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In a recent interview, Nasa’s senior astronaut Sunita Williams expressed her excitement about the Artemis II mission, stating that it’s a massive undertaking and a great opportunity to learn. Williams, a 60-year-old astronaut who has spent 608 days in space and walked in space for 62 hours, is no stranger to the vastness of space. She has been part of three different space missions, utilizing three different rockets during her career.
When asked if she wanted to visit the moon, Williams smiled and said, “I’d love to go to the moon, but my husband would kill me.” She further added, “Now it’s time for me to come home and hand over the torch to the next generation. It’s their time to make their mark in history.”
Sunita Williams announced her retirement recently, but she still has a significant role to play in the private sector. The Indian origin astronaut has been a key figure in Nasa’s space missions and has been an inspiration to many.
In other news, Pakistan has accepted an invitation to join the “Board of Peace” in the Gaza Strip, aiming to support peace in Palestine. This comes as a significant development in the region, with Turkey also pledging to play a facilitating role in the peace process.
Meanwhile, Amazon has announced plans to lay off around 14,000 corporate employees in the coming weeks, as part of its efforts to cut down on 30,000 jobs. This move is part of the company’s long-term strategy to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
In a separate incident, a five-year-old boy was detained by American immigration officials in Minnesota, sparking outrage and concern about the treatment of migrant children. The boy’s school said he was taken by ICE agents as a “bail” for his father’s arrest.
In a heartwarming story, two convicted murderers in India are set to get married after falling in love in prison. The couple, who met while serving time for their crimes, will tie the knot in a ceremony attended by the country’s Prime Minister and other dignitaries.
In other news, a 30-year-old man in China has grown a 6-meter-tall bamboo plant inside a metal street lamp, showcasing the plant’s ability to thrive in unusual environments. The feat has become a symbol of perseverance and determination.
In a separate development, the chief minister of Pakistan’s Sindh province, Murad Ali Shah, has announced plans to demolish the collapsed Plaza building in Karachi and rebuild it as a shopping complex within two years.
Lastly, a British woman who joined the Islamic State and lost her British citizenship is now fighting for the restoration of her citizenship through international lawyers. The move comes after she was stripped of her citizenship for her involvement with the extremist group.
