Wednesday, November 27
China plans to employ the electromagnetic railgun to catapult spacecraft equivalent in size to a Boeing 737, with a mass of 50 tonnes, directly into space. China's ambitious project involves the utilization of a massive electromagnetic track designed to accelerate a hypersonic vehicle to Mach 1.6, enabling the craft to separate, ignite its engine, and ascend into near space at velocities seven times faster than sound.
Baloch separatists attacked Pakistan's Gwadar Port Authority Complex, linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Seven assailants were killed in the attack. The assault targeted government offices and intelligence agencies. The attack is seen as a response to China's investment in the region. The Majeed Brigade, a suicide squad of the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), claimed responsibility for the attack.
Three female seminary students, Razia Hanfi, Ayesha Naumani, and Umra Aman, have been sentenced for the murder of their teacher, Safoora Bibi, on blasphemy charges in northwestern Pakistan. The incident occurred at Jamia Islamia Falahul Binaat seminary in Dera Ismail Khan district. Two students received the death penalty, while one was given life imprisonment.
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have clinched a deal for the release of $1.1 billion as part of a $3 billion bailout package. This financial aid aims to prevent Pakistan from defaulting on its debts. The agreement, marking the final review of Pakistan's stabilisation programme, was confirmed by Nathan Porter, the IMF team leader.
Khalistan supporter Gurpreet Singh, 26, has been sentenced to 28 months in jail for stabbing two Indian-origin men and a female police officer with a kirpan during last year's Indian Independence Day celebrations in Southall. Singh, an Indian citizen, was found carrying three kirpans, using one with a 20cm blade in the attack. He was also ordered to surrender all three kirpans to the court.
Kate's absence fuels speculation, stressing visibility for the royal family. Queen Elizabeth II emphasized the need to be seen. Footage near Windsor home combats online conspiracy theories, highlighting monarchal transparency and King Charles III's cancer treatment.
Finland continues its streak as the happiest country, with Denmark and Iceland also ranking high. Afghanistan remains at the bottom, while the US drops out of the top 20. Costa Rica and Kuwait see an improvement.
