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NASA prepares to launch Artemis I Moon mission on Sep 27
The agency will conduct the demonstration test on September 21, before going for the launch. "The updated dates represent careful consideration of multiple logistical topics, including the additional value of having more time to prepare for the cryogenic demonstration test, and subsequently more time to prepare for the launch," the US space agency said in a statement.
Xi, Putin to discuss Ukraine war at SCO meet: Kremlin
According to Ushakov, the meeting between Xi and Putin is a "long-awaited personal contact", the second one over the period of the Covid-19 pandemic, reports TASS News Agency. The first personal meeting between the two leaders took place in Beijing, when Putin attended the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games in February this year.
Pakistan asks Afghanistan seeking arrest of JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar
Pakistan has formally written a letter to the Afghan authorities regarding the presence of Maulana Masood Azhar, the founding head of the banned terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), in Afghanistan. The letter clarified that Masood Azhar is likely to be in Nangarhar and Kunhar areas of Afghan province.
Donald Trump returns with another Hindi slogan: 'Bharat, US Sabse Achhe Dost'
Donald Trump recorded this new catchphrase at his Mar-a-Lago residence recently for Shalabh Kumar, a Chicago-based businessman, Republican donor and strategist, who was also behind Trump's first Hindi slogan in 2016: "Ab ki bar, Trump Sarkar", which was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's poll slogan "Ab ki bar, Modi sarkar".
US probing 2nd possible death from monkeypox
"This is one of two deaths in the US that are under investigation to determine whether monkeypox was a contributing cause," Rita Singhal was quoted as saying last week. On Monday, the department released a statement that provided some context regarding the death.
Russian troops surrender in Kharkiv, Ukraine military says 'they realise hopelessness of their situation'
Oleksiy Arestovich, advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said the military has captured so many Russian soldiers over the last several days that it is running out of space to house them - with military intelligence spokesman Andrey Yusov adding that "significant" numbers of Russian officers are among them, Daily Mail reported.
Commonwealth nations could quit bloc after Queen's death
In addition to the UK, Charles III now rules in 14 Commonwealth countries that were former dominions of the British Empire, Daily Mail reported. With republican movements gaining ground from Australia to the Bahamas, the new king also faces a challenge keeping the Commonwealth realms in the royal fold, the report said.
Pakistan flood losses may cross $40 billion
The $40 billion losses were flagged in a flood response centre meeting during discussion on an interim report titled "An Early Assessment of Flood Impact on Pakistan's Economy", presented by the Ministry of Finance. "The devastating conditions suggest that the scale of flood losses is in the range of $30 billion to over $40 billion," said Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, while talking to The Express Tribune.
Russian war machine not close to living up to its pre-war billing
Ukrainian reports say Russian President Vladimir Putin's troops are fleeing east to the Russian border in whatever transport they can find, even taking cars from the civilian population in the areas they had captured since the start of the war in February, reports CNN.
Imran proposes to extend tenure of Pakistan Army chief till next polls
In an interview with a private TV channel, Khan said that the appointment of an army chief should be deferred until the government is elected, which should then choose the new military head, Geo News reported. Khan has been making headlines since his ouster in April because of his constant remarks regarding the army chief.
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