Elon Musk Says Politics, Not Science, Delayed Sunita Williams’ Return from Space

Elon Musk Says Politics, Not Science, Delayed Sunita Williams’ Return from Space

Washington, D.C., February 19, 2025 – In a recent interview, SpaceX chief Elon Musk surmised that the ongoing stay of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore aboard the International Space Station (ISS) had been prolonged by political, rather than scientific or technical problems. After arriving yet on the ISS since June 2024, an…

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Trump Calls for Reciprocal Tariffs on India to Address Trade Imbalance - The Instant News

Trump Calls for Reciprocal Tariffs on India to Address Trade Imbalance

Washington, D.C., February 19, 2025] — In an important step aimed at addressing perceived trade inequalities, President Donald Trump announced the introduction of reciprocal tariffs targeting countries that impose significant duties on U.S. exports, with particular emphasis on India. The intention of this strategy is to reflect the tariffs imposed by these countries on American…

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PM Modi Flags Bangladesh Crisis to Trump Amid Rising Regional Tensions - The Instant News

PM Modi Flags Bangladesh Crisis to Trump Amid Rising Regional Tensions

New Delhi, February 14, 2025 — In a high-level meeting, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi aired his concerns over the worsening situation in Bangladesh to U.S. President Donald Trump. This exchange highlighted the quickening exchange between India and the United States, particularly on issues of regional stability and protection of minority communities. Background: Unrest in…

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Trump Halts US Aid to South Africa Over Land Law and ICJ Case Against Israel - The Instant News

Trump Halts US Aid to South Africa Over Land Law and ICJ Case Against Israel

The Move Includes Plans to Resettle Afrikaner Farmers in the U.S. In a dramatic policy change, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to suspend all financial aid to South Africa, condemning its recently promulgated land expropriation laws and legal actions against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).  Characteristically, The White House…

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Urges Dialogue with India to Resolve Kashmir Dispute - The Instant News

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Urges Dialogue with India to Resolve Kashmir Dispute

During a special session of the Ajad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad, which coincided with Pakistan’s annual observance of Kashmir Solidarity Day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on 5 February 2025 stated that theirs was a country willing to resolve with India all outstanding issues surrounding and, particularly, to address the long-standing Kashmir…

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Santorini Shaken by Persistent Earthquakes Schools Shut Evacuations Underway - The Instant News

Santorini Shaken by Persistent Earthquakes Schools Shut Evacuations Underway

The picturesque Greek island of Santorini, known for its beautiful sunsets and whitewashed buildings, is facing a series of continuous tremors disrupting daily life and prompting several safety measures. More than 200 undersea tremors have been recorded since Friday in the waters between Santorini and Amorgos, raising serious concerns among the residents and authorities. Intensity…

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