Tensions flare between Musk and NASA over Moon mission
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk lashed out at NASA's acting administrator on Tuesday after the space agency chief invited other companies to enter the race to help get humans back on the Moon.
Louvre director faces grilling over $102 mn jewels heist
The jewellery stolen from the Louvre in Paris was valued at more than $100 million, a French prosecutor said Tuesday, as the museum's director faces security questions from a Senate committee over the brazen weekend heist.
Pakistan’s trans people struggle to get safe surgery
Despite Pakistan legalising gender affirmation surgery in 2018, most transgender people still face immense barriers — from unqualified surgeons and high costs to religious opposition and social stigma.
Trump Launches Demolition of White House East Wing for $250 Million Ballroom
A demolition team has begun tearing down a section of the East Wing of the White House to make room for a spacious ballroom to be built in its place, US President Donald Trump has announced.
Russian oil supplies to India continuing – deputy foreign minister
Crude supplies from Russia to India will continue as usual, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told TASS on Monday.
Vance admits uncertainty over Gaza
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said he does not know who will ultimately govern Gaza, admitting uncertainty over the enclave’s political future amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Is Pakistan’s national carrier PIA resuming direct flights to USA?
Is Pakistan finally ready to take off again with direct U.S. flights as PIA regains FAA confidence and expands global partnerships?
World’s fastest bullet train begins pre-service trials in China
The world’s fastest bullet train has started pre-service trials on a high-speed rail line in China, reaching a top speed of 453 km/h (nearly 281 mph) in testing, Global Times reported on Tuesday.
French police may nab Louvre thieves but unlikely to recover their loot
Crime gangs around Europe are increasingly robbing valuable jewels and gold from cash-needy museums such as the Louvre, but while law enforcement often catches the thieves, they struggle to recover the priceless goods, police and art experts say.
Ukraine won’t win the war with Russia – Trump
US President Donald Trump does not believe Ukraine can win its war with Russia. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump said “They could still win it. I don’t think they will, but they could still win it,” when asked to clarify his position on the conflict.
Israeli security minister pushes to resume Gaza war
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for the resumption of military operations in Gaza now that Hamas has returned the remaining living Israeli hostages.
Trump threatens to ‘eradicate’ Hamas
US President Donald Trump has threatened to “eradicate” Hamas if it does not abide by its ceasefire agreement with Israel. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, he said that he would give Hamas “a little chance” to honor the deal.