SpaceX Rocket Propels US-Russian Crew Towards International Space Station Launch
A new US-Russian crew embarked on a journey to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX rocket. Comprising three US astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut, they traveled on the Dragon Endeavour and will conduct scientific experiments during their six-month stay. Despite tensions following Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, space exploration remains an area of close cooperation between the US and Russia. The crew launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 03:53 GMT.
EU Investigates Chinese Platform AliExpress for Possible Illegal Online Products
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress due to worries about the presence of illegal and pornographic material on its site. The investigation, announced on Thursday, will be conducted under the Digital Services Act (DSA), a legislation mandating companies to take stronger actions against illicit and harmful content on their platforms, as stated by the European Union’s executive arm.
Kim Jong-un of North Korea Test-Drives New Tank During Military Exercises
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un participated in training sessions with North Korean soldiers to operate a new battle tank, as reported by state media. The training coincided with the conclusion of joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States. Kim, clad in a black leather jacket, observed live-fire exercises from a field command post before personally driving the new tank, as stated by the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Thursday.
