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  Washington (AFP) June 2, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out allowing Iran to enrich uranium under any nuclear deal between the foes - as Tehran defended what it said was its "peaceful" pursuit of fuel for power generation. Uranium enrichment has remained a key point of contention in five rounds of talks since April to ink a new accord to replace the deal with major powers that Trump abandoned during his first term in 2018. "Under our potential Agreement - WE WILL NOT ALLOW ANY ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM!" Trump s ... read more |
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Danish PM warns NATO defence spending target 'too late'Copenhagen (AFP) June 2, 2025 Denmark's prime minister warned regional allies Monday that a NATO target to boost defence spending by 2032 would come "too late", as countries arm in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more  
UK to build attack subs as part of major defence reviewGlasgow (AFP) June 2, 2025 Britain announced Monday that it would build 12 new attack submarines as it launched a major defence review to move the country to "war-fighting readiness" in the face of "Russian aggression" and the changing nature of conflict. ... more 
Military Innovations and Their Unintended Environmental ConsequencesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 03, 2025 Military innovations have long been credited with advancing technology, boosting national defense, and ensuring geopolitical stability. However, these advancements often come with a hidden cost: env ... more  
Erdogan proposes new Putin-Zelensky-Trump meeting in TurkeyAnkara (AFP) June 2, 2025 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday reiterated his willingness to host a meeting between the American, Russian and Ukrainian leaders in an effort to end the war in Ukraine. ... more |
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Nigerian military air strike kills at least 20 civilians: residentsKano, Nigeria (AFP) June 2, 2025 A Nigerian military air strike in the country's embattled northwest has killed at least 20 civilians, three residents told AFP on Monday. ... more |
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Ukraine strikes Russian bombers ahead of Istanbul talksKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 1, 2025 Ukraine said Sunday it launched a "large-scale" attack to destroy Russian bombers as it geared up for talks in Istanbul with Moscow counterparts to explore prospects of a ceasefire. ... more  
Zelensky arrives in Vilnius for Nato eastern flank summitVilnius (AFP) June 2, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived Monday in Vilnius for a summit with the leaders of NATO's eastern and Nordic members, who are some of Kyiv's staunchest backers amid the Russian invasion. ... more 
Taiwan says China deployed 2 aircraft carrier groups, dozens of shipsTaipei (AFP) June 2, 2025 China deployed two aircraft carrier groups and dozens of ships in waters north and south of Taiwan last month, a Taiwanese security official said Monday, as Beijing keeps up military pressure on the self-ruled island. ... more 
China responds after Hegseth warns to prepare for warWashington DC (UPI) Jun 1, 2025 China criticized the United States on Sunday for having a "Cold War mentality" after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to warn that the U.S. is prepared to go to war to prevent China from dominating the Indo-Pacific region in a speech Saturday. ... more |
 
SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for Space ForceWashington DC (UPI) May 30, 2025 On Friday, SpaceX launched an advanced GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more  |
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Self powered jellyfish cyborgs offer eco friendly tools for ocean monitoringTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 28, 2025 Unlike fish, jellyfish move through the sea with minimal energy thanks to a simple muscle-driven propulsion system. This natural motion, known as "embodied intelligence," lets them travel efficientl ... more 
Iran demands US guarantee it will lift sanctions in nuclear talksTehran (AFP) June 2, 2025 Iran pressed the United States on Monday for guarantees that it will drop sanctions as a condition for a nuclear deal, after the White House reportedly sent a proposal it deemed "acceptable". ... more 
French state offers to buy Atos nuclear techParis (AFP) June 2, 2025 The French state has made a 410-million-euro ($468-million) offer to acquire a strategic division of tech firm Atos that includes supercomputers used in nuclear deterrence, the company said Monday. ... more  
Israel army says intercepts Yemen missile after air raid sirens soundJerusalem (AFP) June 1, 2025 The Israeli army said it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Sunday after air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and other cities. ... more |
Iraq condemns 'repeated Israeli attacks' on LebanonBaghdad (AFP) June 1, 2025 Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Sunday condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon as he hosted Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, on his first visit to Baghdad since taking office. ... more  
Russian strike kills 12 Ukrainian soldiers during training: KyivKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 1, 2025 A Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian army training area killed at least 12 soldiers and wounded dozens more Sunday, Kyiv said, in a rare admission of its military losses. ... more 
In changing times, young Germans gun for defence sector jobsKarlsruhe, Germany (AFP) June 1, 2025 In a country with strong pacifist traditions due to its dark World War II history, German student Mika Scheid had never considered working in the arms industry - until Russia invaded Ukraine. ... more 
China displaces old foe Japan in South Koreans' minds ahead of voteSeoul (AFP) June 1, 2025 Shops selling steaming snacks line the streets of Seoul's Daerim neighbourhood, home to thousands of ethnic Chinese, some feeling the pressure from mounting anti-Beijing sentiment ahead of South Korea's election. ... more |
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Anti-aircraft missiles fire as drones fly over Port Sudan: witnessesPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) May 31, 2025 Anti-aircraft missiles fired over Sudan's wartime capital Port Sudan on Saturday, eyewitnesses reported, as drones flew over the once-safe haven city. ... more 
Iran considers nuclear weapons 'unacceptable', FM saysTehran (AFP) May 31, 2025 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Iran considers nuclear weapons "unacceptable," reaffirming the country's longstanding position amid delicate negotiations with the United States. ... more 
Trump 'tough love' on defence better than no love: EU's KallasSingapore (AFP) May 31, 2025 The European Union's diplomatic chief Kaja Kallas said Saturday the continent was beefing up defence spending after "tough love" from the Trump administration, as she called for stronger ties to counter China's "economic might". ... more  
What will Seoul's new leader mean for North Korea ties?Seoul (AFP) May 30, 2025 On the campaign trail in South Korea ahead of the June 3 vote, leading candidates in the presidential race have barely mentioned the nuclear-armed North - but a new leader in Seoul could shake-up years of Pyongyang policy. ... more |
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ISIS claims responsibility for 2 bomb explosions in SyriaWashington DC (UPI) May 31, 2025 The Islamic State claimed responsibility for two bomb attacks in a remote region in southern Syria on Wednesday and Thursday. ... more |
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China rebukes Macron comparing Ukraine to Taiwan; Says US 'should not play with fire' on TaiwanSingapore (AFP) May 31, 2025 China hit back at French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday for drawing a connection between the Ukraine conflict and the fate of Taiwan, saying the two issues are "different in nature, and not comparable at all". ... more  
India defence chief says jet downed in Pakistan conflictSingapore (AFP) May 31, 2025 India's defence chief on Saturday appeared to confirm his country had lost at least one aircraft during the brief conflict with Pakistan earlier this month, he told Bloomberg in an interview. ... more
Pentagon chief warns China is 'preparing' to use military force in AsiaSingapore (AFP) May 31, 2025 US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday warned that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia - remarks that earned a sharp rebuke from Beijing. ... more 
Macron urges Asia, Europe to unite to resist 'spheres of coercion'Singapore (AFP) May 30, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged Europe and Asia to build a new alliance to hold off big powers seeking to build "spheres of coercion", in a swipe at China and Russia. ... more |
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