New World Bank Washington . The World Bank Group is ready to provide Ukraine with immediate financial support amid the conflict with Russia, President David Malpass said. “We stand ready to provide immediate support to Ukraine and are preparing options for such support, including fast-disbursing financing. Alongside development partners, the World Bank Group will use … Read more
Artemis 1 Lunar Mission Washington : NASA’s unmanned first trial launch of its giant Space Launch System (SLS) space rocket with the Orion 1 lunar spacecraft integrated on it has been delayed for at least one month and will not now take place until May at the earliest and possibly June, US space agency officials … Read more
airspace of Ukraine1 Toronto : Canada has issued a ban on flights in the airspace of Ukraine and surrounding areas in light of Russia’s military operation, Transport Canada said on Thursday. “In response to the unfolding conflict targeting Ukraine, we’ve issued a [Notice to Airmen] NOTAM prohibiting Canadian air operators and owners of Canadian-registered aircraft … Read more
ukraine russia crisis deepens kyiv citizens take shelter in subways New Delhi : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday night received a call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during which the two discussed the developments in Ukraine and its implications. The EAM in a tweet said: “Appreciate the call from @SecBlinken. “Discussed … Read more
Russian An 26 aircraft crashes Moscow : A Russian An-26 aircraft crashed in Russia’s Voronezh region on Thursday, and its crew died in the incident, the Western Military District said. “On February 24, in the Voronezh region, during a planned flight to transport military equipment, an An-26 aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces crashed. The … Read more