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28 Jun

China to launch asteroid probe next year

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China plans to carry out a series of massive space programs in the near future, according to a senior official of the China National Space Administration. Bian Zhigang, deputy director of the space administration, said on Thursday at a news conference in Beijing that the administration is working on two new lunar expeditions and three deep-space exploration missions. "We are developing the Chang'e 7 and Chang'e 8 robotic probes. Chang'e 7 will be sent to the lunar South Pole region on the moon to conduct environmental and resources surveys, while Chang'e 8 will undertake technology demonstrations for in-situ resources utilization,"…

28 Jun

Dubai Airports sets new standards with AI-powered inventory forecasting

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Dubai Airports, the operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in the UAE, has revealed the results of its Material Requirement Planning (MRP) tool, powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, which transformed behind-the-scenes supply management operations. This innovative approach has enhanced service levels, streamlined inventory management, and boosted operational efficiency across the organisation, contributing to a superior experience for airport guests. Over the past year, the MRP tool helped the inventory team predict future spare parts consumption. With parts on hand, the team can promptly execute engineering work orders, resulting in quicker maintenance responses and…

28 Jun

Disrespect for immunity of countries could be step toward war — Medvedev

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Failure to recognize that countries and their officials have immunity can sometimes be a step toward war, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said. "As for immunity, this topic has already come up here, and I have already talked about it. In short, failure to recognize the immunity of a country, including immunity of property, immunity of officials, is a most decisive step toward the beginning of war, and in some situations even a world war," he said. He was commenting on arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court against former Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and Chief…

27 Jun

Children mass poisoning reported in Turkistan region

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Mass food poisoning has occurred in a private kindergarten in Keles district of the Turkistan region. After mass poisoning of 34 children, investigation has been launched, Kazinform News Agency reports. After breakfast, the children started to feel unwell around 11:00 a.m. on June 24. The kindergarten’s staff promptly contacted medical professionals to provide first aid. Currently, the condition of the hospitalized children is being closely monitored by doctors. According to the press service of the Department of Education of the Turkistan region, the mass poisoning case is now under the control of the Department. The District Department of Sanitary and…

27 Jun

Russian Forces Destroy 12 Drone Control Centers in Western Battlegroup Zone

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Russian forces have destroyed 12 drone control centers within the zone of responsibility of Battlegroup West, according to battlegroup spokesman Ivan Birma. "Seven fixed-wing reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed by air defense systems and electronic warfare tools near the settlements of Vladimirovka, Preobrazhenskoye, Ploshchanka, Torskoye, and Kremennaya. Additionally, twelve drone control centers were destroyed," Birma reported. The spokesman also noted that Russian forces struck positions of Ukrainian troops near the settlements of Petropavlovka, Stelmahovka, Boguslavka, Stepovaya, and Novoselovka. "Two counterattacks by assault groups of the Ukrainian army’s 3rd Assault Brigade were repelled near the Olgovka area. Two Grad multiple…

25 Jun

EU Adopts €20 Million Assistance to Strengthen Kenya Defence Forces

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The European Union (EU) today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €20 million. Its objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty and safeguard its civilian population against internal and external threats. The assistance measure will also contribute to securing border areas and countering increased al-Shabaab operations along the border with Somalia. Specifically, the European Peace Facility will finance equipment and related supplies and services, including technical training where needed. The Kenya Army infantry combat units and their associated combat support and combat…

25 Jun

EU Sanctions Six Individuals Undermining Sudan’s Stability

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The European Union has adopted restrictive measures against six individuals responsible for activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan, where ongoing fighting persists between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their affiliated militias. On the RSF side, the new sanctions list includes Abdulrahman Juma Barakallah, a General commanding the RSF in West Darfur. He is accused of committing atrocities, instigating ethnically motivated killings, targeting human rights activists and defenders, engaging in conflict-related sexual violence, and looting and burning communities. The sanctions also target the RSF’s financial adviser and a prominent tribal leader…

23 Jun

Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol kills 2, injures 22

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A Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol killed two people, and injured 22 on Sunday, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said. One of the fatalities is a two-yar-old child, the official said on Telegram. The governor described the situation at the city’s Uchkuyevka area as grave. "All available emergency medical crews have been sent there. Some people have already been taken to a hospital, and they are being provided with all the necessary assistance. All forces have been mobilized. The number of people seeking medical assistance has risen to 22," he wrote. Razvozhayev earlier said, citing preliminary data, that Russian air defenses destroyed five…

02 Jan

Almost on top of the Everest, a picture is worth

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Fun, as you might imagine, was not how I would describe this adventure. Awesome? Yes. Fun? No. N.O. No way. But would I do it again? If I could rewind to that moment when the alarm went off at 4:30 a.m. to throw on clothes, grab our packs and trek up that mountain, would I? You bet your buttons I would. Here’s lives at the intersection of fun and scary. One of my companions summed the whole experience up perfectly. He leaned back in his chair at dinner that night, shrimp taco in hand, “These are the kinds of experiences…