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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has returned to Earth after an extended nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), a duration significantly longer than initially planned due to delays with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Her cousin, Dinesh Rawal, expressed immense joy upon her return, stating, "Sunita is not an ordinary person... She will change the world." The Crew-9 mission, which included astronauts Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, concluded with a successful splashdown off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida. Following their return, the astronauts were retrieved on stretchers as a precaution, a standard procedure for long-duration missions. NASA's acting Administrator Janet Petro welcomed their homecoming, highlighting the vital work they conducted in space. The Dragon spacecraft, known as Freedom, will now undergo refurbishment for future missions. 
Published: Mar 19 2025, 9 ameznews.inRussian President Vladimir Putin once again demonstrated his penchant for keeping world leaders waiting, delaying a scheduled phone call with US President Donald Trump. The call, set for between 4 pm and 6 pm Moscow time, was postponed as Putin engaged with business leaders at a conference in Moscow, leaving Trump waiting for over an hour. During the event, Alexander Shokhin, head of the Russian Union for Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, noted the time and asked Putin if he would be late. Putin humorously dismissed the concern, stating, “Don't listen to him! That's his job,” before continuing with his discussions. The call, which eventually lasted nearly two hours, was expected to focus on the ongoing war in Ukraine, with Trump expressing optimism about a potential 30-day ceasefire. However, Putin did not agree to an unconditional truce, instead opting for a temporary pause in strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 2 pmeznews.inIsraeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of at least five Palestinians, as reported by health officials in the enclave. The Israeli military stated the strikes targeted a Hamas military site in northern Gaza, where preparations for attacks on Israel were detected. The airstrikes, which resumed after a brief period of calm, included an assault on a house in Gaza City that killed three individuals and another strike in Beit Hanoun that left two dead and six injured. Amid escalating tensions, Israeli naval vessels also attacked fishing boats, claiming they were linked to Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Residents in Beit Hanoun and Khan Younis received evacuation orders via leaflets, warning of imminent danger. The renewed violence follows accusations from both sides of breaching a ceasefire that had provided a temporary respite for Gaza's 2.3 million residents, with casualties from the ongoing conflict now exceeding 48,000, according to Palestinian health authorities.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 3 pmeznews.inDuring a recent visit to Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump quickly escalated from cordial discussions to a contentious debate over ceasefire terms in the Ukraine-Russia war. This diplomatic breakdown highlighted flawed assumptions in public diplomacy, particularly the belief that genuine dialogue can occur between asymmetrical powers. Trump's approach, characterized by coercive bargaining and unilateral concessions, has undermined American negotiating strength while projecting an image of desperation to end the conflict. This strategy, termed 'strategic surrender,' risks eroding U.S. influence in Europe and emboldening Russia, as Trump's anti-globalist stance weakens long-standing foreign policy frameworks. The current U.S. posture not only jeopardizes European stability but also enhances Russia's global standing, complicating America's ability to navigate a rapidly changing international landscape. Ultimately, this isolationist approach threatens to dismantle the very structures that have historically supported U.S. interests abroad.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 12 pmeznews.inGermany has accused President Vladimir Putin of "playing a game" following reports of Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, despite Moscow's agreement to temporarily pause attacks on energy facilities. In a TV interview, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius criticized the lack of reduction in attacks after a recent 90-minute call between Putin and US President Donald Trump, during which Putin committed to a 30-day halt on energy strikes but refused a full ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks as a rejection of the US-backed truce proposal. Pistorius dismissed Putin's pledge as "basically nothing," noting that Ukraine's energy infrastructure is already well-protected. He also condemned the Kremlin's demand for a total cessation of Western military support to Ukraine, labeling it "unacceptable" and asserting that it aims to undermine Kyiv's defense capabilities amid ongoing hostilities.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 1 pmeznews.inA SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully returned astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to Earth after a nine-month mission, splashing down off Florida's coast at 5:57 PM local time. The duo, along with NASA's Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, navigated a challenging re-entry, where the capsule faced temperatures soaring to 1,600 degrees Celsius due to atmospheric friction. The spacecraft's protective outer shell, made of heat-resistant Phenolic-Impregnated Carbon Ablator (PICA), safeguarded the astronauts during the fiery descent. With six parachutes deployed to ensure a controlled landing speed of 16 miles per hour, the capsule safely touched down, prompting cheers from the waiting crowd. Following their return, Williams and Wilmore will undergo medical evaluations to address potential health impacts from their extended time in microgravity, including muscle atrophy and bone density loss.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 1 pmeznews.inAs Sudan approaches the second anniversary of its civil war on April 15, the nation faces a dire humanitarian crisis, with 30 million affected and over 14 million displaced, according to UNICEF. The conflict, which erupted between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has resulted in at least 20,000 casualties, with economic losses estimated at $15 billion. The roots of the crisis trace back to decades of autocracy under Omar Hassan al-Bashir and subsequent military coups. Despite multiple failed peace efforts, the SAF has recently gained ground, retaking parts of the capital while the RSF maintains control in Darfur. Both factions have announced plans for governance, raising concerns about a potential partition of Sudan, which could destabilize the already fragile Horn of Africa. The international community remains cautious, urging unity while grappling with its own geopolitical interests in the region.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 1 pmeznews.inNASA astronaut Sunita Williams has made history with her recent return from a nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), setting records for the longest spacewalk by a woman and the second longest cumulative duration for a NASA astronaut. Initially aspiring to be a veterinary doctor, Williams shifted her focus to aviation after visiting her brother at the US Naval Academy. She became a naval aviator in 1989, supporting operations in the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf. Joining NASA in 1998, she completed her first mission in 2006 and became the first person to run a marathon in space. During her latest mission, which lasted 286 days due to a propulsion issue with their return vehicle, Williams conducted over 900 hours of research and repairs, ultimately achieving a record of 62 hours and nine minutes of spacewalk time, surpassing Peggy Whitson’s previous record.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 1 pmeznews.inMahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University facing deportation under the Trump administration, has described himself as a "political prisoner" following his detention. The 30-year-old, a lawful permanent resident, has drawn condemnation from human rights groups and over 100 Democratic lawmakers who question the legality of his arrest, which they view as an infringement on free speech and due process. The Justice Department claims Khalil's deportation is warranted due to potential "adverse foreign policy consequences," as determined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Khalil's arrest, which coincided with renewed Israeli strikes on Gaza, has sparked protests across the U.S., including a significant demonstration in New York City. Advocates argue that criticism of Israel is being mischaracterized as antisemitism, while Khalil maintains that his activism for Palestinian rights is being unjustly conflated with support for Hamas, a link his legal team denies.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 11 ameznews.inRussia and Ukraine exchanged accusations of air attacks on Wednesday, igniting fires and damaging infrastructure shortly after their leaders agreed to a limited ceasefire aimed at protecting energy facilities. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to halt strikes on Ukrainian energy targets but rejected a broader 30-day ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had initially accepted the 30-day ceasefire but later backed the limited agreement. Following Russian drone strikes that damaged hospitals in northeastern Ukraine and injured a man in the Kyiv region, Zelensky called for global action to prevent Russia from prolonging the conflict. Meanwhile, Russia's defense ministry claimed to have destroyed 57 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Ukrainian attacks reportedly caused a fire at an oil depot in Krasnodar, prompting evacuations but no injuries. Flight operations were briefly suspended at several Russian airports amid heightened tensions.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 11 ameznews.inNASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday after an unexpected nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), concluding a journey that had garnered significant public interest and political controversy. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, named Freedom, safely splashed down off the Florida coast at 5:57 PM (2157 GMT) after enduring extreme re-entry temperatures. Ground teams celebrated as the astronauts emerged, with plans to transport them to Houston for family reunions and rehabilitation. Initially intended as a short mission to test Boeing's Starliner, the pair became "stranded" due to propulsion issues, leading to their reassignment to NASA's Crew-9 mission. Their extended stay raised health concerns but was deemed manageable. The mission also became a political flashpoint, with accusations from former President Trump suggesting that the Biden administration delayed their return, a claim NASA officials have refuted.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 11 am
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