One-of-its-kind solar telescope in Hawaii aims to open in 3 months
HONOLULU: The project director of a new solar telescope in Hawaii that will be the most powerful of its kind …
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Joe Biden’s Afghanistan policy counts on issue fading in importance for war-weary Americans
US President Joe Biden. (Reuters Photo) WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is brushing off criticism of his administration’s chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal …
US, India to work more closely to advance mutual prosperity, says envoy Atul Keshap
US Charge d’Affaires to India Atul Keshap. WASHINGTON: US Charge d’Affaires to India, Atul Keshap on Friday met Indian Commerce …
US House Democrats face test of unity on Joe Biden spending plans
US President Joe Biden. (Reuters Photo) WASHINGTON: Democrats face a test of unity in the US House of Representatives on …
Pakistan intel agency played key role in Taliban takeover of Afghanistan: US Congressman
Congressman Steve Chabot. (Getty Images) WASHINGTON: Pakistan and its intelligence service have played a key role in fostering the Taliban …
Jefferson: Thomas Jefferson statue to be removed from New York City Council chamber
The statue of Thomas Jefferson. (Agency photo) NEW YORK: US President Thomas Jefferson‘s statue, a presence for more than a …
US prisons face staff shortages as officers quit amid COVID
Lance Lowry (Agency photo) NEW YORK: At a Georgia state House of Representatives hearing on prison conditions in September, a …
Putin: Putin says U.S. ties ‘unsatisfactory’ but he is willing to talk
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday described Russia‘s relations with the United States as “unsatisfactory” but said Moscow was open …
FDA plans to allow 12- to 15-year-olds to receive pfizer boosters
WASHINGTON: The Food and Drug Administration is planning to broaden eligibility for coronavirus vaccine booster shots, allowing 12- to 15-year-olds …
The heat stays on: Earth hits 6th warmest year on record
NEW YORK: Earth simmered to the sixth hottest year on record in 2021, according to several newly released temperature measurements. …