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  Berlin (AFP) April 25, 2024 NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday it was "not too late for Ukraine to prevail" against Russia as long as its allies fulfil promises to deliver more weapons. "In recent months, NATO allies have not provided the support we have promised," he said in a speech on a visit to Berlin. "But it is not too late for Ukraine to prevail, because more support is on the way." Ukraine has suffered setbacks on the battlefield against Russia's forces due to ammunition and weapons shortages. But St ... read more |
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Ahead of feared Rafah invasion, Palestinians mourn bombardment deadGaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) April 25, 2024 Palestinians on Thursday mourned people killed in Israeli bombardment of Rafah, the crowded southern Gaza city where Israel says it is advancing plans for a ground invasion. ... more 
Poland, Lithuania say can help return military-aged men to UkraineWarsaw (AFP) April 25, 2024 Poland and Lithuania could help return Ukrainians of military age back to Ukraine, the countries' defence ministers said, as Kyiv ramps up efforts to replenish its depleted and exhausted military. ... more  
UK navy downs Huthi missile targeting merchant vessel: ministryLondon (AFP) April 25, 2024 Britain's Royal Navy shot down a missile fired at a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden by Iranian-backed Huthis, the defence ministry said on Thursday. ... more 
US nudges Germany on long-range missiles for UkraineWashington (AFP) April 25, 2024 The United States hopes decisions by it and allied countries to send long-range missiles to Ukraine may encourage similar action by Germany, which has so far refused to provide its Taurus missiles, a US official said Thursday. ... more |
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China warns Blinken over deteriorating ties in talksBeijing (AFP) April 26, 2024 China's foreign minister on Friday urged visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to address rising disagreements or risk a "downward spiral" between the two powers after months of efforts to ease tensions. ... more |
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Denmark increases military aid to Ukraine by $633 millionWashington DC (UPI) Apr 26, 2024 Danish lawmakers have agreed to an additional $633 million in military support for Ukraine this year, the Scandinavia nation's defense ministry said. ... more  
ByteDance says 'no plans' to sell TikTok after US ban lawBeijing (AFP) April 26, 2024 Chinese tech giant ByteDance has said it has no plans to sell TikTok after a new US law put it on a deadline to divest from the hugely popular video platform or have it banned in the United States. ... more 
Maximilian Krah: German MEP hit by China, Russia claimsBerlin (AFP) April 25, 2024 German far-right politician Maximilian Krah, who is being investigated for suspicious links to Russia and China, is an avid user of TikTok who has long raised eyebrows over his dealings with foreign powers. ... more 
US conspiracy website Gateway Pundit declares bankruptcyWashington (AFP) April 24, 2024 US far-right conspiracy website Gateway Pundit is filing for bankruptcy, its founder said Wednesday, as it battles a string of lawsuits alleging it promoted misinformation related to the 2020 election. ... more |
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  Croatia gets French fighter jets in major arms purchase 
U.S. military joins Japan in search for missing 7 MSDF crew from helicopter crashWashington DC (UPI) Apr 23, 2024 Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara on Tuesday said the United States will join search-and-rescue efforts for the seven missing Maritime Self-Defense Force members after two helicopters went down in the Pacific on Saturday. ... more |
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Russia fines organiser of controversial party for army criticismMoscow (AFP) April 25, 2024 A Russian celebrity blogger who organised a risque party blasted by Russian President Vladimir Putin was fined on Thursday for "discrediting" the country's armed forces. ... more 
Ukraine stops issuing passports abroad to military-aged men: governmentKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 24, 2024 Ukraine has stopped issuing new passports abroad to some military-aged men, according to legislation published on Wednesday, as part of measures to push them to return home amid manpower shortages in the army. ... more  
Shanghai Ocean University unveils manta ray-inspired bionic fishSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 Shanghai Ocean University recently revealed Wen Yao, an intelligent soft-bodied bionic fish modeled after a manta ray, concluding over a decade of research and development. This robotic fish feature ... more  
Reimagining enlisted education: Space Force launches Vosler FellowshipsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The U.S. Space Force has revamped its enlisted professional military education (EPME) to better suit the specific needs of its enlisted personnel, known as Guardians. A key milestone was celeb ... more |
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Lockheed Martin hands over advanced radar system to Missile Defense AgencyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) at Clear Space Force Station in Clear, Alaska, has completed its final acceptance stage, known as DD250, and was officially transferred to the Missile Defe ... more  
Taiwan president-elect names cabinet ahead of inaugurationTaipei (AFP) April 25, 2024 Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te named his cabinet and security team appointees on Thursday as he prepares to take office next month. ... more  
US sending senior officials to Niger to discuss troop exitWashington (AFP) April 25, 2024 The United States will send a delegation to Niger on Thursday to begin face-to-face talks with officials in Niamey on withdrawing the more than 1,000 American personnel in the military-ruled country. ... more
Biden approves $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan -- and potential TikTok banWashington DC (UPI) Apr 24, 2024 Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan will get military aid while TikTok will get a new owner in the United States or or be banned in the nation after President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion aid package bill into law Wednesday. ... more |
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Iraq hangs 11 convicted of 'terrorism': security, health sourcesNasiriyah, Iraq (AFP) April 24, 2024 Iraqi authorities have executed at least 11 people convicted of "terrorism" this week, security and health sources said Wednesday, with rights group Amnesty International condemning an "alarming lack of transparency". ... more 
N. Korean economic delegation visits Iran: KCNASeoul (AFP) April 24, 2024 A North Korean economic delegation has departed Pyongyang for Iran, the nuclear-armed country's official media reported Wednesday, on a rare visit that analysts said raises concerns of cooperation between the two states. ... more 
Far-right German MEP's aide arrested for allegedly spying for ChinaFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) April 23, 2024 An aide to a German far-right member of the European Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, German prosecutors said on Tuesday, deepening concerns about foreign interference ahead of June's European elections. ... more 
Space ISAC successfully executes Tabletop Exercise at CYSAT ConferenceParis, France (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) has successfully conducted a tabletop exercise titled "Saving Selene: Walking on the Moon" at the 2024 CYSAT conference in Paris. The e ... more |
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US commander sees 'breathtaking' development of China's space powerSydney (AFP) April 24, 2024 China's military capabilities in space are developing at a "breathtaking" pace that only looks set to intensify after recent defence reforms, the head of the US Space Command said Wednesday. ... more 
US Space Force renews partnership with L3Harris for space domain awarenessLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has secured the fifth-year option of the Maintenance Of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) program. This contract, valued at up to $187 mi ... more 
Xi Jinping Highlights Key Role of New PLA Information Support ForceSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 President Xi Jinping recently inaugurated the Information Support Force of the People's Liberation Army, declaring it essential for modern warfare during a ceremony at the Central Military Commissio ... more 
China warns US military support for Taiwan increases 'risk of conflict'Beijing (AFP) April 24, 2024 China warned on Wednesday that US military support for Taiwan only increased the "risk of conflict" along the strait, after the US Congress allocated $8 billion in military support for the island. ... more |
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UN Space Director Praises China's Contributions and Collaborative Efforts in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Aarti Holla-Maini, the director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), recently commended China for its significant contributions to space exploration and the ongoing collabo ... more 
US says downed Huthi anti-ship missile, four dronesWashington (AFP) April 24, 2024 US-led coalition forces off the coast of Yemen shot down four drones and an anti-ship missile launched by Huthi rebels Wednesday, American authorities said, as the Iran-backed group's attacks on Red Sea shipping continued. ... more 
Sunak, Scholz vow support for Ukraine for 'as long as it takes'Berlin (AFP) April 24, 2024 The leaders of Britain and Germany pledged Wednesday to back Ukraine in its war with Russia for "as long as it takes", but the German chancellor doubled down on his refusal to deliver long-range Taurus missiles to Kyiv. ... more 
Russia vetoes U.N. resolution opposing space-based nuclear armsWashington DC (UPI) Apr 24, 2024 Russia vetoed a U.S.- and Japan-sponsored U.N. resolution, opposing the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, during a Wednesday vote among the United Nations' 15-member security council. ... more |
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