Category: Global News
NASA successfully launches historic Artemis II moon mission
The mission is a major step in NASA’s plan to return humans to the moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars.
Artemis II successfully launches four astronauts into space
NASA successfully launched four astronauts into space on Wednesday evening, for a 10-day flight to the moon.
First troops from UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrive in Haiti
The force has an initial mandate of 12 months to address widespread gang violence in Haiti ahead of its elections.
FBI agents from US arrive in Cuba to probe lethal speedboat shooting
Trump administration has denied involvement after Cuban government says a boat of armed men tried to infiltrate island.
Magnitude 7.4 quake hits off Indonesia’s Ternate, tsunami warning triggered
The United States Geological Survey says the earthquake was at a depth of 10km (6.21 miles).
Celebrations erupt as DR Congo ends over 50-year World Cup wait
Fans braved heavy rain to celebrate as the Democratic Republic of the Congo beat Jamaica in extra time.
Protesters gather to oppose changes to US birthright citizenship law
Protests gathered as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on Donald Trump’s move to restrict birthright citizenship.
Smoke and embers seen over Iran’s Isfahan after strike
Video captured a massive column of smoke and burning embers towering over Isfahan, Iran following a US-Israeli strike.
SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire
Company has captured public attention through vast network of satellites and focus on space exploration.
NASA moon mission a ‘contrast’ to US war on Iran, says US senator
Astronauts have boarded NASA’s Orion capsule as they prepare for the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.