A US spacecraft successfully landed on the Moon, marking a significant achievement for private space exploration. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1's touchdown near Mons Latreille is a milestone, carrying scientific instruments as part of Nasa's Commercial Lunar Payload Services programme, which supports commercial lunar exploration.
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Australian cricket star Steve Smith expressed confidence that spinner Matt Kuhnemann will pass biomechanical tests on his bowling action despite being reported during a Test match against Sri Lanka. Despite surprise and confusion from Australian officials, Kuhnemann is set to undergo testing within 10 days and remains eligible for domestic cricket.
The Supreme Court raised concerns about lower courts denying bail in minor offences, despite completed investigations. They highlighted an increasing trend of such cases reaching the apex court. SC emphasized a need for a new bail law to ensure timely decisions, criticizing mechanical arrests and advocating for liberal grant of bail to protect personal liberty.
OpenAI has prohibited users from China and North Korea from accessing its ChatGPT platform due to malicious exploitation. The banned accounts were involved in activities like generating negative articles about the US and creating fake résumés, which align with authoritarian regime tactics.
On February 28, all seven planets will align and be visible from Earth, a celestial event last seen in January without Mercury. This rare planetary alignment coincides with the end of the Maha Kumbh Mela, occurring once every 144 years.
India are set to face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai, potentially marking the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from ODIs. India have shown strong form throughout the tournament, while New Zealand seek their second title since 2000. The final promises to be an intense battle betwee India's seasoned players and New Zealand's confident lineup.
Talks to resolve a border dispute between Pakistan and Afghanistan broke down after the Afghan delegation accused Pakistan of not taking negotiations seriously. The disagreement caused the suspension of cross-border trade and transit, with significant financial losses for both nations. Tensions escalated following an exchange of fire that injured eight people and damaged property.
Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh Dommaraju has named legendary cricketer MS Dhoni as his idol, admiring Dhoni's composure under pressure. Gukesh credits Dhoni's calmness and clear thinking in high-stakes situations for positively influencing his approach to handling pressure in his chess games. Recently, Gukesh spoke about his deep admiration for Dhoni and the significant role the cricketing icon has played in shaping his mindset and approach to pressure situations.
The ICC praised the Pakistan Cricket Board for successfully hosting the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, marking Pakistan's first ICC event since 1996. India won the tournament, which saw 15 matches played across Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Dubai. The event showcased Pakistan's passion for cricket and ability to host global events, drawing fans worldwide.
South Korea’s Industry and Labour Ministers advocated revising the 52-hour workweek to permit semiconductor researchers to work longer hours, emphasizing the necessity due to intense global competition. Despite ongoing debates, no consensus has been reached on the special bill for the semiconductor industry exemption.