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Department of Defense Deploys Classified Space Data Repository for Enhanced Situational Awareness

Department of Defense Deploys Classified Space Data Repository for Enhanced Situational Awareness

The Department of Defense has entered into a $37 million contract with Bluestaq to deploy a classified version of a cloud-based data repository, known as the Unified Data Library (UDL), for space situational awareness. This initiative builds on previous work that began in late 2023, which involved a non-classified version of the UDL. The UDL, originally developed by Bluestaq for U.S. authorities, is designed to catalog and track the orbital paths of artificial objects such as satellites and debris. The system includes vast amounts of space data, such as launch notifications, track and positional data, and conjunction assessments. The classified version aims to enhance the Department's ability to manage space-based activities securely and effectively.
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Australian women and children linked to Islamic State head home

Australian women and children linked to Islamic State head home

SYDNEY, May 7 (Reuters) - A group of Australian women and children linked to the extremist group Islamic State are on their way home from a camp in Syria and are expected to arrive in the country on Thursday night, Australian media reported.
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Italy's Abbacchio Tradition Marks Easter and Christmas

Italy's Abbacchio Tradition Marks Easter and Christmas

Lamb and mutton have long been associated with traditional celebrations and religious feasts across various cultures. These meats are not only valu...
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Jim Bridenstine Appointed CEO of Quantum Space, Aiming to Enhance U.S. Defense Capabilities

Jim Bridenstine Appointed CEO of Quantum Space, Aiming to Enhance U.S. Defense Capabilities

Jim Bridenstine Appointed CEO of Quantum Space, Aiming to Enhance U.S. Defense Capabilities
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Iran war pauses global easing push by central banks in April

Iran war pauses global easing push by central banks in April

By Karin Strohecker and Sumanta Sen LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - The Iran war has seen major central banks put interest rates on hold in April and stymied an easing push in emerging economies as policymakers face inflation pressures and volatile markets.
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Anduril Announces Team for Space-Based Interceptor Program

Anduril Announces Team for Space-Based Interceptor Program

Anduril has announced its team of partners for the Space-based Interceptor (SBI) program under the Golden Dome initiative. The company is collaborating with Impulse Space, Inversion Space, K2 Space, Sandia National Labs, and Voyager Technologies. This team aims to address critical national security challenges by developing advanced space defense technologies. The program has been largely confidential, but this announcement marks a significant step in acknowledging the collaborative efforts involved in enhancing the U.S. missile defense architecture.
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Global shares advance and oil prices slip as hopes grow for ending war with Iran

Global shares advance and oil prices slip as hopes grow for ending war with Iran

Global shares are mostly higher and oil prices have fallen as hopes rise for progress in ending the war with Iran
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Trading Day: Rarified AIr

Trading Day: Rarified AIr

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, May 5 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq sailed to new highs on Tuesday, riding the crest of yet another wave of optimism around the artificial intelligence boom.
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Morning Bid: Gulf singe, AI binge

Morning Bid: Gulf singe, AI binge

By Mike Dolan May 5 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Gulf tensions flared on Monday as U.S. attempts to shepherd ships through the Strait of Hormuz met resistance from Iran, including an attack on a UAE oil port.
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Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm

Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm

Japanese and Philippine defense chiefs have renewed alarm over what they say is China’s intensifying coercive actions in disputed waters and have agreed to start talks on a weapons transfer pact that will allow Tokyo to provide used destroyers to Manila’s navy
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Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

The U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected
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Japan PM Takaichi Warns of Oil Crisis Impact in Asia-Pacific Amid Iran Conflict

Japan PM Takaichi Warns of Oil Crisis Impact in Asia-Pacific Amid Iran Conflict

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has highlighted the severe impact of the ongoing oil crisis in the Asia-Pacific region, exacerbated by the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The disruption in oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy shipments, has significantly affected Japan and other Asian economies. During her visit to Australia, Takaichi signed agreements to enhance cooperation on energy and critical minerals, aiming to mitigate the crisis's effects. The agreements include Australian support for Japanese involvement in critical mineral projects, essential for various industries.