Russian space officials told their U.S. counterparts that Moscow expects to remain on the International Space Station (ISS) at least until their own outpost in orbit is built in 2028, NASA’s space operations chief told Reuters. The assurance on Tuesday from Russia came after the newly appointed head of its …
Read More »Russia to quit International Space Station after 2024
Russia will pull out of the International Space Station after 2024 and focus on building its own orbiting outpost, the country’s new space chief said Tuesday amid high tensions between Moscow and the West over the fighting in Ukraine. Yuri Borisov, who was appointed earlier this month to lead the …
Read More »Monarch butterflies added to international list of threatened species
The migratory monarch butterfly fluttered a step closer to extinction Thursday, as scientists put the iconic orange-and-black insect on the international endangered list because of its fast dwindling numbers. “It’s just a devastating decline,” said Stuart Pimm, an ecologist at Duke University who was not involved in the new listing. …
Read More »Insurance provider agrees to cover $35K medical bill for Manitoba mom who was international student
A Manitoba mother of three will no longer have to answer calls from collection agencies or worry about paying thousands of dollars in medical bills, after her private insurer agreed to retroactively cover the costs — following her decision to go public with her story. But advocates say even though her bills will be …
Read More »For the only girls team at Quebec City’s International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, it’s about representation
Natalia Chenier sometimes feels like she’s dreaming, as she walks around at the International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in Quebec City. “I’ve wanted to do this for so long. I still can’t believe I’m here. It’s amazing!” she said. Chenier is a forward with the Girls PeeWee All-Stars, the only all-female team playing …
Read More »Covid19: Regular International Flights Likely To Resume From March 15: Govt Sources
New Delhi: With Covid-19 cases declining steadily, regular international flights are expected to resume on March 15, PTI reported quoting government sources. Upon resumption, standard operating procedures effective at airports for foreign arrivals and departure would be followed. “Given the consistent decline in Covid cases, a decision on resuming scheduled …
Read More »India’s Revised Guidelines For International Travellers Begins From Tomorrow — Know Details
New Delhi: In the midst of worldwide concern about the Omicron variant, the Centre released new criteria for international arrivals in India on Sunday, which will take effect tomorrow, December 1, 2021. Travellers from ‘countries at-risk’ will be required to take the Covid test after arrival and wait for the …
Read More »Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL): ET Global Townhall : Reimagining healthcare in a globalized world
The panel on Reimagining healthcare in a globalized world – Post COVID was a deep insighted discussion with well-known scientists and thought leaders Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL)and Dr Sanjay Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Gennova Biopharmaceuticals with Prof Dr Rajib Dasgupta, Chairperson, Centre …
Read More »India To Convene Standalone Meeting Of BRICS Ministers Of Foreign Affairs/ International Relations
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will on Tuesday chair a meeting of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Ministers of Foreign Affairs/ International Relations via video conferencing during which the leaders will exchange views on the Covid-19 pandemic situation and countering terrorism besides other …
Read More »UN says no international staff left in North Korea, Health News, ET HealthWorld
Seoul: A UN spokesman said the world body in North Korea has been left with no international staff, who are now working remotely. Despite claiming to be coronavirus free, North Korea has sealed off its borders as part of stringent anti-pandemic measures that also involved the departure of diplomats and …
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