Hockey Rinks Turn to Plastic Ice as Planet Warms
Some environmentalists question using plastic to address rising temperatures.
Month: April 2026
Interceptor Missiles Save Lives, but Stockpiles Are Dwindling
Defense systems that shoot projectiles out of the sky have become one of the most important components of warfare, so much so that militaries face a diminishing supply.
Saba Khan’s Mangla Dam exhibition enters final weekend at Birmingham’s MAC
‘Riverless Water’ traces mass migration, displacement from Mirpur to Birmingham following dam’s construction The Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) in Birmingham, United Kingdom, announced its final weekend of London-based Pakistani artist Saba Khan’s Riverless Water. The exhibition is grounded in South Asian water histories and an exploration of migration and displacement following the construction of the … Read more
India makes first Iranian oil purchase
[ World’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer, India has not received a cargo from Tehran since May 2019 Kerosene oil. BENGALURU: Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday. The world’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer, India … Read more
President, PM extend greetings as Christian community celebrates Easter across Pakistan
Says the day symbolises compassion, hope, renewal, rebirth, and the triumph of good over evil A combination picture of President Asif Ali Zardari (L) and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R). Photo: File President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday felicitated the Christian community in Pakistan and worldwide on the joyous occasion … Read more
EU states seek windfall tax on energy firms
[ Ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria say companies must help ‘ease burden’ BERLIN: Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies’ profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from finance ministers to the EU Commission seen by Reuters … Read more
China Built the World’s Drone Industry. Now It’s Locking Down the Skies.
The Chinese government tightened rules to curb what it described as illegal drone use, but some users say the changes are now restricting too many flights.
Govt mulls more gas rationing
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is considering introducing a further reduction in gas supplies to domestic consumers through rationing amid the deepening Middle East war, which has disrupted oil and gas transportation through the region. However, the ministers in a committee constituted to review energy matters opposed any gas rationing plan with the argument that it would … Read more
India’s false flag op: Pak to respond strongly
. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: APP/ File ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday said India was once again planning a “false flag” operation and warned of a strong response if any such attempt was made. “India is preparing a false flag operation, possibly using its own people or Pakistanis in its custody, by … Read more
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Rescues Officer From Downed Fighter Jet in Iran, Trump Says
The rescue followed a two-day, life-or-death race between U.S. and Iranian forces to reach the injured airman, officials said.