China is developing the Yunxing hypersonic jet, a near-space passenger aircraft capable of flying approximately 100 kilometers above Earth at speeds around 5,000 km/h (3,106 mph). At this velocity, the aircraft could theoretically circle the planet in just seven hours, dramatically reducing long-haul travel times.

Pakistan has officially become part of one of the world’s fastest undersea internet networks through the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable system, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital connectivity. This new high-speed link significantly increases Pakistan’s international bandwidth capacity, improving internet speed, reliability, and overall global connectivity.

Freelancing in Gilgit-Baltistan has emerged as a significant driver of economic activity, with a recent study estimating that local freelancers are generating around $15 million annually, far outpacing the $3.5 million contributed by traditional IT companies in the region. The freelance workforce, consisting of approximately 3,000 to 4,000 professionals, primarily operates through global online

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT for Teachers, a specialized version of its AI assistant designed to support K–12 educators, making it available at no cost for verified school staff until June 2027. This initiative is aimed at enhancing teaching and learning by providing educators with an AI-powered tool that can assist in planning, content creation, and classroom management while maintaining

A Netherlands-based renewable energy firm has achieved a significant breakthrough in transforming ocean waves into a reliable source of clean electricity. Symphony Wave Power has introduced a next-generation wave energy converter that captures energy through pressure changes caused by passing waves, according to a report by Interesting Engineering.

The UAE has achieved a global first by completing the world’s inaugural AI-powered commercial e-commerce transaction, announced at the Dubai Future Forum by Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach. The milestone transaction was conducted through an intelligent chatbot in partnership with commerce leader Monte Dylan, enabling users to purchase movie tickets using pre-stored payment information. This

Islamabad is set to become Pakistan’s first city to offer free public Wi-Fi, with 30 hotspots expected to be operational by December 2025, officials from the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) have confirmed. The initiative, recently reviewed during a briefing to the National Assembly’s IT Committee, is part of a broader government effort to expand public internet access and strengthen

Elon Musk has taken a major step forward in the Middle East aviation market as Emirates Airlines partners with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring high-speed, low-latency in-flight Wi-Fi to its widebody fleet.

Google has announced a major $40 billion investment in Texas through 2027 to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure, reinforcing the company’s long-term presence in the state. The funding will support the development of new data center campuses in northern Texas, adding to Google’s operations in the Lone Star State, which span more than 15 years. According to the

China’s UBTECH Robotics has begun large-scale deployment of its Walker S2 humanoid robots, marking a significant milestone for the robotics industry. The company reports that hundreds of units have already been shipped to industrial partners, with production accelerating since mid-November. These robots are now operating directly on assembly lines, making this the first time human-shaped