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  "id": 7553565,
  "title": "China warns against space 'battlefield' after US says weapons deployed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/china-warns-against-space-battlefield-after-us-says-weapons-deployed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T12:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1533523/china-warns-against-space-battlefield-after-us-says-weapons-deployed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, China cautioned against transforming outer space into a battlefield and emphasized the need for it to remain free of any weapons, following the United States' confirmation of weapons deployment in orbit above the Earth. This revelation by Washington confirmed an open secret, yet the timing of the announcement risked escalating tensions with Beijing and the threat of a weapons race in space. The US has on-orbit space control weapons capable of safeguarding its forces against hostile adversary actions, though the specifics of these weapons remain undisclosed. China's foreign ministry denounced the move, urging the US to halt the expansion of its military capabilities and preparations for war in outer space. Russia echoed similar sentiments, calling for space to be kept free of any weapons and working towards the complete demilitarization of space.",
  "summary": "PARIS: China Tuesday warned against turning outer space into a “battlefield” and Russia said it must be “free from any weapon” after the United States confirmed for the first time that it has arms deployed in orbit above the Earth.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "US admits to having weapons in orbit: How do they work, and should Russia, China worry?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/us-admits-to-having-weapons-in-orbit-how-do-they-work-and-should",
        "published": "2026-09-15T12:36:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "China warns against space ‘battlefield’ after US says weapons deployed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/china-warns-against-space-battlefield-after-us-says-weapons-deployed-7556029",
        "published": "2026-09-15T12:48:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "US says it deployed space weapons, China issues warning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/us-says-it-deployed-space-weapons-china-issues-warning",
        "published": "2026-09-15T13:33:09.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}