NASA Seeks US Student Innovators for Future Space Missions

NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative Opens for 2026-2029 Proposals NASA has announced its CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) is accepting proposals for new missions scheduled between 2026 and 2029. CubeSats are small, low-cost spacecraft used by educational institutions, non-profits, and NASA centers to demonstrate and mature technologies in space. Eligible US educational institutions and non-profits are encouraged…

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America’s Supersonic Revival: New Aircraft Completes First Flight

Boom’s Milestone Achievement In a significant development for aviation, Boom, an American aerospace company, has successfully completed the first supersonic flight of its new aircraft, heralding a potential return to faster-than-sound travel. Design and Capabilities The aircraft is designed to reach speeds exceeding Mach 1, aiming to significantly reduce transcontinental travel times. It incorporates advanced…

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Meet Donald Trump at White House on February 3

BOGOTÁ / WASHINGTON — Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Wednesday that he will travel to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on February 3 in a bid to address rising diplomatic tensions and ongoing cooperation on regional security issues. The upcoming meeting — the first in‑person summit between…

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Taliban Deputy Calls for Lifting Education Bans on Afghan Women and Girls

January 20, 2025 Context Since regaining control of Afghanistan, the Taliban has imposed restrictions on women’s education, barring girls from attending school beyond the sixth grade and halting medical training programs for women. These measures have drawn international condemnation and have significantly impacted the country’s healthcare system and overall development. Sher Abbas Stanikzai’s Appeal In…

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Inquiry Finds Ex–UK PM Boris Johnson Led “Chaotic” COVID Response That Caused Thousands of Extra Deaths

LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson oversaw a “toxic,” “chaotic,” and indecisive response to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an estimated 23,000 preventable deaths, according to a damning report released Thursday by the UK’s public inquiry into the health crisis. The inquiry — one of the most comprehensive investigations in the nation’s history…

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