Rocket Tamouh-3 Explodes During Launch - Kuwait

Rocket Tamouh-3 Explodes During Launch - Kuwait

A member of the Kuwait Space Rocket Team is seen after the launch failure of a rocket named "Tamouh-3" in Jahra Governorate, Kuwait, December 6, 2025. The Kuwait Space Rocket team said a small rocket it attempted to launch on Saturday morning exploded shortly after ignition in Jahra Governorate, with no injuries reported. The rocket, named "Tamouh-3," was approximately 3.2 meters long with a maximum thrust of around 12,000 newtons. It was equipped with GPS devices designed to record coordinates, speed, altitude, acceleration, and other flight data. According to the team, this was its fourth launch attempt. It said it will investigate the cause of the explosion while continuing its development efforts. Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

2024 Taklimakan Rally kicks off in Kashgar, Xinjiang

STORY: 2024 Taklimakan Rally kicks off in Kashgar, Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Taklimakan Rally STORYLINE: The 2024 Taklimakan Rally kicked off on Monday in Kashgar, China's northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This year's rally spans over 4,300 kilometers, featuring 10 special stages that pass through regions such as Kashgar, Hotan, and Aksu. More than half of the rally consists of desert stages. During the summer, the scorching temperatures of the Taklimakan Desert will test the limits of both racers and vehicles. In the auto category, 90 cars are competing. Notable among them is Han Wei, who returns after a mechanical failure prematurely ended his title bid last year. He will face off against defending overall champion Zi Yungang, Zhang Guoyu, and Liu Yangui. In the motorcycle category, 26-year-old French rider Neels Theric, who finished fourth in his debut at

Taisho Life ordered to halt operations

Taisho Life ordered to halt operations

TOKYO, Japan - Taisho Life Insurance Co. President Atsushi Hosokawa wipes perspiration at a news conference Aug. 28 after the Financial Services Agency (FSA) ordered the company to halt most of its operations, making it the fourth failure of a Japanese life insurance company in three years.

Japan coach Sasaki to retire, Takakura on shortlist as successor

Japan coach Sasaki to retire, Takakura on shortlist as successor

Japan coach Norio Sasaki (R) watches a game against Vietnam on March 7, 2016, in Osaka. Sasaki, who coached Nadeshiko Japan to victory at the 2011 World Cup, will retire following their failure to qualify for a fourth successive Olympic Games. Asako Takakura, Japan's Under-20 coach, is said to be on the shortlist as a successor. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Taisho Life ordered to halt operations

Taisho Life ordered to halt operations

TOKYO, Japan - Taisho Life Insurance Co. President Atsushi Hosokawa wipes perspiration at a news conference Aug. 28 after the Financial Services Agency (FSA) ordered the company to halt most of its operations, making it the fourth failure of a Japanese life insurance company in three years.