SpaceX cancels launch of "Starship V3" rocket due to technical issues

May 22, 2026

Texas [US], May 22: SpaceX on Thursday cancelled the launch of its "Starship" rocket from the US state of Texas seconds before the scheduled liftoff...

139 Ebola deaths, 600 infections recorded in DRC: WHO

May 21, 2026

Geneva [Switzerland], May 21: The World Health Organisation announced on Wednesday that 600 cases of Ebola and 139 associated deaths have been recorded in the...

AO warns of agrifood shock from Strait of Hormuz closure

May 21, 2026

Rome [Italy], May 21: The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations warned on Wednesday that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz...

UNCTAD forecasts slowdown in global economic growth

May 21, 2026

New York [US], May 21: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has projected global economic growth to slow from 2.9 percent in...

SpaceX targets 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says

May 21, 2026

Washington [US], May 21: SpaceX aims to execute 10,000 launches annually within five years, the head of the US Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday.

South Korea extends fuel tax cut through July

May 21, 2026

Seoul [South Korea], May 21: South Korea plans to extend the fuel tax cut scheme by two months through the end of July amid growing...

UAE, Serbia discuss enhancing cooperation in women's empowerment

May 20, 2026

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 20: Tatjana Macura, Serbia's Minister without Portfolio responsible for Gender Equality, Prevention of Violence against Women, and the Economic and Political...

Over 17,000 ordered to evacuate due to Southern California wildfire

May 20, 2026

California [UE], May 20: More than 17,000 people were ordered to evacuate in Southern California on Tuesday as a wildfire threatened suburban homes.

Sharjah Police showcase AI-driven security innovations at ISNR 2026

May 20, 2026

Sharjah [UAE], May 20: Sharjah Police highlighted their advanced security and artificial intelligence capabilities during their participation in the Abu Dhabi Global Sustainable Security Summit...