Issued on: 11/04/2026 - 19:23Modified: 11/04/2026 - 19:25

It has been more than 50 years since humans last ventured this close to the Moon. Now, the Artemis II mission is refocusing attention on the space race between the United States and China. Camille Knight explains the two superpowers’ competing lunar ambitions.

Also, Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between Washington and Tehran, playing a central role in brokering a two-week ceasefire. The agreement could mark Islamabad’s most significant diplomatic breakthrough in years. It is a notable win for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif – and for army chief Asim Munir, who is understood to have played a decisive role in securing the deal.

Meanwhile, India’s energy sector has been severely strained by the conflict in the Middle East. The country relies heavily on imports of liquefied petroleum gas, much of it sourced from the region. Millions of Indian nationals living and working in Gulf states are also facing growing uncertainty, with many unable to return home as air fares remain prohibitively expensive.

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