The United States Treasury Department has issued a fresh temporary waiver permitting the sale and transport of sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea. The move is intended to stabilise global energy markets that have been unsettled by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The licence, announced on Friday, authorises countries to purchase Russian crude and petroleum products loaded onto vessels as of
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The Indian Space Situational Awareness Report for 2025, released by the Indian Space Research Organisation, provides a comprehensive annual assessment of the prevailing space environment.The year 2025 was marked by record-breaking activity, with 315 successful launches out of 328 attempts worldwide, resulting in the placement of 4,198 known operational satellites. This surge in launches
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ISRO has successfully concluded Mission Mitra, a four-day training exercise in Ladakh, undertaken as part of preparations for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme.The exercise was staged in Ladakh’s harsh environment, where freezing cold and low oxygen levels replicate some of the extreme conditions astronauts may face. By simulating such challenges, ISRO sought to evaluate the adaptability
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US Democrats Condemn Trump Administration’s Waiver On Russian Oil As ‘Shameful Reversal’
Senior Democratic lawmakers in the United States Senate have strongly criticised the Trump administration for extending a waiver that permits the continued sale of sanctioned Russian oil. The decision, announced on Friday, was described by the senators as a “shameful” reversal of policy.In a joint statement, Jeanne Shaheen, Chuck Schumer, and Elizabeth Warren of the Senate Foreign Relations
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U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity
There were no injuries reported in connection with the attack, police said Saturday.
U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity
There were no injuries reported in connection with the attack, police said Saturday.