The two US astronauts who reached the International Space Station on board the first crewed US spacecraft in nearly a decade will leave for Earth on August… Read more “Two US astronauts return home on SpaceX Aug 2”
Tag: Russia
Kremlin hails ‘triumph’ in vote that may extend Putin’s rule till 2036
The Kremlin on Thursday hailed as a “triumph” overwhelming backing in a national vote on constitutional reforms to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule.The Central Elections Commission announced… Read more “Kremlin hails ‘triumph’ in vote that may extend Putin’s rule till 2036”
Russia paid Taliban-linked militants to kill US soldiers ― Report
US intelligence has concluded that a Russian unit offered rewards to Taliban-linked militants to kill troops of the US-led coalition in Afghanistan, The New York Times reported… Read more “Russia paid Taliban-linked militants to kill US soldiers ― Report”
US judge allows release of ex-Trump aide Bolton’s book
A US judge refused Saturday to block the release of a tell-all book in which President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor, John Bolton, describes him as… Read more “US judge allows release of ex-Trump aide Bolton’s book”
Mexico refuses to extend oil output cut agreed by OPEC, allies
Mexico on Saturday refused to extend a cut in oil production (output) to the end of July which was agreed by OPEC members and other key producers.The… Read more “Mexico refuses to extend oil output cut agreed by OPEC, allies”
OPEC, allies agree to extend deep output cuts through July
OPEC members led by Saudi Arabia and other key oil producers agreed Saturday to extend historic output cuts through July.The 13-member cartel and its allies, among them… Read more “OPEC, allies agree to extend deep output cuts through July”
Russian COVID-19 cases exceed 500,000
Russia recorded 8 ,779 COVID -19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking its total to 502 ,436 , the country ’ s coronavirus response centre said… Read more “Russian COVID-19 cases exceed 500,000”
US astronauts enter space station
NASA astronauts entered the International Space Station on Sunday after a landmark 19 – hour journey on the first crewed US spacecraft in nearly a decade, a… Read more “US astronauts enter space station”
Trump ‘terminates relationship’ with WHO
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he was severing ties with the World Health Organization , signalling the end of hundreds of millions of dollars in… Read more “Trump ‘terminates relationship’ with WHO”
COVID-19: Cyprus to pay medical bill if tourists catch virus
Cyprus hopes to attract tourists after its coronavirus lockdown by paying the medical costs of anyone who tests positive for COVID -19 while holidaying on the island… Read more “COVID-19: Cyprus to pay medical bill if tourists catch virus”