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David MacSweeney
@macsdavid.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Denmark reports new drone sightings over its biggest military base
Denmark reports new drone sightings over its biggest military base
Unidentified drones spotted at several military sites including the Karup airbase on Friday night
Unidentified drones flew over Danish military sites including its biggest base during Friday night, the latest in a slew of sightings officials have called a “hybrid attack” and hinted at possible Russian involvement.
Drones were spotted at several military sites, a Danish military spokesperson told Agence France-Presse, refusing to provide other details. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
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I think there is a word for this. “The idea of the zone, according to Katz, is to accommodate … 600,000 Palestinians who have been living in the Mawasi area on the coast… after screening them…Palestinians will not be allowed to leave the zone, he said.” timesofisrael.com/katz-calls-for…
https://timesofisrael.com/katz-calls-for…
David MacSweeney
@macsdavid.bsky.social
· Jun 15
WaPo - Voice of America told more than 50 employees to come back to work immediately Friday amid escalating military action between Iran and Israel. https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2025/06/13/voa-staff-iran-israel/
Voice of America brings back 50 staffers amid Iran-Israel conflict
The government-funded broadcaster has fired more than 500 and sidelined 800 more since March.
www.washingtonpost.com
Nato to force UK to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP to appease Trump, say sources
Nato to force UK to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP to appease Trump, say sources
Starmer bound to accept Mark Rutte’s higher target after announcing ‘Nato-first’ defence strategy, insiders say
Defence sources believe that Britain will be forced to sign up to a target of lifting defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035 at this month’s Nato summit after a campaign by the alliance’s secretary general to keep Donald Trump onboard.
One senior insider said Britain would “without a doubt” sign up to a proposal from the Nato chief, Mark Rutte, to lift allies’ defence spending, which would represent a real-terms increase of about £30bn from the Labour government’s plan. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
David MacSweeney
@macsdavid.bsky.social
· May 31
Life in Taiwan feels remarkably normal. And that might be the real danger. I’ve tried to capture some thoughts after a recent visit.
Read here: buff.ly/ZOMUTxm
Read here: buff.ly/ZOMUTxm
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David MacSweeney
@macsdavid.bsky.social
· May 30
Macron keynote at Shangri-La, starts on perceived double standards over Ukraine
"This is a total mistake. If we consider Russia could be allowed to take part of the territory of Ukraine ... how would you phrase what could happen in Taiwan, what will you do the day something happens in Philippines?"
"This is a total mistake. If we consider Russia could be allowed to take part of the territory of Ukraine ... how would you phrase what could happen in Taiwan, what will you do the day something happens in Philippines?"
David MacSweeney
@macsdavid.bsky.social
· May 20
In a bid to become a leader in semiconductors, Ireland has unveiled a national strategy aimed at attracting large investments and creating thousands of high-value jobs.
National strategy aims for Irish leadership in semiconductors
The strategy was launched today by Minister Peter Burke, who said that the country is “turning to chips as the next big opportunity”.
www.siliconrepublic.com
