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  Washington DC (UPI) Mar 20, 2025 Ukrainian drones struck a Russian strategic bomber base in a "massive" attack, and Russia struck Ukraine's Kirovohrad region during the overnight hours Thursday. Russian officials reported a "massive" Ukrainian drone attack on the Engels airbase in Saratov Oblast and said air defenses downed 54 drones during the overnight attack. "Saratov and Engels today suffered the most massive [unmanned aerial vehicle] attack of all time," Saratov Gov. Roman Busargin said in a Telegram post and repor ... read more |
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German defence minister plans crisis meet on US-made arms: reportFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Germany's defence minister will consult with top military officials on security issues relating to US weapons systems, especially F-35 fighter jets, a national newspaper reported on Thursday. ... more 
As Russia looms, EU defence plans fail to quell joint borrowing callsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 EU leaders on Thursday broadly welcomed a blueprint from Brussels to help ramp up defence spending to face Russia - but a raft of countries pressed to go further and deploy joint borrowing. ... more  
Kim oversees NKorea's new weapons ahead of Russian security chief visitSeoul (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 North Korea said Friday it had test-fired a new weapons system which would boost its combat readiness, as Russia's security chief arrived in Pyongyang for talks with leader Kim Jong Un. ... more  
Trump's call for AI deregulation gets strong backing from Big TechWashington (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Major tech firms are pushing the administration of President Donald Trump to loosen rules on building artificial intelligence, arguing it is the only way to maintain a US edge and compete with China. ... more |
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Ugandan army attacks journalists covering election: RSFKampala (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 At least 18 journalists were violently attacked by Ugandan armed forces while covering a by-election, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said late on Thursday. ... more |
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Sudan army says retakes presidential palace from RSFKhartoum (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Sudan's army said it recaptured the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Friday after a fierce battle. ... more 
What's in Germany's giant spending 'bazooka'?Berlin (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Germany's giant spending "bazooka" to beef up its military and modernise its infrastructure faces a final hurdle Friday when the upper house must sign off on the cash splurge. ... more 
Defense Dept. cuts $580M in funding deemed wastefulWashington DC (UPI) Mar 21, 2025 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the termination of more than $500 million in military programs, contracts and grants "that do not match the priorities of this president or this department." ... more  
Japan stresses US alliance after Trump cost-cutting reportsTokyo (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 The Japanese government said Friday it was committed to bolstering its military alliance with Washington, after reports said the Pentagon was considering scrapping a plan to expand US Forces Japan. ... more |
Israel expands Gaza ground operation as missiles interceptedGaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Israel's military on Thursday expanded ground operations across Gaza, after it reported missiles intercepted from Yemen and Hamas militants said they fired rockets towards Tel Aviv. ... more  |
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Israel military says intercepted missile from YemenJerusalem (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Israel's military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Thursday for the second time within a day, after air raid sirens sounded in several areas including Jerusalem. ... more 
Israel army bans traffic on Gaza's main north-south routeJerusalem (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 The Israeli army banned traffic Thursday on Gaza's main north-to-south artery, a day after announcing renewed ground operations in the Palestinian territory. ... more 
13 soldiers killed in jihadist attacks in Niger: armyNiamey, Niger (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Thirteen Nigerien soldiers were killed in two separate clashes with jihadist groups, the army said Wednesday. ... more 
Leading ethnic Fulani figure shot dead in MaliBamako (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 A prominent figure in Mali's ethnic Fulani community who managed a livestock market in Bamako was murdered in front of his home by unknown assailants, his son told AFP on Wednesday. ... more |
 
Taiwan's existential battle against Chinese spiesTaipei (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Taiwan faces a growing existential threat from its own people spying for China, experts warn, as the government seeks to toughen measures to stop Beijing's infiltration efforts and deter Taiwanese turncoats. ... more 
Europe shifts gears for the Trump eraBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Barely a month ago, a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sent an unmistakable message across the Atlantic: the United States may not be there forever to keep Europe safe from an aggressive Russia. ... more  
Zelensky says discussed with Trump US idea of owning occupied nuclear plantKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said that he and US counterpart Donald Trump had discussed possible US ownership of the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. ... more
Israel says intercepted missile from YemenJerusalem (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Israel said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Thursday, as the Iran-backed Huthi rebels claimed to have targeted Ben Gurion international airport. ... more |
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Rocked by Trump, EU seeks to kickstart defence pushBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 The EU on Wednesday sought to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences, as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections. ... more 
Russian barrage kills one, damages hospitals: KyivKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Kyiv said Wednesday that Russian forces had launched six missiles and dozens of drones at Ukraine overnight in a barrage that authorities said killed one person and damaged two hospitals. ... more  
Hong Kong passes cybersecurity law for 'critical infrastructure'Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Hong Kong passed a law on Wednesday that officials say will better protect "critical infrastructure" against cyber attacks, imposing security requirements on entities in sectors ranging from banking to air transport. ... more 
Taiwan's annual war games to simulate 2027 China attackTaipei (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Taiwanese troops will simulate possible scenarios for a Chinese invasion in 2027 during the island's annual war games, the defence ministry said Wednesday, as Beijing maintains military pressure on Taipei. ... more |
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EU top diplomat seeks shells for Ukraine, cutting back arms pushBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday she had scaled back a push to supply Ukraine up to 40 billion euros in arms, to focus on supplying two million artillery shells. ... more |
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Gazans living through 'hell' Israel threatened for HamasGaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 A man in tears struggled Wednesday to retrieve the body of a small boy from under the rubble of a building in Gaza City hit by a recent wave of Israeli air strikes. ... more 
German foreign minister warns Syrian authorities on securityFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Germany's foreign minister has warned Syrian authorities to ensure peace and security for all Syrians, two weeks after violent clashes that killed at least 1,500 civilians. ... more  
Thai ministers travel to Xinjiang to visit deported UyghursBangkok (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Two senior Thai government ministers travelled to China's northwestern Xinjiang region on Wednesday to assess the conditions of dozens of Uyghurs deported from the kingdom last month. ... more 
Trump, Putin agree to 'immediate' Ukraine peace talks, improved relationsWashington DC (UPI) Mar 18, 2025 President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a roughly 90-minute phone call late Tuesday morning that might lead to ending the war in Ukraine. ... more |
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