NASA and Arizona-based startup Katalyst Space Technologies have launched an ambitious orbital servicing mission aimed at extending the operational life of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, marking a significant step forward in satellite rescue and in-orbit servicing technology. The mission, launched over the Pacific on Thursday, features......
A man died on Thursday after setting himself on fire outside the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, prompting an investigation by local authorities and expressions of condolences from UN officials. The New York City Police Department said officers responded to an emergency call near the UN complex on Thursday evening. The individual......
The United States has scaled back its military presence in Nigeria following the completion of a major counterterrorism operation, while reaffirming its commitment to intelligence cooperation with Nigerian security forces. The announcement signals a shift from direct operational involvement to continued strategic support as both countries......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany’s record on military spending after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that Berlin has made substantial progress in strengthening its armed forces and should not hesitate to highlight those efforts. The remarks come just days before NATO leaders convene in Ankara,......
Spotify has taken action after uncovering a large-scale manipulation scheme that artificially inflated a song’s streaming numbers, raising concerns over the growing intersection between digital music charts and prediction-market betting platforms. The platform removed more than 500,000 fake streams from a track that briefly reached......
Investors are heading into a crucial week on Wall Street, with attention focused on monetary policy signals from the Federal Reserve and early corporate earnings reports that could set the tone for the upcoming U.S. reporting season, as recent volatility in technology stocks continues to weigh on sentiment. Market participants are closely......
NATO leaders will meet in Ankara next week for a high-stakes summit focused on reinforcing alliance unity, increasing European defence spending and reaffirming support for Ukraine amid evolving security challenges and changing U.S. priorities. The two-day gathering will bring together U.S. President Donald Trump and the leaders of 31 other......
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