Is Ukraine the attack helicopter’s grave?

Paris, May 26 (AFP/APP):Is the war in Ukraine sounding the death knell for attack helicopters? The large number destroyed has sparked a debate among experts over whether the aircraft are under-performing or being used poorly by Russian forces. Saturated with anti-aircraft defences, both long-range systems […]

Forests cover loss resulting in heat waves

PESHAWAR, May 20 (APP): Pakistan is losing 27,000 hectares of forests every year resulting into a substantial increase in temperature while causing adverse effects on human life, aquatic resources and agricultural productivity. Due to population growth, high demand of wood and unhealthy emissions, the country […]

War in Ukraine: Latest developments

Kyiv, Ukraine, May 8 (AFP/APP): Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine: – G7 to meet on Ukraine- President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to hold talks with G7 leaders via video conference to discuss the situation in his country. Further sanctions — […]

The longest non-stop flights in the world

Sydney, May 2 (AFP/APP): Qantas has revealed plans for the world’s longest-duration commercial flight by the end of 2025, ferrying passengers between Sydney and London on Airbus A350s in just over 19 hours. Only a handful of airlines fly non-stop over such vast distances, which […]

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