WAO ART #79

Mysten Labs' Sui has launched on mainnet, entering the competitive Layer 1 blockchain space. Sui's native asset will be traded on major exchanges including Binance, OKX, Bybit, and Kucoin. The network boasts a throughput rate of over 300 000 transactions per second.

Indian budget airline Go First has cancelled all flights for the next three days after filing for bankruptcy protection. The airline blamed US engine maker Pratt & Whitney for grounding many of its planes, causing a severe cash flow problem. Go First said the problem forced it to ground 25 aircraft.

The US will not delay a deadline for airlines to refit planes with new sensors to address possible 5G interference, despite concerns the cut-off date could cause travel disruption. Federal Aviation Administration have previously raised concerns 5G wireless could interfere with aircraft altimeters.

New Zealand has extended the deployment of its defense forces in Ukraine for another year and increased its support with an additional $3.3 million of humanitarian aid. The deployment New Zealand Defence Force personnel supporting Ukrainian armed forces has been extended until June 30, 2024.

Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate President Vladimir Putin using drones to target his residence in the Kremlin. The Russian presidency said the two drones were disabled using electronic radar assets and regarded the incident as attempt on the president.

Police have searched the home of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro as part of an investigation into a group suspected of tampering with a government database holding information about Covid-19 vaccinations. Bolsonaro's close aid, Mauro Cid, has been apprehended as part of the raid.

Nigeria's control agency, Nafdac, is investigating the presence of ethylene oxide, a substance associated with increased risks of cancer, in a popular brand of noodles. The agency is conducting random sampling and analysis of Indomie noodles.