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January 22, 2025
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South American Space Programs: No Cooperation, No Gains



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 peacemaker
Washington (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
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EU's top diplomat backs Trump call to boost defence spending
Brussels, 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
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Putin and Xi praise ties, hours after Trump sworn in
Moscow (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
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Xi, Putin hold video call: Chinese state media
Beijing (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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France's Macron says Ukraine war 'will not end tomorrow or day after'
Cesson-Sevigne, France (AFP) Jan 20, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that Russia's war against Ukraine would not end "tomorrow or the day after" as Donald Trump, who pledged to quickly wind up the conflict, returned to the White House. ... more
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Putin says open to Ukraine talks with Trump, hopes for 'lasting peace'
Moscow (AFP) Jan 20, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he was open to talks on the Ukraine conflict with Donald Trump's incoming US administration, adding he hoped any settlement would ensure "lasting peace". ... more
WAR REPORT
Russian attacks kill six across Ukraine, Kyiv says
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 18, 2025
A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital killed three people on Saturday, Ukrainian leaders said, branding it a "heinous" attack, while Moscow described it as "retaliation". ... more
WAR REPORT
Germany could send troops to future Ukraine buffer zone: minister
Berlin (AFP) Jan 18, 2025
Germany's defence minister said he was open to sending German soldiers to Ukraine to help secure a demilitarised zone there if a ceasefire were agreed with Russia, in remarks published Saturday. ... 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
AEROSPACE
French patrol aircraft threatened by Russian military: minister
Paris (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
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Lithuania says will spend 5-6% of GDP on defence in 2026-2030
Vilnius (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
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Cyprus hails new access to US defence goods
Nicosia (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
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Kyiv says Ukraine missiles hit army radars in Russia
Kyiv, 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
FLOATING STEEL
'Impossible' to protect all undersea infrastructure: NATO commander
Brussels, 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
FLOATING STEEL
NATO launches Baltic Sea patrols after suspected cable sabotage
Helsinki (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
UAV NEWS
Germany plans to allow army to shoot down suspicious drones
Berlin (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
FARM NEWS
War and climate crisis reshape global fertiliser industry
Berlin, 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
WATER WORLD
Russians take Epiphany dip in waters hit by oil spill
Moscow (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
FARM NEWS
Nick Sokol: Growing a sustainable future
Oak 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
WAR REPORT
Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites in 'massive' barrage
Sknyliv, 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
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Upping defence spending 'key point' for NATO summit: ministers
The 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 Lanka
Hanoi (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
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Methane leaks from Nord Stream pipeline blasts revised up: studies
Paris (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
TRADE WARS
EU states to review critical foreign tech investments
Brussels, 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
FLOATING STEEL
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' barrage
Kyiv, 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 tech
Washington (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
CIVIL NUCLEAR
Russia, Vietnam sign nuclear energy deal
Hanoi (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
MILPLEX
China saw record trade with Russia in 2024: customs data
Beijing (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
WAR REPORT
At least 300 North Korean soldiers killed, thousands injured fighting against Ukraine: Seoul
Washington 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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