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Review: Pillars of Creation

The Space Review 

The James Webb Space Telescope has become a critical tool for astronomers studying the solar system, galaxy, and the early history of the universe. Jeff Foust reviews a book that balances the science JWST has enabled with the challenges the mission encountered in its long development.

Jevgeni Ossinovski: The awakening or Make Europe great again

Err.ee (en) 

The United States is no longer a reliable partner for Europe and Estonia on critical issues — and this isn't just about Donald Trump. America's inward turn is a deeper, long-term process. Rather than despairing over the current situation, we should see the chaos created by Trump as a wake-up call — an opportunity for Europe to emerge from its long slumber and take responsibility for our continent's present and future, writes Jevgeni Ossinovski.

Race for Akzo Nobel's India business heats up as Blackstone, other PE firms join race

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The competition to acquire Akzo Nobel NV's India business has intensified with the entry of global investment firm Blackstone alongside other PE funds like Warburg Pincus and Carlyle Group. Rivals JSW Paints and Pidilite Industries are also interested, while Aditya Birla Group and Berger Paints have opted out.

Bangladesh journalists face threats from attacks, investigations, and looming cyber laws

Committee to Protect Journalists 

New York, February 14, 2025— Six months after a mass uprising ousted the increasingly autocratic administration of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladeshi journalists continue to be threatened and attacked for their work, along with facing new fears that planned legislation could undermine press freedom Bangladesh’s interim government — established amid high hopes of political...

GSK gets meningitis vaccine green light from US FDA

This is money 

US regulators have approved a new meningitis vaccine developed by GSK, sparking cautious optimism for the sector in the wake of Donald Trump's election for a second term as President.

Rubio in Saudi Arabia for talks on fate of Gaza 

Voice of America 

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Saudi Arabia on Monday to discuss the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the fate of the Gaza Strip if the war is ended. The new top U.S. diplomat met with both Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. Their talks came after U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to move 2.3 million Palestinians out of Gaza into neighboring countries, with the United States then redeveloping the narrow territory along the Mediterranean Sea and taking ownership of it... Читать дальше...