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NASA Announces Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore's Early Return from Space Next Year
NASA will now bring the Boeing Starliner back to Earth without the crew after all. This will give NASA and Boeing more opportunities to continue evaluating data collection with the Starliner on its way home with less risk to the crew.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Negotiations to Resume in Cairo Amid Intensifying Gaza Conflict
An airstrike hit a house Friday night west of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing 11, said a doctor at Nasser Hospital.
PM Modi Invites Ukraine President to India; Zelensky Accepts the Invitation
Against this background, visiting PM Modi, in his talks with Zelensky, reaffirmed India's principled position and commitment to a peaceful settlement to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. He also reiterated India's readiness to contribute in "all possible ways" to facilitate the speedy return of peace in the region.
North Korea Criticizes US Nuclear Strategy and Promises Enhanced Nuclear Development
Citing a New York Times report earlier this week, the US leader is said to have green-lighted the revised strategy in March, when he was briefed that Beijing's growing nuclear arsenal, and possible coordinated atomic threats by North Korea, China, and Russia, called for modernizing operational plans for nuclear strikes.
Cairo to Host Indirect Peace Negotiations Between Israel and Hamas on Sunday
Other mediators scheduled to take part in the peace talks include the just-arrived CIA director, William Burns, and White House adviser on Middle East Affairs, Bret McGurk.
India can be 'key' influence to find a solution to Ukraine-Russia war, says Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy's comments came after an invite by Modi, extended during the latter's historic visit to Ukraine. This was the first visit of an Indian PM since Ukraine gained independence in 1991, six weeks after Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin for a summit in Moscow.
Russia's US Envoy Warns of 'Severe Punishment' in Putin's Response to Kursk Incursion
Earlier in August, Ukraine launched its biggest cross-border attack on Russia's Kursk. It sent in some of its best-equipped, most experienced soldiers to take Russian territory. Ukrainian officials expressed hopes that the operation would divert pressure from its forces elsewhere along the front line, improving their negotiating position at eventual peace talks with Moscow.
Zelenskyy Warns of Major Challenges for Russia if Global Oil Purchases Halt
Zelenskyy emphasized in his speech the large oil contracts between India and Russia. "Putin fears losing the economy, of which oil is the major asset. It is an economy hugely driven by energy exports." He added that by importing energy from Russia, countries are indirectly aiding the global effort to address the economic impact of the conflict.
Israel's New Ambassador to India Vows to Strengthen 'Unique' Bilateral Relationship
"Both countries are ancient with rich cultures and a bright future. I am really happy to take charge and had dedicated the last few months to prepare for this assignment," said Azar in a video post on X.
Zelenskyy Suggests India as Potential Host for 2nd Ukraine Peace Summit Alongside Other Global South Nations
The first peace summit was held in June at a resort sitting near Lucerne, Switzerland, in which more than 90 nations and global institutions came together to find a peaceful solution to the Ukraine issue.
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