Japan’s maiden launch of its new flagship space rocket ended in failure today when controllers issued a destruct command just 15 minutes after liftoff according to the country’s space agency.…
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Burkina Faso Announces Curfew Over Fight Against Insurgents
A curfew has been introduced throughout the northern region of Burkina Faso and two other provinces to combat jihadist attacks in the Sahel region. According to the secretary general of…
Bangladesh fire: Probe launched into blaze that has left 12,000 homeless
Bangladesh authorities are investigating the cause of a massive fire in a Rohingya refugee camp which has left 12,000 people without shelter. No casualties have been reported. But the blaze…
US unveil new ammunition aid to Ukraine Today
The White House said that the United States will announce new aid to war-ravaged Ukraine today, consisting mainly of ammunition to help it fight against Russia’s invasion force. The National…
Cambodian opposition leader sentenced for treason
Cambodia’s most prominent opposition leader has been sentenced to 27 years under house arrest for treason. Kem Sokha, the former leader of the now-dissolved Cambodian National Rescue Party, has also…
Putin orders tightening of Ukraine border as drones hit Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered officials to tighten control of the border with Ukraine after a spate of drone attacks that are creating a new challenge for Moscowa year…