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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Dragon spacecraft into orbit from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov, for a science expedition aboard the orbital laboratory.NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said late on Saturday that the crew will conduct more than 200 science experiments and technology demonstrations to prepare for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, all while benefiting humanity on Earth.The Dragon spacecraft was set to dock autonomously to the space-facing port of the…

After assuming office, in an interview with IANS, he said that the public is now frustrated with the false promises of the BJP and is once again remembering Congress leader and former Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi. The Congress will hold full-fledged preparations for the 2024 elections, and in the coming days, we will hit the streets to expose the BJP.Ajai Rai is a prominent and strong leader from Purvanchal. He not only has the responsibility of strengthening the party but also faces the significant challenge of leading the Congress in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.This challenge is even tougher because…

In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry criticised a social media post from the US Ambassador in Khartoum John Godfrey, in which he called the two warring parties, namely the SAF and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), “the belligerents” in Sudan, and that neither of them was fit to rule.”The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expects the US Ambassador and the government of his country to correct this unbalanced and faulty position,” the statement said.The Ministry also said that the US Ambassador should refrain from such statements that contradict diplomatic norms and do not help in bringing Sudan out of…

The man, described as white and in his early 20s, entered a Dollar General store and opened fire, triggering a standoff with police, BBC reported.Sheriff T.K. Waters said on Saturday that two men and a woman were killed by the gunman, who wore body armour and left manifestos.Mayor Donna Deegan said it was a “hate-filled crime” driven by racist hatred.The Sheriff said the shooter — who has not yet been officially named — carried a lightweight semi-automatic rifle and a handgun, BBC reported.He is believed to have acted alone and allegedly wanted to kill himself. He lived in Jacksonville’s Clay…

At a media forum, Justice Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano said on Saturday that Marcos has given “specific instructions” to strengthen measures to crack down on human trafficking, Xinhua news agency reported.The Southeast Asian country continues to grapple with Filipinos falling victim to syndicates smuggling people out of the country in the guise of lucrative work. The Bureau of Immigration has barred nearly 14,000 Filipinos from leaving the country at airports from January to May this year, according to official data.Clavano said Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos are hotspots for illegal trafficking victims.”Our population is very migratory,” Clavano said, adding that…

The 12-year-old child was “brutally killed”.The official said on Saturday that local authorities have already started an investigation and arrested six people related to this case, Xinhua news agency reported.The Afghan caretaker government claims to ensure security across the country and fight against a clutch of criminals who disturb the well-being of the people in the region.–IANSint/khz

Those countries, including Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary, have sought to extend the import ban on Ukrainian grain, so as to protect their own agricultural sector, Xinhua news agency reported.”We consider it completely unacceptable to continue trade restrictions on the import of agricultural products from Ukraine, after the ban of the European Commission expires on September 15,” the Ministry added on Saturday.It also called on the EU and those countries involved to find a balanced decision on the issue.In May, the European Commission imposed a ban on grain exports from Ukraine to the five European countries.–IANSint/khz

A strong tornado with winds up to 125 mph struck Lansing, the state’s capital, on Thursday night, killing an 84-year-old woman and injuring three others.In western Michigan, a 21-year-old woman and two girls, aged one and three, respectively, died in a head-on collision between two vehicles that hydroplaned on wet pavement, local media reported on Saturday.In Ingham County, southeast of Lansing, one person was confirmed dead and several people were severely injured in a pileup of more than 25 vehicles on an interstate highway, Xinhua news agency reported.The storms caused power outages for more than 390,000 customers in Michigan by…

Rahimi made the remarks in an interview with the official news agency IRNA while elaborating on the government’s efforts to expand legal and judicial cooperation with other countries, Xinhua news agency reported.He said that, during the period, 298 Iranians imprisoned in other states have been released, and 1,233 foreigners held in Iran have been repatriated under agreements between Iran and their countries.The Minister assured that the government is pursuing with seriousness the strategy of promoting judicial diplomacy by increasing judicial interactions and cooperation with other countries.Rahimi noted that Iran has ongoing interactions with Russia, Tajikistan, Iraq, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Vietnam, Uzbekistan…

The crash took place on Friday, when two aircraft were performing a combat task, the statement said on Saturday as quoted by Xinhua news agency report.The regional prosecutor’s office launched criminal proceedings into the crash on charges of violation of flight rules, said the Prosecutor General’s Office.An investigation into the collision is underway.–IANSint/khz