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  Washington (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 The United States unveiled new export rules Monday on chips used for artificial intelligence, furthering efforts to make it tough for China and other rivals to access the advanced technology in Joe Biden's final days as president. The announcement of the restrictions drew a fiery pushback from Beijing and prompted US chip industry criticism, while the European Union expressed its "concern" over the approach. In recent years, Washington has expanded its efforts to curb exports of state-of-the-art ... read more |
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North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles into seaSeoul (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. ... more  
Iran, European powers hold 'constructive' nuclear talksGeneva (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 Iran and European powers said they held "frank and constructive" talks on Monday about Tehran's nuclear programme, just a week before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. ... more  
China saw record trade with Russia in 2024: customs dataBeijing (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 Trade between China and Russia reached a record high last year, official data showed Monday, reflecting strong economic ties between the countries despite Western sanctions on Moscow. ... more  
BlackSky wins US Space Force contracts for tactical surveillance and tracking missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has secured several rapid procurement contracts through the U.S. Space Force's Global Data Marketplace (GDM), emphasizing its advanced analytics services in sup ... more |
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At least 300 North Korean soldiers killed, thousands injured fighting against Ukraine: SeoulWashington DC (UPI) Jan 13, 2024 At least 300 North Korean soldiers sent to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine have been killed and 2,700 have been injured, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Monday. ... more |
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Zelensky vows 'there will be more' North Korean troops capturedWashington DC (UPI) Jan 12, 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to catch more North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia after two were captured over the weekend, calling attention to what Zelensky considers Moscow's weakened military. ... more 
Israeli, Hamas cease-fire deal, hostage release 'on the brink'Washington DC (UPI) Jan 13, 2024 An initial 42-day cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, being negotiated in Doha, is "on the brink" and could be finalized in the next 24 hours with the release of 33 hostages currently being held in Gaza, according to senior officials. ... more 
IDF says it hit Hezbollah in Lebanon after truce mechanism failed to address threatsWashington DC (UPI) Jan 13, 2025 Israeli war planes struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces said early Monday, as it accused the truce monitoring mechanism of ignoring the threat the targets posed to Israel. ... more  
German police probe drone sightings over military sitesBerlin (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 German police said Monday they were investigating recent drone sightings over two military facilities, at a time when Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put the country on alert for espionage. ... more |
 
Sweden to send three ships, aircraft to NATO's Baltic patrol mission: PMStockholm (AFP) Jan 12, 2025 Sweden on Sunday said that it would contribute up to three warships and a surveillance aircraft to monitor critical infrastructure and Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Baltic Sea following recent underwater cable sabotage. ... more  |
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Sweden 'not at war, but not at peace either': PMStockholm (AFP) Jan 12, 2025 Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Sunday his country was not at war but not living in peacetime either, citing hybrid attacks, suspected sabotage in the Baltic Sea and a proxy war fought on its soil. ... more  
France hands over second army base in Chad amid withdrawalAbeche, Chad (AFP) Jan 11, 2025 France on Saturday handed over its second army base in Chad as part of an agreement with the country's authorities to withdraw its military forces. ... more  
Robots set to move beyond factory as AI advancesLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 Today's robots perform safety checks at industrial plants, conduct quality control in manufacturing, and are even starting to keep hospital patients company. ... more  
Chinese artist cashes in on Buddha-like Trump statuesXiamen, China (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 Donald Trump is not typically known for his calm or reserve, but in a craftsman's workshop in rural China the US president-elect sits in divine contemplation. ... more |
EU, UK, NATO leaders to hold Feb 3 defence talksBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 EU leaders will gather in Belgium on February 3 for an exceptional defence "retreat" involving Britain's prime minister and NATO's secretary general, two weeks after Donald Trump returns to the White House. ... more  
Musk, ex-EU tech chief Breton spar over GermanyBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 11, 2025 Elon Musk escalated a spat Saturday with the ex-EU digital chief Thierry Breton, describing him as a "tyrant of Europe" as the two men traded barbs online. ... more 
Manila deploys coast guard ship to counter China patrolsManila (AFP) Jan 12, 2025 The Philippines said Sunday it had deployed a coast guard ship to challenge Chinese patrol boats attempting to "alter the existing status quo" of the disputed South China Sea. ... more 
Biden announces aircraft carriers will be named for Clinton, BushWashington (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 US President Joe Biden announced Monday that two of the Navy's future aircraft carriers will be named for former commanders-in-chief Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. ... more |
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NATO chief says Ukraine not strong enough for peace talks nowBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 Ukraine is not currently in a strong enough position for peace talks with Russia, NATO chief Mark Rutte said Monday, as US president-elect Donald Trump gears up to take power. ... more  
SpaceX launches new round of spy satellites for NRO, and record setting Starlink campaign same dayWashington DC (UPI) Jan 10, 2024 SpaceX launched new spy satellites into lower Earth orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office, adding to the growing constellation of such U.S.-based intelligence-gathering satellites around the world. ... more  
Achieving High Precision for In-Orbit Instrument CalibrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 One of the most complex challenges in space-based remote sensing is attaining the high level of instrument calibration accuracy required while in orbit. The Moon, as an exoatmospheric calibration so ... more 
Iran TV shows missile base after paramilitary march against 'threats'Tehran (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 Iranian state TV on Friday showed the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps touring an underground missile base used in an attack against Israel, hours after fighters marched through Tehran. ... more |
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Rocket Lab to Provide Hypersonic Test Launches for Department of DefenseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), a global leader in space systems and launch services, has been selected as part of a team led by Kratos Defense and Security Solu ... more |
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Ukraine captures 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia, releases photosWashington DC (UPI) Jan 11, 2024 Ukraine has captured two North Korean soldiers alive after they were wounded while fighting for Russia, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Saturday. ... more 
Iran military expands drills to Fordow, Khondab nuclear sites: state mediaTehran (AFP) Jan 12, 2025 Iran has expanded military drills to cover two additional nuclear facilities in the west and centre of the country, state media reported on Sunday. ... more 
Ukraine hits army facility in Russia: Kyiv sourceKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 Ukraine hit a Russian ammo depot and drone storage facility in a drone and missile attack in the early hours of Friday, a Ukrainian security source said. ... more 
Israel strikes Yemen Huthis, warns it will 'hunt' leadersJerusalem (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 Israel struck Huthi targets in Yemen on Friday, including a power station and coastal ports, in response to missile and drone launches, as it warned it would hunt down the group's leaders. ... more |
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