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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan successfully launched its advanced remote-sensing satellite, PRSS-1, into orbit on Thursday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in China’s Sichuan province. The launch was conducted aboard a Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) rocket and marked a significant step forward in the country’s space and environmental monitoring capabilities. Developed by Pakistan’s national space agency SUPARCO, the PRSS-1 […]

LEICESTER: Groundbreaking research led by the University of Leicester has revealed that chronic cough may have strong neurological origins, opening new doors for treatment. Conducted in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen and Queen Mary University of London, the study is the largest genetic investigation of chronic cough to date and was published in the […]

ST. PETERSBURG: A team of Russian engineering students from the D.F. Ustinov Baltic State Technical University Voenmeh, in collaboration with a local St. Petersburg startup, has developed a pioneering ultralight launch vehicle called SpaceNet. The rocket is tailored for deploying small satellites into low Earth orbit and showcases the future of cost-effective space access. Weighing […]

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump has labelled the Indian economy as “dead” while announcing new 25% tariffs on Indian imports from August 1. Trump’s outburst, delivered via a social media post, accused India of clinging to Russia and imposing high tariffs and “obnoxious” trade barriers on American goods. “I don’t care what India does […]

ABU DHABI: The UAE Fuel Price Committee has officially released the updated fuel prices for August 2025. The monthly pricing, which is revised to align with global oil trends, will see marginal adjustments across various fuel categories for motorists in the country. According to the committee’s announcement, diesel will be priced at AED 2.78 per […]

LONDON: The UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel takes major action to end the war in Gaza, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned. The move is part of a broader push to revive the two-state solution. The focus keyphrase “state of Palestine” was repeated three times by Starmer in […]

Ras Al Khaimah tourism achieves 6% growth in arrivals and 9% revenue boost in H1 2025, cementing its role as a top travel and events destination. Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah tourism has surged to new heights, with the Emirate recording over 654,000 visitor arrivals in the first half of 2025 — a 6% […]

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held a phone conversation to review ongoing efforts in strengthening their nations’ strategic partnership. The dialogue reaffirms the growing collaboration between the UAE and India across various sectors aimed at fostering shared development and prosperity. During […]

DUBAI: The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade surged to a historic AED1.728 trillion in the first half of 2025, marking a 24% year-on-year growth, according to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The significant leap underlines the country’s success in strengthening its global […]

Shoppers can win AED 200,000 in Modesh Scholarships at 23 Dubai malls. Shop for AED 200+ to enter the raffle this Dubai Summer Surprises. Dubai: Dubai’s Back-to-School season gets a rewarding twist with the launch of Modesh Scholarship Rewards, offering AED 200,000 in total cash prizes to lucky shoppers across the city. Running from 6th […]

NISAR satellite lifts off from India to deliver unprecedented Earth observation capabilities, tracking surface changes for disaster and climate monitoring. Sriharikota, India: The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) Earth observation satellite has been successfully launched from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The joint NASA-ISRO mission will track Earth’s land and ice surface changes in remarkable […]