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  Paris (AFP) June 3, 2025 Ukraine managed to not only humiliate the Kremlin by boasting of taking out more than a third of all Russian missile carriers in a spectacular drone attack but also to rewrite the rules of modern warfare, analysts say. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, Kyiv used inexpensive drones at the weekend to destroy Russian nuclear-capable bombers worth billions of dollars in an operation carried out after months of planning. "Spider's Web" dealt a blow to Russia more than three years after its inv ... read more |
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Trump says Iran 'slowwalking' as Khamenei opposes nuclear proposalWashington (AFP) June 4, 2025 US President Donald Trump accused Tehran on Wednesday of "slowwalking" on a nuclear deal, after Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the latest proposal from Washington was against the national interest. ... more  
US pressures NATO to seal deal on ramping up defence spendingBrussels, Belgium (AFP) June 5, 2025 US defence chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday pushed NATO to agree a deal on increasing military spending that could satisfy President Donald Trump at a summit this month. ... more  
Ukraine officer tells US that Russia plots big advancesWashington (AFP) June 5, 2025 A Ukrainian military officer told the United States on Wednesday that Russian forces are preparing major advances into next year, including aiming to cut off Black Sea access, as Kyiv pushes for stronger pressure against Moscow. ... more 
Iran's Khamenei says US nuclear proposal against national interestTehran (AFP) June 4, 2025 Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday a US proposal for a nuclear agreement was against the national interest, amid sharp differences over whether Tehran can continue to enrich uranium. ... more |
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Israel arms exports hit all time high in 2024; As Spain cancels anti-tank missiles from IsraelJerusalem (AFP) June 4, 2025 Israel's defence ministry said Wednesday that its arms exports hit an all-time high of more than $14.7 billion in 2024, with a sharp rise in deals with Arab Gulf states, despite international criticism of Israel's ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. ... more |
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Greenpeace returns Macron waxwork stolen in 'radioactive' protestParis (AFP) June 4, 2025 Greenpeace activists have returned a wax figure of President Emmanuel Macron they had stolen from a Paris museum, staging a new stunt to protest against continuing "radioactive" ties between France and Russia despite the invasion of Ukraine. ... more  
Thailand chooses Swedish Gripen jets over F-16s for its air forceBangkok (AFP) June 4, 2025 Thailand on Wednesday announced plans to buy four Gripen fighter jets in a $500 million deal, choosing the Swedish-made planes over American F-16s as it renews its air combat fleet. ... more 
South Korea's new leader vows to 'heal wounds' with nuclear-armed NorthSeoul (AFP) June 4, 2025 South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung vowed to reach out to the nuclear-armed North and "heal wounds" as he took office Wednesday, after winning snap elections triggered by his predecessor's disastrous martial law declaration. ... more 
Israel army says shelling Syria after projectiles launchedJerusalem (AFP) June 3, 2025 The Israeli military said it was shelling targets in Syria on Tuesday in response to a pair of projectile launches, with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying he held Syria's leader "directly responsible". ... more |
 
Iran says no nuclear deal if deprived of 'peaceful activities'Cairo (AFP) June 2, 2025 Iran said Monday it will not accept a nuclear agreement that deprives it of what it called "peaceful activities", a reference to uranium enrichment, as it pressed the United States for guarantees it would drop sanctions. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Iran boosts highly enriched uranium production: IAEAVienna (AFP) May 31, 2025 Iran has ramped up production of highly enriched uranium, according to a confidential UN watchdog report, as Tehran said Saturday that it had received US proposals to settle its long-running nuclear dispute with the West. ... more  
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 
Japanese royal family supports peace while touring OkinawaWashington DC (UPI) Jun 4, 2025 Japan's imperial family honored the war dead in Okinawa on Wednesday, where the last major battle of World War II occurred 80 years ago, from April 1 to June 22, 1945. ... more
NATO leaders propose 5% defense investment by member statesWashington DC (UPI) Jun 5, 2025 NATO defense ministers are proposing a 5% annual investment in defense spending by member nations to enhance defensive capabilities during a meeting in Brussels on Thursday. ... more |
Trump says Putin will retaliate for Ukrainian drone strikes on air forceWashington DC (UPI) Jun 4, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin will respond to the Ukrainian drone strikes that destroyed Russian military aircraft in several locations on Sunday, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. ... more  
White House marks 83rd anniversary of Midway victory in WWIIWashington DC (UPI) Jun 4, 2025 Wednesday is the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway, which turned the tide against the Japanese during World War II, the White House announced. ... more
Navy removes name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk from shipWashington DC (UPI) Jun 3, 2025 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the U.S. Navy to rename one of its ships, honoring the late gay rights activist Harvey Milk, as Pride month gets underway. ... more 
UT partners with Y-12 to establish national security prototype centerKnoxville TTN (SPX) Jun 04, 2025 Officials with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Consolidated Nuclear Security, which manages and operates the Y-12 National Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administrati ... more |
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Ukraine claims successful strike on Crimean BridgeWashington DC (UPI) Jun 3, 2025 Ukraine said Tuesday it successfully carried out a military strike on the Crimean Bridge, the culmination of an operation that took several months to execute. ... more
Britain announces $20B boost to make armed forces 'battle ready'Washington DC (UPI) Jun 2, 2025 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans Monday to inject an additional $20.3 billion into the country's nuclear weapons program to combat the "threat from Russia" and China and build 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines. ... more
South Korea's new leader vows to 'heal wounds' with nuclear-armed NorthSeoul (AFP) June 4, 2025 South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung vowed to reach out to the nuclear-armed North and "heal wounds" as he took office Wednesday, after winning a snap election triggered by his predecessor's disastrous martial law declaration. ... more 
Philippines signs deal for 12 fighter jets: S. Korea manufacturerManila (AFP) June 4, 2025 The Philippines has signed a contract for 12 more FA-50 fighter jets, its South Korean manufacturer said Wednesday, three months after one of the planes crashed during a mission against communist rebels. ... more |
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NATO wrestles over how to handle Ukraine at Trump summitBrussels, Belgium (AFP) June 4, 2025 How to have Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky at NATO's Hague summit and avoid a bust-up with US President Donald Trump? What to say on Kyiv's desire to join their alliance? ... more |
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Trump says Iran deal would not allow 'any' uranium enrichment 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. ... more  
Israel intercepts Yemen missile, Huthi rebels claim attackJerusalem (AFP) June 2, 2025 The Israeli army said it intercepted a missile launched Monday from Yemen, whose Huthi rebels claimed an attack targeting Israel's main airport. ... more  
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 
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 |
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