russia's envoy over a "new violation" of its airspace after the NATO member's territory was hit by a crashed drone during attacks on Ukraine, authorities said Thursday. ... more |
German army orders 62 Airbus military helicoptersParis (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 The German army has signed a contract for 62 multi-role military helicopters and taken options on another 20, Airbus said Thursday. in what the company said was the largest order for the H145M. ... more 
Israel reports progress against Hamas militants with air strikes, tunnel fightingWashington DC (UPI) Dec 14, 2023 The IDF Thursday said it is making slow but steady progress in Gaza ground fighting against Hamas, including killing several Hamas militants in what the IDF described as a significant tunnel. ... more 
Senate to return next week to vote on Biden's Ukraine funding packageWashington DC (UPI) Dec 14, 2021 The U.S. Senate will not begin its holiday recess on Friday as planed and instead lawmakers will return to the chamber next week with intentions to vote on President Joe Biden's emergency funding plan for Ukraine, which has been held up by Republican demands for it to include more stringent immigration policies. ... more 
Some attackers of US embassy in Iraq 'linked to security services'Baghdad (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Iraq said Thursday it had arrested several attackers who fired rockets at the US embassy last week, amid high tensions over the Israel-Hamas war, and found some had links to security services. ... more |
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Temporary ceasefire agreed between junta, armed groups in north Myanmar: China Beijing (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Beijing said on Thursday it had mediated a temporary ceasefire in fighting between the Myanmar junta and ethnic minority armed groups in the north of the country close to the Chinese border. ... more 
Blackwater founder acquitted in Austria 'combat' plane caseVienna (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 An Austrian court on Thursday acquitted the founder of the Blackwater private security firm and four others, finding no evidence they modified and exported two aircraft for military use, one of their lawyers said. ... more
Senate passes sweeping $886B defense policy billWashington DC (UPI) Dec 14, 2021 Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have passed the annual defense bill, sending the nearly $900 billion sweeping legislation that lays out the Pentagon's priorities for the next fiscal to the House for consideration. ... more 
S. Korea defence chief warns Pyongyang of 'hell of destruction'Seoul (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 South Korea's defence minister warned Wednesday that North Korea would face a "hell of destruction" if it engages in any "reckless" action that "destroys peace". ... more |
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