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Pakistan launched its EO-3 Earth observation satellite on April 25 aboard a Chinese rocket, marking a major step for SUPARCO. But excitement quickly turned into controversy when the "first image" shared online appeared to have been taken months before launch. Analysts found older metadata, raising authenticity questions.

Nepal has huge hydropower potential, but it needs foreign investment to unlock it. China has become Nepal's biggest investor, funding dams, roads & transport links under its Belt and Road Initiative. While these projects promise growth, they also raise concerns about debt, political influence. Experts warn Nepal could become too dependent on China.

China's military created the Information Support Force in 2024 after dissolving the Strategic Support Force. Experts say the new structure makes it harder for other countries to track China's military capabilities. The force handles communications, AI systems and network operations, while the separate Cyberspace Force manages cyber attacks.

Global military spending hit $2.9 trillion in 2025, rising for the 11th year. Europe and Asia drove growth as wars and tensions surged, with US, China and Russia leading global defence budgets.

Trump has sparked controversy by reposting a video and transcript by Michael Savage that called India and China 'hell-holes' while criticising US birthright citizenship. The remarks, widely condemned as offensive, came amid Trump’s push to change citizenship laws. His claims about immigration and jobs lack evidence.

Restaurants in eastern China are deploying AI robots that can cook over 100 different meals, handling up to 60% of the kitchen's workload. These robots learn from human chefs to standardize quality and even perform 'AI analysis' on customers to recommend personalized, health-focused dishes, sparking a debate online.

China's Foreign Ministry has denied reports of providing military aid to Iran, warning the US of countermeasures if tariffs are imposed. President Trump also cautioned Beijing and confirmed his rescheduled visit to meet President Xi Jinping.

Delhi Police has uncovered an alleged espionage network using solar-powered CCTV cameras to track military movements near sensitive locations. Linked to Pak's ISI and Babbar Khalsa International, the network sent footage via SIM-based systems. 11 people have been arrested. Authorities are reviewing CCTV systems, especially those with foreign tech.

A woman in China went viral for sleeping five hours at work as a protest against her low salary. The situation escalated after her manager threatened to fire her and she ate his chocolate, which caused a medical emergency for the boss who has glucopenia, sparking widespread online debate.

A viral 'neck-hanging' trend in China has raised serious safety concerns as young people hang from trees to relieve neck pain. While inspired by a therapy, experts warn it is dangerous without supervision. Using full body weight can cause severe injuries. With over 200 million people suffering from cervical issues, the trend is spreading fast.