Astronomers have found what they describe as the strongest evidence yet of possible life beyond the solar system, following the detection of key chemical signatures in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet. A team led by Professor Nikku Madhusudhan at the University of Cambridge used the James Webb Space Telescope to identify dimethyl sulfide (DMS) […]
Michelle Trachtenberg, known for roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died from complications related to diabetes mellitus, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed on 16 April. Her death has been ruled natural following a toxicology review, according to officials. Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of conditions that impair […]
Nora Aunor, one of the most recognised figures in Philippine entertainment, has died at the age of 71. The news was confirmed on Wednesday through social media posts shared by her children. No details regarding the cause or location of death have been released. Born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor in Camarines Sur, Aunor rose from humble […]
The Trump administration is reportedly considering new restrictions against Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek, aiming to curb its access to American technology and consumers, The New York Times reported on Wednesday. The potential measures include banning US sales of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips to DeepSeek and restricting American access to its AI services. The move […]
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has warned Harvard University it could lose its certification to enroll international students unless it provides detailed records on foreign students allegedly involved in “illegal and violent activities.” In a letter sent by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the agency demanded that Harvard turn over by April 30 information […]
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, chief of his own faction of the Balochistan National Party, on Wednesday called off his 20-day-long sit-in at the Lakpass area of Mastung district against the arrest of Baloch activists, fearing its impact on traders in the impoverished province. The party had launched the long march to protest the arrest of BYC […]
Pakistan expects a “major shift” in Afghan Taliban’s approach towards the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other groups after the authorities in Kabul briefed a Pakistani delegation on Wednesday about the “practical steps” taken to address Islamabad’s concerns. A meeting of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) was held in Kabul to discuss critical security […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday issued directives for formulating an immediate strategy to make Information Technology a mandatory subject from Grade 6 onwards across the country. The prime minister chaired a high-level review meeting on the matters pertaining to the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, emphasizing that the promotion of the IT sector […]
Chinese experts have slammed the rhetoric of India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, who called the US’ reciprocal tariffs an “opportunity of a lifetime” and blamed China for the current turmoil in the global economy. Analysts said India’s concessions will only prompt the US to demand even greater compromises from India to offset the US-India trade […]
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on UAE defence officials. During his official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the CJCSC met Mohammed Fadal Al Mazrouei, the UAE Minister of State for Defence, Lieutenant General Issa Saif Mohammed Al Mazrouei, the Chief of Staff of the UAE armed […]