SYDNEY: In a major scientific breakthrough, a team of researchers in New South Wales has created the world’s first mRNA-based vaccine to combat foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), offering hope for stronger protection of livestock from this devastating virus. The vaccine, entirely synthetic, stands out for being safer and significantly faster to manufacture compared to traditional alternatives. […]
ST. LOUIS: More than 3,200 Boeing workers across key manufacturing plants in the Midwest began a strike on Monday after rejecting a proposed four-year labour contract. The walkout affects facilities in St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri, as well as Mascoutah, Illinois—locations critical to Boeing’s military aircraft and weapons production. Members of the International Association […]
TEHRAN: Iran’s parliamentary economic commission has approved a long-pending proposal to remove four zeros from the national currency, the rial, in an attempt to simplify financial transactions and stabilise its weakened economy. The decision, announced on Sunday, marks a renewed push to redenominate the currency after years of hyperinflation and devaluation. According to Shamseddin Hosseini, […]
TikTok safety report reveals over 16.5M videos removed in MENA in Q1 2025 to ensure platform integrity and safety. MENA: TikTok has released its Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, reaffirming its commitment to platform safety and content integrity across the MENA region. Between January and March 2025, over 16.5 million videos were removed in […]
Swiss smart bandage heals wounds 4x faster with wireless electrical pulses GENEVA: Scientists in Switzerland have developed a breakthrough wireless smart bandage that significantly speeds up the healing of chronic wounds — without the need for drugs or antibiotics. This pioneering “electroceutical” uses mild electrical pulses to naturally stimulate skin regeneration, offering faster recovery and […]
Stay safe this summer with essential summer fire safety tips from NFPA® for homes, vehicles, and electric mobility users. UAE: With regional temperatures soaring beyond 45°C, summer fire safety is more important than ever. Everyday items—from electrical devices to flammable liquids—can quickly turn hazardous in extreme heat, especially when precautions are overlooked. To help prevent […]
JOHANNESBURG: In a groundbreaking move to combat wildlife trafficking, scientists in South Africa have begun injecting small, harmless doses of radioactive isotopes into rhino horns, making them detectable at airports and border crossings worldwide. The project, known as the Rhisotope Project, could represent a game-changing deterrent in the fight to save critically endangered rhinos from […]
TEXAS: Arvinder Singh Bahal, a real estate investor and avid traveller originally from Agra, India, has joined an elite group of global civilians who have flown to the edge of space. Bahal participated in Blue Origin’s latest suborbital mission, NS-34, aboard the New Shepard rocket, which successfully completed its 11-minute journey into space. Now a […]
COPENHAGEN: In a historic move to protect personal identity in the age of artificial intelligence, Denmark has enacted a groundbreaking law granting individuals full copyright over their face, voice, and body. The new legislation enables citizens to control how their likeness is used online and holds digital platforms accountable for misuse. The law directly addresses […]
RUNSEOKJIN Live Viewing from Amsterdam to screen at VOX Cinemas in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Lebanon. VOX Cinemas has announced the exclusive Middle East screening of #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR in AMSTERDAM: LIVE VIEWING, the finale of BTS member Jin’s first solo world tour. Scheduled for Sunday, 10 August at 2PM GST, the live concert […]
Silicon Central launches Mall Walk Club with FITZE app, promoting daily walking, wellness, and rewards in a climate-controlled space. Dubai: Silicon Central has launched its “Mall Walk Club” initiative to promote healthy lifestyles and community wellbeing throughout August. Running daily from 7:00am to 9:00am until 30th August, the campaign transforms the mall into an indoor […]
