SpaceX on May 30 launched two NASA astronauts on its Crew Dragon spacecraft. Douglas Hurley, who was selected as an astronaut in 2000, holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and was a fighter pilot and test pilot in US Marine Corps. Robert Behnken, who is a veteran of two space shuttle flights, holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering.
Brazilian President Bolsonaro slammed US Presidential candidate, Joe Biden, on September 30, over his offer to help Brazil with $20 billion to save the Amazon forests. Calling it a ‘bribe' and a shameful act, Bolsonaro tweeted that Brazil no… read-more
TAGS: Jair Bolsonaro, Amazon forest, Joe BIden, Donald Trump, US Presidential Election, Presidential debate
Fawzia Koofi, a negotiator for the 'Doha talks with Taliban', has been primed for this years' Nobel Peace Prize. Along with her three other sisters, Koofi has been an essential part of the negotiation. Koofi stated that the nomination itself is a… read-more
TAGS: Nobel Prize, Afghanistan, Doha Talks, Taliban, Terrorism, Fawzia Koofi
A report by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse claimed the Church of England has failed to protect children from sexual abuse by churchmen. It also mentioned the churchmen were appointed to clergy posts, despite having an abusive… read-more
TAGS: church, England, child rape, Child Harassment, sexual abuse, Hathras
Come November, Japan may remove the overseas travel ban for 12 countries. Reportedly, the countries' list includes China, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia among others. However, it is quite likely that… read-more
TAGS: Japan, International Travel, Banned, Covid-19
Champigny police station in the suburbs of Paris was attacked by at least 40 unidentified people. Reportedly, the perpetrators used metal bars and fireworks to attack the station. However, no injuries have been reported. This is the third time… read-more
TAGS: Police, Paris, scooter accident, perpetrators
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen left in-between from 'EU Leader’s Summit' in Brussels after one of the staff-members tested Covid-19 positive. However, she informed that she has tested negative, and is in precautionary self-… read-more
TAGS: Ursula von der Leyen, European Union, Brussels, Summit, Covid-19, Coronavirus Pandemic