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  Beijing (AFP) May 19, 2025 Denmark's foreign minister said Monday he had a "frank talk" with his Chinese counterpart about Beijing's "deeply problematic" support for Russia and its war in Ukraine. "I had a frank talk with my Chinese colleague about, among other things, stopping the deeply problematic Chinese support for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine," Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in a statement published as he visited Beijing. The foreign minister added that he had called for Beijing "instead using its influence in M ... read more |
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UK FM says EU defence pact will 'complement' NATOLondon (AFP) May 19, 2025 UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy suggested Monday that British troops could complement missions in the Western Balkans as part of a new defence and security pact signed with the EU. ... more  
Is NATO set to agree spending 5% of GDP on defence? Not qBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 19, 2025 NATO countries look on course to agree a deal on ramping up their defence spending target at a summit in The Hague next month in a bid to satisfy US President Donald Trump. ... more  
Taiwan says 'willing' to talk to China as island boosts defencesTaipei (AFP) May 20, 2025 Taiwan is prepared to talk to China as equals but will continue to build up its defences, the island's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday as he marked his first year in office. ... more  
Chinese weapons get rare battle test in India-Pakistan fightingShanghai (AFP) May 20, 2025 Just over a week after a ceasefire with India was struck, Pakistan's foreign minister is visiting his country's largest arms supplier, China, with the performance of the weapons they supplied a matter of burning interest for analysts and governments alike. ... more |
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Iran's Khamenei says talks with US unlikely to 'lead to any outcome'Tehran (AFP) May 20, 2025 Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that nuclear talks with the United States were unlikely to yield any results, amid a diplomatic standoff over the Islamic republic's enrichment activities. ... more  
NATO to open new air command in Norway's far northOslo (AFP) May 20, 2025 Norway announced Tuesday it had designated the small town of Bodo, north of the Arctic Circle, to permanently host a NATO air operations control centre. ... more  
India to resume border ceremony with PakistanAmritsar, India (AFP) May 20, 2025 India said Tuesday it would resume a daily border ceremony with neighbouring Pakistan which it briefly halted earlier this month following the most serious conflict between the nuclear armed arch-rivals for decades. ... more  
China says backs direct talks between Russia, Ukraine on ending warBeijing (AFP) May 20, 2025 China said on Tuesday it backed direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, after US President Donald Trump announced the two would "immediately" start peace talks after he spoke with Vladimir Putin. ... more |
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Crew killed in Egyptian military training jet crashCairo (AFP) May 19, 2025 An Egyptian military training aircraft crashed during an air force exercise on Monday, killing its crew, the military said. ... more |
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UK summons Iran envoy over Iranians accused of spyingLondon (AFP) May 19, 2025 The UK foreign ministry said Monday it had summoned the Iranian ambassador for talks after three Iranians were charged with spying for Tehran at the weekend. ... more  
Searching for threats to undersea cables off the Dutch coastScheveningen, Netherlands (AFP) May 19, 2025 Gliding through the glistening waters of Scheveningen Harbour near The Hague, a sleek green tube only a few metres (yards) long scans the seabed searching for threats to underwater cables. ... more 
EU finalises 150-bn-euro loan scheme to rearmBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 19, 2025 EU countries have finalised a plan for a 150-billion-euro loan programme to help rearm in the face of Russia and worries over US reliability, diplomats said Monday. ... more 
Taiwan coast guard says 'urgent need' for surveillance techTaipei (AFP) May 19, 2025 Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday there was an "urgent need" for infrared thermal imaging and other technology to detect small boats off the island after it detained two Chinese nationals. ... more |
 
Iran says to keep enriching uranium, even with a dealTehran (AFP) May 18, 2025 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday his country would keep enriching uranium "with or without a deal" with world powers, despite ongoing negotiations over its nuclear programme. ... more  |
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Nigeria army head vows to counter jihadist attacksMaiduguri, Nigeria (AFP) May 15, 2025 Nigeria's top military officer on Thursday told troops in a region battling increased jihadist unrest that the attacks would be quickly resolved. ... more  
Making Satellite-Based Real-Time Data Processing a Global RealityTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 19, 2025 As low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations rapidly expand, their role is evolving from passive communication relays to sophisticated processing hubs capable of real-time data analysis. This s ... more 
China's Satellite Navigation Industry Reaches $79.9 Billion in 2024Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 19, 2025 China's satellite navigation and positioning service industry achieved a total output value of 575.8 billion yuan ($79.9 billion) in 2024, reflecting a 7.39 percent year-on-year growth, according to ... more  
Advanced 3D Satellite Component Layout Optimization Method Developed by Beijing ResearchersSydney, Australia (SPX) May 19, 2025 Researchers at the Defense Innovation Institute, part of the Chinese Academy of Military Science, have developed a novel method for optimizing the three-dimensional layout of satellite components, a ... more |
 
Retired four-star US admiral convicted on corruption chargesWashington (AFP) May 19, 2025 A jury on Monday convicted a retired four-star US admiral who served as the US Navy's second-highest-ranking officer on corruption charges for steering contracts to a company in exchange for a lucrative job. ... more  
AI-Enhanced Geospatial Intelligence Partnership Formed by ICEYE and Safran.AIParis, France (SPX) May 20, 2025 ICEYE and Safran.AI have announced a strategic partnership designed to accelerate the development of advanced multisensor artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for geospatial intelligence. This col ... more  
Chinese Combat Drones Secure Global Market Lead in CounterterrorismTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 20, 2025 The China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics (CAAA), a key player in the country's unmanned military aircraft industry, has sold over 200 medium and large combat drones to more than 10 countries, sig ... more 
NASA X-59's Latest Testing Milestone: Simulating Flight from the GroundEdwards AFB CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed a critical series of tests in which the airplane was put through its paces for cruising high above the California desert - all w ... more |
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Ursa Space Systems Expands Geospatial Analytics with Aireon Space-Based Aircraft TrackingLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2025 Ursa Space Systems, a leader in space-based insights, has partnered with Aireon, a pioneer in space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, to integrate real-time aircra ... more 
Israel threatens Huthi leaders after striking Yemen portsHodeida, Yemen (AFP) May 17, 2025 Israel threatened to target the leadership of Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels after the air force struck two rebel-held ports on Friday, following repeated Huthi missile attacks in recent days. ... more 
Putin made 'mistake' sending 'low-level' team to Ukraine talks: NATO chiefTirana (AFP) May 16, 2025 NATO chief Mark Rutte said Russian leader Vladimir Putin had made a "big mistake" sending a lower-rank delegation to conduct Friday's first direct peace talks with Ukraine in three years. ... more 
HEO and BAE Systems Forge Partnership for Advanced Space Data AnalysisSydney, Australia (SPX) May 13, 2025 HEO and BAE Systems have announced a collaboration aimed at delivering a comprehensive geospatial exploitation solution that integrates HEO's resolved Non-Earth Imagery (NEI) with BAE Systems' lates ... more |
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Israel says intercepted missile from Yemen, Huthis claim attackJerusalem (AFP) May 18, 2025 The Israeli military said Sunday it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where the Iran-backed Huthi rebels claimed launching two missiles at Israel's main airport. ... more |
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Trump to discuss end of 'bloodbath' with Putin, ZelenskyWashington DC (UPI) May 17, 2025 President Donald Trump intends to call Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. ... more 
Deploying a practical solution to space debrisBoston MA (SPX) May 15, 2025 At this moment, there are approximately 35,000 tracked human-generated objects in orbit around Earth. Of these, only about one-third are active payloads: science and communications satellites, resea ... more
Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in TurkeyIstanbul (AFP) May 16, 2025 Iran met with European powers on Friday to discuss its nuclear negotiations with Washington, while US President Donald Trump issued a new threat unless the Iranians "move quickly" towards a deal. ... more 
Arab summit presses for end to Gaza 'bloodshed'Baghdad (AFP) May 17, 2025 Arab leaders meeting Saturday at a summit in Baghdad urged the international community to press for a Gaza ceasefire, as Israel launched an expanded military offensive in the Palestinian territory. ... more |
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