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The NASA ORBIT (Opportunities in Research, Business, Innovation, and Technology for the Workforce) Challenge invites university and community college students nationwide to work with real NASA intellectual property and mission challenges. Choose your path: develop commercial applications of NASA patents that solve problems here on Earth (ORBIT Earth), or design next-generation technologies for space exploration […]
The idea of humans and robots working side-by-side in space was once the stuff of science fiction, but with NASA launching increasingly complex missions deeper into space, human-robot collaboration could become reality. Advanced robotic systems are critical for human spaceflight because they can enhance a crew’s performance and productivity while reducing risk and expanding the […]
Amid military escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis, the Saudi-backed head of Yemen's governing body urged his compatriots to join the government forces.
The US-Israel war on Iran continues to take centre stage as the UNGA enters its fourth day.
Dozens of United Nations delegates left the room on Thursday where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was preparing to make a speech.
Three ministers lose their seats and Peel and Glenfaba elects the Isle of Man's youngest MHK.
The race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General is heating up, with five women among eight candidates.
The Republic of Croatia became the 74th signatory to the Artemis Accords on Wednesday during a ceremony in the capital city of Zagreb with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present. “It is my privilege to welcome the Republic of Croatia as the latest signatory of the Artemis Accords,” said NASA Deputy Matt Anderson […]
Agricultural emissions represent an important and understudied part of Earth’s land and atmosphere systems. The FarmFlux mission will deploy more than a dozen sensors to measure ozone, methane, ammonia, particulates, and other pollutants rising from agricultural lands and animal farms and the interaction with the Earth’s atmosphere. The mission is jointly led by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland; Colorado […]
The gridlock in the UNSC and emerging multipolarity are shifting political weight to the UNGA.
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Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Friedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni and Mahmoud Abbas are among more than 50 leaders who won't make it to the UN General Assembly. Their reasons range from illness and domestic affairs to holidays.
Iran's President responds to Trump: "We have been the victims of terrorism" - 124; Venezuela's President, Delcy Rodríguez, promises free elections in his country, without setting a date
Day 2 of the UN General Assembly saw speeches from the leaders of Syria, Iran and Ukraine, among others. Additional topics that were expected to be discussed include climate change and AI. Follow DW live.
It’s Day Two of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with a packed programme including speeches by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence will also address the UN Security Council. France 24’s Jessica Le Masurier is covering the gathering for us.
World leaders are heading to New York for the world's biggest diplomatic gathering: the UN General Assembly. Throughout the week, attention will turn to the war in Iran, climate change and the race to rein in AI. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis and Theresa Squatrito from the London School of Economics discuss what to expect.
The first day of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York was marked by speeches about war, artificial intelligence and climate crisis. Discourses such as Trump, Macron and Lula showed a fracture in multilateralism. Sergio Castaño Riaño, international analyst, doctor in International Relations and coordinator of the degree in International Relations at the International University of La Rioja, addresses the issue in France 24.
In the UN General Assembly, some leaders mentioned the crisis in Gaza, but citizens do not expect major changes. While the international community is debating without providing immediate solutions and criticizing the lack of action in the enclave without taking concrete action, the lack of water, food and medicine remains serious, while Israeli attacks do not stop despite the agreed ceasefire.
Second day of UN General Assembly kicks off with speeches from world leaders, including from Syria, Iran and Ukraine.
Artificial intelligence is also a major focus at the UN General Assembly, with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham among the leaders addressing the issue. Our correspondent in New York, Jessica Le Massurier, reports.
