China launches new crew to Tiangong space station, in push for lunar ambitions – Times of India

China launches new crew to Tiangong space station, in push for lunar ambitions – Times of India

China on the early hours of Wednesday completed the successful launch of Shenzhou-19 spacecraft, carrying a three-person crew to the Tiangong space station. The spacecraft took off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China at 4.27am (local time), propelled by a Long March-2F rocket, a key component of the nation’s crewed missions. State…

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The Ballon d’Or should be a celebration, for the women’s game it’s a disgrace

The Ballon d’Or should be a celebration, for the women’s game it’s a disgrace

Oct 29, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Another year, another Ballon d’Or ceremony. And, once again, the voices within the women’s football community find themselves echoing past frustrations. Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí won the main prize again, but the prestigious event, which should celebrate the pinnacle of football achievement, remains steeped in a troubling history of…

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ADB okays 0m loan to boost Pakistan’s climate, disaster resilience

ADB okays $500m loan to boost Pakistan’s climate, disaster resilience

People retrieve bamboos from a damaged house following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Dera Allah Yar, district Jafferabad, Balochistan, Pakistan August 25, 2022. — Reuters Under the Climate and Disaster Resilience Enhancement Programme (CDREP), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $500 million policy-based loan to support climate change and disaster risk…

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Taiwan warns Typhoon Kong-rey ‘rapidly’ intensifying – Times of India

Taiwan warns Typhoon Kong-rey ‘rapidly’ intensifying – Times of India

TAIPEI: Authorities in southeastern Taiwan suspended some ferries and advised fishers to return to shore Tuesday as the island’s weather forecaster warned approaching Typhoon Kong-rey was “rapidly” intensifying.Packing maximum wind speeds of 155 kilometres (96 miles) per hour, the storm could make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday, the Central Weather Administration said.“It is now…

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