insert_link Science & Technology North Korea launches first military spy satellite North Korea has successfully launched its first military spy satellite into space from the Sohae Satellite Launching Station. North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un oversaw the launch, claiming that the Malligyong-1 military reconnaissance satellite is now in orbit. The development raises concerns as it could provide North Korea with an unprecedented ability to monitor the military activities of the United States and South Korea. todayNovember 23, 2023 12
insert_link Business / Economics India and Namibia celebrate international millet year to foster collaboration The Indian High Commission in Namibia and the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Tuesday jointly commemorated the International Year of Millets aimed at fostering cooperation in millet production for food security. The celebration follows the declaration by the 75th United Nations General Assembly in March 2021, that 2023 be the International Year of Millets to raise awareness of and direct policy attention to the nutritional and health benefits […] todayNovember 23, 2023 6
insert_link World Rescuers say they are ‘hours away’ from pulling out trapped Indian workers Rescuers say they are hours away from evacuating 41 construction workers who have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India for nearly two weeks now. They were building the tunnel when a part of it caved in, due to a landslide. Operations were halted on Thursday morning local time after teams encountered iron rods that obstructed drilling operations. While the rods were eventually cut down, officials say they need […] todayNovember 23, 2023 13
insert_link Health / Medical WHO asks China for info on rise in respiratory illnesses The World Health Organization is asking China for more information on a rise in respiratory illnesses, including reports of clusters of pneumonia in children. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayNovember 23, 2023 10
insert_link World New York Governor says US-Canada bridge explosion not “terrorist activity The New York state Governor says there is "no evidence" the vehicle explosion at the US-Canada border was "terrorist activity". Two people died after a car went airborne, and crashed in a border checkpoint booth at the Rainbow Bridge crossing near Niagara Falls. The FBI is investigating and earlier the four border crossings in the area were closed. Governor Kathy Hochul briefed reporters on the latest. todayNovember 23, 2023 7
insert_link Business / Economics Sam Altman back at OpenAI with new board & support from Microsoft The fired CEO of OpenAI - maker of ChatGPT - is returning to his role, after he was reinstated by the board. Divisions over how much risk to take with the future of Artificial Intelligence were exposed during the almost week-long saga. Caroline Malone reports. todayNovember 23, 2023 9
insert_link World UN welcomes Gaza agreement but calls for lasting ceasefire The United Nations has welcomed an agreement between Israel and Hamas for a four day pause in the fighting. The deal will also see 50 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th returned to Israel in exchange for the release of 150 Palestinians from prison. But the UN warns that more is needed to ease the suffering for people living in Gaza. William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New […] todayNovember 23, 2023 4
insert_link World Pope Francis calls for peace in the middle east Pope Francis has called for peace after meeting Israelis with family members being held as hostages by Hamas. In a separate meeting on Wednesday, he also met with families of Palestinians in Gaza. Giles Gibson has more from Rome. todayNovember 23, 2023 14
insert_link World Pentagon confirms ballistic missile attack on US Airbase in Iraq The Pentagon has confirmed that a US Airbase in Iraq has been hit by a ballistic missile attack. It comes as American bases in the Middle East report an increase in attacks on soldiers stationed in the region. todayNovember 23, 2023 7
