Author: Resham

Pakistan’s Rooftop Solar Power Set to Surpass Grid Demand in 2026 Pakistan is poised for a major energy shift next year, as rooftop solar generation is expected to exceed power demand on the national grid during daytime hours in several industrial regions. This milestone highlights a rapid solar boom that has transformed the country’s energy landscape. Solar Boom Reshaping Energy Demand According to Aisha Moriani, Secretary of Pakistan’s Climate Change Ministry, the country will soon face “negative grid-linked demand” during certain hours. This means that solar energy generated on rooftops will fully offset electricity drawn from the grid. Speaking at…

Spanish Court Orders Meta to Pay €479 Million for Data Misuse and Unfair Competition A Spanish court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay €479 million ($552 million) to 87 Spanish digital media outlets and news agencies. The ruling, issued by Madrid’s Commercial Court, found that Meta gained an unfair competitive edge in the online advertising market by unlawfully using personal data for behavioural advertising. The court determined that Meta’s data processing practices violated European Union data protection laws, allowing the company to target users more precisely and attract advertisers unfairly. The compensation will be…

Chinese Scientists Discover Signs of Unexpected Oxidation on the Moon Chinese researchers have made a landmark discovery in lunar samples collected by the Chang’e-6 mission, identifying iron oxide minerals that suggest surprising oxidation processes on the Moon’s surface. The breakthrough challenges long-held assumptions that the Moon’s environment prevents the formation of such minerals. Breakthrough in Lunar Sample Analysis The findings were jointly announced by the China National Space Administration, Shandong University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. A research team examined 3,000 milligrams of lunar soil gathered during the Chang’e-6 mission and found direct evidence linking oxidation to impact events…

Taiwan to Expand Export Controls on High-Tech Equipment and Quantum Technology Taiwan is tightening its export regulations to include quantum computers and advanced semiconductor equipment as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent the misuse of sensitive technology for military purposes. The move aligns with global efforts to stop weapons proliferation, the island’s economy ministry announced. New Controls on Dual-Use Technology The International Trade Administration under Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has launched a 60-day public review of proposed updates to two key lists: one covering dual-use items and technology and another detailing military-related exports. The review period is designed…

SiCarrier Subsidiary Launches New Chip Design Software to Boost China’s Tech Independence A subsidiary of Chinese chip equipment maker SiCarrier, known for its close links with Huawei, has introduced two domestically developed software products for semiconductor design. The move marks another step in China’s ongoing effort to reduce its reliance on foreign technologies. Two New EDA Tools Developed Locally Yunqifang, a subsidiary of Shenzhen-based SiCarrier, unveiled two electronic design automation (EDA) software products, both featuring fully independent intellectual property rights, according to Chinese state-backed outlet the Paper. EDA tools are essential for creating detailed blueprints of advanced semiconductors, forming a…

Chinese Cyberattacks on Taiwan Surge 17% in 2025 Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan’s government departments have risen sharply this year, increasing by 17% compared to 2024. Data from Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) shows the island now faces an average of 2.8 million cyberattacks daily. The bureau has also warned that Beijing’s “online troll army” is actively working to spread misinformation and create internal divisions among Taiwanese citizens. Rising Online Threats Amid Political Tensions According to a report submitted to parliament and reviewed by Reuters, Taiwan’s Government Service Network has endured a surge in attacks this year, up from 2.4 million…

China-Backed Troll Campaign Targeted Philippine Opinion and US Alliance, Documents Reveal China funded a coordinated online campaign in the Philippines aimed at weakening public support for Manila’s alliance with the US and promoting pro-Beijing narratives, according to internal documents reviewed by Reuters. Fake Profiles and Paid Influence In November 2021, as Chinese ships clashed with Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the Chinese embassy in Manila ran social media posts inviting Filipinos to share what they liked about China. Among the many replies were comments from fake Facebook profiles, including one under the name “Vince Dimaano.” These accounts were…

New Study Explains Why the Moon Has “Two Faces” — Chang’e-6 Samples Reveal Thermal Asymmetry The moon’s long-observed “two-faced” nature runs far deeper than its contrasting appearance. New analysis of rock and soil collected by China’s Chang’e-6 lunar mission in 2024 has revealed significant chemical and thermal differences between the moon’s nearside and farside, offering fresh insight into its mysterious geological history. Cooler Origins Beneath the Moon’s Farside Scientists examining the Chang’e-6 samples—retrieved from the South Pole-Aitken Basin, the only material ever collected from the moon’s farside—found that the rocks crystallised from lava roughly 2.8 billion years ago at temperatures…

Bollywood Stars Challenge YouTube Over AI-Generated Content Bollywood icons Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have taken legal action to protect their voices, images and reputations from misuse in artificial intelligence-generated videos. Their case targets Google-owned YouTube, India’s most popular video platform. Bachchans Seek Protection from AI Misuse The celebrity couple filed lawsuits demanding the removal of AI videos that infringe on their personality and intellectual property rights. Beyond takedowns, they want YouTube to prevent such content from being used to train other AI platforms. Legal papers seen by Reuters show the actors’ concern that misleading deepfakes could spread widely…

Chang’e-6 Mission Wins Top Honour at International Astronautical Congress The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the world’s leading aerospace gathering, opened on Monday in Sydney, Australia. At the event, China’s Chang’e-6 mission received the prestigious 2025 International Astronautical Federation (IAF) World Space Award in the Team Category, marking a major recognition of its achievements. A Prestigious Global Recognition The IAF World Space Award is the highest honour awarded by the International Astronautical Federation. Often called the “Oscar in Space,” it celebrates individuals and teams that make exceptional contributions to global space science, engineering, technology, and management. At the opening ceremony,…