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Space telescope finds massive galaxies formed within 600 mn yrs of Big Bang

Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 mn years of the Big Bang, suggesting the early universe may have had a stellar fast-track that produced them

Pakistan-Afghan border crossing shut after brief reopening: Officials

The issue of the crossing, a key trade route for both Afghanistan and Pakistan, has added to increasing tensions between the two countries, which share a troubled and volatile boundary

7 shot, including 2-year-old, outside Philadelphia school: Police

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports shots were fired shortly before 6 p.m. in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighbourhood

Boeing to end production of Top Gun plane in 2025 after last delivery to US

Production of the plane could be stretched out to 2027 if India places an order, the company said

Russia launches rescue ship for two cosmonauts to space station after leaks

The new, empty Soyuz capsule should arrive at the orbiting lab on Sunday

China calls for Russia-Ukraine cease-fire, peace talks to end conflict

China has called for a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia and the opening of peace talks as part of a 12-point proposal to end the conflict

UNGA approves nonbinding resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine

The UN approved a nonbinding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and demands the withdrawal of its forces, sending a strong message on the eve of the first anniversary

N Korea test-fires long-range cruise missiles in waters off eastern coast

The launches came as the United States and South Korea held a simulated military exercise in Washington, DC, aimed at sharpening their response to North Korean nuclear threats

Putin, Afghans among top gift givers to Biden, family in 2021: Documents

Russia's president and the deposed leader of Afghanistan were among the top gift givers to President Joe Biden and his family in 2021, according to federal documents published on Thursday

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in prison for rape, sexual assault

The sentence comes on top of the more than 20 years the 70-year-old Weinstein has left to serve for a similar 2020 conviction in New York, furthering the fall of the onetime movie magnate

Google blocks news content for some Canadians to test online news bill

All types of news content are being affected by the test, which will run for about five weeks, the company said. That includes content created by Canadian broadcasters and newspapers

Afghanistan's Taliban reopen key trade route with Pakistan: Report

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers reopened a key border crossing with Pakistan on Thursday, allowing thousands of trucks carrying desperately needed food and other items to creep forward for the first time in days, officials said.

Moderna's Q4 profit tumbles to 70% as Covid-19 vaccine sales fall

The company had said last month that it recorded USD 18.4 billion in sales from its COVID-19 vaccine last year, and it expects about USD 5 billion in 2023

Baidu to implement ChatGPT-like chatbot 'Ernie' into services from March

It said earlier this month that it will complete internal testing of Ernie Bot in March before making the service public

Israel says Palestinian militants fired rockets after raid

Israeli military said Palestinian militants fired six rockets from the Gaza Strip the country's south, hours after Israeli army raid in the West Bank trigger gunbattle in which 11 Palestinians killed

6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Tajikistan near China border on Thursday

It was 67 kilometers (41 miles) west of Murghob, Tajikistan and 20 kilometers (12 miles) deep, according to the US Geological Survey; The area is remote and lightly populated

Ukraine urges nations to vote to preserve its territory in UN resolution

Dmytro Kuleba told an emergency special session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that despite Moscow's empty calls for negotiations, Russia still wants to destroy Ukraine as a nation

NATO chief sees 'some signs' China could back Russia's war against Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said any Chinese involvement in the Kremlin's war effort would be a serious problem

UNESCO chief urges tough regulation of social media to curb misinformation

UN educational, scientific and cultural agency chief called for a global dialogue to find ways to regulate social media companies and limit their role in the spreading of misinformation around world

Amazon closes $3.9 billion acquisition of health company One Medical

Amazon said Wednesday it has closed its $3.9 billion acquisition of the primary care organization One Medical