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We brought them up but today Taliban is 'closer' to India, says Pakistan's former security Czar
The security advisory was released by the Indian mission in Kabul because of the fluid situation in Afghanistan amid the drawdown of US forces that has already commenced since May 1. Besides, the Taliban has stepped up its military offensive, including targeted assassinations to change facts on the ground before taking negotiations seriously.
'Moonikin' flying around Moon on NASA named after Apollo 13 engineer
The Moonikin received its name as the result of a competitive bracket contest honouring NASA figures, programmes, or astronomical objects. NASA received more than 300,000 votes. The manikin will fly aboard the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis I mission, an uncrewed flight test to launch the Space Launch System rocket and send Orion around the Moon and back to Earth.
Myanmar diplomats stage revolt, refuse to serve military regime
Kyodo News reports that Myanmar Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun said that nearly 20 diplomats in seven countries are opposing the military junta for ousting popular leader Aung San Suu Kyi on 1 February this year and resorting to violence against civilians. Kyaw Moe Tun, who plans to stay in the US instead of going back to Myanmar, said that four Washington diplomats and three in Los Angeles are applying for protected status.
NASA named best place to work, number 1 for Covid-19 response
The ranking, by the non-profit Partnership for Public Service and global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group, reflects NASA's focus and dedication as it pursues missions, including sending humans farther into space than ever before. In 2020, the agency saw its highest employee satisfaction results since this index was developed.
Chinese trawlers usurp Pakistani fishermen's livelihood
A large number of fishermen in Pakistan's Gwadar demonstrated recently against the federal government for granting Chinese trawlers fishing rights in the region by issuing them licenses. Apart from fishermen, political workers and members of civil society also participated in the protest. Thereafter, the National Party and Baloch Student Organisation had called for the protest rally and sit-in before the Gwadar Press Club against the government's move.
Rafael unveils fifth generation missile system 'Sea Breaker'
"It features an advanced IIR (Imaging Infra-Red) seeker, ideal for engagement of maritime and land targets, stationary or moving, in advanced Anti Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) arenas, and in littoral or brown water, including archipelago, as well as for engagements in which previous generation RF-seeker-based missiles are not effective," Rafale stated.
Legislation passed to remove Confederate statues from US Capitol Hill
A total of 67 Republicans joined the Democrats in support, while 120 voted against the legislation on Tuesday, reports Xinhua news agency. "We ought not to forget history. We must learn from history. But we ought not to honour that which defiled the principles for which we think we stand," said House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, the bill's leading sponsor.
6 people dead in ship capsize off Bali waters
The ship Yunicee with 41 passengers and 15 crew members aboard capsized before reaching its destination of Gilimanuk seaport in Bali on Tuesday evening, head of Operation Affairs of Search and Rescue Office in East Java Province I Wayan Suyatna, told Xinhua news agency. "We got information about the accident at 7.06 p.m. local time and our personnel immediately headed to the scene," he said, citing that the ship departed from Ketapang seaport in nearby East Java province.
Maldives to reopen borders to S.Asian arrivals on July 15
Solih, in a public statement on Tuesday, said that the primary objective of his government is to restart the country's economy amid the extended lockdown restrictions necessitated by the third wave of the pandemic that peaked in May, reports Xinhua news agency. Solih said that the ongoing curfew hours would be reduced to 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. starting from Thursday.
Palestine slams Arab normalisation deals with Israel
"The agreements to normalise relations recently signed by Israel with some Arab countries are an illusion that will not succeed," Abbas said in an online address on Tuesday. The President added that peace and security "will only be achieved" at the end of the Israeli occupation, reports Xinhua news agency.
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