Category: SPECIAL REPORTS

Like Falling Out of the Sky”: Canadian Astronaut Describes Phenomenal Artemis Moon Mission Journey

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NASA Artemis 2 rocket launching from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed Artemis moon mission

The Artemis moon mission 2026 has delivered one of humanity’s most emotional and awe-inspiring moments in decades. Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, currently aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft en route to the Moon, described his experience during the Artemis 2 launch date and beyond as nothing short of “phenomenal.” Speaking from deep space in a live video call, Hansen said the journey felt like he was “falling out of the sky”  a raw, visceral description that captures the sheer drama of humanity’s return to lunar exploration. With Artemis moon pictures…

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The Petrol Crisis That Could Electrify Pakistan

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The Petrol Crisis That Could Electrify Pakistan

The Numbers That Shocked a Nation Pakistan woke up on April 3 to petrol prices it had never seen before. The government announced an unprecedented increase of 43 percent in the price of petrol and 55 percent in high-speed diesel, effective immediately. Petrol rose by Rs137 to Rs458.40 per litre. Diesel surged by Rs184 to Rs520.35 per litre. Long queues formed at petrol stations across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad as people rushed to fill their tanks before the new rates took hold. This was the second hike in less than…

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Fact Check: Iranian Hackers Did Not Leak a Video of FBI Chief Kash Patel Dancing

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Kash Patel video fact check Iranian hackers FBI chief dancing claim debunked

Kash Patel Video Fact Check Exposes False Viral Claim A viral claim suggesting that Iranian hackers leaked a video of FBI Director Kash Patel dancing has been thoroughly debunked. The Kash Patel video fact check confirms that the circulating video has no connection to Iranian hackers and is entirely unrelated to any hacking operation. This Kash Patel video fact check is important as the false claim spread rapidly across social media platforms causing widespread misinformation about the FBI chief. Background: How the False Claim Spread The claim emerged on social…

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Iran Football Players Hold Schoolbags in Solidarity with Girls Killed in Strike on Minab School

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Iranian football supporters hold schoolbags in solidarity 2026

Iran football supporters have made headlines globally by holding schoolbags in a heartfelt show of solidarity with the girls who lost their lives in the tragic Minab school strike. The gesture, conducted during training sessions and public appearances, emphasizes the human side of sport, showing that athletes can amplify social causes beyond the field. The initiative has sparked international conversations about the role of athletes in advocacy, especially amid ongoing debates surrounding iran usa football fight and campaigns like iran protes ke fifa. Background: Minab School Tragedy and Response The…

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China’s Xi looks to build an ‘even closer’ Pak-China community with shared future

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Pak-China relations Xi Jinping Pakistan Day message shared future 2026

Pak-China relations received a fresh and high-profile reaffirmation as Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to President Asif Ali Zardari on Pakistan Day, expressing his readiness to accelerate the building of an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era. Xi praised Pakistan for steadfastly safeguarding its national sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national dignity, adding that as a close friend, China is sincerely pleased with Pakistan’s development achievements. China stands ready to work to accelerate the building of an even closer China-Pakistan community…

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PM Albanese Mosque Israel Protest: Heckled and Booed

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PM Albanese mosque Israel protest heckled booed Australia 2026

PM Albanese mosque Israel protest erupted during Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Lakemba Mosque — Australia’s largest — when hundreds of worshippers heckled and booed him over what they described as his inadequate response to Israel’s military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. PM Albanese mosque Israel protest is one of the most politically uncomfortable moments of his prime ministership — with the Prime Minister facing direct public anger from Australia’s Muslim community in a setting that was intended to demonstrate interfaith respect but instead became a highly visible…

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Eid Looks 2026: Saris to Shalwars Understood the Assignment

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eid looks 2026 sari shalwar modern aesthetic outfits for girl Pakistan

Eid looks this year did not disappoint. From gracefully draped saris to sharply tailored shalwar kameez, the festive fashion on display reflected the cultural richness and sartorial confidence that define how South Asia dresses for celebration. The range of looks spanned from gracefully draped saris to sharply tailored shalwar kameez outfits, reflecting the cultural diversity and sartorial richness that defines Eid dressing in Pakistan.  Whether celebrities or everyday girls stepping out after Eid prayers, the eid looks that landed hardest were the ones that balanced tradition with personality — pieces…

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PM Pezeshkian Mideast De-escalation: Shehbaz Urges Urgent Action

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PM Pezeshkian Mideast de-escalation phone call PM Shehbaz Sharif 2026

PM Pezeshkian Mideast de-escalation efforts received a significant diplomatic boost as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing the urgent need for collective action to halt the spiraling conflict in the Gulf. The prime minister underscored the urgent need to work collectively for de-escalation and a return to dialogue and diplomacy amongst all the neighbouring countries to settle their differences, and stressed upon the critical importance of unity in the ranks of the ummah, which was required more than ever before. Dawn Pakistan…

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Pakistan US-Iran De-escalation Diplomacy: Back Channel Role

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Pakistan US-Iran de-escalation diplomacy back channel Ishaq Dar Witkoff Araghchi 2026

Pakistan US-Iran de-escalation diplomacy has emerged as one of the most significant diplomatic developments of the conflict as Islamabad, alongside Turkiye and Egypt, positioned itself as a key message-carrier between Washington and Tehran. Pakistan, along with Turkiye and Egypt, is engaged in active back-channel diplomacy aimed at bridging the gap between the United States and Iran, an official source confirmed. Through this active back-channel effort — involving US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi — the three countries were carrying out quiet communication to help restore…

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Diminishing ODA: Funding Cuts and What Comes Next 2026

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Diminishing ODA funding cuts global development aid crisis 2026

Diminishing ODA — Official Development Assistance — has become one of the defining crises of global development finance in 2026 — with major donor nations cutting their foreign aid budgets at the fastest pace in decades precisely when the world’s most vulnerable populations face a confluence of humanitarian emergencies, climate shocks, and economic pressures that demand greater rather than lesser international support. Diminishing ODA trend is being driven by a combination of domestic political pressures in donor countries — particularly the rise of nationalist governments that prioritise domestic spending over…

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