Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,254
Here are the key events on day 1,254 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Day: August 1, 2025
Two-State Conference against Israel Relies on Hamas’s Lies – The Washington Stand
Two-State Conference against Israel Relies on Hamas’s Lies The Washington StandColumn | The world cares about the two-state solution again. Is it too late? The Washington PostThe Two-State Solution Gets a Lifeline Forei…
Unnoticed whistleblower document alarms Justice Department veterans
A complaint concerning a top Justice Department official, Emil Bove III, went unnoticed for more than two months, raising worries that an internal watchdog has gone dormant.
Sources: Index Ventures’ nearly $100M investment in Figma was worth $2.17B at the initial IPO price, while Greylock’s $50M investment was worth $2.03B (Katie Roof/Bloomberg)
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Sources: Index Ventures’ nearly $100M investment in Figma was worth $2.17B at the initial IPO price, while Greylock’s $50M investment was worth $2.03B — The design firm’s blockbuster IPO is bringing billions …
ISRO Plans Four Major Satellite Launches This Year
Following the recent success of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite launch on July 30, 2025—a landmark in Indo-US space cooperation and advanced Earth observation technology—ISRO has outlined an ambitious schedule for four major satellite launches planned for the remainder of the year.These upcoming missions are designed to bolster vital sectors including agriculture, weather
HAL Powers ISRO-NASA’s Historic NISAR Launch With Key Satellite Components
ISRO, in collaboration with NASA, successfully launched the NISAR satellite aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket from Sriharikota, marking a milestone in Indo-US space cooperation and Earth observation technology.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) played a crucial role in this mission by supplying critical structural and propulsion components for the launch vehicle and satellite.HAL’s contributions
‘Two-Eyed Bird’: ISRO-NASA’s NISAR Mission Sets New Benchmark In Earth Observation With Dual-Frequency Radar
The successful launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite marks a transformative milestone in space-based Earth observation, cementing US-India collaboration as a model for global science partnerships.Costing over $1.5 billion, NISAR stands out as the world’s first Earth-observing satellite to operate with two different synthetic aperture radar (SAR) bands — L-band
Trump signs order increasing tariffs on Canadian goods from 25% to 35%
Decision comes amid escalating trade tensions between the two countries and before a deadline to negotiate a dealDonald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday increasing tariffs on Canadian goods imported to the United States from 25% to 35%.The n…
Trump unsure if sanctions ‘bother’ Putin
President Donald Trump has acknowledged that potential new US sanctions on Russia may ultimately be ineffective
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Trump announces new tariff plan for dozens of countries hours before deadline – but delays them yet again
President Trump said the delay was to allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection time to adjust to the new policy