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  Washington DC (UPI) Feb 17, 2025 President Vladimir Putin "wants to stop fighting," President Donald Trump said as his administration seeks to kickstart controversial negotiations with the Kremlin to end the war in Ukraine. "I think he wants to stop fighting. I see that," Trump told reporters during a press gaggle Sunday evening. Trump and Putin spoke last week, agreeing during the call to work together and to have their respective teams immediately start negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was informed ... read more |
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Chatbot vs national security? Why DeepSeek is raising concernsSeoul (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek upended the global industry and wiped billions off US tech stocks when it unveiled its R1 programme, which it claims was built on cheap, less sophisticated Nvidia semiconductors. ... more  
Canadian warship in Taiwan Strait 'undermines peace', says ChinaBeijing (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 A Canadian warship passing through the Taiwan Strait "undermines peace" in the sensitive waterway, China's military said Monday. ... more  
ESA advances HydRON project for next-generation space communicationsParis, France (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA) has taken a significant step in advancing space-based optical communications by signing a contract with Thales Alenia Space to develop Element #2 of the High-throughp ... more  
Europe can't assume US troop presence 'will last forever': HegsethWarsaw (AFP) Feb 14, 2025 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday warned NATO allies in Europe against assuming that the American troop presence on the continent would "last forever", as he urged them to spend more on defence. ... more |
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Zelensky warns Russia will 'wage war' on NATOWashington (AFP) Feb 16, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes Russia is preparing to "wage war" against a weakened NATO should President Donald Trump dilute US support for the alliance. ... more |
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Russia says downed 90 Ukrainian drones and a missileMoscow (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 Russia said Monday its forces downed 90 Ukrainian drones, including dozens over the Sea of Azov, and a Neptune anti-ship cruise missile. ... more
Canadian warship in Taiwan Strait 'undermines peace', says ChinaBeijing (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 A Canadian warship passing through the Taiwan Strait "undermines peace" in the sensitive waterway, China's military said Monday. ... more 
Engineers enable a drone to determine its position in the dark and indoorsBoston MA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 In the future, autonomous drones could be used to shuttle inventory between large warehouses. A drone might fly into a semi-dark structure the size of several football fields, zipping along hundreds ... more  
Jailed PKK leader working on Turkey-Kurd peace plan: lawmakerArbil, Iraq (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan is working on a "democratic" settlement to the four-decade conflict between Turkey and Kurdish militants, a pro-Kurdish party delegation member said on Monday after wrapping up talks in Arbil. ... more |
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DeepSeek removed from South Korea app stores pending privacy review Seoul (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 Chinese AI app DeepSeek will not be available to download in South Korea pending a review of its handling of user data, Seoul authorities said Monday. ... more  |
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Karman Completes Expanded IPO with Full Over-Allotment Option ExerciseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 Karman Holdings Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical systems for defense and space applications, has successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO), raising significant capital throug ... more  
Star Catcher Secures AFWERX SBIR Phase 1 to Advance Space Power BeamingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 Star Catcher Industries, Inc. (Star Catcher), a pioneer in space-to-space power beaming, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 contract by AFWERX. This initiative aims ... more 
York Space Systems Expands National Security Capabilities with Commercial Services ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 York Space Systems (York), a leading aerospace company based in Denver, has launched a new commercial services program aimed at bolstering national security capabilities for the U.S. Government. Thi ... more 
US says strike in Syria killed Al-Qaeda affiliate officialWashington (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 The US military said Sunday it killed a member of an Al-Qaeda affiliate organization in a precision airstrike in Syria. ... more |
Hezbollah chief says Lebanon must ensure Israeli withdrawalBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Feb 16, 2025 Hezbollah's chief said Sunday it was the government's responsibility to ensure the Israeli army withdraws from Lebanon by a looming ceasefire deadline, as Israel carried out air strikes in the country. ... more 
Ukraine says retakes village near key city of PokrovskKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 16, 2025 Ukraine on Sunday said it retook a mining village near the embattled strategic city of Pokrovsk, which Russia has tried to capture for months, after President Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces had made gains. ... more
Turkish pro-Kurd MPs meet veteran Kurdish leader in IraqArbil, Iraq (AFP) Feb 16, 2025 Pro-Kurdish Turkish lawmakers conveyed a message Sunday to Iraqi Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani from Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), who is expected to decide on a long-awaited peace process with Turkey. ... more  
Shipment of 'heavy' US bombs arrives in Israel: defence ministryJerusalem (AFP) Feb 16, 2025 Israel's defence ministry said Sunday that a shipment of "heavy" US-made bombs arrived overnight in Israel, as Marco Rubio began his first visit to the country as Washington's top diplomat. ... more |
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Cook Islands signs deal for closer ties with ChinaWellington (AFP) Feb 16, 2025 The Cook Islands says it has signed a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on ties with former colonial power New Zealand. ... more 
Russian drone attack on Chernobyl sparks outrage, no radiation detectedChernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 14, 2025 A Russian drone pierced a cover built to contain radiation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine early Friday, causing damage but not releasing any radiation, officials said. ... more  
MDA Space secures $1.1BN deal with Globalstar for next-gen LEO satellite networkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a leading technology partner in the global space sector, has finalized a contract with Globalstar Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT) to serve as the primary contractor for the dev ... more 
Elsight's connectivity enables Phoenix Air Unmanned to conduct 320-Mile UAV pipeline patrol for ShellLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 Elsight (ASX: ELS), a leader in connectivity solutions for unmanned and autonomous systems, played a crucial role in supporting Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) in its completion of a 320-mile pipeline pa ... more |
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EU to relax spending rules to boost defence investmentMunich, Germany (AFP) Feb 14, 2025 The EU will suspend strict rules on public spending to allow governments to ramp up defence investments, the bloc's chief Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday. ... more |
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UK sanctions Russia officials in latest 'Kremlin crackdown'London (AFP) Feb 14, 2025 Britain unveiled Friday sanctions against four Russian officials and two subsidiaries of Russia's state-owned civil nuclear energy company, in the "latest crackdown on the Kremlin" following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ... more 
Tusk pushes Europe to prepare 'plan of action' on securityWarsaw (AFP) Feb 15, 2025 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Saturday pressed Europe to urgently establish its own stances on Ukraine and security as the United States sows doubts about its commitment to Europe. ... more
Taiwan air force grounds training jets after crashTaipei (AFP) Feb 15, 2025 Taiwan's air force grounded all training jets after one of the aircraft crashed on Saturday due to "dual engine failure", with the pilot ejecting safely. ... more 
Israel says targeted senior militant from Hezbollah aerial unit in Lebanon strikeJerusalem (AFP) Feb 15, 2025 The Israeli military said it carried out an air strike in south Lebanon Saturday that targeted a senior militant from Hezbollah's aerial unit, accusing him of repeatedly violating a ceasefire. ... more |
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