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SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches on latest test flight
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» SOUTH PADRE ISLAND (UNITED STATES) - SpaceX's Starship megarocket roared into the skies Tuesday on its 10th test flight, following a string of explosive failures that cast doubt about its ability to realize Elon Musk's vision of colonizing Mars.
Hong Kong girl, 15, arrested over 'space oil' after dad alerts police
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/06/2025
» Hong Kong police have arrested a 15-year-old after her father reported she was smoking an e-cigarette containing "space oil" at home with her classmate, who is wanted by the force, the Post has learned.
Hong Kong to ban emerging 'space oil' drug
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/10/2024
» Hong Kong is set to ban a newly emerging drug known as "space oil" next year by adding it to the existing narcotics law, the security minister has said.
Kratom now a $1-billion industry in the US
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/10/2024
» In Southeast Asia, people for centuries have chewed the leaves of the kratom tree — part of the coffee family — as a pain-relieving, energy- and mood-boosting remedy.
Japan to destroy unused oral Covid drugs worth $1.9bn
Kyodo News, Published on 11/05/2024
» TOKYO - The Japanese government is preparing to destroy about 300 billion yen (US$1.9 billion) worth of unused oral Covid-19 medications it purchased during the pandemic, an estimate based on government data showed on Saturday.
Protecting the Moon from Earthlings in spotlight
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2024
» WASHINGTON - An array of unconventional, privately funded plans to exploit the moon, including as a site for human ashes and sports-drink containers, has gathered steam in recent years as the US space agency pushes to make Earth’s natural satellite more accessible.
Art for bark's sake: stray dogs take up painting for UK charity
AFP, Published on 28/11/2023
» BRISTOL (UNITED KINGDOM) - In their studio in Bristol, western England, rescue dogs Rosie and Alba are hard at work on their canvases, redefining the essence of abstract art -- one tail swish at a time.
Dutch ‘suicide kit’ provider jailed
Published on 18/07/2023
» THE HAGUE: A Dutch court sentenced a man to prison on Tuesday for selling “suicide kits” which prosecutors said led to the deaths of at least 10 people.
SpaceX Dragon crew to blast off for ISS
AFP, Published on 27/02/2023
» WASHINGTON - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is to blast off early Monday for the International Space Station carrying two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and the second Emirati to voyage to space.
UAE astronaut says not required to fast during Ramadan on ISS
AFP, Published on 26/01/2023
» HOUSTON: Emirati astronaut Sultan al-Neyadi said Wednesday that he will not be required to fast during Ramadan while on his upcoming space mission.