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US-Russia summits: the highs and lowsParis (AFP) Aug 9, 2025 With US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin set to meet next Friday in Alaska against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, we look back at previous historic encounters between the two nuclear powers: ... more  
Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in GazaBerlin (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, sparking an angry response from Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ... more 
Turkey, Senegal discuss defence industry, security cooperationIstanbul (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he discussed defence and security cooperation with Senegal's visiting prime minister Ousmane Sonko on Thursday, hailing Turkey's growing ties with Africa. ... more  
US Air Force awards Raft and SAIC contract to expand real time space intelligence for tactical operationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025 The U.S. Air Force has awarded Raft and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) the Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (TENCAP) HOPE 2.0 contract, aimed at accelerating the ... more |
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Canada's PM announces billions in defense spending to hit NATO target Toronto, Canada (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced a multi-billion-dollar military spending package, affirming his government's plan to hit NATO's two percent defense spending target this year. ... more
Rocket Lab advances VICTUS HAZE mission with full spectrum responsive space solutionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025 Rocket Lab National Security LLC, a subsidiary of Rocket Lab USA, has completed the Systems Integration Review (SIR) for the U.S. Space Force's VICTUS HAZE mission under Space Systems Command's Tact ... more
Upgraded Mira Spacecraft Extends Mission Reach to GEO and Higher OrbitsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025 Impulse Space has introduced an enhanced version of its Mira spacecraft, designed for high-thrust, precision maneuvers and advanced payload hosting. Building on two successful missions in Low Earth ... more  
Restored Nagasaki bell rings in 80 years since A-bombNagasaki, Japan (AFP) Aug 9, 2025 Twin cathedral bells rang in unison Saturday in Japan's Nagasaki for the first time since the atomic bombing of the city 80 years ago, commemorating the moment of horror. ... more |
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Xi tells Putin China glad to see improved US-Russia relationsBeijing (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 President Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Friday that China was pleased to see Moscow and Washington improving their relations, state media said. ... more |
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Germany's top court limits use of police spy softwareBerlin (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 Germany's highest court found in a ruling published Thursday that police and other security services could use telecommunications spy software only to investigate very serious crimes. ... more 
New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fearsSan Francisco, United States (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 Instagram users are warning about a new location sharing feature, fearing that the hugely popular app could be putting people in danger by revealing their whereabouts without their knowledge. ... more  
Japan deploys first F-35B stealth fighter jetWashington DC (UPI) Aug 7, 2025 The Japanese Air Self Defense Force on Thursday deployed its first three F-35B stealth fighters in southwestern Japan. ... more  
Lebanon cabinet meets again on Hezbollah disarmamentBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 Lebanon's cabinet met on Thursday for the second time in days to discuss disarming Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed group rejected the government's decision to take away its weapons. ... more |
Trump says Armenia, Azerbaijan commit to end fighting 'forever'Washington (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 Armenia and Azerbaijan have committed to a lasting peace after decades of conflict, US President Donald Trump said Friday as he hosted the leaders of the South Caucasus rivals at a White House signing event. ... more  |
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Israel plans to 'take control' of Gaza City, sparking wave of criticismJerusalem (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 Israel's military will "take control" of Gaza City under a new plan approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet, touching off a wave of criticism Friday from both inside and outside the country. ... more 
S.African president spoke to Zelensky after call with PutinJohannesburg (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 South Africa's president said he spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky Friday, a day after he had a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss "peace process efforts". ... more  
DR Congo-M23 talks taking longer than expected; ICC unseals Libya war crimes warrantDoha (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 Talks on measures to build confidence between M23 rebels and the Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of formal peace talks are taking longer than expected, an official with knowledge of the issue said Thursday. ... more  
Dogs of war: China touts killer robot 'wolves'Beijing (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 China's latest gun-toting quadruped military "wolf" robots are designed to stealthily approach enemies, fire precise shots on targets and work in rough terrain, state media said on Wednesday. ... more |
US government gets a year of ChatGPT Enterprise for $1San Francisco, United States (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 OpenAI on Wednesday said it was letting the US government use a version of ChatGPT designed for businesses for a year, charging just $1 for the service. ... more 
Russia hints at deploying mid-range missiles after ending INF moratoriumMoscow Aug 5, 2025 Russia on Tuesday suggested it could deploy intermediate-range missiles after ending a self-imposed moratorium on producing or deploying the weapons, which were banned for decades under a Cold War treaty with the United States. ... more  
Standing on White House roof, Trump jokes about installing missilesWashington (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance Tuesday on a White House rooftop and joked about installing nuclear missiles at a time of escalating tensions with Russia. ... more  
US soldier tried to give tank details to Russia: Justice DeptWashington (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 A US Army soldier was arrested on Wednesday for attempting to provide classified information about the main American battle tank to Russia, the Justice Department said. ... more |
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Lebanon's Hezbollah rejects cabinet decision to disarm it Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 Hezbollah said Wednesday that it would treat a Lebanese government decision to disarm the militant group "as if it did not exist", accusing the cabinet of committing a "grave sin". ... more  
Argo and ThinkOrbital to launch first orbital mission using long-range X-ray imagingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2025 Argo Space Corp. and ThinkOrbital have announced a strategic partnership to launch the first-ever space mission featuring long-range, high-voltage X-ray imaging for space domain awareness (SDA). The ... more  
Intuitive Machines wins funding to advance orbital logistics vehicleLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2025 Intuitive Machines has secured a $9.8 million government contract to progress its Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) through Critical Design Review, the final engineering phase before manufacturing begi ... more  
China advances satellite internet network with sixth orbital deploymentTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 China successfully launched the sixth batch of low Earth orbit internet satellites on Wednesday using a Long March 8A rocket, further expanding its national satellite internet network. The launch to ... more |
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UAE denies 'false' Sudan claim of destroying Emirati plane carrying mercenariesDubai (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 The United Arab Emirates rejected on Thursday an announcement from Sudan's armed forces saying they had destroyed an Emirati plane carrying Colombian mercenaries. ... more |
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China expands satellite internet network with second Long March 12 launchTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 06, 2025 China successfully launched a new batch of internet satellites on Monday using its Long March 12 rocket, further advancing the country's commercial space infrastructure. The launch occurred at ... more  
Expanded KSAT AWS Alliance Redefines Satellite Ground Communication ServicesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) has announced an expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aimed at redefining satellite ground station services through a unified integration of KSA ... more  
Planet expands Pelican satellite fleet with launch of two new spacecraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 Planet Labs PBC has shipped its Pelican-3 and Pelican-4 satellites to Vandenberg Space Force Base in preparation for their upcoming launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The deployment marks a con ... more
Denmark, Sweden, Norway to provide Ukraine with U.S.-made weaponsWashington DC (UPI) Aug 6, 2025 Denmark, Sweden and Norway said they will provide Ukraine with a $500 million package of lethal equipment to be bought from the United States under a new NATO initiative. ... more |
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