Space War

Europe doubts Trump could make NATO spend 5% of GDP on defence

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 - Incoming US president Donald Trump has demanded NATO countries massively ramp up defence spending to five…

ESA to support development of secure EU communications satellite constellation

Paris, France (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 - A constellation of about 300 multi-orbit satellites, designed to deliver secure, resilient, and high-speed co…

Sweden says China blocked prosecutors' probe of ship linked to cut cables

Stockholm (AFP) Dec 23, 2024 - Sweden's foreign minister said Monday that China had denied a request for prosecutors to conduct an investigation…

Syrian medics say were coerced into false chemical attack testimony

Douma, Syria (AFP) Dec 23, 2024 - Two Syrian doctors and a nurse told AFP in a series of interviews over the weekend that Bashar al-Assad's gove…

Xi, Lula meet in Brasilia to 'enhance ties'

Brasilia (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 - China's President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Brazil Wednesday, fresh off a warm reception at summits of…

Xi says wants to deepen BRI cooperation with Sri Lanka under new leader

Beijing (AFP) Sept 23, 2024 - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said he hoped to broaden cooperation with Sri Lanka under his Belt and Road…

Pentagon: Houthi-attacked tanker is leaking oil

Washington DC (UPI) Aug 28, 2024 - A Greek-owned oil tanker that was attacked last week by Houthi militants in the Red Sea appears to be leaking…

Will NATO disappoint Ukraine again in Washington?

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) July 8, 2024 - When NATO leaders welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to their summit in Washington this week,…

Why the Philippine-Japan defence pact matters

Manila (AFP) July 8, 2024 - More than 70 years after Japan's invasion and occupation of the Philippines during World War II, the countries signe…

Hungary PM Orban says in Beijing on 'Peace mission 3.0'

Beijing (AFP) July 8, 2024 - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Monday he had arrived in Beijing on Peace mission 3.0 after recent visit…

NATO is spending more on defence, but it's likely not enough

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) July 7, 2024 - Spurred on by Russia's war in Ukraine and the spectre of Donald Trump's potential return to the White Hou…

US troops leave Niger base at Niamey, German army to abandon Niger airbase

Niamey, Niger (AFP) July 7, 2024 - US troops have completed a withdrawal from their base in Niger's capital of Niamey and will fully depart from…

Poland will not 'protect' Ukrainian draft dodgers: minister

Warsaw (AFP) April 30, 2024 - Poland will not protect Ukrainian draft dodgers on its soil, a deputy foreign minister said Tuesday, as authoritie…

Denmark increases military aid to Ukraine by $633 million

Washington DC (UPI) Apr 26, 2024 - Danish lawmakers have agreed to an additional $633 million in military support for Ukraine this year, the Sca…

Sweden to send NATO troops to Latvia next year: PM

Stockholm (AFP) April 25, 2024 - Sweden will next year contribute a reduced battalion to NATO forces in Latvia to help support the Baltic state…

Poland, Lithuania say can help return military-aged men to Ukraine

Warsaw (AFP) April 25, 2024 - Poland and Lithuania could help return Ukrainians of military age back to Ukraine, the countries' defence minister…

Hungary's Orban to host Chinese leader in early May

Budapest (AFP) April 25, 2024 - Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Hungary on May 8-10, the Central European country's government announced…

French army says prepared for 'toughest' engagements

Paris (AFP) Mar 19, 2024 - French land forces are ready to respond to any threat as they prepare for even the toughest engagements, their comman…