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U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space

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The remarkable revelation comes after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful purposes.

Key facts

  • The remarkable revelation comes after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful purposes.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:26:28 UTC.

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  1. U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space

  2. Hong Kong unveils first 5-year plan to broaden the city's identity beyond finance

  3. European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member

  4. The Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 3 years

  5. Canada invited to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ as Trump trade war intensifies

  6. Sri Lanka summons ex-first lady in charity graft probe

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