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The crisis in Iran has led to a price increase for recycled plastic in Cairo's garbage city, with one kilogram now fetching five instead of one pound. This allows some waste pickers, who informally handle disposal for over 20 million residents, to achieve higher profits.
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US envoys met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow and are traveling to Kyiv to advance a peace initiative. Both sides discussed concrete next steps to end the war in Ukraine. Ukraine agreed to suspend attacks, while Russia is confident it can conquer eastern Ukraine.
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Following an eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Indonesia was temporarily closed. Over 22,000 passengers and 209 flights were affected by the closure due to volcanic ash in the airspace.
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The Spectrum carrier rocket from Bavarian company Isar Aerospace reached orbit during a test flight from the Andøya Spaceport in Norway. This marks a European first for a privately developed rocket.
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The German carrier rocket "Spectrum" by Isar Aerospace has successfully reached a near-Earth orbit. This marks a milestone for German spaceflight, as emphasized by Federal Research Minister Baer.
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US national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars, with interest payments now exceeding defense spending. Economists warn this comes at the expense of future investments, though an immediate default is unlikely.
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US envoy met with President Putin in Moscow to discuss a peace agreement. Russia will refrain from attacks on Kyiv for three days after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy offered a three-day ceasefire.
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Isar Aerospace plans a new launch attempt with its Spectrum rocket after the first attempt failed last year after 30 seconds. The company states it has already secured orders worth several hundred million dollars until 2028.