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Pakistan developed the PakVac COVID-19 vaccine in June 2021.

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On 9 February 2021, Turkiye unveiled an ambitious 10-year space program for the nation.

President Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN announced Turkey`s National Space Program with a ceremony held on February 9, 2021. 

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The World Health Organization (WHO) names new coronavirus variants using the letters of the Greek alphabet

The Omicron variant started in South Africa in November 2021

The Covid-19 variant that emerged in South Africa was named after the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet.

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A team of Wuhan, China researchers found a new kind of coronavirus, NeoCov, among bats in South Africa.

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In February 2022, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced plans to retire and decommission the International Space Station (ISS) by 2031.

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DAVINCI Mission is likely to explore layered Venusian atmosphere.

DAVINCI Mission will reach Venusian surface by June 2031.

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The United Arab Emirates on 17 July 2022 established a $817 fund to support its space sector and to develop radar satellites.

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 U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed a joint pledge on 14 July 2022  to deny Iran nuclear arms, a show of unity by allies long divided over diplomacy with Iran.

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The Russian Parliament approved a bill removing the country from the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECHR) jurisdiction in June 2022.

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In June 2022, Algeria decided to immediately suspend the “treaty of friendship, good neighbourliness and cooperation” signed in 2002 with Spain.