Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed surprise and concern over the modest overtime pay received by NASA astronaut Sunita Williams during her extended mission in space. Williams, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, spent an additional 278 days in orbit due to technical issues with their spacecraft, far exceeding the original eight-day mission plan….
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has announced a significant escalation in military operations against Hamas in Gaza, aimed at securing the release of Israeli hostages. The intensified strikes, involving air, land, and sea assaults, come after the collapse of a fragile ceasefire and Hamas’s refusal to release the remaining hostages. Military Operations The Israeli Defence…
In an unexpected travel revelation, Waqas Hassan, a Pakistani entrepreneur, recently found himself at Mumbai airport during a six-hour layover on an IndiGo flight. His journey, which was entirely legal, left airport officials and social media users surprised. A Rare Travel Experience Hassan was traveling from Singapore to Saudi Arabia and chose a flight with…
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a stark ultimatum to the residents of Gaza, demanding the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power. Katz warned that failure to comply would result in “total destruction and ruin,” as Israel intensifies its military operations in the region. The warning comes amidst renewed ground…
The United States Department of State has strongly condemned the recent violence against minority communities in Bangladesh. During a press briefing on March 19, 2025, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to promoting tolerance and inclusivity globally. She also expressed support for the measures taken by Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure the safety…
Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has safely returned to Earth after an extended nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carrying Williams and her fellow Crew-9 members, successfully splashed down off the coast of Florida at 3:27 AM IST on March 19, 2025. Originally planned as an eight-day mission, the crew’s…
The World Bank has approved a USD 102 million financing package to bolster Pakistan’s microfinance sector under the Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM) project. This initiative aims to enhance access to microcredit and support the resilience of microfinance institutions and their borrowers, particularly in the face of climate-related challenges. Najy Benhassine, the World Bank’s Country…
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has reportedly intensified its activities, targeting Chinese interests in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. In response, China has expressed serious concerns over the security of its investments, particularly the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and has offered military assistance to Pakistan to counter the escalating threats. BLA’s Escalating Attacks The BLA, a…
At the Raisina Dialogue 2025, Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, addressed a hypothetical scenario involving a potential US invasion of Greenland, shedding light on NATO’s foundational principles. The discussion arose amidst renewed speculation about the United States’ interest in acquiring Greenland, an autonomous territory under Denmark, a NATO founding member. NATO’s Framework…
In a devastating escalation, Israel launched extensive airstrikes across Gaza early Tuesday, shattering a fragile ceasefire that had been in place since January. The strikes, targeting densely populated areas, have resulted in over 400 fatalities, with many victims reported to be women and children. The Palestinian Ministry of Health has confirmed that hundreds more are…
