Astronomers Found Three Undiscovered Moons Orbiting Planets In Our Solar System
Astronomers have found three previously unidentified moons encircling Uranus and Neptune, the farthest planets in our solar system. Among these, one moon orbits Uranus, marking the first discovery of its kind in over two decades, while the remaining two orbit Neptune. Scott S. Sheppard, an astronomer at the Carnegie Institution for Science, noted that these are the faintest moons ever spotted around these ice giants, necessitating specialized image processing techniques for their detection.
Iran Braces For Low Election Turnout As Calls For Resistance Vote Fall On Deaf Ears
Iran faces challenges in mobilising voter turnout ahead of the March 1 legislative elections, with economic hardships, political disillusionment, and suppressed dissent hindering enthusiasm. Despite efforts to rally voters, around 15,000 candidates vie for 290 parliamentary seats, while 144 contend for the 88 Assembly of Experts seats. This assembly holds the authority to appoint the Supreme Leader, crucial as the incumbent, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is over 84, prompting speculation on succession.
Putin Warns Western Troops In Ukraine Might Escalate Into A Nuclear Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned the West about the potential for nuclear conflict if they deploy troops to support Ukraine, asserting Moscow’s capability to target Western locations. During his annual State of the Nation address, Putin dismissed allegations of Russia planning to attack Europe as baseless but cautioned against potential nuclear retaliation. He referenced French President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion of Western troop deployment to Ukraine, which was promptly rebuffed by European leaders.
