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  Washington (AFP) May 28, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off from striking Iran as he voiced optimism about nuclear talks his administration is holding with Tehran. Iran said that it may consider allowing Americans to inspect its facilities as part of the United Nations nuclear watchdog if a deal is reached. Trump, asked if he had told Netanyahu in a call next week not to take any action that could disrupt the diplomacy, said: "Well, I'd like to be h ... read more |
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Iran says may allow US inspectors from nuclear watchdog if deal reachedTehran (AFP) May 28, 2025 Iran on Wednesday said it may consider allowing US inspectors with the United Nations nuclear watchdog to inspect its facilities if a deal is reached with the United States. ... more  
Merz says Germany, Ukraine to jointly produce long-range weaponsBerlin (AFP) May 28, 2025 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Berlin will help Kyiv develop new long-range weapons that can hit targets well inside Russian territory. ... more  
India approves development of prototype advanced fighter jetNew Delhi (AFP) May 27, 2025 India's defence minister approved on Tuesday a programme to develop an advanced fighter jet prototype, the latest push to boost local arms production, nearly three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan. ... more  
Trump says 'Golden Dome' free for Canada if it joins USWashington (AFP) May 27, 2025 President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Canada could join his proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system for free - but only if it becomes part of the United States. ... more |
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Israeli strikes destroy last plane at Yemen rebels' airportSanaa (AFP) May 28, 2025 Israeli air strikes blew up the last remaining plane at rebel-held Yemen's international airport, Israel and a Yemeni official said on Wednesday, weeks after an earlier attack inflicted major damage. ... more |
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France gives air base $1.7 billion nuclear faceliftLuxeuil-Les-Bains, France (AFP) May 29, 2025 In a sign of the growing security nerves in Europe, France has embarked on a $1.7 billion renovation of an air base in remote hills in the east of the country so it can handle nuclear-armed bombers. ... more  
After 50 successful years, the European Space Agency has some big challenges aheadNottingham UK (SPX) May 28, 2025 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other space agencies which generally r ... more 
Blast kills Russian veteran who led air strikes on Ukraine port cityMoscow (AFP) May 29, 2025 A retired Russian commander who led air strikes on the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol died in a blast early Thursday in Stavropol in southern Russia, authorities said. ... more  
Ukraine fires massive drone barrage at MoscowMoscow (AFP) May 28, 2025 Ukraine launched one of its largest ever attempted drone attacks on Russia overnight, Russian authorities said on Wednesday, sending almost 300 drones across the country, including dozens towards the capital Moscow. ... more |
 
No top defence officials in China delegation at key summitBeijing (AFP) May 29, 2025 No top Chinese defence officials will attend a key regional summit in Singapore this week, Beijing said Thursday, despite ongoing tensions with the United States. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Czech FM summons Chinese ambassador over cyberattackPrague (AFP) May 28, 2025 The Czech Republic on Wednesday summoned China's ambassador over a cyberattack targeting Prague's foreign ministry as the EU and Washington condemned the attack and NATO warned of a growing threat. ... more  
US vows to 'aggressively' oust Chinese studentsWashington (AFP) May 28, 2025 President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday vowed to "aggressively" revoke visas of Chinese students, one of the largest sources of revenue for American universities, in his latest broadside against US higher education. ... more  
IS-claimed attack in Niger kills soldiers; Jihadists ambush Mozambique army outpostAbidjan (AFP) May 27, 2025 Several soldiers have been killed in an attack targeting a military post in western Niger, a local source told AFP Tuesday, in an offensive claimed by the Islamic State group. ... more
Navy patrol plane crashes in South Korea, killing fourSeoul (AFP) May 29, 2025 A navy maritime patrol plane crashed in South Korea on Thursday, killing all four people on board, authorities said. ... more |
Thai, Cambodian army chiefs to meet over border clash: govtsBangkok (AFP) May 29, 2025 The military chiefs of Thailand and Cambodia will meet Thursday, both governments said, after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a border clash. ... more 
Russia's Lavrov calls German army buildup plan 'very worrying'Moscow (AFP) May 28, 2025 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday called German plans to build the "strongest" army in Europe "very worrying", citing the world wars of the 20th century. ... more  
Japan says China removes last buoy from Tokyo's economic watersTokyo (AFP) May 29, 2025 China has removed its last buoy from Japanese economic waters, a Japan Coast Guard spokesman said Thursday, in what may be a move by Beijing to improve ties. ... more 
Thai, Cambodian army chiefs to meet over border clashBangkok (AFP) May 29, 2025 The military chiefs of Thailand and Cambodia will meet Thursday, both governments said, after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a border clash. ... more |
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Activists turn Paris fountain red to denounce Gaza 'bloodbath'Paris (AFP) May 28, 2025 French activists dyed a Paris fountain red Wednesday to symbolise what they called the "bloodbath" of Palestinians in Gaza. ... more 
North Korea says US missile shield plans risk 'nuclear war' in spaceSeoul (AFP) May 27, 2025 North Korea slammed on Tuesday US President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile shield plan as a "very dangerous" threat that could spark nuclear war in space, state media said. ... more  
NATO head expects members to agree to spend 5% GDP on defenseWashington DC (UPI) May 27, 2025 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that he expects alliance members to agree during next month's summit to a defense spending target of 5% of gross domestic product. ... more 
Israel military says intercepted two projectiles fired from YemenJerusalem (AFP) May 27, 2025 The Israeli military said Tuesday it intercepted a missile and another projectile fired from Yemen, where Huthi rebels have regularly launched attacks they say are in response to Israel's offensive in Gaza. ... more |
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N. Korea detains another official over warship launch accidentSeoul (AFP) May 26, 2025 North Korea has detained another official over last week's failed launch of a warship, which damaged the 5,000-ton naval destroyer, state media reported Monday. ... more |
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Trump calls Iran-US nuclear talks 'very, very good'Morristown, United States (AFP) May 25, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Sunday described the latest negotiations between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear program as "very, very good." ... more 
Iran rejects push to suspend uranium enrichment to reach US dealTehran (AFP) May 26, 2025 Iran on Monday ruled out suspending uranium enrichment as part of any nuclear deal with the United States - a key demand from Washington in successive rounds of talks between the foes. ... more 
Germany says to continue Israel arms sales amid embargo callMadrid (AFP) May 26, 2025 Germany will keep supplying weapons to Israel despite its intensified offensive in Gaza that has sparked international outcry, the foreign minister said on Monday, snubbing Spanish calls for an embargo. ... more 
Trump 'on brand' with anti-woke rant at army officer graduationWest Point, United States (AFP) May 24, 2025 Attendees at a graduation event for new US army officers Saturday tried to brush off inflammatory remarks by Donald Trump, but said they were unsurprised by the president's rhetoric. ... more |
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