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First foreign astronaut mission: China selects two Pakistani candidates for Tiangong space station

22/04/2026
Pakistan astronauts Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud are selected for China's space program. They will train in China. One astronaut may join a future mission to the Tiangong space station. This marks a significant step for Pakistan's space exploration. It highlights growing cooperation between China and Pakistan. China's space program welcomes international participation.

Meet Surbhi Sarna: Indian-origin founder who built a $275 million cancer detection startup after her teenage health struggles

22/04/2026
Teenage health struggles inspired Surbhi Sarna to revolutionize ovarian cancer detection. Her startup, nVision Medical, developed a minimally invasive device targeting fallopian tubes, a key origin point for many cancers. This innovation, validated by the FDA, led to a $275 million acquisition by Boston Scientific, offering new hope for early diagnosis and improved survival rates for women globally.

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