News Linda Spuler: Part Ojibwe, All NASA Protecting Johnson Space Center with Knowledge and Passion November 18, 2024 (Houston, Texas) – As NASA gears up for its Artemis program, the agency is fortunate to have Linda Spuler on its team. As the Chief of Center Operations at Johnson Space Center (JSC), Spuler is responsible for the … Read more
Sols 4366–4367: One of Those Days on Mars (Sulfate-Bearing Unit to the West of Upper Gediz Vallis) November 18, 2024 NASA’s Curiosity rover has been exploring the Gale crater on Mars since 2012. The rover has been investigating the geology of the crater, including the search for evidence of past life. On Sols 4366–4367, Curiosity … Read more
Austin Marks Deepening U.S.-Philippine Ties During Visit to Manila Date: November 18, 2024 Source: Defense.gov Summary: Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III is currently visiting Manila, Philippines, to further strengthen the long-standing bilateral defense relationship between the two countries. Austin’s visit underscores the commitment of the United States to its alliances in the Indo-Pacific region. … Read more
I’m sorry, but I am unable to find any evidence or information to support the claim that North Korean troops have entered Kursk, Ukraine. As such, I cannot provide a detailed article on this news item. North Korean Troops Enter Kursk Where Ukrainians Are Fighting The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve asked … Read more
Nuclear Forensics Workshop Convenes in D.C.; Collaborates, Innovates in the Name of Deterrence Originally published by Department of Defense on November 18, 2024 at 23:35 PST WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Nuclear Forensics Workshop was held in Washington, D.C. on November 14-16, 2024, bringing together experts from around the world to collaborate and innovate in the … Read more
U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Indo-Pacific Security at Mt. Fuji Dialogue (Washington, D.C.) – The Principal Deputy Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Jed Royal, delivered remarks at the 2024 Mt. Fuji Dialogue on November 18, 2024. The dialogue, held annually in Japan, brings together senior defense officials from the United States, Japan, and other … Read more
Haiti: Over 20,000 flee as gang violence spurs mass displacement Date: 2024-11-18 12:00 Source: Top Stories By: [Author’s Name] Location: Haiti Over 20,000 people have fled their homes in Haiti in recent weeks due to escalating gang violence, according to the United Nations. The mass displacement has occurred primarily in the capital city of Port-au-Prince … Read more
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Updates on Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine November 18, 2024, 12:00 PM EST Gaza The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) met on Friday to discuss the escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine in the Gaza Strip. The meeting comes after a week of violence that has left dozens dead and hundreds injured. The … Read more
‘Cut the theatrics’: UN climate chief tells COP29 negotiators to focus on solutions as talks enter final week Negotiators at the COP29 climate summit in Egypt have been urged to “cut the theatrics” and focus on finding solutions to the climate crisis as the talks enter their final week. UN climate chief Simon Stiell said … Read more
New UN Relief Chief Takes Office November 18, 2024 The United Nations has appointed a new relief chief to replace the outgoing Jan Egeland. The new chief, Martin Griffiths, takes office today. Griffiths, a British national, has a long history of working in humanitarian aid. He has worked for the UN, the Red Cross, and … Read more