Tanker carrying 1 million barrels of oil hit by explosion off Libya
An oil tanker carrying one million barrels of crude oil exploded near the Libyan coast, Bloomberg reported on 30 June....
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is making history again. On December 24, the spacecraft will plunge into the sun's outer atmosphere, known as the corona, pushing scientific boundaries further than ever before.
Launched in 2018, the probe has been inching closer to the sun using Venus's gravitational pull to fine-tune its orbit. It will now soar within 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface, enduring scorching temperatures of up to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit while hurtling at speeds of 430,000 mph.
NASA explains that the probe's success lies in its advanced heat shield, which keeps its instruments at room temperature despite the sun's extreme heat. This technology allows the spacecraft to capture unprecedented data about solar activity.
As the sun enters its Solar Maximum phase, marked by intense solar flares and coronal mass ejections, the probe’s close proximity enables scientists to observe these explosive events in their raw form. These observations help researchers understand the sun’s dynamic behavior and its impact on the solar system.
The probe's earlier achievements include revealing the sun’s atmospheric boundaries and capturing close-up images of solar phenomena. NASA officials have expressed confidence in the spacecraft's resilience, though confirmation of its health post-flyby won’t come until Friday.
As Parker journeys deeper into uncharted territory, it promises to shed light on the mysteries of our solar system, marking a significant leap forward in our understanding of the cosmos.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
Severe rain in Venezuela has caused rivers to overflow and triggered landslides, sweeping away homes and collapsing a highway bridge, with five states affected and no casualties reported so far.
A malfunction in the radar transmission system at the Area Control Center in Milan suspended more than 300 flights at the weekend, across northwest Italy since Saturday evening according to Italy's air traffic controller Enav (National Agency for Flight Assistance).
Thousands of protesters rallied in Bangkok on Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign as political and economic tensions mount.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday approved the disbursement of an additional $500 million to Ukraine, following the completion of its eighth review under the country’s $15.5 billion Extended Fund Facility.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday publicly criticized AT&T for technical issues that disrupted a national conference call with faith leaders, urging the company’s leadership to address the situation and suggesting his administration may turn to a different carrier in future communications.
France, Spain, Kenya, and several other nations announced on Monday a joint pledge to tax premium-class airline passengers and private jet users, in a move aimed at raising billions of dollars for climate action and sustainable development.
An oil tanker carrying one million barrels of crude oil exploded near the Libyan coast, Bloomberg reported on 30 June.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ending the U.S. sanctions programme on Syria, the White House confirmed.
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