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Danish PM says Greenland showdown at 'decisive moment' after new Trump threatsCopenhagen (AFP) Jan 11, 2026 Denmark's prime minister on Sunday said her country faces a "decisive moment" in its diplomatic battle with the United States over Greenland, after President Donald Trump again suggested using force to seize the Arctic territory. ... more  
Russia claims Oreshnik missile hit Ukrainian aviation plantMoscow (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 Russia on Monday claimed to have hit an aviation repair plant in Ukraine's western Lviv region last week with its Oreshnik ballistic missile, the first time either country has named the strike's alleged target. ... more  
Russia strikes power plant, kills four in Ukraine barrageKharkiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 Russia battered Ukraine with more than two dozen missiles and hundreds of drones early Tuesday, killing four people and pummelling another power plant, piling more pressure on Ukraine's brittle energy system. ... more  
India accuses Pakistan of cross-border drone incursions in KashmirNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 India's army chief accused Pakistan on Tuesday of flying drones into Indian-administered territory in disputed Kashmir, where the nuclear-armed rivals fought a four-day clash last year. ... more |
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Trump has options on Iran, but first must define goalWashington, United States (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 US President Donald Trump has options to intervene in protest-hit Iran that range from low to high risk, but choosing his course depends on him deciding his ultimate goal. ... more  
Leaders of Japan and South Korea meet as China flexes musclesNara, Japan (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung for talks on Tuesday aimed at demonstrating their cordial ties as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan. ... more  
Australian military locks in long term UHF satcom on SES IS 22Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 Satellite communications provider SES has signed an extended agreement to deliver secure uninterrupted satellite connectivity to the Australian Defence Force for at least 16 years using the ultra hi ... more 
At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire: UNGeneva (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 At least 100 children have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and ground forces in Gaza since the start of a tenuous ceasefire three months ago, the United Nations said on Tuesday. ... more |
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Eutelsat orders 340 new OneWeb LEO satellites from AirbusParis, France (SPX) Jan 13, 2026 Eutelsat has signed a new contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the manufacture of an additional 340 OneWeb low Earth orbit satellites, expanding its next generation constellation plan and secu ... more |
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Planet secures multi year satellite contract with Swedish Armed ForcesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 13, 2026 Planet Labs PBC has signed a multi year, low nine figure agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces to deliver a suite of satellites, space based data and awareness solutions in support of Sweden's pea ... more  
ThinkOrbital raises seed funding to advance orbital defense and construction systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 ThinkOrbital Inc has closed a Seed Round led by TFX Capital to accelerate development of its defense-driven space capabilities, on-orbit servicing solutions, and in-space construction technologies. ... more 
W5 Technologies LEO payload extends MUOS coverage into polar and remote theatersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 W5 Technologies has introduced the Mighty MUOSe system, a compact payload that extends coverage for the Mobile User Objective System military satellite communications network from Low Earth Orbit. ... more  
How AI 'deepfakes' became Elon Musk's latest scandalParis, France (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 Elon Musk's company xAI has faced global backlash in recent days over sexualised "deepfake" images of women and children created by its Grok chatbot. ... more |
MPs concerned ahead of UK decision on mega Chinese embassyLondon (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 British MPs voiced major security concerns Tuesday over China's proposed new London embassy after a leading daily reported the site would house 208 secret rooms, including a "hidden chamber". ... more  |
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Former US Navy sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling secrets to ChinaWashington, United States (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 A federal judge sentenced a former US Navy sailor on Monday to more than 16 years in prison for selling military secrets to China in return for $12,000, the US Justice Department said. ... more 
Sweden invests over $400 mn in military dronesStockholm (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 Sweden is investing four billion kronor ($437 million) to acquire drones for all branches of its armed forces, the country's defence minister said Monday, stressing that Europe needed to assume "greater responsibility" for itself and Ukraine. ... more  
China opposes foreign interference in Tanzania: ministryDar Es Salaam (AFP) Jan 10, 2026 China's top diplomat on Saturday warned against foreign interference in Tanzania as he ended a visit where he avoided any mention of the political violence that has soured the East African country's relations with the West. ... more 
NATO chief talks Arctic security with Rubio amid US Greenland pushBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 NATO chief Mark Rutte on Friday discussed efforts to bolster Arctic security with US top diplomat Marco Rubio, after President Donald Trump insisted he wants to take control of Greenland. ... more |
 
China: the indispensable partner of Maduro's VenezuelaBeijing Jan 9, 2026 China was the dominant buyer of Venezuelan oil under deposed president Nicolas Maduro, the fulcrum of a symbiotic partnership that propped up the South American economy and gave Beijing regional influence. ... more 
EU should consider forming combined military force: defence chiefBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 11, 2026 EU countries should weigh whether to set up a combined military force that could eventually replace US troops in Europe, the bloc's defence chief said Sunday. ... more 
NATO 'far from being in a crisis' over Greenland: top commanderHelsinki (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 The head of NATO's forces in Europe, US General Alexus Grynkewich, said Friday the military alliance was far from being in "a crisis", following President Donald Trump's threats to bring Greenland under US control. ... more 
'War is back in vogue,' Pope Leo saysVatican City (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 Pope Leo XIV warned Friday that war was "back in vogue" and highlighted the "ambition of belligerents", as his own country the United States flexes its military muscles. ... more |
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South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia as 'essential'Simon's Town, South Africa (AFP) Jan 10, 2026 South Africa on Saturday began naval drills with Russia, Iran and China, describing the manoeuvres off its coast as not merely a show of force but a vital response to rising maritime tensions. ... more 
Fresh from China, South Korea president to visit JapanSeoul (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Japan next week for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Seoul said Friday, days after meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. ... more
Malaysia suspends access to Musk's Grok AI: regulatorKuala Lumpur (AFP) Jan 11, 2026 Malaysia suspended access to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok over AI-generated pornographic content, the country's tech regulator said on Sunday. ... more 
Turning point? Canada's tumultuous relationship with ChinaBeijing (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will head to Beijing on Tuesday to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, hoping for closer ties as he looks to reduce his country's dependence on the United States. ... more |
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Tethered UAV system demonstrates autonomous knotting for heavy load aerial transportTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 07, 2026 "Cable-driven systems excel at heavy-load transport but are limited by fixed anchoring points in unstructured environments," explained study corresponding author Lihua Xie from Nanyang Technological ... more |
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Sweden to spend $1.6 bn to bolster air defencesStockholm (AFP) Jan 11, 2026 Sweden will invest 15 billion kronor ($1.6 billion) on bolstering its air defences, notably potential civilian targets, the government said Sunday, the latest European country to beef up military spending since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more 
Israel army issues evacuation warning for Lebanon village ahead of strikesJerusalem (AFP) Jan 11, 2026 The Israeli army issued an evacuation warning on Sunday for the village of Kafr Hatta in southern Lebanon ahead of air strikes on Hezbollah targets in the area. ... more 
UK earmarks 200 mn pounds for Ukraine deploymentLondon (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 The UK Friday earmarked GBP200 million ($268 million) to prepare British troops to be deployed to Ukraine as part of a "multinational" force if a ceasefire is agreed between Moscow and Kyiv. ... more  
Netanyahu says wants Israel to cope without US aid within decadeJerusalem (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants Israel to be able to cope without US military aid within a decade, he said in an interview published on Friday. ... more |
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