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Russia To Launch Own Smaller Version Of Elon Musk's Starlink In 2027
Ukraine said in January that Russia was using Starlink terminals to guide its drones into Ukrainian territory.
"Be Realistic": Iran Dismisses Idea Of Trump Meeting Mojtaba Khamenei
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran's supreme leader in March after the death of his father and predecessor Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
"No Point": Putin Turns Down Zelensky's Rare Appeal To Meet Him
Zelensky had on Thursday issued a rare direct appeal to the Russian leader and proposed a meeting between the two of them.
Trump Wanted Green Card Applicants To Go Home. Then Came A Warning From CEOs
On May 22, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that applicants for permanent status should apply from their home countries "except in extraordinary circumstances".
WHO Announces $518-Million Plan To Fight Ebola Outbreak In Africa
So far there have been 381 confirmed cases in Congo and 62 confirmed deaths, according to Africa CDC. Uganda has recorded 19 cases and two deaths.
First "Universal Vaccine" Entirely Designed By AI Tested On Humans
The experimental jab is intended to be a "universal vaccine" which protects people against a range of viruses that have previously sparked deadly outbreaks including SARS, MERS and Covid-19.
Israel Secretly Sent "Elite" Troops To Azerbaijan For Ops In Iran War: Report
The quiet deployment in Azerbaijan is only one of the few military positions in the Middle East that gave Israel unprecedented access to Iran. The posting only shows how big of a role the neighbouring countries played to assist in operations against Tehran.
Astronauts On International Space Station In Evacuation Mode As Russians Fix Air Leak
The air leaks have been relatively minor in recent months but escalated on Monday from a pound of air per day to two pounds.
Watch: US Forces Board Oil Tanker Carrying Iranian Crude In Indian Ocean
The Davina was sanctioned in 2024 by the US Treasury, which said it had delivered oil from Iran to China.
'Extremely Intelligent' Bear Attacks 4, Escapes Factory Through Locked Window In Japan
Authorities in Fukushima continue searching for a bear that injured four people before escaping an electronics factory by opening a locked window.
Video: Russia Amusement Park Names Ride After Nuke-Ready Missile 'Oreshnik'
The Oreshnik, which Russia first fired against Ukraine in 2024, and most recently last month, has a range of over 5,000 km (3,100 miles).
Unseen Photos Surface 37 Years After China's Tiananmen Square Protests
Thousands of people are estimated to have been killed on June 4, 37 years ago.
Iran Claims Fired Missiles On 2 US Warships, CENTCOM Says "Did Not"
It is the latest episode to shake a ceasefire announced on April 8 that has largely halted hostilities between Iran and the United States.
How Ukraine's Satellite Intelligence Move Is Saving Money, Time, Lives
The advantages of using this technology and imagery provided by Colorado-based Vantor extend beyond the precision of Ukraine's attacks.
"War Will End Only When It Ends In Lebanon": Iran's Araghchi Amid US Talks
Iran has made a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah a condition for any peace deal with the US to resolve the war, and restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Video: 'Mushroom Cloud' Over Mexico As Tanker Carrying Stolen Fuel Explodes
Videos circulating on social media showed the moment the tanker went up in flames near Tepeaca, a small city roughly 35 kilometres east of Puebla.
Ex-Prince Andrew Sublet Royal Cottages For "Peppercorn Rent": UK Auditors
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lived until recently in the Royal Lodge on the royal family's Windsor estate near London.
US Realtor And Her Daughters Killed By Ex-Husband In Suspected Murder-Suicide
The outlet also reported that Hyer and Whiten were no longer together but had been co-parenting their daughters before their deaths.
Xi Jinping To Meet Kim Jong Un: Why It Matters And What To Expect
China's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on Monday as he seeks to cement Beijing's influence in its own backyard.
