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  Vienna (AFP) May 7, 2024 UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi on Tuesday decried "completely unsatisfactory" cooperation from Tehran after returning from Iran where he urged leaders to adopt "concrete" measures to address concerns over its nuclear programme. Grossi's visit came at a time of heightened regional tensions and with his International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) criticising Iran for lack of cooperation on inspections and other outstanding issues. "The present state is completely unsatisfactory for me. We ar ... read more |
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Belarus holds snap inspection of nuclear arms carriersMoscow (AFP) May 7, 2024 Belarus said Tuesday it had started a surprise inspection of its non-strategic nuclear weapon carriers on the orders of President Alexander Lukashenko. ... more  
China suspected in cyberattack on UK defence ministryLondon (AFP) May 7, 2024 The British government said Tuesday it could not rule out state involvement in a mass cyberattack on the personal details of armed forces personnel that some lawmakers blamed on Beijing. ... more  
CesiumAstro provides multi-beam Ka-band payloads for Rocket Lab under Tranche 2 contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 08, 2024 CesiumAstro, known for its advanced phased array communications technology for space and airborne systems, announced its selection by Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) to supply its Vireo active electronica ... more  
Elsight boosts Indago 4 UAS with advanced BVLOS communicationsParis, France (SPX) May 08, 2024 Elsight's (ASX: ELS) Halo connectivity platform has been successfully integrated with the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), allowing it to perform beyond visual line ... more |
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Powerful Iraqi pro-Iran group says US troops must leaveBaghdad (AFP) May 7, 2024 Iraq's powerful Kataeb Hezbollah on Tuesday renewed its call for US troops to withdraw from Iraq, months after the Iran-backed armed group suspended attacks against American forces. ... more |
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Israel seizes Rafah crossing as Gaza truce talks resumeRafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) May 7, 2024 Israel sent tanks into Rafah in southern Gaza, seizing control of the border crossing with Egypt Tuesday, an operation the UN said denied it access to the key humanitarian passage. ... more  
German conservatives vote for compulsory military serviceBerlin (AFP) May 7, 2024 The German conservatives on Tuesday voted in favour of restoring compulsory military service as the country aims to revive its army in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more 
Amnesty says Somali strikes with Turkish drones killed civiliansNairobi (AFP) May 6, 2024 Twin airstrikes by Somalia's military using Turkish drones killed 23 civilians, including 14 children, in March, rights watchdog Amnesty International said Tuesday, calling for an investigation into possible "war crimes". ... more 
Iraq hangs 11 convicted of 'terrorism': security, health sourcesNasiriyah, Iraq (AFP) May 6, 2024 Iraqi authorities on Monday executed by hanging 11 people convicted of "terrorism", security and health sources told AFP, the second such group put to death since late April. ... more |
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Macron seeks to sway China's Xi on UkraineParis (AFP) May 6, 2024 French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday set to warn Chinese leader Xi Jinping against backing Russia in the conflict over Ukraine but also seek to enlist his help in finding an end to the war. ... more |
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Israel army says 3 soldiers killed in Gaza crossing rocket attackJerusalem (AFP) May 5, 2024 Israel's military said a barrage of rockets fired earlier Sunday from the besieged Gaza Strip towards the Kerem Shalom border crossing had killed three soldiers and wounded a dozen others. ... more 
Russia says forces seized village in eastern UkraineMoscow (AFP) May 5, 2024 Russia said Sunday its armed forces had seized the village of Ocheretyne in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, the latest in a string of small territorial gains for Moscow. ... more  
RTX launches space-based missile detection systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Raytheon, a business of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has launched an advanced ground system, now operational at the U.S. Space Force's Overhead Persistent Infrared Battlespace Awareness Center (OBAC). The ... more 
Pyka and SNC team up to deliver electric cargo drones to the Defense DepartmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Pyka and SNC have teamed up to provide Pyka's large-scale all-electric cargo uncrewed aerial system (UAS) to the U.S. Department of Defense. This partnership leverages SNC's capability in tailoring ... more |
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Redwire to supply antennas for Rocket Lab's SDA Tranche 2 satellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) has been chosen by Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ: RKLB) to supply antennas and RF hardware for the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Transport Layer Tranche 2 Beta varia ... more 
TikTok challenges potential US ban in courtWashington (AFP) May 7, 2024 TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance filed a legal challenge against the United States on Tuesday, taking aim at a law that would force the app to be sold or face a US ban. ... more 
German MEP's offices searched in China spying probeBerlin (AFP) May 7, 2024 Investigators searched the Brussels office of German MEP Maximilian Krah on Tuesday as part of a probe into his aide, who is suspected of spying for China, German prosecutors said. ... more
'Everybody is vulnerable': Fake US school audio stokes AI alarmWashington (AFP) May 6, 2024 A fabricated audio clip of a US high school principal prompted a torrent of outrage, leaving him battling allegations of racism and anti-Semitism in a case that has sparked new alarm about AI manipulation. ... more |
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Russia announces nuclear drills, threatens UK targets beyond UkraineMoscow (AFP) May 6, 2024 Russia announced on Monday that its troops stationed near Ukraine would run nuclear weapons drills and threatened to strike UK military targets outside the embattled country, citing what it said was an escalation in Western sabre-rattling. ... more
Macron takes Xi to French mountains to press messages on Ukraine, tradeParis (AFP) May 7, 2024 French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday is to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at one of his beloved childhood haunts in the Pyrenees mountains, seeking to press a message to Beijing not to support Russia's war against Ukraine and to accept fairer trade. ... more 
The Advantages of Specialized Training in Disaster ManagementLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 When disaster strikes, it doesn't just disrupt lives; it demands swift, effective action from those prepared to handle it. This is where specialized training in disaster management becomes crucial. ... more
Israel army says in 'operational control' of Gaza side of Rafah crossingJerusalem (AFP) May 7, 2024 The Israeli army said it took "operational control" of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday and that troops were scanning the area. ... more |
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Taiwan says four Chinese ships entered 'prohibited' watersTaipei (AFP) May 7, 2024 Four Chinese coastguard ships briefly sailed through Taiwan's "prohibited" waters, Taipei said, urging Beijing to stop actions that "endanger" navigation safety. ... more 
Russia orders nuclear drills in response to Western comments on troops for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) May 6, 2024 Russia announced Monday that it would conduct tactical nuclear drills in response to what it claimed were "provocative statements and threats" from Western officials concerning the Ukrainian war. ... more  
Australian PM calls China warplane conduct 'unacceptable'Sydney (AFP) May 7, 2024 Australia chastised China on Tuesday over its "unacceptable" behaviour in international airspace, accusing a Chinese warplane of firing flares in the path of one of its navy helicopters. ... more 
India pulls most troops from Maldives before deadlineMale, Maldives (AFP) May 7, 2024 The Maldives has said India withdrew more than half of its troops deployed in its territory ahead of a Friday deadline, as the strategically located archipelago strengthens ties with China. ... more |
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Philippines won't use water cannon on Chinese ships: MarcosManila (AFP) May 6, 2024 President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday the Philippines would not respond in kind to China's deployment of water cannon against its vessels, ruling out the use of "offensive" equipment as Manila asserts its sovereignty in the disputed South China Sea. ... more
Philippines, US fire at 'invasion' force in South China Sea war gamesLaoag, Philippines (AFP) May 6, 2024 US and Filipino troops fired missiles and artillery at an imaginary "invasion" force during war games on the Philippines' northern coast Monday, days after their governments objected to China's "dangerous" actions in regional waters. ... more
UK says defence ministry targeted in cyberattackLondon (AFP) May 7, 2024 Britain's defence ministry has been the target of a large-scale cyberattack involving the names and banking details of members of the armed forces, a government minister confirmed on Tuesday. ... more 
Biden again warns Netanyahu on Rafah as US assesses ceasefireWashington (AFP) May 6, 2024 US President Joe Biden, seeking to push a Gaza ceasefire, on Monday warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against invading Rafah as Israel defiantly issued evacuation orders and carried out intense air strikes on the crowded Gaza city. ... more |
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