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Cape Canaveral, Florida: SpaceX successfully has successfully docked its Crew Dragon spacecraft at the International Space Station (ISS) to collect stranded astronauts in a crucial mission aimed at ensuring their safe return to Earth. The docking occurred as the space station flew 265 miles (426km) above Botswana in southern Africa. NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy remarked that, “What a fabulous day it was today,” about the successful docking during a news conference. The Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on 28th of September carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov. The Dragon spacecraft, part of…

California: California Governor Gavin Newsom had vetoed a landmark ‘AI safety bill’ that aimed to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within the state. The bill, sought to implement stringent transparency and accountability measures for companies developing and deploying AI systems. The bill mandated regular audits, risk assessments, and data privacy protections to ensure that AI technologies are used ethically and do not contribute to biases or harm. In his statement, Newsom stated that, the bill “does not take into account whether an Al system is deployed in high-risk environments, involves critical decision-making or the use of sensitive…

Lebanon: The Israeli military has claimed to have launched many airstrikes across Lebanon against the Hezbollah, following the assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a suburb in southern Beirut. The Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that at least 11 people were killed in an air raid on a house in the town of Ain in the Bekaa Valley in the northeast. It stated that a violent air raid was carried out by Israeli warplanes a short while ago on an area between Shiyah and Ghobeiry in Beirut’s southern suburb, as smoke was seen rising in the sky and ambulances…

New Jersey: FIFA has revealed the venues for the 2025 Club World Cup, with New Jersey selected to host the highly anticipated final. This edition of the tournament will mark a significant expansion, featuring 32 teams competing for the prestigious title. FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed the lineup of venues for the revamped tournament. The expanded tournament, showcasing top clubs from around the globe, will take place across the United States from June 15 to July 13. A total of 12 venues will be utilized for the tournament, with only two located on the West Coast: The Rose Bowl in…

Cape Canaveral, Florida: SpaceX has initiated its mission to rescue two astronauts who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) since June. The Dragon capsule, featuring two vacant seats for Butch Wilmore and Sunitha Williams, launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on 28th of September. The duo’s mission at the space station was initially intended to last around eight days. However, a fault was discovered in the new Boeing Starliner, leading to an empty return to Earth as a precaution. NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov are traveling with fresh supplies for Wilmore and Williams, and…

Ontario, Canada: The Canadian government is reserving seats on commercial flights to assist its citizens in departing Lebanon, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly announced, following Israeli airstrikes that struck the capital, Beirut. Approximately 45,000 Canadians are in Lebanon, though only about half have officially registered with the embassy in Beirut. Joly said that, “Canada has secured seats for Canadians on the limited commercial flights available, if a seat is available, please take it.” Mélanie Joly also said on X that, “Please ensure you are registered with our embassy in Beirut and indicate you want help leaving. Embassy officials…

New York: The COP29 Presidency led a high-level discussion at UN Headquarters in New York called ‘The Road to COP29: A Multilateral Approach to Climate Adaptation’. The event convened senior government officials, representatives from financial institutions and climate funds, as well as climate experts. The conversation focused on strengthening global resilience to climate change, especially in the wake of recent climate disasters that highlighted the urgent need for increased funding for adaptation initiatives. COP29 will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11th to 22nd November 2024. The discussions focused on advancing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and the Global Goal on…

Tokyo: Shigeru Ishiba, the former defense minister, has emerged victorious in the tight leadership contest of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), defeating Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi. The final vote tally was 215 to 194 after a run-off, as no candidate secured a majority in the initial round. Ishiba has made five attempts to clinch the top position, making his win particularly significant. Takaichi would have made history as Japan’s first female prime minister had she prevailed in the race. The leadership change comes as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his resignation amid a series of corruption scandals within…

Florida: Hurricane Helene has rapidly intensified to a Category 4 storm, making landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. A state of emergency has been declared across the state, as Hurricane Helene approaches bringing potentially life-threatening conditions. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has emphasized the urgency of evacuation orders, especially for those in mobile homes and low-lying areas, stating that conditions will worsen rapidly. Hurricane Helene has already caused significant damage, swamping parts of Mexico and bringing tropical storm conditions to Florida. Tragically, there has been a fatality reported in Tampa when a sign fell onto…

Finland: Ähtäri Zoo, Finland’s oldest organic animal park, is returning two giant pandas to China eight years early, due to their high maintenance cost. Lumi and Pyry were brought to Finland in 2018, after the two countries signed an agreement to protect the animals. The pandas were supposed to stay in the Nordic country for 15 years, but they will be sent home in November. Ähtäri Zoo said that the announcement of pandas’ eviction was influenced by inflation and debt linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Zoo pointed out that it had spent €1.5 million (£1.2 million) a year on…