The West is open to seizing US$300 billion in Russian assets in order to support Ukraine, but it has to first determine the correct legal procedures. However, even after it is developed, it will not become a panacea for Kyiv. Source: Reuters with reference to the statements of high-ranking officials from the USA and EU […]
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20 years ago South Africa had 40 qualified astronomers – all white. How it’s opened space science and developed skills since then
South African astronomy started an important journey two decades ago, when an initiative to attract and train future scientists in the field welcomed its first group of students under the National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme. World class facilities have been established during this period, the most notable of which are the Southern African Large […]
Iran developed a new attack drone that has a range of 932 miles and could be used by Russia in Ukraine: report
Iran has developed a new attack drone for Russia’s war in Ukraine, Sky News reports. An unnamed source said it’s part of the Shahed family of drones, which have been launched in waves across Ukraine. The new capabilities could allow it to hit expensive Western-supplied targets, the source said. Iran has developed a new attack […]
The White House is threatening the patents of high-priced drugs developed with taxpayer dollars
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is putting pharmaceutical companies on notice, warning them that if the price of certain drugs is too high, the government might cancel their patent protection and allow rivals to make their own versions. Under a plan announced Thursday, the government would consider overriding the patent for high-priced drugs that have been developed […]