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Pakistan Launched Its First Mission To the Moon Today!

3May

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Sci-Tech

Pakistan Launched Its First Mission To the Moon Today!

Pakistan launched its very first mission to the moon earlier today! Their tiny satellite, called iCube-Q, hitched a ride with China's Chang'e 6 mission. iCube-Q will orbit the moon and take pictures of the lunar surface. This is a big step for Pakistan's space program! Today, Pakistan achieved a remarkable milestone as it successfully launched its very first mission to the moon! This groundbreaking endeavor, called iCube-Q, soared into space aboard China's Chang'e 6 probe. It's like a tiny space box, packed with cameras to capture amazing images of the moon's surface. The iCube-Q is a result of collaboration between Pakistan's Institute of Space Technology, China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), and Pakistan's national space agency, SUPARCO. Together, they've worked hard to m...

Huawei Profits Soar, Taking a Bite Out of Apple’s China Market

3May

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Sci-Tech

Huawei Profits Soar, Taking a Bite Out of Apple’s China Market

Chinese tech giant Huawei reported a significant financial resurgence, with profits surging over 564% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. This strong performance comes as competitor Apple experiences a slump in iPhone sales within the crucial Chinese market. Huawei, a big tech company from China, made a lot of money in the first three months of this year. Their profits went up a whopping 564%! That's a huge increase compared to last year. They earned $2.7 billion during this time. Revenue growth in the first quarter was achieved by "seizing opportunities in digitalization, intelligence, and decarbonization", a Huawei representative said, adding: "The industry and global markets will remain rife with uncertainty for the rest of 2024". "We are confid...

Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

23Apr

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Business

Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

Apple complied with a request from the Chinese government to remove WhatsApp and Threads, both owned by Meta, from the App Store in China. The Chinese government cited national security concerns as the reason. It's important to note that WhatsApp was already largely inaccessible in China due to the Great Firewall. This move further restricts access to these communication apps. Apple has taken down two popular messaging apps, WhatsApp and Threads, from its app store in China. The Chinese government ordered this removal, citing concerns about national security. Along with these, Telegram and Signal, two other foreign messaging apps, were also removed. “The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the removal of these apps from the China storefront based on their national security co...

Tragedy Strikes Southwest China as Landslide Claims Lives

22Jan

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Global

Tragedy Strikes Southwest China as Landslide Claims Lives

A massive landslide happened in a small village called Liangshui in Yunnan province, Southwest China. It caused the deaths of at least 8 people, and many others are still missing under a lot of debris. This happened early on Monday morning when 18 homes were buried under mud and rocks. In a remote part of southwest China, a landslide occurred early Monday, burying 18 homes and leading to the evacuation of over 200 people in Zhenxiong County, Yunnan province. The tragic event resulted in 8 confirmed deaths, with rescuers managing to extract four individuals by 5:30 pm. The landslide prompted a swift response, with 200 rescue workers, numerous fire engines, and additional equipment dispatched to the scene. Witnesses described the terrifying incident, with one resident mentioning that...

China Unveils World’s Fastest Internet Network

16Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Sci-Tech

China Unveils World’s Fastest Internet Network

China has rolled out the world's fastest internet network. It is capable of transmitting data at 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps). The new Chinese internet system is based on a technology called OTN (Optical Transport Network). However, it uses lasers to transmit data over optical fibers. China has announced the creation of the fastest internet network globally. The new network, developed by Chinese tech company Huawei in collaboration with China Mobile, Beijing’s Tsinghua University, and Cernet (a government-funded education and research network), boasts speeds of 1.2 terabits (or 1,200 gigabits) per second. Although these speeds are currently theoretical and won't be available to consumers immediately. They signify a significant advancement in internet capabilities. The new Chinese ...