🌍 SCO slams US-Israel attacks on Iran and sanctions

SCO leaders signed the Bishkek Declaration condemning US and Israel's military strikes on Iran and Western sanctions. The declaration was signed by leaders including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi, and Shehbaz Sharif in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Members condemned attacks on Iran, citing civilian casualties, and also noted Israel's impact on Palestine. SCO strongly backed Iran's rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The group also pledged to boost economic and energy cooperation among members.

🔬 MOF Film Moves Space Water Isotopes

Scientists have successfully demonstrated space-confined water isotope transport using a conductive Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) thin film. This research was conducted by a team of researchers at a specific institution, though the exact location is not provided in the abstract. The study details the mechanism of isotope movement under defined experimental conditions. This advancement offers new pathways for understanding material science in extreme environments. Future work will focus on optimizing this transport for practical applications. 🔬

🛣️ Pemmasani reviews highway projects in Guntur-Vijayawada

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar reviewed key National Highway projects and pending issues. This meeting took place at his camp office in Kolanukonda, Guntur district, on Tuesday. The review covered the DPR for the Chinakakani flyover and the status of the Outer Ring Road proposals. The Minister showed concern over the slow progress of ROBs at Kolanukonda and Suddapalli Donka. Officials were instructed to prepare reports on pending issues within two weeks. 🛣️

🛰️ ESA's Cluster Quartet's Final Tango 🛰️

The European Space Agency's Cluster quartet is concluding its mission after Samba's recent re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. The satellites operated in orbit around Earth's magnetosphere from 2000, with Tango scheduled for tonight's re-entry at 21:30:31 UTC. Despite initial battery failures, heroic engineering efforts kept the functional spacecraft going far beyond their five-year design life. The mission officially ended in 2024 as controllers initiated the disposal campaign. Tango's destruction tonight completes the journey of this resilient quartet.

🏃 Arsenal misses out on Fofana transfer

Arsenal reportedly pursued Malick Fofana as an alternative forward option. The Gunners were interested in the player, but rivals Sunderland and Crystal Palace were in the running. An agreement between Sunderland and Lyon for $34.8 million was revealed on Monday night. Arsenal was already facing striker issues with other players being sold during the summer. Mikel Arteta now needs to pivot and find another way to strengthen the frontline.

🎮 POCO F9 Ultra: Next-level gaming phone drops

POCO unveiled the F9 Ultra, a high-end Android phone featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a massive 8,050mAh battery. This device is being offered alongside the more budget-friendly POCO F9 Pro in the latest F-series lineup. The F9 Ultra starts at $799, with early-bird pricing bringing the cost down to $729. It boasts a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 185Hz refresh rate and Bose-tuned audio. The phone is also the first POCO model equipped with a 200-megapixel main camera. 🚀

🍅 Space tomatoes survived 6 years in orbit

NASA sent Rutgers tomato seeds into space for nearly six years as part of the SEEDS project. This experiment involved NASA, Langley Research Center, and the George W. Park Seed Company. The seeds were recovered in January 1990, and 132,000 kits reached 3.3 million students nationwide. Preliminary data showed space seeds germinated at 73.8% versus 70.3% for Earth seeds. Researchers found the seeds were tougher than expected, offering insights for future space agriculture. 🚀

💪 Bus dragged him, now he fights for UFC dream

Liam McCracken is set to fight Silvestre Sanchez in Las Vegas for a shot at a UFC contract. The 25-year-old Briton was tragically hit and dragged under a bus near his Liverpool home three years ago. He suffered severe injuries, including four back fractures and three broken ribs, on a date around the time of the accident. Despite initial fears ending his MMA career, he recovered and returned to fighting nearly two years later. Now, McCracken aims to use MMA to secure financial freedom for his family.

🤰 Shane Bieber's wife shares cozy pre-fall style update 🤰

Shane Bieber's wife, Kara Maxine Bieber, shared a relaxed pre-fall style look recently. The post showed her personal life outside the baseball spotlight while she is pregnant with her second child. This outfit, featuring a flannel, was shared five days ago. The look perfectly captures the transition between summer and cooler weather. This moment highlights the quiet life she is building with Shane Bieber.

🚜 Govt to talk insurance on maize crop issues

Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara announced that the government will discuss crop insurance coverage for maize damaged by white grub disease. This was observed during his tour of drought-affected areas in Mysuru district on Tuesday, September 1. Specifically, over 16,000 hectares in Hunsur taluk faced crop losses, while six neighboring taluks faced similar issues. The government will examine state-specific relief mechanisms for commercial crops like tobacco as well. A decision on farmer assistance will be made after the drought assessment is complete. 🚜

🏛️ Modi pushes austerity, protests cancelled in Delhi

The Cockroach Janta Party withdrew its call for a march in Delhi on September 5. This decision followed the Supreme Court ordering the withdrawal of all first information reports related to July student protests. The Union government also got permission to file a fresh FIR against 2,873 people at the protest site. PM Narendra Modi reiterated his call for austerity, advising against foreign travel and gold purchases. He said these measures are vital to manage economic challenges despite a 7.8% GDP growth in April-June.