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July 29, 2025
SPACE TRAVEL
Russian space chief to meet NASA head for first time in eight years



Moscow (AFP) July 29, 2025
The head of Russia's space agency Roscosmos arrived in the United States on Tuesday to meet with his NASA counterpart in the first such meeting in eight years, Roscosmos said. Space has been one of the few areas of cooperation between Russia and the United States after Moscow's offensive on Ukraine brought relations between the two space pioneer nations to lows not seen since the Cold War. "Dmitry Bakanov, head of the Roscosmos delegation, arrived in Houston to meet with NASA leadership. This is ... read more

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WAR REPORT
Ukraine says Russian attacks targeted western city, home to airfield
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 28, 2025
Russia fired hundreds of drones and seven missiles at Ukraine overnight, the main target of which was a city in western Ukraine home to a military airbase, Kyiv said Monday. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Europe hopes for 'no surprises' as US weighs force withdrawals
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) July 28, 2025
After keeping Donald Trump happy with a pledge to up defence spending at NATO's summit, Europe is now bracing for a key decision from the US president on the future of American forces on the continent. ... more
AEROSPACE
NATO fighter jets scrambled as Russia attacks Ukraine
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 28, 2025
NATO aircraft were scrambled Sunday night to respond to a Russian attack on Ukraine, the Polish military said Monday. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
22 killed in Russian overnight attacks; Ukraine prison, hospital hit
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 29, 2025
Russian forces overnight attacked dozens of Ukrainian cities, striking a correctional facility in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and a hospital in Kamianske, killing at least 22 people and injuring 85 others, officials said Tuesday. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
US approves $4.67 bn sale of air defense system to Egypt
Washington (AFP) July 24, 2025
The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $4.67 billion sale of the NASAMS air defense system and related support to Egypt. ... more
SPACEWAR
Russian rocket puts Iran satellite into space: Iran media
Tehran (AFP) July 25, 2025
A Russian rocket put an Iranian communications satellite into space on Friday, Iranian state media reported, the latest achievement for an aerospace programme that has long concerned Western governments. ... more
MILPLEX
Ukraine's anti-graft body says new bill restores independence
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 24, 2025
Ukraine's anti-corruption body NABU said a new bill submitted to parliament Thursday would restore its independence, after President Volodymyr Zelensky backtracked under pressure from nationwide protests and the EU. ... more
MILPLEX
US announces $4 bn loan guarantee for Poland military purchases
Washington (AFP) July 25, 2025
The United States announced Friday that it is providing a $4 billion loan guarantee for the purchase of American military equipment by Poland, which borders both Russia and war-torn Ukraine. ... more

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FLOATING STEEL
Russian navy parade cancelled for 'security reasons'
Moscow (AFP) July 27, 2025
Russia said on Sunday a major annual navy parade had been cancelled for "security reasons", without specifying the threat or concern. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Georgia hosts NATO drills despite cooling ties with the West
Tbilisi (AFP) July 25, 2025
Georgia on Friday hosted major multinational military exercises with NATO troops, despite its government facing growing accusations of drifting away from a pro-Western path and edging closer to Russia's orbit. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
EU says China's links with Russia now 'determining factor' in ties
Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2025
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned on Thursday that China's ties with Russia were now the "determining" factor in its relations with the European Union, as she wrapped up a tense summit in Beijing that also saw China agree to speed up exports of rare earth minerals to the bloc. ... more
MILPLEX
US approves $322 mn in arms sales to Ukraine; German government moves to speed up military procurement
Washington (AFP) July 23, 2025
The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of $322 million in arms sales to bolster Ukraine's air defenses and its armored combat vehicles. ... more
CYBER WARS
Russia seeks to fine web users searching for content deemed 'extremist'
Moscow (AFP) July 22, 2025
Russian lawmakers advanced a bill on Tuesday that would fine internet users who search online for web pages, books, artworks or music albums that authorities have deemed "extremist" - a move critics have called a dangerous attack on freedom. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
Telegram's Durov questioned in France over alleged illegal content on app
Paris (AFP) July 28, 2025
Telegram founder Pavel Durov faced questioning by investigating magistrates in Paris on Monday about the platform's alleged complicity in criminal activity, sources close to the case said. ... more
TECHNOLOGY NEWS


AEROSPACE
Plane crash in Russia's far east kills nearly 50 people
Moscow (AFP) July 24, 2025
A passenger plane carrying nearly 50 people crashed in a remote area of Russia's far eastern Amur region on Thursday, killing all on board, authorities said. ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea's Kim urges troops to prepare 'for real war'
Seoul (AFP) July 24, 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has urged his military to be ready "for real war" as he observed a firing contest of artillery units, Pyongyang state media said Thursday. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China says raised 'solemn representations' with EU over Russia sanctions
Beijing (AFP) July 23, 2025
China's commerce minister lodged "solemn representations" to his EU counterpart over two Chinese banks' inclusion in the bloc's sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, Beijing said Wednesday. ... more
WAR REPORT
Macron appoints military advisor as new army chief
Paris (AFP) July 23, 2025
President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his closest military advisor, an experienced fighter pilot, as the new chief of staff of France's armed forces, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday. ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer
Seoul (AFP) July 22, 2025
North Korea vowed to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, state media reported Tuesday, after the nuclear-armed country launched two similar vessels this year. ... more
WAR REPORT
Zelensky says ex-defence minister to head delegation for Russia talks
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 22, 2025
Ukraine's ex-defence minister and current secretary of the security council Rustem Umerov will head Kyiv's delegation at the next round of peace talks with Russia on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Mali forces, Russian fighters killed dozens of Fulanis: HRW
Dakar (AFP) July 22, 2025
The Malian army and Russia's Wagner group killed dozens of ethnic Fulani men this year during anti-jihadist operations in the troubled west African nation, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday. ... more
UAV NEWS
Russia faces intense barrage of drones, shutting down Moscow airports
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 20, 2025
Russia faced a penetrating barrage of drones from Ukraine over the weekend that caused Moscow airports to close amid the intensifying war. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Kremlin cautions 'lots of work' ahead before Ukraine peace deal
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 21, 2025
Russia on Monday downplayed the chances of a breakthrough in peace talks with Ukraine, saying the two sides held "diametrically" opposed positions, hours after it launched a massive drone and missile barrage on Kyiv. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Germany, Norway vow to step up North Atlantic surveillance
Berlin (AFP) July 21, 2025
NATO allies Germany and Norway agreed on Monday to step up surveillance against maritime and airborne "threats" in the northern Atlantic region amid high tensions with Russia over the Ukraine war. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iran accuses Europeans of not respecting 2015 nuclear deal as fresh talks confirmed
Tehran (AFP) July 21, 2025
Tehran on Monday accused Britain, France and Germany of failing to respect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, after they threatened to reimpose sanctions over its atomic programme. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Romania to buy Israeli air defence systems for over 2 bn euros
Bucharest (AFP) July 21, 2025
Romania announced Monday it has signed a deal with an Israeli company to buy six anti-aircraft systems, as the NATO member and Ukraine neighbour looks to boost its defence posture. ... more
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NUKEWARS
Putin meets Khamenei's top nuke adviser; Iran says Europe has no grounds to trigger sanctions
Moscow (AFP) July 20, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a surprise meeting with Ali Larijani, top adviser to Iran's supreme leader on nuclear issues, to discuss Tehran's nuclear programme in the Kremlin on Sunday. ... more
WAR REPORT
At least 1 killed, 9 injured as Russia, Ukraine trade aerial attacks
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 21, 2025
At least one person was killed and nine were injured in Kyiv and flights were disrupted in Moscow after Ukraine and Russia traded drone and missile attacks overnight. ... more
OIL AND GAS
US Treasury chief says China talks could cover Iran, Russia oil buys
Washington (AFP) July 21, 2025
The next round of US-China talks could include Chinese purchases of Russian and Iranian oil, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday, a move that would shift the focus of trade negotiations into national security issues. ... more
NUKEWARS
Ahead of new talks, Iran blames Europeans for nuclear deal collapse
Tehran (AFP) July 21, 2025
Tehran on Monday blamed European powers for the failure of the 2015 nuclear deal, accusing them of breaking their commitments ahead of renewed talks in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany. ... more
WAR REPORT
Ukraine's Zelensky seeks cease-fire meeting next week
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 19, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants cease-fire negotiations with Russia next week and said he would be willing to meet directly and Russian President Vladimir Putin. ... more
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