Author: News Desk

Two comets — C/2025 A4 (Lemmon) and C/2025 R2 (SWAN) — are nearing their closest approach to Earth, and sky watchers can witness this rare cosmic event live online. Astronomer Gianluca Masi and the Virtual Telescope Project will host a special livestream on Oct. 20 at 1:30 p.m. EDT (1730 GMT), allowing viewers worldwide to observe both comets as they pass close to Earth and reach optimal visibility. “So far, from the Northern Hemisphere, I’ve been able to observe C/2025 A6 Lemmon,” Masi told Space.com via email. “But now C/2025 R2 SWAN is joining the show, and we’re ready to…

A volcano once thought to be extinct for over 710,000 years is now exhibiting signs of renewed geological activity. Researchers studying Mount Taftan in southeastern Iran have discovered that its summit has risen by approximately 3.5 inches between 2023 and 2024 — and the uplift has yet to stabilize. Scientists suggest the deformation could be due to hot gases and fluids accumulating beneath the summit or magma intrusion roughly three miles below the surface, which may be putting pressure on the volcano’s hydrothermal system. Reports from 2024 also described heightened volcanic activity, including visible smoke and ash emissions from Taftan’s…

At Indore’s Holkar Stadium, a small section of a wall is routinely demolished before every international match to allow access to the north stand—and rebuilt once the event ends. It’s a fitting metaphor for India’s Women’s World Cup campaign: the more things change, the more they stay the same. India’s pattern has been frustratingly consistent. Against South Africa, the top order collapsed but the lower order rescued them. Against Australia, the top order fired but the lower order failed. And against England, with seven wickets in hand and 57 runs required off as many balls, they appeared set for victory—only…

RAWALPINDI: Authorities have finalized a comprehensive security and traffic plan for the Pakistan–South Africa Test series, deploying over 5,500 police personnel and 367 wardens to maintain order and ensure smooth traffic flow. According to a police spokesperson, CPO Syed Khalid Hamdani stated that senior officers have been tasked with overseeing field security operations. Snipers have been stationed on rooftops, and a dedicated control room has been set up to monitor CCTV footage. Police mobiles, elite units, and dolphin squads are patrolling around the stadium, while special traffic arrangements have been implemented for public convenience. Support for Families of Martyrs and…

Pakistan 177 for 3 (Masood 77, Shafique 57, Harmer 2-57) vs South Africa* Pakistan strengthened their position in the Test series after a patient second session, frustrating a South African attack that found little reward for its efforts. Abdullah Shafique was given three lifelines—on 0, 15, and 41—before he reached his sixth Test fifty, while Shan Masood also survived a dropped catch on 71. Several edges fell just short of the fielders, leaving South Africa ruing missed opportunities on a pitch that is expected to deteriorate further. Anticipating a drier surface, South Africa adjusted their bowling attack—bringing in left-arm seamer…

Prince Andrew’s removal from royal privileges has reshaped not only his future but also that of his family. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, has lost her duchess title and will now be known simply by her maiden name. Their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, retain their titles but continue to face the shadow of scandal surrounding their parents. Andrew’s Duke of York title was withdrawn due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Impact on Sarah Ferguson For Sarah Ferguson, 66, the change is most noticeable. She previously used the title “Sarah, Duchess of York” after her…

The Louvre Museum in Paris was forced to close for “exceptional reasons” following a lightning-fast jewellery heist that saw a group of intruders steal eight priceless pieces from its collection. The robbery, which lasted just four minutes, has stunned the art world and prompted a large-scale police hunt in the French capital. Security forces cordoned off the museum—home to the Mona Lisa—as armed soldiers guarded the famous glass pyramid entrance. According to officials, the thieves gained access to the Galerie d’Apollon (Apollo’s Gallery) through a window shortly after the museum opened, using a furniture lift to reach the upper floor.…

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that notifies users when specific contacts post a Status update, according to WABetaInfo. Available in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android, this feature allows users to get instant alerts when selected friends or family members share new updates. The rollout is gradual, with broader availability expected over the coming weeks. If you’re part of the WhatsApp Beta program, you can enable this feature easily: Once activated, you’ll receive a notification whenever that contact posts a new Status. You can also mute these alerts anytime through the same menu. Additionally, if the…

Samsung appears ready to bring back its in-house Exynos processors with the upcoming Galaxy S26 Pro. After skipping Exynos for the Galaxy S25 lineup earlier this year, reports suggest that Samsung’s next flagship will feature the 2nm Exynos 2600 chipset. According to a new report from SamMobile, evidence indicates that the Galaxy S26 Pro, the base model of the S26 series, will indeed run on the Exynos 2600. However, this chipset will reportedly be exclusive to global markets, while US and China variants will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, unveiled last month. SamMobile also notes that the…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is currently experiencing a significant outage that has disrupted major online platforms such as Amazon, Alexa, Snapchat, Fortnite, ChatGPT, the Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services. According to AWS’s status page, several services are “impacted” by technical issues, with the company investigating “increased error rates and latencies” in the US-EAST-1 Region, although users worldwide are also reporting disruptions. Reddit users have noted that Alexa smart assistants are unresponsive and unable to process requests. Similar issues were observed with pre-set routines like alarms. Other platforms depending on AWS’s cloud infrastructure — including Perplexity, Airtable, Canva, and…