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Situation at Chernobyl nuke plant dangerous: Ukraine
Ukraine's Presidential Office on Thursday warned that the situation at Chernobyl was "very dangerous" after an emergency power outage was reported at the now-defunct nuclear power plant. The adviser warned that since "these elements have been cut off from stable access to power", it posed a "threat to the whole of Europe. And, of course, to Russia itself". According to the presidential advisor, Russia is targeting the nuclear plants in Ukraine to "subdue its neighbours".
Pakistan's 'selected' PM Imran Khan under tremendous pressure to step down| Here's why
The 69-years-old leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party (PTI) rode to power in 2017 on the back of massive anti-incumbency against then ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawa (PML-N). However, PM Khan seems to find himself in the similar precarious situation (like his predecessors were) as his government has been saddled by corruption charges. It is pertinent for us to know in detail the issues faced by Pakistan which has bogged down the government .
Iran calls nuke deal parties for immediate 'political decisions' in talks
A senior Iranian diplomat said it is possible to make a successful conclusion in the Vienna talks on restoring the 2015 nuclear deal if relevant parties make the right political decisions immediately to lift US sanctions. The Iranian envoy stressed that several IAEA reports have shown "transparency in Iran's nuclear program and activities". Tehran retaliated by scrapping some of its commitments. The US has been indirectly involved in the Vienna talks.
Russian shelling in Kharkiv kills 4 people
Ukraine's State Emergency Services (SES) on Thursday said that heavy Russian shelling in Kharkiv led to the deaths of four people, including two children, while a shopping mall in the centre of the country's second city was destroyed. According to the SES update posted on Facebook, the Russian forces carried out shelling and aerial bombardment in residential areas of Kharkiv and the region's villages on Wednesday night.
SpaceX launches 48 new Starlink satellites into orbit
Elon Musk's space venture SpaceX has successfully launched 48 new Starlink satellites into orbit. The new batch of satellites was launched on Wednesday aboard a two-stage Falcon 9 rocket, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 8.45 a.m., the company said. During a live stream of the launch, SpaceX's launch director said: "Time to let the American broomstick fly and hear the sounds of freedom."
FATF's grey-listing again of Pakistan mirrors internal decay
Pakistan is reeling under yet another shock as the terror related global watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) further extended its ban retaining Pakistan under the grey list following its abysmal failure to fulfill all the requirements set by the FATF. This has obviously dealt a severe blow to the country's image which already stands badly bruised and battered.
Record inflation hits EU countries as sanctions against Russia kick in
High inflation has hit the European Union as energy prices skyrocket amid the Russia-Ukraine war. While stringent sanctions against Moscow are aimed at choking Russia's economy, the Euro area comprising countries such as Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland, among others too are bracing for tough times ahead.
Russian troops lose combat capacity in some areas: Ukraine
The Ukrainian Defence Ministry on Thursday claimed that Russian troops have lost combat capacity in some areas in the country as Moscow's military assault on Kiev entered the 15th day. In its latest update posted on Facebook, the Ministry said Ukrainian forces continue to restrain Russian attacks in the eastern regions of Donetsk, Slobozhansky and part of the Tavrij operating districts.
NASA to get over $24 bn in new US budget bill for 2022
NASA will get over $24 billion for space missions for fiscal year 2022, if the US Congress is able to pass a newly-devised omnibus spending bill. The funding package allocates a total of $1.5 trillion throughout the government. The funds are about $760 million less than what US President Joe Biden had requested last year, Space.com reported. In the US, the fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30.
Discovery suspends operations in Russia amid war on Ukraine
Discovery has suspended all operations in Russia amid the country's war on Ukraine. Around 15 channels that operate through Media Alliance — a joint venture with Russias National Media Group — will go off air from Wednesday. Under the new law, journalists who call the war a "war" could be prosecuted and sentenced to prison.
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