Author: News Desk

Washington: NASA has begun preventing Chinese nationals, even those with valid US visas, from participating in its programs, marking a significant policy shift that underscores the intensifying space rivalry between the United States and China. “NASA has taken internal action on Chinese nationals, including restricting physical and cybersecurity access to our facilities, materials, and network to ensure the security of our work,” said NASA Press Secretary Bethany Stevens. Chinese nationals were previously permitted to contribute to NASA projects as contractors or students, though not as direct employees. However, on September 5, several individuals reported that they had suddenly been locked…

Washington DC: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to issue roughly 100 cease-and-desist enforcement notices along with thousands of warning letters to pharmaceutical companies, instructing them to ensure that direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements comply with existing regulations, senior administration officials said. Officials emphasized that drug ads cannot create misleading impressions about products and must appropriately disclose side effects. One official commented that, “There are ads that are clearly crossing the line with respect to the regulation, making any potential future legal action, I think, pretty clear cut.” On the same day, US President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum…

New Delhi: India has elected CP Radhakrishnan, the nominee of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance, as the country’s new Vice President, filling the vacancy created after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned abruptly in July. Radhakrishnan secured 452 valid votes in the 781-member electoral college, which includes members of both houses of Parliament, defeating opposition-backed Sudershan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge, who received 300 votes. A total of 754 votes were cast during the election, of which 15 were declared invalid. Currently serving as the Governor of Maharashtra, Radhakrishnan is a veteran BJP politician with decades of public service. Born…

Cupertino, California: Apple is set to reveal its thinnest iPhone ever at its annual product showcase on September 9, at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino. Marketed as ‘awe-dropping,’ the iPhone 17 lineup is expected to include standard, Pro, and Pro Max editions, along with a newcomer, the iPhone Air. Observers predict that the iPhone Air will be Apple’s lightest flagship phone, drawing design inspiration from its slim MacBook laptops. Apple has not officially confirmed the details. Beyond the iPhone, Apple plans to unveil the Apple Watch Series 11 and an updated AirPods model, rumored to feature live translation, which…

London: For the first time, league tables ranking every NHS Trusts in England were published, marking a significant step toward transparency and accountability in healthcare. According to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS trusts will now be ranked quarterly on the quality of services, covering urgent and emergency care, elective operations, and mental health support. The new tables divide trusts into four segments: segment one highlights the best performers, while segment four identifies the weakest. High-performing NHS trusts will be rewarded with greater freedoms and increased investment, whereas underperforming ones will receive enhanced support. To ensure fairness,…

Jerusalem: Five people were killed in a shooting at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem, Israel’s ambulance service reported. Israeli police confirmed that the two perpetrators had been killed at the scene. The identities of the attackers and their motive remain unclear. Palestinian militant group Hamas praised two Palestinian ‘resistance fighters,’ who it said carried out the attack but stopped short of claiming responsibility. Islamic Jihad also praised the shooting without formally claiming it. The ambulance service identified the victims as a 50-year-old man, a woman in her fifties, and three men in their thirties. In addition, 11…

London: The UK public is being urged to prepare for the possibility of flooding this autumn, as the Met Office forecasts above-average rainfall and strong winds. A stronger jet stream and increased westerly winds in the long-range outlook raise the likelihood of a wet, windy, and possibly stormy season, though heavy rain is not guaranteed. If severe weather does occur, western and northern parts of the UK are expected to be hardest hit, while eastern and southern regions may experience drier-than-average conditions. Despite the unsettled forecast, drought conditions affecting five areas of England are unlikely to ease soon. https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/1964727849543225745 Will…

London: A rare total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a ‘blood moon,’ will be visible from the UK on September 8th night for the first time since 2022. During the event, the moon is expected to take on a deep, dark red color as the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface. According to the Met Office, the reddish hue occurs because sunlight is filtered and bent through the Earth’s atmosphere by refraction. Blue light is scattered, allowing red wavelengths to reach the moon. The eclipse will be visible at around…

Georgia, USA: In one of the largest workplace immigration raids in US history, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained 475 workers at a Hyundai battery Plant in Georgia. Officials said most of those arrested were South Korean citizens who had violated their visitor or short-term visas by working without authorization. ICE stressed that individuals on such visas are not permitted to take up employment, adding that the raid was conducted to protect American jobs. The arrested workers are being held at an ICE facility in Folkston, Georgia, until authorities decide on their next placement. Reports indicate that around 300…

London: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has executed one of his most significant UK cabinet reshuffles to date after the sudden resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, who stepped down when it was found she had breached the ministerial code in relation to her tax affairs. Rayner’s departure left two senior roles vacant and forced an early reshuffle, weeks ahead of schedule. Sir Keir said that he accepted her resignation with regret, but her exit set off a chain of major ministerial changes. Among the most striking moves, David Lammy was removed from his position as…