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  Cornelio Procopio, Brazil (SPX) Jan 21, 2025 Large space cooperation projects are sometimes the visible tip of a geopolitical iceberg. ESA is the tip of the iceberg of European political and economic integration. Russia's association with the ISS in 1993 was the tip of the iceberg of non-proliferation of nuclear and ballistic technologies, giving Russia in the 1990s (and its thousands of unemployed space and nuclear engineers) a new purpose; to integrate into a global space ecosystem. In current times, the Artemis agreements signed between t ... read more |
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Trump tests whether bulldozer can also be peacemakerWashington (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 President Donald Trump has vowed to be a peacemaker in his new term, but his aggressive early actions threaten to alienate US friends in a way that could hinder his ambitions, experts say. ... more  
EU's top diplomat backs Trump call to boost defence spendingBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Wednesday that the bloc must heed US President Donald Trump's demand to spend more on defence, as she issued a stark warning over the threat from Russia. ... more 
Putin and Xi praise ties, hours after Trump sworn inMoscow (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping praised their deepening cooperation in a video call on Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's inauguration as US president. ... more
Xi, Putin hold video call: Chinese state mediaBeijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Beijing's state media reported. ... more |
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Polish PM vows commitment to US ties despite 'objective difficulties'Warsaw (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday said that he would seek the "closest possible" cooperation with the United States despite "objective difficulties", speaking days before US president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. ... more |
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French patrol aircraft threatened by Russian military: ministerParis (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 A French maritime patrol aircraft was the object of an "intimidation attempt" this week by the Russian military over the Baltic Sea, France said Friday, calling the incident "unacceptable". ... more 
Lithuania says will spend 5-6% of GDP on defence in 2026-2030Vilnius (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 Lithuania plans to spend an annual five to six percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defence from 2026 to 2030, the Baltic NATO member's president said Friday. ... more 
Cyprus hails new access to US defence goodsNicosia (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 Cyprus on Thursday heralded a move by United States President Joe Biden allowing the strategic Mediterranean country access to military equipment. ... more  
Kyiv says Ukraine missiles hit army radars in RussiaKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 Ukraine said Friday it had launched a missile strike one day earlier on the western Belgorod region targeting air defence systems and damaging military radars. ... more |
 
'Impossible' to protect all undersea infrastructure: NATO commanderBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 NATO members face an "impossible task" trying to protect their vast network of critical undersea cables and pipelines from sabotage, the head of the alliance's centre for securing the infrastructure said Thursday. ... more  |
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France, Norway say jet fighter deliveries to Ukraine 'on schedule' Oslo (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 France and Norway, two of the handful of countries that have pledged jet fighters to Ukraine, will meet their commitments on schedule, the two countries' defence ministers said Thursday in Oslo. ... more 
NATO launches Baltic Sea patrols after suspected cable sabotageHelsinki (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 The NATO military alliance said Tuesday it would launch a Baltic Sea monitoring mission following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables in recent months. ... more  
Germany plans to allow army to shoot down suspicious dronesBerlin (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 The German cabinet has agreed plans to allow the army to shoot down suspicious drones after several sightings over military sites, the government said Wednesday, as tensions run high with Russia. ... more  
War and climate crisis reshape global fertiliser industryBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 Fertilisers are crucial for feeding the world's growing population, yet they contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Recent geopolitical and environmental challenges have brought the n ... more |
 
Russians take Epiphany dip in waters hit by oil spillMoscow (AFP) Jan 19, 2025 Russians in the southern city of Anapa took their traditional Epiphany dips in waters affected by a major oil spill, officials said, despite concerns about the toxic pollution. ... more 
Nick Sokol: Growing a sustainable futureOak Ridge TN (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 A healthy global food supply requires healthy soil, which requires fertilizer to replace and or enhance the nutrients found in the soil. Many farmers use synthetic fertilizers, which are produced fr ... more  
Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites in 'massive' barrageSknyliv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 Russia launched a wave of missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities on Wednesday, intensifying a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine. ... more 
Upping defence spending 'key point' for NATO summit: ministersThe Hague (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 A push for increased defence spending among NATO members will be a key point at an upcoming summit to be held later this year, Baltic states defence ministers said Wednesday. ... more |
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Russia PM meets Vietnam president, Xi hails 'historical opportunity' for China-Sri LankaHanoi (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met Vietnam's President Luong Cuong Wednesday, seeking to bolster support from its long-standing ally as Moscow's isolation over the war in Ukraine grows. ... more  
Methane leaks from Nord Stream pipeline blasts revised up: studiesParis (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 A series of underwater explosions that ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 caused the largest known methane leak on record from a single incident, according to new research published on Wednesday. ... more  
EU states to review critical foreign tech investmentsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 The EU urged member states on Wednesday to scrutinise the potential risks of European companies' investments abroad amid fears of technology leaks in strategic industries. ... more
NATO Baltic leaders set to boost security after cable 'sabotage'Helsinki (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 NATO countries on the Baltic Sea will look to boost security when they meet in Helsinki on Tuesday, following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables widely blamed on Russia. ... more |
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Ukraine hits Russian army factories, energy hubs in 'massive' barrageKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 Ukraine fired missiles and drones at factories and energy facilities across Russia early on Tuesday, sparking fires hundreds of kilometres (miles) from the frontline, a source in Ukraine's SBU security services said. ... more |
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US to ban smart cars containing Chinese techWashington (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 The United States finalized a rule Tuesday effectively barring Chinese technology from cars in the American market, taking aim at software and hardware from the world's second biggest economy over national security risks. ... more  
Russia, Vietnam sign nuclear energy dealHanoi (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 Russia and Vietnam signed an agreement on nuclear energy on Tuesday during a visit by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin aimed at deepening ties between the two long-standing allies. ... more 
China saw record trade with Russia in 2024: customs dataBeijing (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 Trade between China and Russia reached a record high last year, official data showed Monday, reflecting strong economic ties between the countries despite Western sanctions on Moscow. ... more 
At least 300 North Korean soldiers killed, thousands injured fighting against Ukraine: SeoulWashington DC (UPI) Jan 13, 2024 At least 300 North Korean soldiers sent to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine have been killed and 2,700 have been injured, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Monday. ... more |
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