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United States Geological Survey: Türkiye earthquakes very large, powerful
10 February 2023
United States Geological Survey: Türkiye earthquakes very large, powerful
2 of most powerful earthquakes in history recently occurred in Türkiye, USGS data shows Recent earthquakes that jolted southeastern Türkiye…
Türkiye quakes not just one of country’s largest but also world’s, says seismologist
10 February 2023
Türkiye quakes not just one of country’s largest but also world’s, says seismologist
Earthquakes of this strength happening in such quick succession ‘almost unprecedented,’ says Harold Tobin The recent earthquakes that rocked southern…
Astronomers detect a second planet orbiting two stars
6 February 2023
Astronomers detect a second planet orbiting two stars
Planets orbiting binary stars are in a tough situation: They have to contend with the gravitational pull of two separate…
Report: Washington weighing deploying medium-range missiles to US forces in Japan
6 February 2023
Report: Washington weighing deploying medium-range missiles to US forces in Japan
Washington has suggested deploying medium-range missiles in Japan as part of a plan to bolster defences against China along the…
Report: South Korea planning ballistic missile test launch
6 February 2023
Report: South Korea planning ballistic missile test launch
South Korea announced plans to test-launch a ballistic missile on Friday to bolster its deterrence against growing nuclear and missile…
Thales to deliver Short-Range air defense system to Ukraine
6 February 2023
Thales to deliver Short-Range air defense system to Ukraine
Thales has received a contract to deliver a complete short-range air defense system to Ukraine. As part of the contract,…
Norway to buy 54 new generation Leopard Tanks
6 February 2023
Norway to buy 54 new generation Leopard Tanks
Norway said Friday it will buy 54 new generation Leopard 2 tanks to replace older versions, adding it faced “one…
Belarus says in autonomous control of Russian Iskander Missiles
6 February 2023
Belarus says in autonomous control of Russian Iskander Missiles
The Belarusian defense ministry has announced that the country is now in autonomous control of nuclear-capable Iskander mobile-guided missiles supplied…
Western allies pledge precision rockets, missile systems to Kiev
6 February 2023
Western allies pledge precision rockets, missile systems to Kiev
The European Union agreed to introduce price caps on Russian petroleum products to try to further limit Russian President Vladimir…
Russia’s ex-president says Moscow ‘has no limits’ on kinds of weapons it may use
6 February 2023
Russia’s ex-president says Moscow ‘has no limits’ on kinds of weapons it may use
Medvedev says response to strikes on Crimea will be ‘prompt, tough, and convincing’ Deputy head of the Russian Security Council…