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Typhoon Mawar leaves trail of destruction as it moves from Guam
AFP, Published on 25/05/2023
» LOS ANGELES - A typhoon that slammed into Guam, knocking out power and flooding buildings with a powerful storm surge, was moving away Thursday -- leaving residents of the US Pacific Ocean territory to survey the damage.
Typhoon Mawar pounds Guam
AFP, Published on 24/05/2023
» LOS ANGELES: Typhoon Mawar made a slow and brutal pass over the US territory of Guam on Wednesday, knocking out power as ferocious winds smashed windows and storm surges flooded buildings in the worst storm to hit the Pacific military outpost in decades.
Apple engineer from China among US tech theft cases
AFP, Published on 17/05/2023
» WASHINGTON - The United States announced charges on Tuesday against several Chinese and Russian nationals accused of stealing trade secrets and violating sanctions by seeking to export sensitive technology.
US nuclear sub heading to South Korea
AFP, Published on 26/04/2023
» WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden greeted his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk-yeol for a state visit Wednesday at which they will announce a beefed-up US nuclear shield for Washington's vital ally in the face of an aggressive North Korea.
China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal
AFP, Published on 26/04/2023
» HONG KONG: China is pushing ahead with the largest-ever expansion of its nuclear arsenal, modernising the atomic deterrent with an eye on any future conflicts with the United States, experts say.
North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel ICBM
AFP, Published on 14/04/2023
» SEOUL (SOUTH KOREA) - North Korea said Friday it had successfully tested a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, which state media hailed as a key breakthrough for the country's nuclear counterattack capabilities.
Australia to buy US nuclear subs in ambitious new pact
AFP, Published on 14/03/2023
» ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE - Australia will buy as many as five US nuclear-powered submarines and later build a new model with US and British technology under an ambitious plan to beef up Western muscle across the Asia-Pacific in the face of a rising China, a US official said Monday.
Macron, Sunak seek to overcome years of feuding
AFP, Published on 09/03/2023
» PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will seek to reset cross-Channel relations at a Paris meeting on Friday, signalling an end to years of feuding between the two capitals.
Australia, US, Britain leaders to meet, submarine deal expected
AFP, Published on 08/03/2023
» SYDNEY - The leaders of the United States, Britain and Australia will meet in the United States next week to discuss security and foreign policy, the British Prime Minister's office announced on Wednesday, ahead of an expected nuclear submarine deal aimed at countering China's growing assertiveness in the Pacific.
France, Australia announce artillery deal for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 31/01/2023
» PARIS - France and Australia announced a deal to jointly produce 155 mm artillery shells for Ukraine on Monday after a ministerial meeting in Paris that showcased efforts to relaunch ties between the Pacific allies.