Category: Technology

NASA launched its most powerful rocket ever on Wednesday as part of the Artemis mission to reach the moon. The 32-story Space Launch System (SLS) rocket launched from Cape Canaveral in the early hours of the morning, Florida time. The take-off was the third attempted launch of the billion-dollar rocket, after 10 weeks of technical accidents and successive hurricanes. Back to the moon The Artemis mission marks the first time NASA has attempted to reach the moon since the last Apollo program ended 50 years ago. “For the generation of…

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In Iran, warnings are mounting that authorities plan to completely cut off public access to the internet to prevent large demonstrations. There have been numerous calls on internet forums for rallies from November 15-17, to commemorate the 2019 protests over fuel price hikes. At the time, about 1,500 people had been killed in nationwide protests in less than two weeks, according to human rights groups. It was one of the bloodiest crackdowns by security forces in the history of the Islamic Republic. The rallies to commemorate the 2019 protests will…

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Italian writer Roberto Saviano went on trial in Rome on Tuesday for calling Italy’s new prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, “illegitimate.” Saviano, best known for his anti-mafia book Gomorra, faces up to three years in prison if convicted. He made this dissenting remark in 2020 on a TV talk show when asked to comment on the death of a 6-month-old baby from Guinea. The child, Joseph, was among the 111 migrants rescued by the charity ship Open Arms, but died before he could receive medical attention. Meloni, who became Italy’s first…

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Top 5 cars from the Paris Motor Show; The Vinfast VF8 electric car home made in Vietnam is all set to conquer Europe. And a stunt driver tells us how to do stunts in an electric car.

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Poland considering NATO Article 4 activation Russia’s defence ministry denies Russian missiles struck Polish territory NATO, US, EU and UK say they are looking into the reports  The news come after missile strikes hit critical infrastructure across Ukraine, including in Kyiv This live article was last updated at 03:37 UTC. Missiles landing in Poland no coincidence: Olexander Scherba, former Ukrainian Ambassador To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video NATO and G7 leaders pledge continuing support for Ukraine Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities…

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Former US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his intention to run for the White House again in the 2024 presidential election. The former president announced his candidacy at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, despite the disappointing showing of the candidates he supports in last week’s midterm congressional elections. Many Republicans blame him for a worse-than-expected Republican performance in the midterm elections. “The return of America begins now,” Trump said as he launched his bid. In his speech, Trump defended his legacy of shredding trade deals, foreign policy and border control…

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It has been years since an incident shook Turkey as much as the bombing in Istanbul on Sunday. At least six people were killed and 81 others injured in the attack on Istiklal Street, the busy shopping district in the heart of the city. The bombing is reminiscent of the attacks of 2015 and 2016, when multiple bombings killed 862 people within 146 days – all in the midst of a parliamentary election and an attempted military coup. Focusing on opinion polls, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party…

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The World Bank has launched special financing to help protect countries vulnerable to climate shocks – the United States is asking six carriers to compensate customers for more than $600 million – announcing the launch of the Global Shield Initiative for Countries Vulnerable to Climate Change.

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Crowds of people in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou broke through barriers and marched through the streets in protest against strict coronavirus containment measures. Videos posted on social media showed people overturning a police car in Hezhou district late on Monday. “It was very tense last night. Everyone made sure to lock their doors,” said a Guangzhou resident who goes by the name Chit and lives about a kilometer from the protest site. On Tuesday, China recorded 17,772 new infections on Monday, up from 16,072 the previous day and…

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