SpaceX confirms incident, describing it as a “major anomaly” A prototype of SpaceX’s Starship launch vehicle suffered a “catastrophic failure” late Wednesday during a routine ground test at the company’s Starbase facility, marking yet another setback in Elon Musk’s ambitious interplanetary mission. Local authorities in Cameron County confirmed in a social media statement that the…
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz on Thursday compared Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to a “modern Hitler” and said he “can no longer be allowed to exist”, after a major Iranian missile barrage struck several Israeli cities, including a direct hit on Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva. The latest escalation marks a significant…
Israeli PM visits Soroka Hospital after missile strike Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that “no one is immune” in Iran, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following a direct Iranian missile strike on Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva earlier in the day. Touring the damaged hospital facility, Netanyahu told reporters that…
Price of a tola of 24-karat silver decreases to Rs3,820 The price of gold in Pakistan and globally saw another minor drop for the fourth consecutive day. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola saw a slight decrease of Rs460 on Thursday to reach Rs358,595….
Air pollution also increases sensitivity to allergens as invasive species spread to new regions A warming climate is leading to an “explosion” of allergies like hay fever, with experts cautioning that longer and more intense pollen seasons are causing a surge in symptoms ranging from runny noses and itchy eyes to worsening asthma. The United…
CCHF is tick-borne viral disease with case fatality rate ranging from 10% to 40% Sindh has reported its second death from Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) this year, as a patient died in Karachi on Thursday, according to the provincial health department. The deceased, identified as 26-year-old Zubair, was a resident of Karachi’s Ibrahim Hyderi…
Rocket was preparing for the tenth flight test when it “experienced a major anomaly while on a test stand” HOUSTON: A SpaceX Starship exploded during a routine test late Wednesday at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas, according to local law enforcement — marking the latest setback in Elon Musk’s ambition to make humanity a…
At least 743 people have died so far in 2025 trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, says IOM official TRIPOLI: The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) announced on Tuesday that at least 60 migrants, including Pakistani nationals, are feared to have perished in two separate shipwrecks off the coast of Libya over the past week….
Shaheen, Rizwan, Rauf selected in platinum category Cricket Australia announced the list of players including 74 Pakistani cricketers participating in Big Bash League (BBL). Among the list are Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Muhammad Rizwan and Salman Agha. Shaheen was selected by Brisbane Heat, Rauf will once again play for Melbourne Stars, Rizwan will play for…
The organisers later admitted that the earlier version had been ‘incorrectly released’ about Kate’s presence King Charles and Carole Middleton’s rarely highlighted connection was evident at Royal Ascot on Wednesday. Princess Kate’s mother and Prince William’s father were seen enjoying friendly interaction during the prestigious occasionCarole looked spectacular as she arrived at the event just…
