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WorldPingThe US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand military capabilities in space.
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WorldPing"The United States now has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force."…
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WorldPing"The U.S. has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action," a U.S.Space Force spokesperson said in a statement that did not provide specifics on the weapons…
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WorldPing'First step towards safety': Meta to report child sexual abuse cases to law enforcement — full report at Times of India.
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WorldPingThe origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
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Moscow maintains military foothold in the Mediterranean following talks with Damascus…
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