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May 28, 2025 1:45 PM May 28, 2025 1:45 PM

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SpaceX’s Starship fails 3rd time, Elon Musk blames fuel leak as megarocket explodes

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship this morning on a third test flight after the earlier two failed. However, the third test also met the same fate just minutes after liftoff. The rocket encountered a critical failure and was lost in flight.   SpaceX’s Starship failed as the m...

May 28, 2025 12:25 PM May 28, 2025 12:25 PM

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Sri Lanka’s exports to India surge nearly 40% in early 2025

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports to India have surged nearly 40 per cent during the first four months of 2025. It has reached 334 million dollars compared to 239 million dollars a year earlier. According to data released by Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board, India has been the second-largest desti...

May 28, 2025 8:16 AM May 28, 2025 8:16 AM

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SpaceX successfully launches Starship Super Heavy on ninth test flight

SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship Super Heavy rocket on its ninth test flight from its facility near Boca Chica Beach in South Texas, early this morning. The ninth uncrewed test launch flew farther than the last two attempts that ended in explosive failure. The much-anticipated liftoff t...

May 28, 2025 8:04 AM May 28, 2025 8:04 AM

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US orders halt in Student-Visa interview; Eyes expansion of social media vetting of applicants

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered US embassies and consular offices to stop scheduling new visa interviews for student applicants, as the Donald Trump administration is considering strict vetting of applicants' social media profiles. This directive would mark a broader application of existin...

May 27, 2025 7:09 PM May 27, 2025 7:09 PM

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India makes significant impact at INDEX Dubai 2025

India has made a significant impact at INDEX Dubai 2025, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading interior design and furniture exhibition, with 55 companies showcasing their products to tap into the region’s expanding $25 billion interior design market, projected to grow to $35 billion by 2031. T...

May 27, 2025 6:57 PM May 27, 2025 6:57 PM

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Australia: Vast dust storm covers Sydney, sparking health alerts

A vast dust storm moving across Australia has shrouded Sydney in a dense haze, sparking health alerts and underscoring the growing impact of climate extremes nationwide. New South Wales Health department today issued alerts for very poor air quality in some areas. Earlier in the day, Australian Prim...

May 27, 2025 3:27 PM May 27, 2025 3:27 PM

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Bangladesh: SC acquits ATM Azharul Islam of 1971 war crime cases

  In Bangladesh, the Supreme Court  today acquitted Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam in a case over crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War. A seven-member bench of the Appellate Division, led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed passed the order. Following his arrest, Jamaat-e-...

May 27, 2025 1:47 PM May 27, 2025 1:47 PM

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Indian parliamentary delegation concludes Qatar Visit, reaffirms stance on terrorism

The multi-party delegation led by Supriya Sule, Member of Parliament, concluded its official visit to Qatar. During their two-day visit, the delegation held high-level discussions with senior Qatari officials, members of Qatar’s academia and think tank.   In their meetings, the Indian delegatio...

May 27, 2025 10:35 AM May 27, 2025 10:35 AM

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Dozens injured after driver plows through pedestrians at Liverpool victory parade

In the United Kingdom, at least 47 people were injured when a car drove into a crowd of Liverpool Football Club fans during a victory parade. The crash happened about 10 minutes after the team’s bus went past.   Police have arrested a 53-year-old man from Liverpool. They said the crash is not l...

May 26, 2025 9:30 PM May 26, 2025 9:30 PM

Pakistan: Lahore HC directs Punjab province to control fast- spreading beggar mafia

Pakistan's Lahore High Court today directed authorities of Punjab province to take immediate steps to curb the fast-spreading beggar mafia, including through the development of a mobile application. The court also criticised the provincial government for failing to apply enacted laws to curb beggary...