Iran is considering allowing a limited number of oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, provided that the oil cargo is traded in Chinese yuan, CNN reported quoting an Iranian official.Tehran is working on a new plan to manage the flow of tankers through the key maritime corridor amid escalating tensions in…
NASA has confirmed and scheduled two upcoming spacewalks (EVAs 94 and 95) for ongoing maintenance and power upgrades to the International Space Station (ISS). A press release issued recently by NASA acknowledged that these missions represent a critical step towards improving the ISS capability as it nears the end of its operational life. Astronauts engaged…
In a troubling turn of events, authorities now believe they have pinpointed a motive behind the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of journalist Savannah Guthrie, which has entered its seventh week. Investigators remain optimistic that ‘mixed’ DNA retrieved from the crime scene could lead to a breakthrough. As the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother,…
NEW DELHI: Clashes broke out between supporters of the TMC and the BJP near Girish Park in central Kolkata on Saturday, about 5 km from the Brigade Parade Ground where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally later in the day. A police officer and a BJP leader were injured in the…
Security patrols in Madinah arrested a Filipino domestic worker over a child’s fatal stabbing/Representative Image A tragic incident in Saudi Arabia’s Madinah region has led to the arrest of a Filipino domestic worker accused of killing a child inside his home. Authorities say the suspect was taken into custody soon after the attack, and the…
Salman Ali Agha during 2nd ODI (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: After the second ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday, Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha was officially reprimanded for showing frustration after being run out. The incident happened in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings when Agha was dismissed…
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday dismissed reports claiming that members of Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup had been fined for failing to reach the semifinals of the tournament.PCB spokesperson Amir Mir rejected the reports circulating in sections of the media suggesting that financial penalties had been imposed on the players….
At just 17 years old, Mehar Singh has soared into the spotlight by shattering the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100-meter ascent by a quadcopter. Mehar’s custom-engineered drone reached this remarkable milestone in an astonishing 0.91 seconds, a feat that not only demonstrates his technical prowess but also sets a new benchmark in the…
Almost 130 years after Alfred Nobel’s death, the prize named after him continues to be among the world’s most coveted honours, recognising extraordinary achievements in fields such as physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences.A widely recounted, though sometimes disputed, story about the Swedish businessman, chemist, and inventor of dynamite suggests that the idea…
UAE residents urged to stay alert as authorities flag rising wiper malware attacks / Image: File The UAE has issued a fresh cybersecurity alert, warning residents, businesses and organisations about the growing risk of “wiper malware”, one of the most destructive forms of malicious software capable of permanently deleting data and crippling systems.The warning was…