India’s Exciting Space Adventure! 🚀
Hey everyone! Did you hear? India launched its first space docking mission called Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) on Monday! 🌠 This mission is super important because it helps India move closer to having its own space station one day. Imagine that!
The rocket took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh state. After about 15 minutes, the spacecraft reached way up high—around 470 kilometers above Earth! That’s like stacking over 53,000 school buses on top of each other! 🚌🚌🚌
Space docking is when two spacecraft connect in space. This is really tricky but super cool because it lets astronauts move between ships and do things like fix satellites. Only three other countries have done this before, so India is joining a pretty special club! 🌏
New Rules for Social Media in Malaysia 📱
In Malaysia, the government is making new rules to keep the internet safe. Platforms like WeChat and TikTok got special licenses to operate under a new law that started on January 1st. This law helps fight against cybercrime (that’s like bad guys on the internet). 🕵️♀️
Any social media or messaging app with more than 8 million users in Malaysia needs this license. Telegram is almost done getting theirs, and companies like Meta (they own Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) are starting the process too. This means everyone can enjoy their favorite apps safely! 👍
Vietnam’s Birth Rates are Dropping 📉
Vietnam noticed that fewer babies are being born each year. In 2023, the average number of children per woman dropped to 1.96. That’s less than the 2.1 needed to keep the population the same size. 👶
The government is a bit worried because if this keeps happening, there might be more older people than young people in the future. They’re thinking about ways to encourage families to have more kids. This is happening in other countries too, so it’s a common challenge! 🌺
Other News Tidbits 📰
There are also important events happening in other parts of Asia:
- South Korea: There’s news about the former president Yoon Seok-yeol facing some legal issues.
- Afghanistan and Pakistan: Some tensions at the border have been reported.
These stories show how different countries are dealing with their own challenges and successes. It’s always good to stay informed about what’s happening around the world! 🌍
Thanks for reading, and stay curious! 🤗
Reference(s):
Asia News Wrap: Arrest warrant issued against Yoon Seok-yeol, and more
cgtn.com
