NASA: “It’s not a straight shot to the far side of the Moon! 🌕 “Over approximately 10 days, the Artemis II astronauts will orbit Earth twice before looping around the far side of the Moon in a figure eight and returning home.”
Secretary Of War Pete Hegseth Signs Installation Memo To Allow Request For Service Members To Carry A Private Firearm For Personal Protection
Pete Hegseth: “Our military installations have been turned into gun-free zones—leaving our service members vulnerable and exposed. “That ends today”
Photo News: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Condolence Visits To The Victims Of Jos Terrorist Attack, Vows To Bring Perpetrators To Book
President Tinubu: “This afternoon, I spent time with stakeholders and victims of the recent terror incident in Jos, Plateau State. “No amount of money can bring back the dead, but the Federal Government will do our best to comfort them, walk with them and provide necessary assistance. Rhoda Favour, I feel your pain but no matter what we say, we cannot bring Ayuba back. “We will find the perpetrators of this dastardly acts.”
India Discussed Beneficial Cooperation In Trade, Fertilizers, Connectivity And People-To-People Tie With Russia As P.M Modi Meets First Deputy PM Denis Manturov.
Narendra Modi: “Pleased to meet Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov. We discussed our mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, fertilizers, connectivity and people-to-people ties. “Welcomed the sustained efforts from both sides to implement the outcomes of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit held during President Putin’s visit to India last December.”
UK Gathers More Than 40 Countries To Press Iran To Reopen The Strait Of Hormuz
Britain accused Iran on Thursday of holding the world’s economy hostage as diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks on ways to press Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route that has been choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The U.S. didn’t attend the virtual meeting, which came after U.S. President Donald Trump made clear that he thinks securing the waterway is not America’s job. Trump has also disparaged America’s European allies for failing to support the war and renewed his threats to pull the U.S. out of NATO. U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette...
“To The USA And Israel It Is High Time To Stop The War”—UN Secretary General António Guterres Declares
António Guterres: “My message is clear: “To the USA & Israel: It is high time to stop the war that is inflicting immense human suffering & triggering devastating economic consequences. “To Iran: Stop attacking your neighbours. Conflicts end when leaders choose dialogue over destruction. “That choice still exists. And it must be made now.”
UN Set To Vote On A Watered-Down Proposal To Open Strait Of Hormuz
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a proposal to secure the Strait of Hormuz after it was significantly watered down in the face of opposition from China and Russia about allowing force to reopen the critical waterway that Iran has largely cut off to global shipping. The final draft of Bahrain’s resolution, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes the use of defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait. One-fifth of the world’s oil typically passes through the waterway where Iran’s stranglehold during the war has sent energy...
French President Emmanuel Macron Meets South-Korea President Lee Jae-Myung To Solidify Relationships
Emmanuel Macron: “I am delighted to meet President Lee Jae-myung again. France and the Republic of Korea are walking together on the path of trust and action. “From history and culture, to shared values, and even the bonds of our two countries’ youth generations, our friendship is an important milestone and a future we will shape together in an increasingly unstable world.”
Cuba Releasing 2,010 Prisoners As The US Pressures The Island’s Government
The Cuban government said Thursday it would release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes while the Trump administration puts extreme pressure on the island’s government with a suffocating oil blockade. The announcement said the pardons were a “humanitarian gesture” in connection with Holy Week and didn’t mention mounting pressures with the U.S. The government said the prisoners affected are foreigners and Cubans, including women, the elderly and young people. It didn’t say when they were being released or under what conditions, nor did it mention the crimes they were accused of committing. Authorities also provided no details on whether...