Live coverage of the departure of Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft from the International Space Station is underway on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency’s YouTube channel. The spacecraft’s release is scheduled for 7:05 a.m. EDT. Flight controllers on the ground will …
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Education & Innovation
Canadarm2 Releases Cygnus XL Spacecraft Ending Cargo Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAt 7:06 a.m. EDT, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL was released from the Canadarm2 robotic arm, which earlier detached the cargo spacecraft from the Earth-facing port of the International Space Station’s Unity module. …
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Education & Innovation
NASA to Cover Upcoming US Spacewalks 94, 95 Outside Space Station
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauNASA astronauts will conduct a pair of spacewalks beginning Wednesday, March 18, outside of the International Space Station to prepare for the installation of two roll-out solar arrays. Experts from …
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Global Affairs
Beyond the 72 hours: Strengthening Care for Survivors of Violence to Secure a Better Future for Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, ongoing conflict and displacement continue to place women, girls, and children at extreme risk of violence and has triggered an enduring humanitarian crisis. Health facilities …
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When Olivia Africa graduated in hospitality management, she imagined a future shaped by hotels, customer service, and steady work. Then COVID-19 arrived and like many young people, she lost her …
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Planet & Sustainability
A Journey to the Center of the World: Lessons from the Sierra and Its Guardians
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauSome journeys begin as a date on the calendar and end up anchored deep in the heart. That is what visiting Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta—the Sierra—feels like. For …
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Economy & Development
Malaysia’s Fast-Tracked Industrial Approvals Drive Productivity, Boost Investments and Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauKUALA LUMPUR, March 13, 2026 — Malaysia is demonstrating that higher productivity is a tangible outcome of well-designed reforms. Through streamlined processes resulting in faster services, the country is translating regulatory …
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Economy & Development
Burkina Faso: A New Project to Accelerate the Transformation of the Agricultural Sector
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOUAGADOUGOU, March 10, 2026 – The World Bank today approved a project totaling $215.9 million (about CFAF 118.7 billion) to support the development of the agricultural sector. The Burkina Faso Agricultural Transformation …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Supports Social Protection, Inclusion and Pathways to Jobs in the City of São Paulo
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, DC, March 10, 2026 — The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved a new project in the Municipality of São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, to expand access to social assistance …
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Planet & Sustainability
World Bank Supports Nepal’s Clean Air and Prosperity Project to Reduce Air Pollution from Industries, Strengthen Air Quality Management
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, March 11, 2026 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $52 million credit for the Nepal Clean Air and Prosperity Project to reduce air pollution and strengthen air …