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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Can NASA keep ISS afloat without Russian help?

While the US side of the ISS supplies power and life support, Russia is responsible for propulsion and keeping the station afloat. Last week, Russia's space chief Dmitry Rogozin raised the prospect of pulling out of the partnership in response to US sanctions.

Challenging Youtube, TikTok increases video time length

TikTok more than tripling the length of videos comes as YouTube and Facebook-parent Meta strive to counter the rival with short-form content options and incentives to creators whose posts draw audiences.

Ukraine crisis puts India’s balancing act under pressure!

The crisis has left India facing a dilemma: it leaned towards the Soviet Union during the Cold War and Moscow is still by far its biggest arms supplier. At the same time, it needs Western support to contend with Xi Jinping's increasingly assertive China.

Moscow furious as US expels 12 Russian UN staff

A spokeswoman for the US mission to the UN said those ordered to leave had "abused their privileges of residency in the United States by engaging in espionage activities that are adverse to our national security."

PM Khan slashes petrol, electricity prices

The prime minister in his 40-minute speech spoke at length on multiple issues of national importance, including the foreign policy, amendment in the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act Ordinance, and his government’s challenges and achievements including on the economic front.

Fabricated video of Vladimir Putin takes Twitter by storm

The Russian President appealed to the Ukrainian soldiers to stop letting the Neo-Nazis and Banderites use their women and children as humans.

PTI upset over Shehbaz Sharif’s adjournment in money-laundering case

Minister Fawad said both the Sharif and Zardari families knew very well that their safety and well-being remained in ‘escape’ from the courts. Meanwhile Farrukh Habib said Shehbaz Sharif was using delaying tactics to avoid his indictment

Muhammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah once again receive praise

Lahore Qalandars won their maiden HBL PSL 7 title on Sunday, February 28th after a thrilling match with Multan Sultans. Shaheen Shah Afridi had been leading Lahore Qalandars while Muhammad Rizwan had been leading Multan Sultans.

How are Western countries supporting Ukraine militarily?

Putin ordered the military intervention on Thursday, days after recognizing two separatist-held enclaves in eastern Ukraine. In the wake of the attack, NATO and Western countries have agreed to send military aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine receives $16.7M in crypto donations!

The Ukrainian government's official Twitter account provided two crypto money accounts -- one for solely receiving Bitcoin and the other for taking Ethereum and Tether. Total crypto donations to Ukraine and NGOs supporting the military now stand at $16.7M.

PM Khan ready to address Pakistan today on Russia-Ukraine conflict

The prime minister will reportedly also take the nation into confidence regarding the impact of global inflation on the national economy and Pakistan’s position on the situation. The briefing is scheduled for 6 pm today.

Russia on high nuclear alert as Ukraine resists invasion

Putin ordered Sunday Russia's nuclear forces onto high alert in response to what he called "unfriendly" steps by the West. Russia has the world's largest arsenal of nuclear weapons and a huge cache of ballistic missiles.