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High temperatures continue in Northern California
While San Francisco and coastal cities had mild temperatures, some inland cities of the Bay Area and Northern California suffered the brunt of the hot conditions this weekend. An excessive heat warning for much of the an Francisco Bay Area remains in effectas scorching temperatures continue to affect parts of Northern California.
Afghan forces recapture district in Badakhshan province
Afghan government forces have recaptured Yaftal-e-Payan district in the northern Badakhshan province, forcing the Taliban insurgents to flee, deputy spokesman for Interior Ministry Ahmad Zia Zia said. The government forces launched counter-offensive against Taliban fighters in Yaftal-e-Payan district, forcing the insurgents to flee after suffering casualties, Xinhua news agency quoted Zia as saying on Sunday.
Sirisha Bandla reaches space on board Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity 22
The Virgin Galactic's spacecraft reached the 100-km altitude that marks the entry into space after taking off from Spaceport America in New Mexico and returned to the base after a flight of about 90 minutes. Astronaut 004 Bandla, accompanied by Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson and two other crewmates and two pilots touched the space mark.
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 186.7 million
In its latest update on Monday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload, death toll and the total number of vaccine doses administered stood at 186,745,380, 4,029,593 and 3,435,538,242, respectively. The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 186.7 million. vaccinations soared to over 3.43 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
Gunfight leaves 2 militants dead in eastern Indonesia
The gunfight took place in Parigi Moutong district at about 3 a.m. local time, the Xinhua news agency reported. At least two suspected terrorists were killed during a shootout on Sunday between Indonesian security forces and suspected members of the IS-affiliated terrorist group East Indonesia Mujahidin (MIT).The killed suspects were identified as Rukli and Ahmad Gazali
WATCH | Richard Branson safely back to earth after touching edge of space
"Congratulations to all those who created such a beautiful space," he said from space. Branson flew aboard his Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceplane, along with three company employees to the edge of space on Sunday a little after 10.30 a.m. ET (8 p.m. India time). The 70-year-old arrived on a bike at the Spaceport America, the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport located in southern New Mexico.
Bandla takes off for space on board Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity 22
The Virgin Galactic's spacecraft took off from Spaceport America in New Mexico lofted by a twin-bodied carrier aircraft, VMS Eve, that would release it at 15.5 km to fly onward into space. Astronaut 004 Bandla, accompanied by Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson and two other crewmates and two pilots, is reaching for the 100-km altitude that marks the entry into space.
Virgin Galactic sends Richard Branson to edge of space
Branson flew aboard his Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceplane, along with three company employees to the edge of space a little after 10:30 a.m. ET (8.00 pm India time). The 70-year-old arrived on a bike at the Spaceport America, the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport located in Southern New Mexico. Virgin Galactic's twin-fuselage WhiteKnight carrier aircraft carries the rocket-powered spaceship VSS Unity.
India frustrated with situation in Afghanistan: Pak military
Referring to the oversized Indian footprint in Afghanistan, the Pakistan military has said New Delhi's investment was aimed at establishing influence in an effort to damage Islamabad's interests. "The prevailing situation has caused huge frustration on the Indian side," The Express Tribune quoted Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar, Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), as saying in a television interview on Saturday.
Musk living in $50K tiny prefab house in Texas: Report
Musk could afford to live anywhere, in any sort of lavish abode he desires. But he seems to have delivered on a vow to exit California and "sell almost all physical possessions" -- including six Californian mansions -- in the pursuit of "freedom," according to website i.stuff.co.nz. "My primary home is literally a $50k house in Boca Chica/Starbase that I rent from SpaceX. It's kinda awesome though," Musk said earlier in a tweet.
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