Defense giant Boeing today announced plans to demonstrate quantum networking in space — a technological feat that, if successful, could help change the way the military processes data and identifies targets. The company plans to launch the effort, dubbed Q4S, in 2026 using its own research-and development money. The experiment will demonstrate a concept called […]
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PARIS — Norwegian defense firm Kongsberg won a five-year contract from the US Navy worth around US$900 million to supply anti-ship missiles, in what the company says is its biggest missile contract ever. The company will provide its Naval Strike Missile, which is being installed on the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships and Constellation-class frigates, the
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As the agency continues to explore for the benefit of all, NASA is in the process of searching for a new headquarters facility in Washington or the immediate surrounding area. The current NASA Headquarters lease expires in August 2028, and the agency already has evaluated multiple options including leasing or purchasing within the District of
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HELSINKI — China conducted its 55th orbital launch of 2024, sending the Haiyang-4 (01) oceanography satellite into a near polar orbit. A Long March 4B rocket lifted off at 5:42 p.m. Eastern Nov. 13 (2242 UTC) from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, north China. Insulation tiles fell from the payload fairing as the rocket climbed
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Icelandair has announced Istanbul, Türkiye, as the latest addition to its route network, with flights to Istanbul Airport (IST) beginning on September 5, 2025. The new service will operate four times a week, offering a convenient five-and-a-half-hour connection between Iceland and Türkiye’s historic capital. The addition of Istanbul is set to strengthen Icelandair’s connectivity with
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EVEN Hotels – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) – celebrates the opening of EVEN Hotel Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and announces first EVEN Hotel in Beaverton, Ore. EVEN Hotel Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, just 15 minutes from downtown Bozeman, Mont., and 90 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, marks the first EVEN Hotel in
McLEAN, Va. – Hilton’s commitment to creating the best workplace culture has once again earned global recognition. Today, Great Place to Work and Fortune ranked Hilton the No. 2 World’s Best Workplace, marking the company’s eighth consecutive year as the top hospitality company on the list. This year’s ranking follows the company’s historic recognition as
As South Africa assumes the presidency of the Global Group of 20 (G20) this December, the country is poised to take a leadership role in the global dialogue around sustainable energy and economic development for the Global South. With ‘just energy transition’ and financing solutions for economic growth set as top priorities, South Africa’s agenda
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Your Highness, Excellencies, dear colleagues and friends, Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. I thank the World Innovation Summit for Health and the Qatar Foundation for bringing us together to address the urgent issue of protecting health in armed conflict. In northern Gaza last week, the Kamal Adwan hospital was subjected to intense fighting, a siege and a
