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October 20, 2025
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Zelensky urges allies against appeasing Russia after US trip



Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 19, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday urged allies against appeasing Russia, in a statement after he returned from a trip to the United States where he failed to secure long-range Tomahawk missile supplies. Zelensky came to Washington after weeks of calls for Tomahawks, hoping to capitalise on US President Donald Trump's growing frustration with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after a summit in Alaska failed to produce a breakthrough. But the Ukrainian leader left empty-handed as T ... read more

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THE STANS
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 'immediate ceasefire' in Qatar talks
Spin Boldak, Afghanistan (AFP) Oct 19, 2025
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" at talks in Doha, Qatar said Sunday, after at least 10 Afghans were killed in Pakistani air strikes that broke an earlier truce. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Vladimir Okhotnikov Reviews: The Foundations of Continuous Self-Development
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2025
For many, the phrase "healthy lifestyle" evokes gyms, diets, and strict rules. Okhotnikov, however, views health as the unity of body, mind, and soul. In his philosophy, sport, meditation, yoga, and mindful nutrition are all interconnected. ... more
UAV NEWS
Lightweight UAV detector achieves real time accuracy with reparameterized convolutions
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
Remote sensing object detection is becoming increasingly important for UAV operations in disaster response, urban planning, and environmental monitoring. However, developing models that are both acc ... more
MILTECH
Lockheed Martin to Develop IFPC 2nd Interceptor for U.S. Army Air and Missile Defense
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 17, 2025
Lockheed Martin has received an Integrated Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) 2nd Interceptor Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Project Agreement from the U.S. Army, marking a major advancement in a ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Space Force operationally accepts SciTec Forge missile warning ground system
Boulder, CO (SPX) Oct 17, 2025
On September 23, 2025, the U.S. Space Force declared operational acceptance of the second operational delivery of the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution, or FORGE, for the 11th Space Wa ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
SkyFi Expands ATAK Plugin for Real Time Satellite Imagery Access in the Field
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2025
SkyFi has announced a significant update to its Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) plugin, enhancing its ability to deliver high resolution commercial satellite imagery and Earth intelligence data di ... more
SPACEMART
SATLINE boosts European satellite reach with new UK data center
London, UK (SPX) Oct 16, 2025
SATLINE has launched a new United Kingdom data center to expand its satellite coverage and enhance broadcast, IPTV, and OTT performance across Europe. The new facility, equipped with two high-perfor ... more
SPACEWAR
Planet secures NGA Luno B contract for AI maritime surveillance
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2025
Planet Labs PBC has announced that its subsidiary, Planet Labs Federal, has received a $12.8 million initial award from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) under the Luno B indefinite ... more

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NUKEWARS
Premature end to Iran nuclear deal after reimposed UN sanctions
Vienna (AFP) Oct 18, 2025
A landmark 10-year deal world powers signed with Iran to rein in its nuclear programme officially ends Saturday. ... more
WAR REPORT
Gaza reports 45 dead in Israeli strikes as truce breaches by both sides increase
Jerusalem (AFP) Oct 19, 2025
Gaza's civil defence agency and hospitals said a series of Israeli air strikes across the territory killed at least 45 people on Sunday, updating an earlier toll of 33. ... more
TECH SPACE
EU to hold urgent industry talks Monday on China rare-earth export curbs
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 19, 2025
EU industry chief Stephane Sejourne will hold urgent talks on Monday with European industries impacted by China's curbs on rare earths exports. ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
AI model sharpens solar forecasts to support satellite network stability
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 16, 2025
Accurate solar radiation forecasting is crucial for the stability of photovoltaic power systems, yet current models often blur as prediction time increases. Addressing this challenge, researchers le ... more
THE STANS
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to new ceasefire after continued clashes
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 19, 2025
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to a new ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Turkey after deadly clashes continued despite an earlier pause to hostilities. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
SpaceX launches 21 satellites for U.S. military from California
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 15, 2025
SpaceX on Wednesday launched 21 satellites from California for the U.S. military's Space Development Agency. ... more
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MILPLEX
China expels two top-ranked generals from military in graft probe
Beijing (AFP) Oct 17, 2025
China said on Friday it has expelled two top generals from the military and ruling Communist Party, part of corruption investigations into nine high-ranking army officials. ... more
WAR REPORT
Japan PM hopeful avoids war shrine visit amid political wrangle
Tokyo (AFP) Oct 17, 2025
The new head of Japan's ruling party Sanae Takaichi sent an offering but avoided visiting a controversial war shrine on Friday, as political wrangling intensified over her bid to become prime minister. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after 'great' call
Washington (AFP) Oct 16, 2025
US President Donald Trump said he would meet Russia's Vladimir Putin in Hungary after a "very productive" call Thursday, and questioned Kyiv's push for Tomahawk missiles just a day before hosting Ukraine's leader at the White House. ... more
CYBER WARS
China spying poses 'daily threat' to UK: MI5 chief
London (AFP) Oct 16, 2025
China now poses a "daily" threat to Britain, the head of the UK's domestic intelligence agency MI5 warned Thursday. ... more
CHIP TECH
China 'firmly opposes' Dutch takeover of Nexperia
Beijing (AFP) Oct 16, 2025
Beijing said on Thursday it "firmly opposes" the Dutch government's seizure of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, arguing that the takeover "violates the spirit of contractual agreements and market principles". ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
Ukrainian nuclear plant to be repaired 'soon': watchdog
Vienna (AFP) Oct 15, 2025
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, said Wednesday that he expects repairs to begin "soon" to restore the power supply to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. ... more
MILTECH
Artillery shell detonates over California highway, striking patrol car
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 20, 2025
An artillery shell fired during a Marine Corps demonstration on Saturday detonated prematurely over California's Interstate 5, striking a California Highway Patrol vehicle with debris, authorities said. ... more
MILTECH
Vance event honoring Marines criticized as a 'dangerous' show of force
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 19, 2025
As protesters marched against the Trump administration on Saturday, Vice President JD Vance took the stage at an event and live artillery demonstration at Camp Pendleton in California, honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. ... more
WAR REPORT
Israel renews Gaza attacks, accuses Hamas of breaking cease-fire
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 19, 2025
The Israeli Defense Forces on Sunday accused Hamas of breaking a recent cease-fire and renewed attacks in Gaza against what it called "terror targets." ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Ukraine's Zelensky leaves D.C. without Tomahawk missiles he sought
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 18, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky failed to convince President Donald Trump of his nation's need for long-range Tomahawk missiles during a Friday afternoon meeting. ... more
WAR REPORT
U.S. SOUTHCOM commander retires less than a year into tenure
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 17, 2025
Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command - which has overseen recent U.S. strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers - will retire at year's end, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, marking the latest high-ranking military officer to leave the service under the Trump administration. ... more
WATER WORLD
Aussie PM meets Trump with critical minerals on offer
Sydney (AFP) Oct 19, 2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, touting his country's abundant critical minerals as a way to loosen China's grip over global supplies. ... more
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CYBER WARS
China says US waged cyberattacks on national time centre
Beijing (AFP) Oct 19, 2025
China on Sunday accused the United States of conducting cyberattacks on Beijing's national time centre that could have caused severe damage to critical financial and telecommunications infrastructure. ... more
IRAQ WARS
Two wounded in attack on office of Iraqi parliamentary candidate
Baghdad (AFP) Oct 18, 2025
Armed gunmen opened fire early Saturday on the office of an Iraqi parliamentary candidate south of Baghdad, wounding two bodyguards, a security source said. ... more
MILPLEX
Idea of German 'draft lottery' sparks govt row
Berlin (AFP) Oct 18, 2025
Germany is seeking to boost military recruitment to deter a hostile Russia, but a proposed "draft lottery" has sparked a row in the ruling coalition and unsettled many young people. ... more
WAR REPORT
Myanmar junta recaptures town on China trade route
Yangon (AFP) Oct 18, 2025
Myanmar's ruling junta said Saturday that it had recaptured a town on a trade highway to China from an ethnic armed group in the country's war-wracked north. ... more
WAR REPORT
Trump tells Zelensky to 'make a deal' as Tomahawk plea misfires
Washington (AFP) Oct 18, 2025
Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday to make a deal with Russia, pouring cold water on Kyiv's hopes for Tomahawk missiles as the US leader renews a push to settle the war. ... more
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