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USA: Why is NASA’s Artemis II so important?
NASA’s Artemis II, which blasted off on 1 April, will send astronauts around the Moon, marking a major step toward future landings and a permanent lunar presence. Building on the legacy of the Apollo programme and…
Iran / USA: Trump’s mixed messages create uncertainty
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Donald Trump has alternated between signalling possible de-escalation and threatening further military action, leaving the situation highly uncertain. Increased military deployments in the Gulf region and continued strikes…
Lebanon: Israel plans buffer zone even after conflict with Hezbollah ends
Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the IDF’s plans to establish a buffer zone deep inside southern Lebanon have intensified fears of prolonged instability. Foreign minister Israel Katz, stating that the aim is to protect…
Syria: Christians cancel Easter celebrations after sectarian violence
Sectarian violence erupted on 28 March in Suqaylabiyah, a predominantly Christian town in Syria, following tensions involving two Muslim young men from the nearby town of Qalaat al-Madiq. Reports indicate that they started to harass Christian…
