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SHANGHAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 18th Oct, 2025) Chinese scientists have created a tin-based solar cell that rivals the efficiency of conventional lead-based models while eliminating environmental and health risks, marking a significant advance for green energy. The breakthrough, published in Nature, could accelerate the adoption of perovskite photovoltaics, a next-gen battery technology, in everyday applications. …

New Zealand Women face Pakistan Women in the 19th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on October 18 at 3:00 PM local time. New Zealand will aim to secure a crucial victory to keep their knockout hopes alive, while Pakistan will be desperate for their first win in the tournament. New Zealand Women, …

IPL 2026 mini-auction is shaping up to be a pivotal event for Rajasthan Royals (RR) as the franchise looks poised to make significant changes in their squad ahead of the bidding window expected to take place between December 13-15, 2025. With the retention deadline set for November 15, RR faces the challenge of balancing player performance, team composition, and salary …

The US military has destroyed a submarine in the Caribbean that was smuggling drugs, President Donald Trump said on Friday. The statement came after the US struck at least five surface vessels since September, allegedly operated by cartels based in Venezuela, whose government Trump has accused of aiding “narcoterrorists.” “We attacked a submarine, and that was a drug-carrying submarine built …

David Attenborough has broken Dick Van Dyke’s record for oldest Daytime Emmy winner, taking the trophy for daytime personality, non-daily as host of Netflix’s Secret Lives of Orangutans. Attenborough, who is 99, was not on hand to collect his award on Friday. The British broadcaster’s career as a writer, host and narrator spans eight decades. Van Dyke was 98 when …

West Indies cricket team will tour Bangladesh in October 2025 to play a three-match ODI series, all of which will be held at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The series kicks off on October 18, followed by matches on October 21 and 23. This series serves as an important contest for both teams as they continue preparations for …

West Indies are touring Bangladesh for a three-match ODI series starting October 18, 2025. All three ODIs will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka with fixtures on October 18, 21, and 23. This series sets a competitive stage as Bangladesh looks to regain confidence after losing both their ODI series this year, while West Indies aim …

Surrounded by dense jungle and rolling hills on the picturesque island in the Pacific Ocean lies a capital city unlike any other in the world. Ngerulmud stands as the capital of the Micronesian island nation of Palau, but is home to no bustling streets, no homes, and no residents – only a single government complex. Built in 2006 to replace …

The stage is set for an electrifying clash as New Zealand and England square off in the opening T20I of the three-match series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on October 18. Both teams boast a fine mix of youth and experience, setting the tone for what promises to be an enthralling battle between two of the most competitive sides in world …

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has said that he hates Russian President Vladimir Putin and claimed that the feeling was mutual. Zelensky made the comment shortly after concluding a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday. “Putin hates me,” he told reporters in Washington, DC. When a reporter asked Zelensky, “Do you hate him?” the Ukrainian …

Silicon Valley leaders including White House AI & Crypto Czar David Sacks and OpenAI Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon caused a stir online this week for their comments about groups promoting AI safety. In separate instances, they alleged that certain advocates of AI safety are not as virtuous as they appear, and are either acting in the interest of themselves …

Silicon Valley stalwart Ron Conway has stepped down from the board of the Salesforce Foundation after a decade of service, sparking a rare public rift within the tech-philanthropy community. The resignation comes in direct response to CEO Marc Benioff’s recent remarks expressing support for former President Donald Trump and the deployment of National Guard troops to San Francisco. Conway — …