US Senate Confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA Chief WASHINGTON, The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA’s new administrator, ending months of uncertainty over the agency’s leadership and signaling a renewed focus on ambitious lunar and Martian exploration. The vote, 67 in favor and 30 against, reflected bipartisan support, though…
Xiaomi Denies Ties to Chinese Military Amid US Push BEIJING – Xiaomi has denied U.S. lawmakers’ request to add the company to the Pentagon’s Section 1260H list. The company called the move “baseless.” Xiaomi said it is not a Chinese military company and has no ties to any military entities. Its products and services are…
PTA Chief Warns of Rising Digital Fraud, Urges Public to Adapt to New Technologies Islamabad — Pakistan’s top telecom regulator has warned that the country’s rapid digital adoption is outpacing public awareness, leaving citizens increasingly vulnerable to online fraud, misinformation, and misuse of artificial intelligence. Speaking at a National Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar, Hafeez ur Rehman,…
Finland Embassy Closure Islamabad Mission to Shut in 2026 Amid Strategic Diplomatic Shift Finland has announced a major overhaul of its global diplomatic network, confirming that its embassy in Islamabad will close by 2026. The decision is part of a broader strategic realignment by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, aimed at strengthening Finland’s presence in…
Pakistani Stuntman Sultan Golden Sets Reverse Driving World Record In an extraordinary display of skill and precision, Pakistani stuntman Sultan Muhammad Golden has set a Pakistani stuntman world record, thrilling audiences during a stunt show held in Quetta, Balochistan, on Saturday. Golden completed a one-mile drive in reverse in just 57 seconds, surpassing the previous…
Anthony Geary, Iconic ‘General Hospital’ Star, Dies at 78 Anthony Geary, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his iconic role as Luke Spencer on General Hospital, has died at the age of 78, ABC confirmed on Monday. Geary passed away on Sunday in Amsterdam due to complications stemming from a surgical procedure performed three days…
Peshawar BRT Extension to Khyber District PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has given the green light to extend the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system to Jamrud and Bara tehsils in Khyber district.The announcement came following a high-level meeting led by Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi on January 6, 2026. Also Read: Punjab Electric…
New PIA Owners Expect Losses in Initial Years After Privatization The new owners of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) say the airline will continue to incur losses in the first one to two years after privatization. This is despite a planned $400 million investment aimed at restoring operations, expanding the fleet, and improving passenger services. Also…
The Super Bowl 2026 halftime show delivered one of its most culturally resonant performances in years, as Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny transformed Levi’s Stadium into a vibrant tribute to his homeland. Viewed by over 125 million people worldwide, the performance combined music, theatrical staging, and political undertones in a show that highlighted unity, culture,…
Kristi Noem hearing The Kristi Noem hearing on Capitol Hill took a dramatic and unexpected turn on Thursday when protesters shouted the famous line from The Exorcist — “The power of Christ compels you!” — interrupting the homeland security secretary during her opening remarks. The unusual demonstration, which quickly went viral online, highlighted the growing…