Japan’s Moon explorer resumes communication after harsh lunar night
A Japanese explorer that recently landed on the Moon has resumed communication with Earth, the country's space agency said Monday, revealing that the craft has unexpectedly survived the freezing lunar night after...
Jeddah Bustles with Activities as Visitors Flock to City During Semester Break
These days, coinciding with the second-semester vacation in the Kingdom, Jeddah city is buzzing with visitors even more than usual.The mild weather and the city's full calendar of activities, including festivals, are...
Japan successfully launches new H3 rocket a year after failure
Japan successfully launched its new H3 rocket at a space center on a southwestern island Saturday, nearly a year after a failed attempt cast doubt over the country's aspirations in the space...
Japan postpones launch of new H3 rocket due to bad weather forecast
Japan's space agency said Tuesday it has decided to postpone the launch of a new H3 rocket scheduled for Thursday due to a forecast of bad weather at a liftoff site in...
Organ Donation: Relieving Pain and Reviving Hope
Najlaa Al-Sudairi, a consultant in international media relations, never thought that she would one day embark on two different journeys — one in which she would donate an organ to one of...
Sapporo Snow Festival crowds recover to pre-pandemic level in 2024
The Sapporo Snow Festival drew 2.39 million visitors through Sunday, with an organizer saying attendance has recovered to pre-pandemic levels after the removal of coronavirus measures.
It is the...
Adwa Victory Memorial Ethiopia, A Symbol of Pride for All Africans
Ethiopian ambassadors across various countries emphasized that the Adwa Victory Memorial project is not only significant for Ethiopia, but it also represents a symbol of pride and triumph for the entire African...
Ukrainian-born Miss Japan gives up her title after an article reveals her affair with...
The Ukrainian-born winner of this year’s Miss Japan beauty pageant and the contest’s organizers say she has renounced her title after a magazine published an article about her affair with a married man.
A Russian cosmonaut sets a new record for the most time in space
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has broken the world record for the most cumulative time spent in space, Russia’s space agency Roscosmos reported Sunday.
The 59-year-old has now spent more...
Japan’s Tanaka wins top prize at Rotterdam film festival
The Japanese film "Rei" directed by Toshihiko Tanaka won the top Tiger Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, an annual event for up-and-coming filmmakers.
Tanaka's film, which explores...