Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for the upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surreal and profound. As the next-to-last day of their flight dawned Thursday, humanity’s first lunar explorers in more than half a century were less than 150,000 miles (240,000 kilometers) from home with the odometer clicking down. “We have to get back. There’s so much data that you’ve seen already, but all the good stuff is coming back with us. There are so many more pictures, so many more stories,”...
Afghanistan And Pakistan Agree To Explore A Solution After Weeks Of Fighting And Hundreds Of Deaths
Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed not to escalate their conflict and to “explore a comprehensive solution” after several weeks of cross-border fighting that has killed hundreds of people, China’s government said Wednesday after mediating talks. All the parties also agreed to keep the dialogue after seven days of peace talks mediated by China in the western Chinese city of Urumqi under China mediation, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said. “The three parties agreed to explore a comprehensive solution to the issues in the relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and clarified the core and priority issues that need to be addressed,” Mao...
United States To Evacuate Its Embassy Staff From Nigeria Due To Rising Insecurity
The USA has announced that American government employees and their family members in Nigeria are to leave the U.S. Embassy Abuja due to the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria. On April 8, 2026, the U.S. State Department allowed voluntary departure of non-emergency employees and families from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja due to Nigeria’s worsening security, highlighted by the April 9 assault in Benisheikh that troops repelled at the cost of lives including possibly Brigadier-General O. Braimah. The U.S Embassy in an announcement on Thursday stated that: “Abuja is closed for visa appointments. Applicants should check their email for details...
Photo News Story: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Receives Former Oyo State First Lady And Ambassador Designate To Austria, Florence Ajimobi And Son Idris At His Lagos Residence.
Photo News Story: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Receives Former Oyo State First Lady And Ambassador Designate To Austria, Florence Ajimobi And Son Idris At His Lagos Residence.
President Tinubu Commissions Three Major Projects In Lagos, Governor Sanwo-Olu Claims The Projects Is A Reflection On His Administrative Governance
Babajide Sanwo-Olu: “With just over 400 days left in this administration, we remain focused on making every day count. Out of the 2,922 days Lagosians entrusted to us, we have spent more than 2,500 working to leave Lagos better than we met it. Along the way, we have been guided by the example of a leader who once governed this state and laid the foundation we continue to build on today. “Today, three projects that will make a real difference in the lives of Lagosians were commissioned by His Excellency President Bola Tinubu who was represented by the President of...
U.K. Secretary Of Defense, John Healey, Announces That Russia Has Been Conducting Clandestine Underwater Operations Near Its Critical Underwater Infrastructure
Defense Minister John Healey said on Thursday that the UK tracked Russian submarines in the North Atlantic for a month, calling them a threat to British undersea cables and pipelines, According Healey, the operation involved a Russian Akula-class attack submarine and two Russian submarines associated with Russia’s Main Directorate of Deep-Sea Research (GUGI). Healey revealed a Royal Navy warship and a Royal Air Force P-8 were deployed to monitor all three submarines, after which the Akula-class submarine withdrew from the area, but, according to the secretary, the two submarines associated with the GUGI remain active in the area and are...
Prime Minister Of The United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohammed Calls On The Public To Raise The Flag Above Home In Show Of Loyalty And Love For The Country.
HH Sheikh Mohammed: “The United Arab Emirates entered the recent crisis united .. and emerged from it even more united, cohesive, and loyal .. citizens and residents .. young and old .. military and civilians .. government and economic sectors .. all united under the banner of the state, its flag, and the symbol of its unity .. “The flag of the UAE is a symbol of strength and pride .. We call upon the sons of the UAE and its residents on its blessed land to raise it above homes, institutions, and buildings .. “Proud of our country .....
IDF Eliminates Commander Of The Lebanese Resistance Brigades For Terrorist Recruitment
IDF: “🔴ELIMINATED: Maher Qassem Hamdan, the Commander of the Lebanese Resistance Brigades terrorist organization in the Chebaa area in southern Lebanon. “Hamdan was responsible for terrorist recruitment, weapons supply, and funding the Lebanese Resistance Brigades in Chebaa. “8 additional terrorists who were fleeing the Cheba area to the Sidon area were eliminated.”
