Azerbaijan, Poland boost cooperation on digital tax reforms
Azerbaijan and Poland discussed closer cooperation in digital tax reforms and innovation during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the IOTA General Assembly in Baku.
China and Russia have announced plans to build an automated nuclear power station on the Moon by 2035 as part of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project.
The reactor will supply energy for long-term scientific exploration and potential human missions near the Moon’s south pole.
A memorandum of cooperation between the China National Space Administration (CNSA) and Russia’s Roscosmoswas signed this week, laying the groundwork for the ambitious project. The ILRS is viewed as a competitor to NASA’s Artemis Program, which aims to launch a lunar orbiting station, Gateway, starting in 2027 with the support of over 50 countries.
The ILRS plans to establish a research base within 100 kilometers of the lunar south pole, featuring autonomous operations and the potential for short-term crewed missions. According to Roscosmos, the station will support fundamental research and test technologies for future long-duration space exploration.
First proposed in 2017, the ILRS includes participation from over a dozen countries, including Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Belarus, Venezuela, South Africa, Egypt, and Kazakhstan, among others. China has also launched its "555 Project," inviting 50 countries, 500 institutions, and 5,000 researchers to collaborate on lunar research through the ILRS.
While the project's scientific goals are at the forefront, the Moon’s untapped resources—such as metal oxides, rare Earth elements, and helium-3—also present significant economic and strategic interest. However, legal debates continue over the rights to own or exploit lunar resources under current international space law.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
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Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
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Russia and Kazakhstan have signed a formal agreement to move forward with the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, marking a key step in their energy cooperation.
A nationwide transport strike on Friday disrupted travel across Italy, with major delays and cancellations reported in rail, air, and public transit services.
Several EU Member States have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to assist the departure of citizens due to the airspace closures in the Middle East. Slovakia, Lithuania, Greece, Poland and Portugal have requested UCPM support to assist the departure of their nationals.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
China issued red alerts as extreme monsoon rain trigger flash floods across central and southern regions, threatening lives, and infrastructure.
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