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  Sydney (AFP) April 28, 2025 New Zealand said Monday it will crack down on foreign adversaries trying to covertly track space and satellite activity from within its territory. The country's intelligence service revealed last year that foreign entities had sought to establish space infrastructure in New Zealand that was supposedly for civilian research. In each case, they had "deliberately hidden" the full capabilities, which may have helped foreign military activity, the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service said. " ... read more |
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Confidence in NATO security guarantees plunges in Finland: surveyHelsinki (AFP) April 29, 2025 Finns' confidence in the security guarantees of the NATO alliance, which their country joined two years ago, has significantly weakened with return of Donald Trump as US president, a survey showed Tuesday. ... more  
US lost 7 multi-million-dollar drones in Yemen area since MarchWashington (AFP) April 29, 2025 The United States has lost seven multi-million-dollar MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Yemen area since March 15, a US official said Monday, as the Navy announced a costly warplane fell off an aircraft carrier into the Red Sea. ... more  
India Kashmir crackdown sparks anger as Pakistan tensions escalateSrinagar, India (AFP) April 28, 2025 Anger in Indian-run Kashmir escalated on Monday over sweeping detentions in the hunt for the gunmen who carried out a deadly attack last week that New Delhi blames on arch-rival Pakistan. ... more  
'Destroyed a whole family': Kyiv teens mourn friend killed in Russian strikeKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 28, 2025 At Kyiv's towering crematorium, baby-faced teenagers wept over the coffin of their friend, a 17-year-old killed with his parents by a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital last week. ... more |
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China, Philippines trade barbs over disputed reefManila (AFP) April 28, 2025 China and the Philippines on Monday defended their claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea, after Manila accused Beijing of seeking to "intimidate and harass" with a state media report that suggested the area had been seized. ... more |
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Iran accuses Israel's Netanyahu of 'dictating' US policy in nuclear talksTehran (AFP) April 28, 2025 Iran accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday of trying to dictate US policy in negotiations, after he called for the complete dismantling of Tehran's nuclear programme and for the inclusion of its ballistic missile capabilities in any deal. ... more  
On the horizon? Wave of momentum for high seas treatyUnited Nations, United States (AFP) April 26, 2025 A treaty to protect the high seas will not come to life by the time the UN Oceans Conference opens in June, but persistence by member states has nudged the landmark pact towards enactment. ... more  
Where are all the aliens?: Fermi's Paradox explainedParis (AFP) April 17, 2025 Astronomers raised hopes that humanity might not be alone in the universe by announcing on Thursday they have detected the most promising hints yet of life on a distant planet. ... more 
US, Iran say progress in 'positive' nuclear talksMuscat, Oman (AFP) April 26, 2025 The United States and Iran reported progress in their latest round of nuclear talks on Saturday and agreed to meet again next week as they pursue a deal that could help ease soaring Middle East tensions. ... more |
 
China hits out at 'extreme selfishness' of tariffsBeijing (AFP) April 26, 2025 China's foreign minister has hit out at the "extreme selfishness" of tariffs, hinting at the steep levies imposed on Beijing by US President Donald Trump. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Iran's defence, missiles not part of US nuclear talks says foreign officeMuscat, Oman (AFP) April 26, 2025 Iran's defence and missile programmes are not being discussed during nuclear negotiations with the United States in Oman, Tehran's foreign ministry spokesperson told state TV on Saturday. ... more 
North Korea launches new destroyerSeoul (AFP) April 26, 2025 North Korea has unveiled a new warship it claims is a destroyer armed with the "most powerful weapons", at a launch ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un, state media said Saturday. ... more  
Niger says jihadists kill 12 soldiers near Mali borderNiamey, Niger (AFP) April 26, 2025 Niger's army said Saturday jihadists killed 12 of its soldiers in the west of the country near the Malian border. ... more  
Iraq's judiciary acquits powerful former speaker of forgeryBaghdad (AFP) April 27, 2025 Iraq's judiciary has acquitted the influential former parliament speaker, Mohammed al-Halbussi, after dismissing him in 2023 over accusations of forging a document, his office announced Sunday. ... more |
 
Israel says interecepts missile fired by Yemen's HuthisJerusalem (AFP) April 27, 2025 The Israeli military said Sunday it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where the Huthi rebels claimed responsibility for the launch, saying it targeted an air base in southern Israel. ... more 
Meet the Space Cowboys: a critical capability at VSFBVandenberg SFB CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 The 2nd Space Launch Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base is home to a uniquely capable team known as the Space Cowboys. This team serves a specialized role within the U.S. Space Force by providi ... more 
Lost at sea: $66M F/A-18E Super Hornet goes over side of USS Harry S. TrumanWashington DC (UPI) Apr 28, 2025 An F/A-18E fighter on Monday rolled off the side of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and sank to the bottom of the Red Sea in the Middle East, the U.S. Navy said. ... more  
ULA launches 27 Amazon satellites from FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Apr 28, 2025 United Launch Alliance on Monday launched Amazon's first 27 satellites after earlier mission plans were scrubbed nearly three weeks ago because of inclement weather in Florida. ... more |
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North Korea confirms its troops are fighting for Russia in war against UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Apr 28, 2025 North Korea gave the first official confirmation Monday that its troops were fighting in the ranks of the Russian Army in its war against Ukraine. ... more  
Moscow detains 'Ukrainian agent' for car bombing death of Russian generalWashington DC (UPI) Apr 27, 2025 A man alleged to have been recruited by a Ukrainian intelligence agency has been arrested by Russia's Federal Security Service, or FSB, in connection with the car bombing death of a Russian general last week. ... more  
Hegseth dismisses Pentagon advisory committeesWashington DC (UPI) Apr 26, 2025 U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has dismissed the members of DOD advisory committees, the department confirmed in a statement on its website. ... more 
U.S. Navy's newest oiler to honor Black civil rights activist Sojourner TruthWashington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2025 The U.S. Navy on Saturday plans to christen the future Sojourner Truth, a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler that honors the famous American Black woman, in San Diego. ... more |
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Air Force F-16 'super squadron' to maximize combat readiness in South KoreaWashington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2025 The U.S. Air Force will increase combat capability in South Korea, temporarily creating a new "super squadron" of F-16 Fighting Falcon military jets at a military base in that country. ... more |
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Army names new hypersonic weapon 'Dark Eagle'Washington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2025 The United States Army announced Thursday that it will call its new long-range hypersonic weapon "Dark Eagle." ... more 
France warns of sanctions on Iran if nuclear deal not reachedUnited Nations, United States (AFP) April 29, 2025 France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will not hesitate to reimpose sanctions against Tehran if European security is threatened by Iran's nuclear program, the French foreign minister said at the United Nations on Monday. ... more  
Syria FM says wants to 'strengthen relations' with ChinaDamascus (AFP) April 28, 2025 Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani expressed on Monday his government's willingness to build a "strategic partnership" with China, a key backer of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad. ... more 
Supporters call to rally around Burkina junta after claimed coupAbidjan (AFP) April 28, 2025 Supporters of Burkina Faso's military leader have called for a mass rally on Wednesday in support of the junta, state media reported, after the government said it had foiled an attempted coup. ... more |
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