Satellite proliferation imperils astronomical observations, study finds
ESO says plans for 1.7 million more satellites could severely degrade astronomy; 15,000 orbit today….
Satellite proliferation imperils astronomical observations, study finds
ESO says plans for 1.7 million more satellites could severely degrade astronomy; 15,000 orbit today. Satellite trails streak across the night sky above Chile’s Atacama Desert in this composite image from a time-lapse video taken on October 15, 2025. The dome of ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is seen in the foreground. F. Kamphues, ESO/M….
UK cinemas restricting Meta AI and other smart glasses over piracy concerns
Meta smart glasses face scrutiny as courts in England and Wales ban their use over recording concerns A visitor reviews the new Meta smart glasses during the Meta annual Connect conference at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/ File Photo Cinema operators in Britain are introducing policies to…
Former PM Imran Khan would not confront Pakistan army chief if freed, close aide says
Says if Imran Khan was released tomorrow, ‘he wouldn’t do anything that would effectively damage the country’ PTI spokesperson, Zulfikar Bukhari, while giving an interview to Reuters. — SCREENGRAB Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan would not confront the military if freed, one of his closest aides told Reuters, portraying the army chief as able to…
Crypto shares climb after Treasury’s doubled buybacks boost risk assets
Treasury bond selloff lifts 30-year yield to a 2007 high, pressuring risk assets including cryptocurrencies Sparks strike representation of cryptocurrency Bitcoin in this illustration taken November 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo Cryptocurrency-related stocks surged on Thursday, a day after the US Treasury Department said it would support more long-duration bonds, boosting risk assets, and…
IHC fixes hearing for Imaan, Chattha’s sentence suspension pleas on September 8
In Supreme Court hearing, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan remarks that the ‘system should be fully exposed’ Lawyer and rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday fixed the suspension of sentence applications of lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha for hearing on…
Who are its trading partners?
Trump’s threat to isolate Iran could affect countries trading with Tehran, as he warned of economic consequences US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2026.PHOTO: AFP A threat by US President Donald Trump to impose unprecedented…
Dar, Brazilian FM discuss US-Iran mediation, stress importance of dialogue for global peace
Both ministers invite each other to visit their respective countries, expand bilateral ties A picture of the flags of Pakistan and Brazil. — FILE PHOTO Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the United States and Iran with Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira as the latter stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for global peace and security,…
Govt increases petrol by 27 paisas, HSD by Rs1.64 for Aug 21
A picture showing a petrol pump. — FILE PHOTO The federal government on Thursday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 27 paisas and Rs1.64, respectively, for August 21. A notification from the Petroleum Division said the petrol price was now fixed at Rs337.78 while HSD would cost Rs364.70 per litre. The latest revision comes a…
Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, at least 40 bodies recovered
The boat capsized near Gorau in Sokoto’s Goronyo area, with rescue efforts continuing, an official said Bodies of victims of a boat accident lie in the forecourt of a community mosque ahead of their burial in Gorau, Sokoto State, Nigeria, August 20, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS At least 40 bodies, mostly…
PTI to file contempt petition over delay in Imran Khan’s hospital transfer, says lawyer
Sanaullah says clarity to come after govt review petition; Tarar says Islamabad administration working on transfer Islamabad police outside Shifa International Hospital ahead of PTI founder Imran Khan’s expected transfer on Thursday. — EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Heavy security and police personnel are present outside Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital as only a few hours remain till the…
