Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Japanese space startup aborts 2nd satellite launch attempt minutes after liftoff December 17, 2024 at 08:11PM

A Japanese startup, Space One, aborted its second rocket launch attempt shortly after liftoff due to potential mission failure. This follows a previous launch explosion nine months prior. The Kairos No. 2 rocket carried five small satellites, and the cause of the failure is under investigation. Space One aims to be Japan's first private company to achieve orbit.

Sri Lanka wins agreement with IMF for tax relief: President Dissanayake December 18, 2024 at 12:55AM

Russia detains Uzbek man over general Igor Kirillov’s killing, claims Ukraine orchestrated attack December 17, 2024 at 11:03PM

A 29-year-old Uzbek man confessed to planting the bomb that killed Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov in Moscow on Tuesday. He claimed he acted under the direction of Ukraine's security service, promised $100,000 and EU residency. Kirillov, head of Russia's NBC Protection Troops, died instantly when the scooter bomb detonated. Russia vows revenge for this act of terrorism.