Middle East stock markets plummeted on Sunday due to concerns over a potential fresh global trade war and depressed oil prices. Saudi Arabia’s main exchange fell 6.1%, with Qatar’s and Kuwait’s gauges dropping more than 5.5%. The decline in Tel Aviv’s market was its worst since October 2023, when violence broke out between Israel and … Read more
Israeli troops have deployed to a newly established security corridor across southern Gaza, amid increased pressure on the Hamas militant group. The move comes weeks into the renewed war, which has already resulted in hundreds of Palestinian deaths and widespread destruction. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the new Morag Corridor, which would cut off the … Read more
NASA has announced a new call for proposals for private astronaut missions (PAMs) to the International Space Station (ISS), opening up the opportunity for someone other than a former NASA astronaut to command these missions. The PAMs are part of a broader effort to commercialize low Earth orbit and eventually replace the ISS with commercial … Read more
A server error occurred due to an overwhelming number of requests from a single IP address (37.27.54.14) on ID 670184567. This indicates that the system has reached its limits in handling the volume of incoming traffic, leading to a temporary malfunction. The cause of this issue remains unknown at press time, and efforts are being … Read more
Foreign arrivals into major U.S. airports plummeted by over 20% compared to last year, according to customs data. The decline affects not only Canada but also other countries, signaling a significant drop in international tourism. A recent uptick in foreign arrivals did follow, but the number remained down 18.4% as of March 28 compared to … Read more
SpaceX, United Launch Services, and Blue Origin have secured a multibillion-dollar Pentagon contract for U.S. Space Force rocket launches. The National Security Space Launch (NSSL) contracts will support about 50 missions through 2029 and help launch sensitive satellites into orbit. The projected values are $5.92 billion for SpaceX, $5.37 billion for United Launch Services, and … Read more
A recent snapshot from the Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a breathtaking view of NGC 346, a stellar nursery within the Small Magellanic Cloud. This is the most detailed image yet of the cluster, which features over 2,500 newborn stars visible in infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light. The data offers clues about how stars form … Read more
As spring arrives in the US, millions of Americans are battling seasonal allergies. But this year’s symptoms feel worse than ever. According to scientists, rising temperatures are largely to blame for a worsening allergy season. Warmer temperatures and environmental shifts have made allergens like tree pollen, ragweed, and mold more abundant and intense. Forecasters predict … Read more
Jack Black made his highly anticipated return as host of Saturday Night Live (SNL) after a 20-year absence, bringing his signature energy and humor to the show’s latest episode. The actor promoted his upcoming film A Minecraft Movie during the opening monologue, which set the tone for an entertaining evening. The cold open tackled Donald … Read more
NASA has increased the likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Moon to nearly a one-in-25 chance, according to new observations. The space rock was initially deemed a potential threat to Earth but its chance of impact on our home planet was reduced to 0.004 percent following further analysis. The updated estimate suggests that there … Read more