The Pakistani popcorn seller who built his own plane

May 8,2019
The engine is from a roadcutter, the wings are burlap, the wheels are borrowed from a rickshaw: a popcorn seller has caught the attention of the Pakistan Air Force by building his own plane.
Britain's FM urges caution over Huawei role in 5G network
Apr 29
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged caution over the role of China's Huawei in the UK, saying the government should think carefully before opening its doors to the technology giant to develop next-generation 5G mobile networks.
First image of a black hole captured: astronomers
Apr 11
Astronomers said here Wednesday that they captured the first image of a black hole, unveiling the first direct visual evidence of an unseeable cosmic object and its shadow.
Grapes on Mars? Georgia winemakers aiming high
Apr 10
Georgia is immensely proud of its ancient wine-making tradition, claiming to have been the first nation to make wine. Now it wants to be the first to grow grapes on Mars.
Boeing says will take 'any and all' needed safety steps after Ethiopia crash
Apr 05
Boeing on Thursday said it would take "any and all" necessary safety measures to ensure the airworthiness of its jets following last month's deadly crash in Ethiopia.
Myanmar Robo League 2019 invites talented university students
Mar 31
The organizer of the Myanmar’s first-ever robotic competition titled “Myanmar Robo League 2019” is inviting talented students from technological universities and computer studies universities across the country, said an organizer at a news conference yesterday.
Israelis unveil 'world's longest salt cave'
Mar 30
Israeli cave explorers said Thursday that a salt cave with striking stalactites near the Dead Sea is the world's longest, beating the record-holder in Iran.