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NASA chief claims hidden Chinese military presence in space
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"China has made incredible progress, especially in the last ten years. But they are very, very secretive. We think their so-called civilian program is a military program," Nelson said.
IAEA meeting to be held in Vienna on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
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According to the Director General, the agency's specialists are constantly present in Zaporizhzhia and provide reports, in which they objectively tell about what is happening.
NATO discussing possibility of shooting down missiles near alliance borders
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"NATO is studying various concepts, including the question of shooting down those missiles that are very close to the NATO borders," said the deputy FM of Poland.
India doubled its contingent on the border with China
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According to the sources, a unit of ten thousand soldiers, which previously served on the country's western border, has now been sent to strengthen a section of the disputed border with China.
Guterres unhappy with UN Security Council's work on conflict resolution
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Returning to the topic of the Gaza Strip, Guterres reiterated his call for a humanitarian truce and the release of Israeli hostages. He added that a full-scale Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) offensive in the city of Rafah would not only be disastrous for the Palestinian refugees sheltering there but could also put an end to UN aid programmes.
UN Secretary General appoints independent evaluation panel to assess UNRWA activities
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"The Secretary-General, in consultation with UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini, has appointed an independent review panel to assess whether the agency is doing everything within its mandate to ensure neutrality and to respond to allegations of serious violations," the statement says.
Ukraine states that its army will launch a new counteroffensive in the spring
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The head of Ukrainian military intelligence admitted that the Russians have had "some success" near Avdeevka, but noted that "this is not at all what the enemy army had hoped for."
Experts note main reason for record drought in Amazon
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In March 2023, the Brazilian Amazon was subjected to an unspeakable drought. Precipitation was considerably below normal, rivers had receded to record lows, and forest fires had become more frequent amid consistently high temperatures. And the abnormally high water temperature in the Amazon basin led to a massive death in fish and animals living in the region.
NATO signs contract for purchase of artillery ammunition, considering their supply to Ukraine
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NATO on Tuesday signed a contract worth $1.2 billion for the purchase of hundreds of thousands of 155mm artillery ammunition at its headquarters in Brussels.
Japan quake death toll climbs to at least 64
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Two days have passed since a 7.6-magnitude earthquake caused widespread structural damage and fires in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the coast of the Sea of Japan, but the full extent of the disaster remains unknown.
Kazakhstan removes Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations
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But Aibek Smadiyarov added, in a televised interview on Friday, that Astana will continue to adhere to United Nations decisions and resolutions regarding Afghanistan.
Newsweek: Ukraine may be starting to lose confidence
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that a decline in aid from the U.S. and other Western allies could have dire consequences on the battlefield, while a number of Kyiv's military officials have suggested in recent days that Russia may be gaining strength as winter takes hold.
Ukraine needs 17 million shells, $400 billion, media report
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At the same time, the president's office is inclined to think that Zaluzhny's removal will help his political career, so a considerable part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s team is categorically against the resignation of the current commander-in-chief."
Erdogan to Sunak: Western countries should refrain from ‘provocative steps’
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Erdogan also told Sunak that Western powers must "remember the unkept promises to Palestine and do what is necessary," the Turkish presidency said on X.
Goldman Sachs: Natural gas production curtailment in Israel is likely to tighten global balances
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Mild weather so far this month has offset the scale of this potential LNG supply disruption, it added.
CSTO Collective Security Council Meeting scheduled for November in Belarus
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"In November, the Republic of Belarus will host a joint meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers, Foreign Ministers, and State Security Secretaries. And there will be another session of the Collective Security Council under the leadership of the head of our state."
Revisionist European Rabbis Deny the Armenian Genocide
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Furthermore, these Rabbis should have had the moral courage to issue a letter condemning the government of Israel for providing lethal weapons with which Azerbaijan in 2020 killed thousands of Armenian soldiers.
Zelenskyy arrives in Vilnius to attend NATO summit
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Zelenskyy arrived in the capital of Lithuania on board the Polish presidential plane, and from Poland.
Clashes erupt between neo-Nazis, anti-fascists and police in Melbourne
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"The Victorian Liberals and Nationals condemn neo-Nazi thugs and their toxic bigotry and hate," Pesutto said in a joint statement with the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in Victoria David Southwick.
Ukraine MFA announces recalling of ambassador to Belarus after Lukashenko, Pushilin meeting
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The official meeting between Lukashenko and Pushilin took place on Tuesday in Minsk. The President of Belarus offered the acting head of Donetsk to help restore and normalize life there.
Cuts expected also at Apple: How many people will be laid off?
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According to TechSpot, demand for the newest MacBooks has been so low lately that Apple has had to temporarily stop the production of the M2 series processors used in the new MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and MacBook Air.
10 China planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line, Taipei says
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Nine Chinese fighter jets and one military drone crossed the median line in the 24 hours to 6am on Saturday (2000 GMT on Friday), the ministry said in its daily report on Chinese military activities.
Землетрясение магнитудой 5,7 произошло в Таджикистане
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«Эпицентр землетрясения расположен в 598 километрах к юго-западу от Алматы на территории Таджикистана. Энергетический класс землетрясения - 11,7. Магнитуда MPV - 5,7», - говорится в сообщении.
Challenger tank maker announces record orders in 2022
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BAE Systems produces combat aircraft Typhoon, Tornado, Hawk, tanks Challenger 2, infantry fighting vehicles CV90, Warrior, Bradley, howitzers M777, missiles, submarines, surface ships and aircraft carriers (for example, HMS Queen Elizabeth).
NATO says it has no trust in China
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As for China's proposed principles there is not much trust in China, because they have failed to condemn the Russian invasion. And they signed an agreement of unlimited friendship with Russia before the invasion, Stoltenberg said.
