NASA and Boeing (BA.N), delayed the launch of Boeing's Starliner crew capsule again on Friday, giving them four more days to assess a helium leak before attempting to launch the spacecraft's first two astronauts into space, Reuters quoted the space agency as saying.
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CREWS Initiative approves US$ 77 mn to provide life-saving early warning systems in vulnerable countries
The Climate Risk and Early Warnings Initiative (CREWS Initiative) has approved funding to boost progress towards providing life-saving early warning systems in vulnerable Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) by the end of 2027.
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WTISD: Celebrating digital innovation for sustainable development
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) marked its 159th birthday on 17 May with a fast-paced online event celebrating the power of technologies to build a better future for humanity.
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SIH participates in Thessaloniki International Book Fair
The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) is participating in the Sharjah Pavilion at the twentieth edition of the Thessaloniki International Book Fair in Greece, which is taking place from 16th to 19th May.
Sharjah is the first Arab honorary guest at the fair and is making a notable presence through the Sharjah Book Authority and several of its cultural and academic institutions.
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Oil prices rise in global markets
Oil prices have surged in global markets, Azerbaijan's state news agency (AZERTAC) reported on Thursday.
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‘Extreme’ G5 geomagnetic storm reaches Earth, NOAA says, following ‘unusual’ solar event
An "extreme" G5 geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday, NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center said, after issuing a watch earlier in the day warning of the potential for a severe impact.
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GCC welcomes UN General Assembly’s Resolution on Palestine’s right to full membership
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi welcomed the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of a resolution supporting Palestine’s right to full membership at the world body and recommendation that the UN Security Council reconsider the Palestinian bid.
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Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket
Boeing called off its first astronaut launch because of a valve problem on the rocket Monday night, Associated Press (AP) reported.
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Russian gas production to gain 4.6% in 2024 — Economy Ministry
In 2024, natural gas production in Russia is expected to add 4.6% and climb to 666.7 bln cubic meters in the base case scenario, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development said in its socioeconomic development forecast for the country.
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ADB operations reach $23.6 billion in 2023, achieve record climate finance of $9.8 billion
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $23.6 billion from its own resources in 2023, including $9.8 billion for climate action, to help Asia and the Pacific progress on sustainable development.