India has achieved a significant milestone with its aquanauts successfully reaching depths exceeding 5,000 metres in the North Atlantic, marking progress in the Deep Ocean Mission. This follows closely after an Indian astronaut's visit to the International Space Station.
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Donald Trump downplayed a suspected Russian hack of sensitive U.S. federal court documents, responding casually to questions about raising the issue with Vladimir Putin. He acknowledged Russia's hacking capabilities, even claiming the U.S. is better. This follows reports of a Justice Department memo warning officials about the breach and urging immediate action to protect sealed records from cyber threats.
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