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China’s first emergency space launch entered orbit after blasting off on Tuesday, as the country looks to plug safety risks at its crewed space station after a vessel was damaged in orbit earlier this month. The unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft lifted off atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China at 12:11pm (0411 GMT), according to China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Video shared by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV showed the rocket blazing into space, with Earth visible in the background as the vessel entered orbit. The spacecraft will travel to China’s permanently inhabited Tiangong space…

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has confirmed that uniform prayer times will be implemented in Islamabad and Rawalpindi starting January 1. The initiative aims to standardize the timing of Azan and congregational prayers across the twin cities. Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said that around 80 percent of the preparations were completed during his previous tenure as minister. “A unified calendar has been prepared after nearly six months of work,” he added. The new schedule will ensure that prayers are observed simultaneously in both Islamabad and Rawalpindi, creating a synchronized religious timetable for residents. Coordination with scholars across Pakistan…

A sharp rise in asylum claims by Pakistani nationals has exposed what British media and officials describe as serious flaws in the UK’s immigration and visa system. New data reveals that Pakistanis are now the largest group of asylum seekers, with applications increasing fivefold since 2022 and many entering through legal visas before switching their status. According to British media reports, 11,234 Pakistanis applied for political asylum last year, making them the biggest nationality group among asylum applicants. In total, 40,739 migrants lodged asylum claims after arriving in the UK on legitimate visas. Pakistan topped asylum statistics across all major…

Pakistani actress and model Nausheen Shah has revealed the personal reason behind removing her hijab. Speaking on a podcast, she shared insights into her spiritual transformation and faith journey. Nausheen Shah explained that a dream initially inspired her to wear the hijab. “I heard a voice in my dream saying that if you don’t cover your head, the angels will leave you. As soon as I woke up, I picked up the dupatta and wore it regularly for about four months,” she said. She added that she wore the hijab consistently, both on shoots and at home. Feeling of living…

The Trump administration will shed about 317,000 employees this year, its human resources chief said, a higher figure than previously estimated. Scott Kupor, director of the Office of Personnel Management, also said in a statement that the US government hired 68,000 workers in 2025. Both figures are larger than the estimates Kupor gave earlier this year in interviews with Reuters, at 300,000 for employees leaving and 50,000 for new hires. The downsizing is part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to shrink the federal civilian workforce, which he says is bloated and inefficient. 2.4 million employees worked for the US government…

The possible schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, has been revealed. The tournament is expected to run from February to March 8. According to sources, the official schedule will be announced today during a ceremony in Mumbai. India and Sri Lanka will serve as the joint hosts of the 2026 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistan and India have been placed in the same group, with their highly anticipated clash scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. The Pakistan team will play all of its group-stage matches…

Russia launched a new barrage of drones and missiles at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Tuesday, killing six people, wounding 13, and disrupting electricity and heating systems, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian forces launched more than 460 drones and 22 missiles. It was the second major Russian strike on Kyiv this month. “The primary targets were the energy sector and everything that keeps normal life going,” Zelenskiy said in a post on the Telegram app.  Ukrainian air defence units shot down 22 missiles and 464 drones, the air force said. As Russia hit Kyiv in several waves of…

Elon Musk’s X platform erupted in controversy after launching a feature that shows where accounts are based. Users quickly uncovered potential troll farms and overseas influence operations, particularly linked to pro-Trump content. X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, unveiled a tool over the weekend allowing users to view the country or region of an account. The move aims to boost transparency on a platform experts say is rife with misinformation. “This is an important first step to securing the integrity of the global town square,” Bier wrote on X. Almost immediately, the feature sparked a wave of online investigation. Users…

The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally arrived, marking one of the most anticipated console launches of 2025. Coming eight years after the original Switch, the new model promises meaningful upgrades while keeping the signature hybrid formula intact. For gamers deciding whether to upgrade, here’s a clear, humanized breakdown of what’s changed — and what hasn’t. Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch Pricing and availability The Nintendo Switch 2 is now the most expensive console in Nintendo’s lineup, starting at £395 / $449.99 with two Joy-Cons and a docking station. Additional accessories like the USB-C camera and Pro Controller are sold…

Apple is reportedly setting its sights on delivering a more stable, polished experience with iOS 27, focusing on performance and quality improvements alongside new AI-powered features. The update follows a wave of user complaints regarding iOS 26 issues. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning an update cycle similar to Mac OS X Snow Leopard (2009)—a release known for refining the core system rather than introducing flashy new features. The company is applying the same strategy across iOS 27, macOS 27, and iPadOS 27, prioritizing bug fixes, code cleanup, system optimization, and overall software stability. Fallout from iOS 26…