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NASA Artemis-II Success Sharpens Focus On China's 2030 Crewed Landing Goal
Beijing has made strides in recent years by becoming the first country to return robot-taken samples from both the near and far sides of the moon.
Iran's 10-Point Truce Plan Had 3 Versions, 1 Written By 'ChatGPT': JD Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said a second version of the proposal was “much more reasonable.”
What Does Iran Ceasefire Really Mean? It Depends On Who You Ask
When Iran first offered a 10-point peace plan to halt the war on Monday, Trump called it "not good enough."
Why Lebanon Is A Bone Of Contention In US-Iran Ceasefire Plan
Created by the IRGC during the Lebanese Civil War, the Shiite Muslim movement gained its moniker - 'the Resistance' - by fighting Israeli troops occupying southern Lebanon till 2000.
Have Iran's Revolutionary Guard Have Put Sea Mines In Strait Of Hormuz?
The charts were dated from Feb 28 until Thursday, April 9, and it was unclear if the Guard had cleared any mining on the route since then.
Why Iranian Hackers Are Emerging As A Threat To US Critical Infrastructure
When people imagine cyber warfare, many often picture dramatic outcomes. The lights go out. The water turns toxic. Those scenarios are real risks. But they are not the only objective, and often not the main one. The real strategic value is access.
Opinion: Opinion | Deal Or 'Setup'? Why Both US And Iran Think This Ceasefire Is A Trap
Both Washington and Tehran have, rather predictively, sought to frame the outcome as a victory, even as early reports of minor violations hint at the fragility of the arrangement.
Chopped Up Bodies, Wrapped In Sacks: US Beach Killer On Murdering Sex Workers
Investigators discovered that Heuermann kept detailed notes about his murders on his computer.
Opinion: Opinion | Why Kerala Is A Do-Or-Die Battle For Congress And CPI(M)
For the Left, it is a battle for existence. For the Congress, it can't afford to lose the state for a third time.
China Tankers Join Line To Test Hormuz Exit And Iran Truce
The Chinese oil tankers are part of a growing armada amassing at the entrance to the strait, off the UAE.
Trump Rebukes NATO Over Iran After Meeting With Alliance's Chief
NATO allies refused to help Trump protect commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz or let the US use their bases to attack Iran during the war.
Report Claims Bitcoin's Mysterious Founder Is UK Entrepreneur. He Denies It
Satoshi left behind many written clues, including the Bitcoin white paper and posts explaining how Bitcoin works.
Iran Seeking Tolls In Bitcoin, Yuan From Ships Crossing Strait Of Hormuz
Regional officials said yuan collections have already begun in some cases, worrying Gulf producers who fear a shift in oil trade influence.
Video: How A Simple Tactic Exposed A Suspected North Korean Agent Mid Job Interview
North Korean agents have been infiltrating Western companies by posing as remote IT workers, using fake identities and resumes to circumvent sanctions and fund their regime.
US Was Desperate For Iran Ceasefire, Pushed Pakistan For A Deal: Report
Washington and Islamabad believed Tehran was more likely to accept a US-backed offer if it was delivered by a Muslim-majority neighbouring state that had emphasised its neutrality throughout the conflict.
Ceasefire Chaos: Israel Hits Lebanon, Iran Fires Back. Trump's Next Move?
Israel's 100-missile Lebanon strike killed 254 hours after US-Iran ceasefire ignited chaos; Iran retaliated with missiles and re-closed the Hormuz, leaving Trump with three options - resume the war, trust Vance in Pakistan, or restrain Netanyahu.
North Korea Tests New Weapons As World Focuses On Iran War
Pyongyang continues to deepen its defence ties with Moscow and Beijing as the US draws its military assets out of Asia amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Analysis: Trump's Iran U-Turn Exposes Limits Of His Leverage
Trump abruptly reversed his threats - which experts say could have amounted to war crimes - and announced a Pakistani-mediated truce agreement just two hours before a deadline he had set for Iran to open the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
