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More than 400 Homes Evacuated in Northern Ireland to Remove World War II Bomb

A World War Two bomb is seen being removed a few days after being discovered in the dried-up river Po which suffered from the worst drought in 70 years, in Borgo Virgilio, Italy on August 7, 2022. (Reuters)
A World War Two bomb is seen being removed a few days after being discovered in the dried-up river Po which suffered from the worst drought in 70 years, in Borgo Virgilio, Italy on August 7, 2022. (Reuters)
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More than 400 Homes Evacuated in Northern Ireland to Remove World War II Bomb

A World War Two bomb is seen being removed a few days after being discovered in the dried-up river Po which suffered from the worst drought in 70 years, in Borgo Virgilio, Italy on August 7, 2022. (Reuters)
A World War Two bomb is seen being removed a few days after being discovered in the dried-up river Po which suffered from the worst drought in 70 years, in Borgo Virgilio, Italy on August 7, 2022. (Reuters)

Police in Northern Ireland ordered the evacuation of more than 400 homes to remove what is suspected to be a World War II-era bomb.

The removal operation could take more than five days, police said Sunday.

The device was discovered Friday in Newtownards, an area of County Down, about 9 miles (15 kilometers) east of Belfast.

“I appreciate the disruption that this has caused, however keeping people safe is paramount and we will not take any risks," North Down and Ards District Commander Superintendent Johnston McDowell said. “I want to thank those who may be affected for their patience at this time.”

Police had set up barricades and asked drivers to avoid the area.

An emergency support center was set up for residents who had to move out of their homes.

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CST, Mawhiba Announce Saudi Arabia's First Ever Participation in IOAA 2024 in Brazil

CST, Mawhiba Announce Saudi Arabia's First Ever Participation in IOAA 2024 in Brazil
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CST, Mawhiba Announce Saudi Arabia's First Ever Participation in IOAA 2024 in Brazil

CST, Mawhiba Announce Saudi Arabia's First Ever Participation in IOAA 2024 in Brazil

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) announced the first ever participation of the Saudi Astronomy Team in the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2024) in Brazil.

The move is in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba).

The achievement is a product of CST and Mawhiba's joint programs that included training and preparing students.

The Saudi Astronomy Team will be represented by Jude Basem Al-Luhyani from the Makkah Education Department, Fajr Hassan Al-Obaidan from the Al-Ahsa Education Department, and Hussein Hassan Al-Mubarak from the Eastern Province Education Department.

Each member has undergone around 590 hours of training.

Their participation reflects CST's commitment to nurturing national talent for global competition in the space sector, empowering local individuals, and motivating students to pursue careers in space and related fields, all aimed at strengthening Saudi Arabia’s capabilities in the space industry.

CST has implemented a series of training programs over a 12-month period. This initiative was designed in collaboration with Mawhiba to prepare students for the IOAA 2024, which assesses participants' skills in astronomical observation, celestial mechanics, astrophysics, and cosmology.

As a regulator in the space sector, CST is committed to offering a variety of training and educational programs. These initiatives aim to prepare national cadres to keep up with rapid developments in space and to boost opportunities in the field.