Russia Is Sending a Second Oil Tanker to Fuel-Starved Cuba
The announcement of a second shipment follows the arrival of a first oil tanker sent by the Kremlin earlier this week. Source link
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After More Than 50 Years, Humans Depart Again for the Moon
With the Artemis II launch, NASA reignited its long-dormant ambitions for crewed lunar exploration. Source link
After Sting Operation, Cousin of Bashar al-Assad Convicted in Arms for Drugs Deal
The cousin, Antoine Kassis, was found guilty of conspiracy to support a terrorist group, after trying to sell weapons from the fallen regime to a Colombian militia. Source link
Artemis II Completes First Day of Its NASA Lunar Mission
The crew, three Americans and a Canadian, are the first humans to travel to the moon in more than 50 years. They will not land on the surface, but the mission will pave the way for future visits. Source link
As NASA Sent Astronauts to the Moon, Some Rejoiced and Others Barely Noticed
Space enthusiasts watched with awe and joy as a massive rocket roared into space on the first crewed flight to the moon in more than 50 years. Other Americans were detached, or oblivious. Source link
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s New Leader, Delcy Rodríguez
Removing sanctions would allow Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s acting leader, to conduct business with U.S. companies and potentially meet with President Trump. Source link
Stephen Lewis, Leftist Canadian Politician and AIDS Activist, Dies at 88
Part of a political dynasty, he led Ontario’s main progressive party, became Canada’s U.N. ambassador and campaigned against the spread of AIDS in Africa. Source link
When Racism Is a Crime: Brazil Puts a Tourist on Trial for Word and Gesture
An Argentine woman, who is white, could face years in prison after being accused of racism. The case has set off intense debate in Argentina and Brazil. Source link
U.S. Assures Colombian President Petro He Does Not Face Charges Right Now
The Justice Department is examining Gustavo Petro for possible ties to drug traffickers. U.S. officials have told him that for now he does not face criminal charges arising from the probes. Source link
First Canadian Astronaut Will Travel to the Moon Amid Fraying U.S.-Canada Relations
Canada will send its first astronaut to the moon on a joint mission with the United States, but back on Earth, the relationship between the two countries is fraying. Source link