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North Korea's Latest Satellite Launch Ends in Mid-Air Explosion Photo : AP North Korea's attempt to launch a new military reconnaissance satellite ended in failure on Monday when the rocket engine exploded mid-flight. The launch occurred just hours after Pyongyang announced it would try to launch a satellite by June 4. This was intended to be their second spy satellite in orbit. However, the launch ended in failure, marking the latest in a series of unsuccessful attempts following two crashes last year. North Korea did manage to place its first spy satellite in orbit in November. "The new satellite carrier rocket exploded during the flight of the first stage," reported the deputy director general of North Korea's National Aerospace Technology Administration via state media. Initial analysis indicated that a newly developed liquid fuel rocket motor was likely the cause, although other factors were being considered. Officials in South Korea and Japan confirmed that ...

Security Operations in KP, Pakistan: 23 Militants and Seven Soldiers, Including a Captain, Killed The Pakistani military's public relations department reported that security forces conducted three separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday and Monday. These operations resulted in the death of 23 militants, while seven soldiers, including a captain, also lost their lives. According to the ISPR statement, a clash in the Bagh area of Khyber district on Monday led to the deaths of a Pakistani army Naik, a Lance Naik, and three soldiers, along with seven militants. On the same day, another operation in the Tank district resulted in the killing of ten militants, as per the military's claim. The third operation took place on Sunday in the Hassan Khel area of Peshawar, where six militants were killed, and a Pakistani army captain and a Havaldar were martyred. The ISPR stated that a significant amount of weapons and ammunition were seized during these operations. The aim of the...

North Korea Set to Launch Satellite by June 4, Reports Indicate Photo : Reuters North Korea has informed Japan of its intention to launch a satellite by June 4, according to Japanese media reports on Monday that cite the coast guard. This follows statements from Seoul indicating that Pyongyang is preparing to deploy another military spy satellite. The Japanese coast guard reported an eight-day launch window starting at midnight between Sunday and Monday. North Korea's notice identified three maritime danger zones near the Korean peninsula and the Philippine island of Luzon where debris from the satellite-carrying rocket could fall, according to the Kyodo news agency. In response, officials from the United States, Japan, and South Korea held a phone call, urging Kim Jong Un's regime to halt the plan. They emphasized that any launch involving ballistic missile technology would violate U.N. resolutions, Kyodo reported. North Korea, which possesses nuclear capabilities, launched it...

Google's New AI Tool Raises Alarms with Experts Over Misleading Answers Photo : Jeff Chiu/AP In the past, asking Google a question would yield a ranked list of websites, allowing users to explore the answers themselves. Now, Google offers instant answers generated by artificial intelligence, which aren't always accurate. For example, when asked if cats have been on the moon, Google's updated search engine incorrectly responded: "Yes, astronauts have met cats on the moon, played with them, and provided care." It even falsely claimed that Neil Armstrong’s famous words, “One small step for man,” were inspired by a cat’s step. None of this is true. These kinds of errors, ranging from humorous to harmful, have sparked concern among experts. Google's new AI-generated summaries, which appear prominently on the search page, risk spreading misinformation and bias, potentially endangering users seeking urgent help. Melanie Mitchell, an AI researcher at the Santa Fe Inst...

US Pledges $275 Million in New Military Aid to Support Ukraine's Defense Against Russian Aggression Photo : Reuters The United States will provide a new $275 million military aid package to Ukraine, aimed at helping the country counter Russia's assault on Kharkiv. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced this on Friday. The package includes ammunition for HIMARS, 155 mm and 105 mm artillery rounds, missiles, anti-armor systems, and precision aerial munitions, according to the State Department. “Assistance from previous packages has already reached the front lines, and we will expedite this new aid so the Ukrainian military can defend their territory and protect their people,” the statement said. In his nightly video address on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned that he had visited Kharkiv earlier in the day. He met with military officials, special services heads, and local authorities. Zelenskyy noted that Ukrainian forces had regained control of ...

Extreme Heatwave Halts Education for Half of Pakistan's Students Photo : AP A severe heatwave in Pakistan has led to the temporary closure of schools across much of the country to safeguard children from heatstroke and dehydration. According to Save the Children, starting May 25 and continuing through May 31, approximately 26 million children in Punjab—about 52% of Pakistan's total school-aged population—will stay home. This decision affects students in pre-primary, primary, and secondary education. Punjab's education department cited soaring temperatures and an extended heatwave as the primary reasons for closing all public and private schools in the province. However, schools may still hold examinations as scheduled, provided they implement safety measures to protect students. On Thursday, doctors in major cities reported treating hundreds of heatstroke patients. This disruption is not unprecedented in Pakistan, a nation of roughly 250 million people. In 2022, climate cha...

US Watchdog Reveals Divisive Campaign Targeting Indian Muslims Photo : ANI A US watchdog has documented hundreds of election rallies in India targeting Muslim communities, describing the campaign as hateful at the national level. Despite repeated email requests for comment, spokespeople for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi and the Indian Embassy in Washington have remained silent. Voice of America (VOA) has reached out to the BJP's U.S. lobbying arm for comment. In response to controversy over his remarks about "infiltrators," Prime Minister Narendra Modi denied making statements about Muslims having more children in a recent interview with a local broadcaster. He emphasized, "I won't do Hindu Muslim. This is my pledge." However, critics remain skeptical of Modi's pledge, especially given his warnings to supporters about alleged plans by the opposition Congress party to redistribute national wealth among Muslims and implement minority quotas...