August 5, 2023

Niger Coup Leaders Ask For Help From Wagner Group

The military rulers of Niger have asked for help from the Russian mercenary Wagner group, as per the latest media reports. The plea for the Russian private military group by Niger’s military rulers came at a time when Africa’s regional block is thinking of military intervention in the country to restore the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum.

Red Panda Twins Born in UK Bring Hope For Endangered Species

The birth of two twin red Panda babies have revived hopes for the endangered species. Born on June 25 at Whipsnade Zoo, UK, the pair has not been named by the wild conservation authorities. The population of Red Pandas has been on a downward trajectory for decades due to deforestation, hunting and illegal trade but the newly born twins have increased optimism.

NASA Spacecraft Captures Breathtaking Views of Volcano World

NASA’s Juno spacecraft has captured remarkable images of the volcano world on one of Jupiter’s moons, called Io. NASA’s Juno spacecraft recently approached the intensely volcanic celestial body, after circling the gas giant Jupiter for around nine years. By the end of this year, Juno is expected to make the closest pass near Lo, NASA explained.