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Guinea’s military junta, which seized power in September 2021, has dissolved the government without providing clear reasons for the decision. The announcement was made through a presidential decree read on state TV by Brig Gen Amara Camara, the presidency’s Secretary General. The West African nation has been under military rule since the coup led by…
Prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died at the age of 47 in a penal colony near the Arctic Circle. Navalny, known for his anti-corruption activism and opposition to President Vladimir Putin, had been serving a 19-year sentence under a “special regime.” The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, but it follows years of…
Japan’s space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), celebrated the successful launch of its next-generation H3 flagship rocket on Saturday. The launch comes after two previous failed attempts and aims to position Japan as a strong contender in the global space race. The H3, developed in collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is designed to…
The Biden administration is reportedly preparing to send additional weapons, including MK-82 bombs and KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munitions, to Israel, adding to its military arsenal. This development comes at a time when the U.S. is actively advocating for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, raising concerns and criticisms over the United States’ role in…
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group has asserted responsibility for a recent missile strike on a British oil tanker, the Pollux, in the Red Sea. The vessel, identified by the United States as a Panamanian-flagged tanker en route to India, was reportedly hit on its port side. The attack comes amid the ongoing conflict in the region,…
A private lunar lander Odysseus has been successfully launched by SpaceX from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Lifted atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Odysseus aims to achieve the first American spacecraft landing on the Moon since the 1972 Apollo 17 mission, marking a significant milestone for both private and national space initiatives. The…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the testing of the country’s latest surface-to-sea missiles, heightening concerns and escalating tensions in the already complex geopolitical landscape. According to state media reports, the tests included the successful firing of the “Padasuri-6” anti-ship missile in the Sea of Japan to the west of the Korean Peninsula….
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has declared victory in the country’s presidential election, citing unofficial vote counts that show a substantial lead over his rivals. The 72-year-old former general, previously banned from the United States over human rights concerns, proclaimed his win as “the victory of all Indonesians.” Unofficial results suggest Subianto has secured more…
India’s Supreme Court has invalidated the country’s seven-year-old electoral bond system, a funding mechanism allowing individuals and companies to donate unlimited funds to political parties anonymously. The ruling, delivered by a five-judge bench, declared the scheme “unconstitutional” and a violation of citizens’ right to information, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya…
The United States Senate has approved a $95.34 billion aid package aimed at providing assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The long-delayed measure garnered bipartisan support in the Democratic-led Senate but now faces uncertainties in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. The aid package, which includes $60.6 billion for Ukraine, $14.1 billion for Israel’s conflict with…
