Nigeria’s first space traveller will be chosen by the public: how this will boost the country’s progress

Nigeria’s first space traveller will be chosen by the public: how this will boost the country’s progress

By Anne Uruegi Agi, University of Calabar The Blue Origin space craft owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is to take six individuals to space from nations historically underrepresented in space exploration. Nigeria is one of the selected countries. Though a date is yet to be fixed for this particular trip, the Blue Origin space flight usually lasts about 11 minutes, during which participants are expected to undertake […]

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First batch of F-16 jets arrive in Ukraine

Ukraine has received its first batch of the long-awaited F-16 fighter jets. According to media reports, six planes have arrived from the Netherlands. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

August 2, 2024 31

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Russia, West hold largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War

In the largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War, the US, Germany, Slovenia, and Russia agreed to swap 26 individuals in Ankara, Turkey. Moscow received 10 Russians accused of espionage and other crimes in the West, including two children of a convicted Russian couple in Slovenia. In return, Russia released 13 individuals with German, US, and Russian citizenship. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

August 2, 2024 17

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Russia okwa yahamo oo drone dha Ukraine dha konda 75 uusiku wa piti

Russia nena okwati aakwiita ye oya yahamo oo drone dha Ukraine 75 uusiku wa piti,nodha thika 50 dha hanagulwapo muutokelo woshitopolwa Rostov. Uministeli wo defence okwati oo drone 47 odha yahwamo mo Rostov,o 17 omefuta eluudhe nolya Azov,no 11 omiitopolwa yilwe mwa kwatelwa moshitopolwa Belgorod. Omalelo gopashitopolwa mondoolopa Tuapse mefuta eluudhe moshitopolwa Krasnodar ogati iinyakwi yo drone ndjoka ya yahwamo oyeetitha omulilo kendiki lyoku thinda omahooli go petrol. Tagti epangelo […]

July 22, 2024 18

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Japan to reach out to Pacific nations to counter China at PALM10

Japan is set to announce a new development package for Pacific Island nations to further counter the influence of China in the region at a Tokyo summit this week. The PALM 10 meeting between Japan and members of Pacific Island Forum begins on Tuesday and is expected to oppose any change to the international order by unilateral force. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

July 15, 2024 28

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NATO allies call China a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war in Ukraine

For the first time, NATO has accused China of supplying Russia's attacks on Ukraine and expressed concerns over Beijing's nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space. The alliance has never officially mentioned China as a concern until 2019, but the latest statement marks clear that China is becoming a focus of the military alliance. Laura Westbrook has more.

July 11, 2024 8

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Mali and Russia’s Rosatom Sign Nuclear Cooperation Deals

Reuters reports on Mali's ruling military junta and Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom who signed three cooperation deals, including discussions on a Russian-designed low-power nuclear power plant. Rosatom has been actively engaging with African nations, strengthening ties and seeking business opportunities. This includes bolstering relationships with West African juntas that have distanced themselves from traditional Western allies since seizing power in coups since 2020.

July 11, 2024 30

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Russia kena ooholo naakwiita ya pumbiwa okuninga iiponokela iinene mo ukraine

Shika oshiikwatelela komunambelewa gopombanda mo NATO. Shiikwatelela ko Sky news omunambelewa okwati Moscow otaka pumbwa oku landa iilwitho oyindji kiilongo yilwe,ngele okwa hala oku ninga iikonga iinene mo Ukraine. Ashike okwa londodha kutya Russia otaka vula oku kaleka eliko lye lya pyakudhukilwa iita. Ta londodha wo kutya otashi kwata ethimbo omanga Ukraine inaa mona iilwitho nooholo oshowo aakwiita opo ya a vule oku ninga iikonga iinene. Russia okwa kala ta […]

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Russia denies attack on children’s hospital in Ukraine at UN Security Council

Russia on Tuesday denied that it is responsible for an attack on a children's hospital in Kyiv. The statement was made during an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting on Tuesday. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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