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Rise in satellites threatening orbital space around Earth: Scientists
The shell bound by the Karman Line at a height of about 80-100 km above the Earth's surface and geosynchronous orbit at about 36,000 km is defined as the orbital space surrounding the Earth. Researchers including from universities of Edinburg (UK), Washington (US), British Columbia (Canada), and astronomers from the European Space Agency (ESA) have called for immediate action to protect the orbital space around Earth by rules and regulations similar to those that safeguard the planet's oceans and the atmosphere.
Russia says US 'preparing provocations' to accuse Moscow of using chemical, biological or tactical nuclear weapons
In a briefing on the 'US and NATO preparations', the head of the Russian Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Force Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov said that a plan has "already been developed" by Washington. "Only in March-April of this year, high-ranking officials of Western countries make provocative 'warning' statements on a regular basis. These are thrown into the media about the possibility of Russia using weapons of mass destruction," said Kirillov.
Incumbent govt will be shortest one in Pak history: Ex-Minister
"Those people who should have been in jails are being appointed on important posts and those who needed to be respected by the country are becoming questionable," The Express Tribune quoted the Awami Muslim League (AML) chief as saying in a statement on Twitter.
Taliban shifting terrorists away from border after Pakistan warning
Officials familiar with the development told The Express Tribune on Sunday that Pakistan after recent spate of cross-border terrorist attacks conveyed to the Afghan Taliban in clear terms to take action against terrorist groups or face the consequences. In response to Islamabad's strong message, the Taliban have decided to persuade the banned terror outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its affiliates to move from border regions to other areas of Afghanistan.
Taliban separates weekday classes for male, female varsity students
Based on a new timetable issued by the Ministry of Higher Education, three days of the week have been allocated for female students during which no boy will be attend classes, while the remaining three days will be given to boys without the presence of girls, Khaama News reported.
Brazil's carnival returns after 2-yr suspension
As millions of spectators enjoyed the traditional celebration at an unusual time of the year, the famous "blocos", or musical troupes, returned to parade in the streets in cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, while samba schools again lit up the Sambadrome, a special venue built for the carnival in Rio de Janeiro, reports Xinhua news agency.
1st commercial flight from Yemen's capital delayed indefinitely
A flight of the flag carrier Yemenia Airways was scheduled to take off on Sunday morning, to transport passengers in need of medical treatment to Jordan's capital Amman, as part of an essential step in the ongoing two-month truce, reports Xinhua news agency. Just hours before the flight, the airline said it had not received permits and had to postpone the flight indefinitely, expressing "deep regret to the travellers". Raaid Jabal, deputy of the Houthi-controlled aviation authority in Sanaa, blamed the Yemen government for refusing to issue permits for the flight.
White House official in Seoul to discuss Yoon-Biden summit
Edgard Kagan, senior director for East Asia and Oceania at the National Security Council, has been in Seoul since Saturday for meetings with the transition team's key members in charge of foreign policy to discuss details for the proposed summit, Yonhap News Agency reported citing an informed source as saying.
Joe Biden accepts Bennett's invitation to visit Israel
The two leaders discussed over the phone Iran's demand to delist its Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) from the US terror list, according to a statement by the office on Sunday. "I am sure that President Biden, a true friend of Israel who cares about its security, will not be able to remove the IRGC from the list of terrorist organisations," Bennett said in the statement.
Re-elected Macron vows to 'heal divisions' in France
But on a more emotional note, on a brightly lit stage in the Place de la Republique in central Paris, his wife Brigitte with him, thousands of people as his audience and the iconic Eiffel Tower glowing in the background, Macron vowed "to heal the divisions that have been expressed in these elections, by ensuring respect for everyone, every day."
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