Small rocky planet detected in orbit about nearby Barnard’s star
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Barnard’s star is a red dwarf, the smallest type of regular star and much smaller and less luminous than our sun. At about 6…
Biden directed US military to help Israel shoot down Iranian missiles, White House says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden has directed the U.S. military to aid Israel’s defense against Iranian attacks and shoot down missiles targeting Israel, the White House National Security Council…
Kremlin says Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine is being formalised
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Sunday that amendments to Russia’s nuclear doctrine had been prepared and were about to be formalised, meaning the relevant documents setting out the…
Why gene therapy for sickle cell is slow to catch on with patients
By Deena Beasley LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Student Zoe Davis, 20, was just weeks into her junior year when she landed back in the hospital with severe sickle cell pain…
Exclusive-India extends unprecedented invite to Myanmar’s anti-junta forces, sources say
By Wa Lone and Devjyot Ghoshal (Reuters) -India has invited political and military opponents of Myanmar’s ruling junta to attend a seminar in New Delhi, sources said, a significant move…
Exclusive-Iran withheld launchers for missiles sent to Russia, sources say
By Jonathan Landay, Phil Stewart and Anthony Deutsch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Iran did not include mobile launchers with the close-range ballistic missiles that Washington last week accused Tehran of delivering…
Analysis-Putin’s options for Ukraine missiles response includes nuclear test, experts say
By Andrew Osborn and Mark Trevelyan LONDON (Reuters) – Vladimir Putin’s options to retaliate if the West lets Ukraine use its long-range missiles to strike Russia could include striking British…
Biden administration grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid despite rights requirements
By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Wednesday notified the U.S. Congress that it will provide Egypt with $1.3 billion in military aid, a State Department spokesperson…
Trump ‘has a lot on his plate’, misunderstands Taiwan’s chip role, minister says
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Donald Trump “has a lot on his plate” and misunderstands Taiwan’s role in the semiconductor industry, possibly because others have misinformed him, the island’s…
Exclusive-Top U.S. general makes unannounced Middle East trip as Iran threat looms
By Phil Stewart AMMAN (Reuters) – The top U.S. general began an unannounced visit to the Middle East on Saturday to discuss ways to avoid any new escalation in tensions…