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  Beijing (AFP) Nov 10, 2024 China reasserted its territories around a flashpoint reef in the South China Sea on Sunday, two days after the Philippines defined its own sea boundaries in the contested waters. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday signed two laws defining the country's sea waters and imposing fixed lanes for foreign ships, sparking a sharp riposte by China which summoned Manila's envoy. Beijing's foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday that the government had "delimited and announced the base ... read more |
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China, Russia must fight US 'containment': security chiefBeijing (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 Senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday told China's foreign minister Wang Yi their two countries' most urgent task should be countering "containment" by the United States, as they met for security talks in Beijing. ... more  
Israeli ministers send mixed signals over a Lebanon ceasefire as aid deadline loomsJerusalem (AFP) Nov 11, 2024 Israeli leaders sent mixed signals on the possibility of a ceasefire with Lebanon on Monday, with Defence Minister Israel Katz seeming to contradict comments by Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. ... more  
China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack dronesZhuhai, China (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 Fighter jets and attack drones took centre stage as China's largest air show officially opened on Tuesday, an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike. ... more 
Russia suffers worst month for casualties; Russian strikes kill six in southern UkraineLondon (AFP) Nov 10, 2024 Russian troops recently suffered their worst month for casualties since the country's war with Ukraine began almost three years ago, the head of Britain's armed forces said on Sunday. ... more |
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'Loopholes' let warring parties use incendiary weapons in Ukraine, Middle East: HRWWashington DC (UPI) Nov 10, 2024 Loopholes in international laws governing the use of incendiary weapons are allegedly allowing warring parties in Ukraine and the Middle East to exploit the use of such weapons without adequately protecting civilians. ... more |
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Five things to watch at China's largest airshow Beijing (AFP) Nov 11, 2024 China's burgeoning aviation industry and military might will be on display this week as the country's largest air show gets under way on Tuesday. ... more  
Misinformation fears mount over second Trump termWashington (AFP) Nov 11, 2024 Donald Trump's election victory paves the way for a fresh wave of misinformation, not only around politics but also on vaccines and climate, with his expected cabinet picks ready to challenge the scientific community. ... more  
UN atomic watchdog chief to arrive in Iran Wednesday: state mediaTehran (AFP) Nov 10, 2024 The chief of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, will visit Iran in days for talks with senior officials, Iranian state media reported on Sunday. ... more  
Syrians, Iraqis archive IS jail crimes in virtual museumParis (AFP) Nov 10, 2024 After jihadists jailed him in 2014, Iraqi religious scholar Muhammad al-Attar said he would sometimes pull his prison blanket over his head to cry without other detainees noticing. ... more |
 
'Only $1 mn': Iraqi PM adviser suspected of bribe-takingBaghdad (AFP) Nov 11, 2024 Iraq's anti-corruption agency on Monday announced an investigation into a prime ministerial aide over an alleged audio recording in which he referred to a bribe as being too small. ... more  |
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Russia's Shoigu to visit China next weekMoscow (AFP) Nov 10, 2024 The secretary of Russia's Security Council Sergei Shoigu will visit China next week for talks with top Chinese officials, Russian state news agencies reported. ... more 
Saudi army chief in Iran on rare visit: state mediaTehran (AFP) Nov 10, 2024 Saudi Arabia's top military official arrived in Tehran on Sunday for talks with Iranian officials, state media reported, in a rare high-level meeting since the countries restored ties last year. ... more  
Taliban eye aid at their first UN climate talks since 2021 takeoverBaku (AFP) Nov 11, 2024 The first Afghan official to attend UN climate talks since the Taliban came to power told AFP Monday that his country hopes to benefit from a global finance deal under negotiation at COP29 in Baku. ... more 
US to send contractors to Ukraine to maintain military equipmentWashington (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 The United States aims to send a "small number" of contractors to Ukraine to help maintain advanced weapons like the warplanes and air defense systems provided to Kyiv, a US defense official said Friday. ... more |
Philippines defines its sea routes to defend interestsManila (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday signed laws defining the country's sea waters and imposing fixed lanes for foreign ships, sparking a sharp riposte by China which summoned Manila's envoy. ... more 
Iraqi PM urges Trump to 'work towards ending' Mideast warsBaghdad (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani expressed hopes during a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump that he would keep his "promises to work towards ending wars" in the Middle East. ... more  
China launches alliance for aerospace and satellite internet in Xiong'anSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 China has officially inaugurated the Aerospace Information and Satellite Internet Innovation Alliance in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei Province, marking a major step to enhance its aerospace information ... more  
First Commercial Deep Space Spectrum License Awarded by FCC to AstroForgeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 AstroForge has achieved a landmark moment in commercial space exploration, becoming the first private company to secure a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for deep space oper ... more |
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Florida university consortium designated Space Research LeaderLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Space Florida's Board of Directors has officially designated the Florida University Space Research Consortium as the state's primary space research body, solidifying its role in facilitating NASA re ... more 
Scores dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza; Israel strikes south Beirut after evacuation call; Austin calls KatzGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 Gaza's civil defence agency said on Saturday that Israeli air strikes killed at least 14 Palestinians overnight, including women and children, while the Israeli military said it had eliminated dozens of militants in the territory's north. ... more 
Horizon Technology Finance approves $10M loan for Ursa Space Systems expansionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) has extended a $10 million venture loan facility to Ursa Space Systems Inc. ("Ursa Space") to support the satellite intelligence company's growt ... more
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza, Beirut, Tyre; reports: Qatar ends cease-fire mediationWashington DC (UPI) Nov 9, 2024 Israel Defense Forces carried out airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon that killed dozens while targeting Hamas and Hezbollah militants Saturday morning. ... more |
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MSP technology powers accurate manufacturing for space industryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Demand is rising sharply within the space sector for MSP's advanced CNC manufacturing technology, which ensures precise, error-free production of parts for rockets, satellites, and launch equipment. ... more |
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Student capsules brave re-entry heat for NASA researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 In July 2024, five experimental capsules built by university students endured the intense heat of re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, providing critical data that could advance spacecraft heat shield ... more 
UN Security Council sanctions two Sudan paramilitary chiefsUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 The UN Security Council has added two Sudanese paramilitary officers to the list of individuals sanctioned because of their actions in the fighting there, the council's British presidency announced. ... more 
Ukraine officials say forces struck Russian chemical plant overnightWashington DC (UPI) Nov 9, 2024 Ukraine used drones to strike the Aleksinsky chemical plant in Tula, Russia, late Friday and into early Saturday as part of a larger aerial offensive. ... more  
Chad army inflicts 'many dead' on Boko Haram jihadistsN'Djamena (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Chad's military inflicted "many dead and wounded" in air strikes against Boko Haram jihadists, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said on Thursday. ... more |
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