BUDAPEST — It’s a relationship that has become defined by snubs, sanctions and public rebukes. But in recent days, U.S.-Hungarian relations appear to have reached new levels of post-Cold War lows. In a blunt speech Thursday, U.S. Ambassador David Pressman accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of acting to “undermine trust.” “This is not a … Read more
RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Aid convoys carrying food reached northern Gaza this week, Israeli officials said Wednesday, the first major delivery in a month to the devastated, isolated area, where the U.N. has warned of worsening starvation among hundreds of thousands of Palestinians amid Israel’s offensive. The increasing alarm over hunger across Gaza has fueled … Read more
While the food tech investment sector figured itself out last year, Miruku, a New Zealand-based food tech company, was busy getting ahead of molecular farming technology. That proactive strategy put the company about “three to four years ahead of emerging competitors,” CEO Amos Palfreyman told TechCrunch. “Miruku has not only aimed to navigate the challenges … Read more
Nicolas Jarry defeated Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final of the Argentina Open, recording his career-best victory as he defeated the world No 2. Jarry, who will face home player Facundo Diaz Acosta in Sunday’s final which is live on Sky Sports Tennis at 7pm, knocked out the defending champion in Buenos Aires in … Read more
TOKYO — A Japanese flagship H3 rocket lifted off from a space station in southwestern Japan Saturday, successfully reaching its planned trajectory and releasing one of the two payloads in a key second test, overcoming its failed debut launch a year ago and buoying hope for the country to stay competitive in the global space … Read more
Australian star Alex de Minaur forms one half of a tennis power couple with his partner Katie Boulter. The duo have both made it safely through to the Australian Open second round with De Minaur outlasting Milos Raonic and Boulter defeating Yue Yuan. While De Minaur has worked his way into the top 10, Boulter … Read more
Luke Littler, 16, moves one win away from Alexandra Palace glory after crushing Rob Cross 6-2 in semi-finals; Littler will face Luke Humphries or Scott Williams in final; We’re back at 7.30pm on Wednesday for the World Darts Championship final – live on Sky Sports Darts By Raz Mirza at Alexandra Palace, London Last Updated: … Read more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A large cargo ship with a fire in its hold is being kept 2 miles (3.22 kilometers) offshore of an Alaska port as a precaution while efforts are undertaken to extinguish the flames, the U.S. Coast Guard said Saturday. There were no injuries to the 19 crew members aboard the Genius … Read more
After more than three months of whizzing through space, Japan’s lunar lander arrived at the moon on Christmas. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — NASA’s Japanese counterpart known as JAXA for short — announced that its moon mission had achieved a major milestone on Dec. 25, successfully inserting into an oval-shaped orbit around the lunar … Read more
Firefly Aerospace sent its Alpha rocket to orbit this morning, with the company carrying a payload from Lockheed Martin to space. However, the company has yet to update the public on whether it successfully deployed the satellite to its destination orbit – which could suggest an issue with the rocket’s second stage. Today’s launch marks … Read more