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NASA 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.inNaseer Soomro, Pakistan's tallest man at 7 feet 9 inches, has passed away at the age of 55 in Shikarpur, Sindh, following a prolonged battle with lung illness. His brother, Riaz Soomro, revealed that Naseer had struggled with severe respiratory issues for months, requiring multiple hospitalizations, including treatment in Karachi. His extraordinary height earned him global recognition and a position with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), where he worked in airport customer services, becoming a source of pride for the nation. A large crowd gathered in Shikarpur for his funeral prayers, reflecting the impact of his life. Prominent figures, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, expressed condolences, with Sharif highlighting Soomro's role in showcasing Pakistan on the world stage. PIA also paid tribute, sending thoughts and prayers to his family during this difficult time.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 5 pmeznews.inVodafone Idea has confirmed it is in exploratory discussions with several satellite communication providers, including Starlink, following recent partnerships between its competitors and Elon Musk's company. The announcement came after Indian stock exchanges requested clarification regarding Vodafone Idea's stock movements, which saw shares rise nearly 5% on Wednesday. Chief Technology Officer Jagbir Singh emphasized the company's strategy to deliver services in underserved areas where satellite technology is advantageous, as well as to provide fixed wireless broadband in rural regions and smaller towns where traditional service rollout is costly. This development follows last week's agreements between SpaceX and Indian telecom giants Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, which will enable them to offer Starlink's internet services in India, contingent upon government approval for operations.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 5 pmeznews.inNvidia and Elon Musk's xAI have joined a consortium, now named the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), alongside Microsoft and BlackRock, to enhance artificial intelligence infrastructure in the US. Announced on Wednesday, this initiative aims to invest over $30 billion in AI projects, focusing on the data centers and energy facilities essential for powering applications like ChatGPT. This move follows US President Donald Trump's launch of Stargate, a private sector AI initiative with plans to mobilize up to $500 billion. The AIP has secured $100 billion for immediate deployment, with further investments expected over the next four years. The consortium, which includes Abu Dhabi-backed MGX and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners, is actively seeking additional funding to meet the growing energy demands of AI technologies. Renewable energy firms GE Vernova and NextEra Energy will also contribute to supply-chain planning and energy efficiency solutions.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 5 pmeznews.inThe Israeli military campaign in Gaza will persist until Hamas is eradicated, according to Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar, who spoke to NDTV World. Following the expiration of a 42-day ceasefire, Azar criticized Hamas for failing to release hostages as promised, deeming it a violation of the agreement that left Israel with no choice but to apply military pressure. He emphasized that peace is attainable if Hamas complies with conditions, including the release of all hostages and disarmament. The U.S. has expressed full support for Israel's efforts to eliminate terrorist elements in Gaza. Azar urged the international community to pressure Hamas rather than condemn Israel, asserting that military action is necessary to ensure a future for the Palestinian people free from Hamas's control. He reiterated Israel's preference for a diplomatic resolution but warned that a ground invasion remains an option if Hamas does not cooperate. Currently, Hamas retains 59 Israeli hostages.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 5 pmeznews.inUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans to speak with former President Donald Trump on Wednesday, urging the U.S. to oversee any potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, particularly concerning energy infrastructure. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a temporary halt in attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities but rejected Trump's proposal for a comprehensive 30-day ceasefire aimed at fostering a lasting peace. Following their leaders' tentative agreement, both Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of conducting airstrikes that damaged infrastructure. During a joint briefing in Helsinki with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Zelensky emphasized that mere words from Putin were insufficient, insisting that the U.S. should take the lead in monitoring energy sites. He affirmed Ukraine's readiness to adhere to a ceasefire, provided Russia refrains from targeting Ukrainian facilities. Earlier, Ukraine claimed to have downed 72 out of 145 Russian drones, while Russia reported intercepting 57 Ukrainian drones.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 6 pmeznews.inA Las Vegas Tesla service center was targeted in a violent attack overnight, with multiple vehicles set ablaze and gunshots fired, according to reports. The incident at the Tesla Collision Center resulted in significant damage to at least five cars, two of which were fully engulfed in flames. The FBI is investigating, noting that the assault bears "some of the hallmarks" of terrorism, particularly as Molotov cocktails were used and the word "resist" was spray-painted on the premises. Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren described the event as a targeted attack, with video footage showing a suspect dressed in black amidst the chaos. Tesla CEO Elon Musk condemned the violence as "insane and deeply wrong," while President Trump and US Attorney-General Pamela Bondi labelled the attacks as domestic terrorism, promising rigorous investigations to hold perpetrators accountable. No injuries were reported, and the fire department managed to extinguish the flames before they reached the vehicles' batteries.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 4 pmeznews.inTribeca Developers, the Trump Organisation's partner in India, has unveiled the "Trump World Center," the first Trump-branded commercial real estate project in the country, aiming for sales exceeding $289 million. Over the past decade, India has emerged as the Trump brand's largest real estate market outside the US, with Tribeca facilitating residential developments across four cities under licensing agreements. The office project, in collaboration with Kundan Spaces, will be located in Pune, a hub for numerous global and local IT firms. Expected to be completed in approximately four years, Tribeca's founder, Kalpesh Mehta, revealed plans to launch three to four additional Trump-branded luxury residential projects in northern and southern India within the next month and a half. The anticipated sales from the office and forthcoming residential projects could reach a combined total of $1.15 billion.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 4 pmeznews.inGoogle has reached a $28 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging discriminatory pay practices favoring white and Asian employees over their minority counterparts. The lawsuit, spearheaded by Ana Cantu, a racially indigenous Mexican former employee, claimed that she and others from Hispanic, Latino, and Native American communities faced unequal pay and limited career advancement opportunities despite their qualifications. The settlement, approved by Judge Charles Adams of the Santa Clara County Superior Court, will benefit 6,632 affected employees in California from February 15, 2018, to December 31, 2024. While Google maintains its stance against the allegations, asserting a commitment to equitable treatment, the settlement will result in $20.4 million after legal fees and other costs are deducted. Cantu, who left the company in September 2021, argued that her experience exemplified systemic inequities within the tech giant.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 4 pmeznews.inA new documentary titled 'The Age of Disclosure' has sparked significant debate by claiming the existence of alien life on Earth and alleging a US government cover-up regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), formerly known as UFOs. Premiering on March 9 at SXSW in Austin, Texas, the film, directed by Dan Farah, features 34 military and intelligence officials who acknowledge the reality of UAPs and describe a campaign of disinformation spanning 80 years. Luis Elizondo, a former member of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, calls this cover-up "the most successful disinformation campaign in US history." The documentary includes testimonies from veterans claiming direct knowledge of extraterrestrial life and suggests that unidentified spacecraft may have been monitoring Earth since the 1940s. Notable figures such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand also appear, emphasizing the need for further investigation into these phenomena, which they argue could pose national security risks.
Published: Mar 19 2025, 4 pmeznews.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 pm
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