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The U.S. last week imposed new sanctions on Pakistan’s National Defense Complex and three Karachi-based companies: Affiliates International, Akhtar and Sons Private Limited, and Rockside Enterprise. Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer raised concerns about Islamabad’s intentions, citing its development of advanced missile technology. ...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged nations to set rules for the use of artificial intelligence (AI), saying there is a need to minimize the tremendous threats to international peace and security posed by AI. He acknowledged that AI can accelerate progress on nearly 80% of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Blinken note...
ISTANBUL (AA) – SpaceX, a US private space company, launched 24 Starlink satellites into orbit. A Falcon 9 rocket launched 24 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in southeastern State of Florida, the SpaceX said on X. The space company later confirmed the deployment of the satellites. According to the SpaceX, Star...
India says it has successfully test-fired its first long-range hypersonic missile, marking a significant leap in the nation’s defense capabilities. The missile is designed to carry various payloads over distances greater than 900 miles. Tracked by multiple range systems, the missile demonstrated precise terminal maneuvers and high-impac...
BAMAKO, Mali (AA) – The military administration in Niger has signed a pact for internet services with Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet venture, an official statement disclosed. Sidi Mohamed Raliou, communication, posts, and digital economy minister, said the agreement will allow Niger to benefit from a high-speed internet conn...
ISTANBUL (AA) – California’s governor vetoed a bill on Sunday that would have introduced the nation’s strictest regulations on artificial intelligence, reports The Washington Post. The bill, S.B. 1047, sought to mandate testing of the most advanced AI systems before their release and hold developers liable if the technology was use...
ISTANBUL (AA) – SpaceX aims to launch five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars in two years, CEO Elon Musk announced on X Sunday. Musk previously indicated that the first launches would occur when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens in two years. He noted that the timeline for crewed missions will depend on the success […]
ANKARA (AA) – A Japanese firm on Thursday said it had stopped in 2014 producing and exporting the model of walkie-talkies used in this week’s second wave of deadly explosions in Lebanon. In a statement, Icom said they also discontinued the production of the batteries needed to operate the main unit. “The IC-V82 is a […]
The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on five individuals and one entity associated with the spyware firm Intellexa Consortium. This is for their alleged role in developing, operating, and distributing commercial spyware technology. The department said in a statement that this presents a significant threat to US national security. It...
TEHRAN, Iran (AA) – Iran has announced the successful launch of its domestically produced research satellite Chamran-1, which has been placed into orbit at an altitude of 550 kilometers (341.7 miles). “The satellite was placed at an orbit of 550 km using the Qaem-100 satellite carrier, a solid-fueled space launch vehicle developed by the aeros...
