Month: August 2025

Netanyahu: Israeli Captive Home Again Due to Gaza Win

Ahmed Raza
Netanyahu

Gofrixty [4 August 2025] – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed his country’s forces used only the “power of face and determination” to restore their hostages home. He addressed the press in Jerusalem after IDF troops freed a number of hostages that Hamas had been holding during Israel’s recent operations in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu said ‘military pressure works’ Israel Defense Forces “broke Hamas,” priming the terrorist group to capitulate under assault on key targets and ground escalation near hostage compounds, he claimed. The Prime Minister praised Israeli soldiers for their…

Hajj 2026 Applications to Open on Monday 4 Aug

Amir Hamza Shaukat
Hajj 2026 Applications to Open on Monday 4 Aug

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced the commencement of Hajj 2026 applications for registered pilgrims, with the collection of dues starting from Monday. According to the ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, prospective pilgrims can submit their applications through designated banks and the official online portal. The registration process will follow a “first-come, first-served” policy for already registered applicants, who will be required to deposit their first installment between August 4 and 9. He mentioned that the Hajj 2026 package is expected to cost between Rs1.15 million…

Pakistan-Iran agree to boost trade volume to $10 billion

Amir Hamza Shaukat
Pakistan-Iran agree to boost trade volume to $10 billion

Pakistan-Iran agree to boost trade volume , including those for the energy and trade sectors, have been signed during the two-day visit of the Iranian president. Pakistan and Iran have signed agreements pledging to raise bilateral trade to $10 billion and committing to work more closely to eliminate the terrorism in favour of peace and prosperity in the region. “We have set a target of $10 billion in trade and hope to achieve it as soon as possible,” Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said. The Iranian president said, “My deep…

Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Rockfall on Laila Peak in Pakistan

Hussain Ali
Laura Dahlmeier

Gofrixty [02 August 2025] – Laura Dahlmeier, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the biathlon, died on July 28, 2025 descending from mountaineering Laila Peak Pakistan. She was only 31. The accident happened while Laura and her climbing partner, Marina Eva Krauss, were descending the mountain’s steep slopes when they began rappelling from a height of about 6,096 meters (20,000 feet). On their way down, at about 5,700 meters (or roughly 18,700 feet), Laura was hit by a sudden rockfall. She fainted at once and there was not a sign…

Robot fish addresses plastic in the ocean

Hussain Ali
Robot fish \

Gofrixty [02 August 2025] – British scientists have developed a robot fish to clear plastic from oceans, rivers and lakes. This cutting-edge robot, named after its function Spring-Robotic Filtering Gillbert utilizes gill-like filters to entrap the micro plastics in water whilst swimming. It is part of a broader trend that’s using technology to remediate pollution. Gillbert swims and looks like a real fish. It creates a vacuum in front of it as moves through the water and pulls more water into its mouth-like entrance. Inside, specialized mesh filters capture tiny particles…

Storm Floris to Bring Powerful Winds and Disruption Across Northern UK

Romaan Khan
Storm Floris

Storm Floris is on track to hit parts of the UK with powerful winds starting early Monday, the Met Office has said. A yellow wind warning will be in place from 6am Monday to 6am Tuesday, affecting regions including Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, and north Wales. Winds could reach speeds of up to 85mph in open areas along the Scottish coast and hills, making conditions very dangerous. Inland locations aren’t in the clear either, with winds expected to range between 60 and 70mph. Even in more sheltered spots, gusts…

Felix Baumgartner, Daredevil Skydiver, Dies at 56

Hussain Ali
Felix Baumgartner,

Gofrixty [01 August 2025] – Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian daredevil who shot to fame with his record-breaking space jump in 2012 died following a paragliding accident in Italy during July of 2025. He was 56 years old. Police in the region said Baumgartner set off on a solo paragliding trip over mountains close to Lake Garda. Witnesses reported that he was flying normally until suddenly going off course and slamming into a hotel swimming pool. Emergency responders came soon after, but they were unable to save him. He was pronounced…

Japan Takes Over Crowded Streets with Piezoelectric Floor Tiles

Hussain Ali
Japan

Gofrixty [01 August 2025] – Japan is converting pedestrian foot traffic into energy using piezoelectric floor tiles in busy public spaces. Pressure from the weight of foot traffic is converted into electricity by these high-tech tiles, transforming busy places like train stations and shopping centers into smart, sustainable environments. The built-in piezoelectric materials create a small electrical charge when someone steps on these special tiles. This accumulating and storing the energy is what can then run LED lights, digital displays or sensors in real time. Although a single step creates…

PM Shehbaz: Govt is Hitting Terror Outfits with Clearly Defined and Effective Plan

Ahmed Raza
Govt is Hitting Terror Outfits with Clearly Defined and Effective Plan

Gofrixty [1 August 2025] – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his government has initiated a comprehensive and effective plan to eliminate terrorist organizations from the country. He was speaking bluntly during a high-level security briefing in Islamabad on Monday. The state will not allow any kind of violence and extremism, the Prime Minister emphasized. “We will hunt down and eliminate every terrorist network operating within our borders,” he said. “Security forces, intelligence and civil institutions are working with complete coordination.” The government has already intensified operations in sensitive areas, as…

As Trade DeadIine Nears, Trump Threatens Canada Over Palestinian State Support

Ahmed Raza
Trump Threatens Canada Over Palestinian State Support

Gofrixty [1 August 2025] –Hours before a critical trade deadline, former American president Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Canada. Trump accused the Canadian government of making public statements in support of Palestinian statehood, which he described as “unacceptable” and “hostile to American interests.” During a campaign rally in Ohio, Trump directly addressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “Canada must not be a country that provides any ideological space for extremism groups,” added al-Qahtani, suggesting Canada has done just that by maintaining good relations with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which…