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  Washington DC (UPI) Apr 11, 2025 As North Korea continues to develop its weapons programs and strengthens military ties with Russia, a reduction of U.S. troops based in South Korea would be "problematic," the commander of U.S. Forces Korea said. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson made the comment during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday, amid concerns that the administration of President Donald Trump might look to downsize the U.S. military footprint in South Korea and elsewhere. "We pay for U.S. military in E ... read more |
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Russian missile strike on Ukraine city kills 34Sumy, Ukraine (AFP) April 14, 2025 A Russian missile strike on Sunday on the Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 34 people, authorities said as European and US leaders condemned one of the deadliest attacks in months. ... more  
Trump carves up world and international order with itParis (AFP) April 12, 2025 By casting doubt on the world order, Donald Trump risks dragging the globe back into an era where great powers impose their imperial will on the weak, analysts warn. ... more  
'Several hundred' Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine: ZelenskyKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 11, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that hundreds of Chinese nationals were fighting at the Ukraine frontline alongside Russia, after accusing Moscow of dragging Beijing into its invasion. ... more  
Estonia navy detains suspected 'shadow fleet' tankerTallinn (AFP) April 11, 2025 Estonia's navy said it detained on Friday an oil tanker believed to belong to Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Gulf of Finland in order to check its papers. ... more |
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Europe holds fresh 'coalition of willing' talks on UkraineBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 10, 2025 European defence ministers held fresh talks Thursday on the potential deployment of troops to secure any Ukraine ceasefire, but there were more questions than answers as US peace efforts with Russia stall. ... more |
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In skies, as on land, European forces face gaps if US pulls backLeeuwarden, Netherlands (AFP) April 11, 2025 Fighter jets from the United States, France, Finland and Germany roar into the skies from a Dutch base as part of NATO's biggest air exercise this year. ... more  
Japan, NATO pledge increased defense cooperation to counter Russia, ChinaWashington DC (UPI) Apr 9, 2025 Japan and NATO decided Wednesday to jointly increase defense cooperation to counter threats from Russia and China. ... more
Zelensky says Russia dragging Beijing into war by recruiting Chinese fightersKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 9, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said Russia was "dragging" China into the war in Ukraine, as he accused Beijing of knowing that dozens of its citizens were being recruited by Moscow's army to fight. ... more  
Census shows high number of brown bears in RomaniaBucharest (AFP) April 10, 2025 A census of brown bears using DNA for the first time has revealed that up to 13,000 of the protected species are living in Romania, much more than the 8,000 previously estimated, the government announced on Thursday. ... more |
 
Yana, a 130,000-year-old baby mammoth, goes under the scalpelYakutsk, Russia (AFP) April 9, 2025 Making incisions and carefully taking samples, the scientists at a laboratory in Russia's far east looked like pathologists carrying out a post-mortem. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Zelensky: Ukraine captures two Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia Washington DC (UPI) Apr 9, 2025 The Ukrainian military has captured two Chinese citizens fighting in the Russian army, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said the Kremlin's ranks probably contain many more soldiers from the Asian nation. ... more 
Ukraine says captured two Chinese nationals fighting for RussiaKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 9, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, with Kyiv demanding an explanation from Beijing. ... more 
During Japan trip, NATO chief warns of Chinese military expansionWashington DC (UPI) Apr 8, 2025 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned of China's military expansion while aiming to improve economic ties with Japan during a two-day visit on Tuesday and Wednesday. ... more
US may pull 10,000 troops from eastern EuropeWashington (AFP) April 8, 2025 The United States could withdraw 10,000 troops from eastern Europe, NBC News reported Tuesday, in a move some analysts fear would embolden Russia. ... more |
Russia bans Japanese NGO amid disputed islands rowMoscow (AFP) April 7, 2025 Russia said Monday it had outlawed a Japanese group calling for the return of a disputed island chain annexed by Moscow during World War II, amid simmering tensions with Tokyo. ... more
'Golden child': Ukrainian family buries 9-year-old killed in Russian strikeKryvyi Rig, Ukraine (AFP) April 7, 2025 When Ilona Tripolets ran outside last week as a Russian missile attack hit Ukraine's central city of Kryvyi Rig, she instantly realised her nine-year-old little brother German, who was at the playground, had been killed. ... more 
UK finds underwater suspected Russian nuke spy sensors: reportLondon (AFP) April 6, 2025 The UK military has found Russian sensors in seas around the country that it believes were attempting to spy on its nuclear submarines, the Sunday Times reported. ... more 
Macron calls for 'strong action' if Russia continues to 'refuse peace'Paris (AFP) April 6, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for "strong action" if Russia continued "to refuse peace", days after a Russian ballistic missile killed nine children in Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown. ... more |
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Zelensky says attacks 'increasing' as 2 killed in missile and drone attacksKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 6, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Sunday that Moscow is increasing its aerial bombardment after Russia mounted a "massive" missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight, killing two people and wounding at least seven. ... more 
Russia arrests soldier for planning to blow up military dormMoscow (AFP) April 4, 2025 Russia arrested a soldier on suspicion of planning to blow himself up on Ukrainian orders near a military cadet dorm in the Moscow region, the FSB security service said Friday. ... more  
Germany says adding explosive drones to weapons arsenalBerlin (AFP) April 4, 2025 Germany said Friday it would buy explosive drones for the first time as Berlin boosts investments in its armed forces to counter the threat from Russia. ... more 
Russian strike kills 16 in Ukraine leader's home city, children among deadKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 4, 2025 A Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig killed 16 people on Friday, six of them children, authorities said. ... more |
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North Korea's Kim fires new sniper rifle while visiting troopsSeoul (AFP) April 5, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has test-fired a newly developed sniper rifle, state media said Saturday, as he inspected special forces whose training he said bolstered "actual war capability for guaranteeing victory". ... more |
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Yana, a 130,000-year-old baby mammoth, goes under the scalpel Yakutsk, Russia (AFP) April 4, 2025 Making incisions and carefully taking samples, the scientists at a laboratory in Russia's far east looked like pathologists carrying out a post-mortem. ... more  
Finland's colossal bomb shelters a model for jittery EuropeHelsinki (AFP) April 4, 2025 Swimming pools, playgrounds and amusement parks: Finland's underground facilities, which can double as bomb shelters, have emerged as an inspiring approach as Europe ramps up preparedness after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more  
Cuba looks to sun to solve its energy crisisCienfuegos, Cuba (AFP) April 4, 2025 Not far from the ruins of an unfinished nuclear power plant in the Cuban province of Cienfuegos, hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels as the island seeks once again to reduce its reliance on oil to escape an energy crisis. ... more  
Cuba looks to sun to solve its energy crisisCienfuegos, Cuba (AFP) April 4, 2025 Not far from the ruins of an unfinished nuclear power plant in the Cuban province of Cienfuegos, hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels as the island seeks once again to reduce its reliance on oil to escape an energy crisis. ... more |
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