BEIJING: China has announced that AI education will be made mandatory in all schools across the country starting September 1, 2025—even for children as young as six. This bold move cements China’s ambition to lead the world in artificial intelligence by embedding it deep into the national curriculum. Under the new policy, every student—from primary […]
MOSCOW: The dollar falls against ruble, hitting its lowest level in nearly ten months on the Moscow Exchange, stirring global market watchers. As of 11:30 a.m. Moscow time, the dollar dipped 0.09% to trade at RUB 82.17. But earlier in the day, it briefly plunged to RUB 79, marking its weakest since June 19, 2024. […]
ABU DHABI: The shift towards electric vehicles in Abu Dhabi is gaining pace, with 10,013 electric and 11,139 hybrid vehicles officially registered by March 2024. This marks an 81% increase in EV numbers from 2022 to 2023, showing the emirate’s accelerating journey towards sustainable transportation. Abdulla Alhashmi, Acting Director at Abu Dhabi Mobility’s Intelligent Transportation […]
JAIPUR: The controversy surrounding the alleged mistreatment of 84-year-old NRI industrialist Vasu Shroff at Jaipur airport has sparked strong condemnation from two Congress leaders after The Brew News broke the news yesterday. Nikhil Ruparel, National Delegate of NSUI, and Preeti Choksi, Mumbai General Secretary of Mahila Congress, have jointly demanded strict action against customs officials […]
LIMA: A controversial amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law is sparking fears over large-scale Amazon rainforest destruction and weakening of Indigenous land rights. The new law, passed in March, removes the need for government approval before converting forest land for other uses — a move that critics say effectively legalises years of illegal deforestation. […]
JAIPUR: Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest player in IPL history — and he made sure everyone noticed. The 14-year-old, who only celebrated his birthday last month, launched the first ball he faced straight for six, making an explosive debut for Rajasthan Royals in their narrow two-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants. The left-handed opener […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Foreign visitor numbers to the United States dropped by 12% in March, marking the sharpest decline in inbound travel since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The figures show a concerning slowdown in international arrivals, with key neighbouring markets seeing the steepest declines. […]
NEW DELHI: In a historic space milestone, India is set to send an astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time ever, marking the country’s return to human spaceflight after more than four decades. The announcement was made on Friday by Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, who […]
DUBAI: A major milestone in Dubai’s road infrastructure has been achieved as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) officially opened a vital bridge linking Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street towards the Infinity Bridge. The launch is part of the ambitious Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. Spanning 985 metres, the new two-lane bridge can handle […]
BEIJING: In a first for both sports and robotics, humanoid robots completed a half-marathon alongside human runners in Beijing on Saturday, marking a world-first event that blended athleticism with innovation. The event took place in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, where 20 robot teams ran on separate tracks but followed the same 21.1 km route […]
PARIS: Perrier water is facing serious scrutiny after French health authorities discovered contamination in more than 300,000 bottles from its Vergèze plant in Occitanie. The contaminated bottles were found to contain intestinal bacteria, including strains of E. coli, sparking major concerns over the brand’s hygiene practices. An internal inspection on March 11 flagged the contaminated […]
