Jiuquan, China on Wednesday sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The Gaofen-12 05 satellite was launched at 7:45 a.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-4C carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. It will be used in a variety of fields including land surveys, urban planning, road network design, crop yield estimation and disaster relief, Xinhua News Agency reported. The launch marked the 540th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series. Source: Bahrain News Agency
Jordan and France Explore Enhanced Military Collaboration
September 6, 2026
Amman: Jordan and France discussed expanding defense cooperation and military coordination on Sunday, with talks focusing on joint efforts to address shared security challenges and bolster regional stability. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj….