An H3 rocket from Mitsubishi Heavy Technologies and JAXA lifts off with the QZS-5 navigation satellite. The rocket suffered a second stage anomaly that prevented a successful deployment at the correct altitude. Image: JAXA A flight of Japan’s H3 rocket ended in failure on Dec. 22 after the upper stage experienced an anomaly. In a … Read more
It’s been several days now since Israel launched its surprise attack on Iran. The conflict has since escalated with each side launching dozens of strikes. And because the warring sides don’t share a border, the attacks have largely been focused on air strikes. While Iran may have the largest stock of missiles and drones in … Read more
Discover how Nigeria’s economic crisis provoked nationwide protests, with voices from every layer of society. A year after Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, the nation faces soaring inflation, a devalued currency, and tripled fuel prices, turning daily life into a battle for survival. Despite government claims that no lives have been lost, Amnesty … Read more
House of Lords defies Rishi Sunak by voting to delay ratification of treaty with Kigali. The United Kingdom’s upper house of parliament has voted to delay Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda. The vote by the unelected House of Lords on Monday came despite Sunak urging its members … Read more