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India has reached a significant milestone in its ambitions to become a major player in space exploration as Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian astronaut to journey to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday. Shukla is part of the Axiom Space Mission 4, or Ax-4, a commercial mission launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission is managed by Axiom Space, a Texas-based company, in collaboration with SpaceX, the aerospace firm founded by Elon Musk. The crew

The United States and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to collaborate on the development of a massive data center complex in Abu Dhabi, aiming to strengthen artificial intelligence capabilities with a planned capacity of 5 gigawatts — enough energy to supply a large metropolitan area. This initiative, unveiled Thursday during President Donald Trump’s visit to the UAE, is set to become the largest data center operation outside U.S. territory, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The

A solemn farewell is unfolding in Vatican City as thousands have gathered to honor Pope Francis, remembered for his devotion to the marginalized and his transformative vision for the Catholic Church. Silence filled the moment before the ceremony began. Applause echoed across St. Peter's Square as the pope’s casket emerged from the great basilica in a dignified procession just after 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET). The funeral Mass is being conducted on the basilica’s grand steps, a sacred

Moscow has launched a fresh wave of deadly attacks on Ukraine, defying a public call from US President Donald Trump urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to “STOP!” the aggression. At least eight people lost their lives during overnight drone assaults across multiple regions in Ukraine, coming just one day after Russia carried out its most lethal strike operation since last summer. One such drone strike hit the eastern city of Pavlohrad on Friday, killing three individuals, including a

A massive blaze triggered by a ruptured gas pipeline engulfed multiple homes and sent a towering fireball into the air near Malaysia’s capital on Tuesday, leaving over 100 people injured. The blaze erupted in Putra Heights, a suburb outside Kuala Lumpur, close to a fuel station. The dramatic flames, visible for miles, burned for hours. The incident took place during a public holiday as Muslims across the country observed the second day of the Eid celebration. Malaysia’s state-owned energy

Hamas announced on Friday that three Israeli hostages are set to be released from Gaza on Saturday. Among them are an American dual national and the father of the youngest hostages captured during the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. The three individuals named for release are Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas, and Ofer Kalderon. According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, their families have already been notified. Keith Siegel, an Israeli-American citizen, was taken from his home at kibbutz

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is likely to withstand an impeachment motion after lawmakers from the ruling party refrained from participating in Saturday’s parliamentary session. Ahead of the vote, several legislators exited the parliamentary chamber, protesting the proposed impeachment over Yoon's imposition of a brief period of martial law earlier this week. Only two members of the ruling party were reported to have stayed behind. For the impeachment vote to proceed, at least 200

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sanctioned an unprecedented defense budget, allocating nearly one-third of the government's total expenditures as the prolonged war in Ukraine continues to strain resources on both sides after almost three years. Announced on Sunday, the 2025 budget designates approximately $126 billion (13.5 trillion rubles) for national defense, representing 32.5% of state spending. This new allocation surpasses the previous record set for this year by a significant

Over the past few days, the UK has been rocked by riots, and this week could see further anti-immigrant unrest. The newly-elected government is now grappling with the largest outbreak of violence the nation has witnessed in over a decade. On Monday night, tensions escalated as police officers were injured in Plymouth when crowds stormed the southern coastal city, sparking fears of broader unrest. These violent protests come in the wake of far-right agitators targeting hotels that were

The United States is set to revamp its military presence in Japan as both nations work to enhance defense collaboration, Washington and Tokyo announced on Sunday. This comprehensive move aims to modernize their security alliance in response to escalating threats in Asia. This decision arrives amidst growing concerns about regional security, where China has been perceived as increasingly assertive in its territorial claims, while North Korea continues to advance its unlawful weapons development.

During the sweltering heat of Gaza, Andrey Kozlov recounted how Hamas fighters would cover him with blankets, leaving him trapped in his perspiration. When he inquired about his family, they would retort that he had been forgotten. Worse, once they removed his blindfold, they taunted him, saying they'd kill him and record the act. Kozlov, now 27, endured intense psychological torment, and some physical torture, at the hands of Hamas. He struggles to fully convey the extent of suffering