Sunita Williams flies to space for a third time
Boeing’s Crew Flight Test mission carrying Williams, and Butch Wilmore lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida after multiple delays. Williams, 58, is the pilot for the flight test while Wilmore, 61, is the commander of the mission.News Arena Network - Houston - UPDATED: June 5, 2024, 08:41 AM - 2 mins read
Sunita Williams. Image via US Navy.
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The announcement follows the finalisation of debt restructuring agreements with bilateral lenders, including India and China, in Paris on June 26. President Ranil Wickremesinghe described this earlier agreement as a “significant milestone” in bolstering international trust in Sri Lanka's debt-ridden economy.
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The turning point came as coalition ministers from the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) resigned en-masse, retracting their support.
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The destiny of Rishi Sunak as the Prime Minister of Britain and the leader of the Conservative Party is uncertain as the UK heads to the polls on Thursday.
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If it does, the valley will set the record for the hottest temperature ever “reliably measured on earth”.
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claims that Biden is not stepping from the election race.
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The stampede unfolded during a 'satsang' near Phulrai village in Sikandrarau, where thousands had gathered despite restrictions, resulting in a tragic loss of life.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a crucial meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council in Astana on Wednesday.
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Originally unveiled at Lahore's Shahi Qila in 2019, the statue faced vandalism three times, suffering critical damages. Despite repairs, the risk of further attacks prompted its relocation to Kartarpur Sahib, where it has been welcomed as a symbol of religious tolerance and Sikh heritage.
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The sentencing had previously been set for July 11, just days before the July 15 kickoff of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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German envoy Ackermann in a post on X offered condolences to the families that lost their loved ones in the stampede and said he was deeply saddened about the tragic incident.
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Biden also apologised by saying he was sorry for the performance. “It’s not an excuse but an explanation.”
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Biden's approval rating has dropped significantly following his poor performance in the Atlanta debate against his predecessor, Donald Trump.
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