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Ambitious cross-continental initiative targets breakthroughs in AI space and cyber tech![]() London, UK (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 The University of Surrey and the University of Adelaide have launched a new phase in their international research partnership, distributing a joint seed fund to support eight pioneering projects across artificial intelligence, sustainability, space technology, and cybersecurity. These projects, co-led by researchers at each university, were selected from a pool of 19 proposals in a highly competitive process. Both institutions bring complementary expertise to the partnership. Surrey has recently e ... read more |
HRL and Boeing advance quantum satellite communications milestoneLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 HRL Laboratories, in collaboration with Boeing, has reached a critical achievement in the Q4S satellite mission by finalizing and validating a quantum communications payload designed for space deplo ... more
L3Harris boosts US defense with expanded satellite facility in IndianaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 L3Harris Technologies has invested $125 million to expand its space manufacturing center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, significantly enhancing its ability to support U.S. missile defense initiatives. The ... more
Sidus Space advances real-time maritime vessel detection via LizzieSat satellite AILos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has unveiled a near real-time solution for vessel detection and classification, enabled through its proprietary LizzieSat satellite platform and a partnership with Little ... more
Space Systems Command and NRO launch Phase 3 mission under new contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), in collaboration with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), has successfully completed the launch of the NROL-145 mission aboard a SpaceX Falc ... more |
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French FM says Iraq should not be dragged into regional conflictsBaghdad (AFP) April 23, 2025 France's Foreign Minister said on Wednesday that Iraq should not be pulled into conflicts in a turbulent Middle East during his first visit to the country, which has suffered from decades of instability. ... more |
Iran slams US sanctions as 'hostile' ahead of new round of talksTehran (AFP) April 23, 2025 Iran's foreign ministry on Wednesday condemned new US sanctions targeting its oil network, calling the move a sign of Washington's "hostile approach" ahead of a third round of nuclear talks. ... more
India hunts gunmen who killed 26 in Kashmir tourist hotspotPahalgam (AFP) April 23, 2025 Indian security forces in Kashmir were conducting a major manhunt on Wednesday, a day after gunmen opened fire on tourists and killed 26 people in the region's worst attack on civilians in a quarter of a century. ... more
Iran top diplomat in China to discuss nuclear talksBeijing (AFP) April 23, 2025 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was visiting China on Wednesday for consultations ahead of a new round of nuclear talks with the United States. ... more
Russian drone strike kills 9 in Ukraine bus, governor saysKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 23, 2025 A Russian drone struck a bus transporting workers in the central Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk early Wednesday, killing nine people and wounding dozens more, the region's governor said. ... more |
Ukraine calls in Chinese envoy to express 'serious concern' over war activitiesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 23, 2025 Ukraine's foreign ministry called in China's ambassador on Tuesday to raise "serious concern" over claims that Chinese fighters were in the Russian army and Chinese companies were helping Russia make military hardware. ... more ![]() |
UK hosts new Ukraine talks after Russian strikes shatter brief truceLondon (AFP) April 23, 2025 Envoys from Washington, Kyiv and European nations gathered for talks in Britain on Wednesday amid a new US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine, where a brief Easter truce was shattered by fresh air strikes. ... more
Boeing announces $10.55 bn sale of some digital aviation assets to Thoma BravoNew York (AFP) April 22, 2025 Boeing plans to sell portions of its digital aviation solutions business to software-focused investment firm Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion, the aerospace giant announced Tuesday. ... more
Global warming is a security threat and armies must adapt: expertsParis (AFP) April 22, 2025 From responding to weather disasters to rising competition in the fast-warming Arctic, militaries are exposed to climate change and cannot let it become a strategic "blind spot", security experts say. ... more
Trump tariffs torch chances of meeting with China's XiBeijing (AFP) April 22, 2025 With his storm of tariffs on Chinese goods, US President Donald Trump has torched ties with Beijing and likely wrecked any hope of meeting his counterpart Xi Jinping in the near term, analysts say. ... more |
China to launch new crewed mission into space this weekBeijing (AFP) April 22, 2025 China is expected to launch a new crewed mission into space this week, as Beijing takes steady steps towards its goal of putting astronauts on the Moon. ... more
Spain to hike defence spending to 2% of GDP in 2025: PMMadrid (AFP) April 22, 2025 Spain will invest more than 10 billion euros to increase its defence spending - proportionally NATO's lowest - to two percent of annual economic output this year, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday. ... more
Israeli military says 'likely' intercepted missile launched from YemenJerusalem (AFP) April 23, 2025 Israel's military said Wednesday that a missile was "launched from Yemen", where the Iran-backed Huthi rebels have regularly targeted Israel. ... more
Iran says Israel wants to 'undermine' nuclear talks with US: FM spokesmanTehran (AFP) April 21, 2025 Iran accused Israel on Monday of seeking to "undermine" ongoing talks with the United States on its nuclear programme, a key point of tension with the West. ... more |
China says expects 'in-depth' talks during Iran FM visitBeijing (AFP) April 22, 2025 Beijing on Tuesday said it expected "in-depth" talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during his visit to China this week, adding the two countries would work on "deepening political mutual trust". ... more
Hegseth blames media, former 'disgruntled' workers for revelation of second Signal chatWashington DC (UPI) Apr 21, 2025 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday blamed media and former "disgruntled" employees for reports that he shared military war plans via a second Signal group chat involving his wife and brother, but did not deny the accusations. ... more
Media hails 'groundbreaking' Pope FrancisParis (AFP) April 22, 2025 Pope Francis's death was front-page news around the world on Tuesday, with many outlets highlighting the Argentine pontiff's down-to-earth manner and notable policy changes. ... more
Francis, a pope for the internet ageParis (AFP) April 21, 2025 As an at-times unwitting star on social media, Pope Francis knew how to exploit the internet to preach the gospel, broadening the Church's appeal while modernising its communications. ... more |
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Nordics, Lithuania plan joint purchase of combat vehiclesStockholm (AFP) April 22, 2025 Sweden, Finland, Norway and Lithuania plan to beef up military capabilities around the Baltic Sea with a joint order for several hundred CV90 combat vehicles, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Tuesday. ... more |
Trump backs Hegseth as Pentagon chief denies he shared military info with wifeWashington (AFP) April 21, 2025 President Donald Trump stood behind his controversial Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth Monday despite a new scandal over his reported use of messaging app Signal to discuss US strikes on Yemen with his wife and others. ... more
'Shared adversity' as Philippines, US launch joint military drillsManila (AFP) April 21, 2025 The Philippine and US militaries on Monday kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a "full-scale battle scenario", as the two allies seek to deter Beijing's ambitions in the disputed South China Sea. ... more
Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine after Easter truceKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 21, 2025 Russia launched a wave of aerial attacks at Ukraine on Monday in an abrupt end to a fragile 30-hour Easter truce between the two sides. ... more
BASF exits Xinjiang ventures after Uyghur abuse reportsBerlin (AFP) April 22, 2025 German chemicals giant BASF said Tuesday it had exited two joint ventures in China's Xinjiang region after its local partner was alleged to have participated in rights abuses against the local Uyghur minority. ... more |
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