REYKJAVIK: A volcano in south-west Iceland erupted once more on Wednesday, continuing a striking pattern of activity on the Reykjanes peninsula with its twelfth eruption since 2021, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office. The eruption is part of a geological reawakening that has transformed the previously dormant peninsula into a hotspot of volcanic activity. Iceland, […]
WELLINGTON: A rare species of kiwi bird, known as the kiwi pukupuku or little spotted kiwi, has been discovered on mainland New Zealand for the first time in five decades, according to the country’s Department of Conservation (DOC). Previously believed to inhabit only offshore islands and predator-free sanctuaries, the tiny bird was unexpectedly found in […]
CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA has confirmed the discovery of a rare ‘super Earth’ planet named TOI-1846 b, located approximately 154 light-years away, which emits a mysterious and repeated signal. This intriguing find has captivated scientists after being initially observed by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). TOI-1846 b is nearly twice the size of Earth and […]
LONDON: The United Kingdom’s annual consumer price inflation unexpectedly surged to 3.6% in June, marking the highest level since January 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This latest rise could complicate the Bank of England’s decision on whether to cut interest rates in its upcoming meeting. The data released on Wednesday revealed […]
SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk has unveiled XChat, a bold new messaging feature within the X platform (formerly Twitter), aiming to challenge WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger. The feature, now available in beta for mobile users, introduces a new era of instant messaging that blends privacy, multimedia capabilities, and seamless social integration. XChat supports a full suite […]
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Google has just released something huge—and it’s free. Meet MedGemma, a next-gen AI model powerful enough to analyse chest X-rays, medical images and patient histories with the accuracy of a trained radiologist. The kicker? It’s open-source and available for anyone to use. The newly launched MedGemma 27B scored an impressive 87.7% on the […]
DUBAI: The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center has announced a sweet new addition to the Dubai Date Festival 2026: the ‘Tamrat Al Bayt’ Cup, a competition dedicated to home-grown dates cultivated in private residences. The launch took place today during a press briefing at the Centre, led by H.E. Abdullah Hamdan bin Dalmook, CEO of […]
Dubai: dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), introducing next-generation technology in ramp operations. dnata now operates six electric tractors – the EZTow model developed by TractEasy – at DWC. Traditionally, baggage is transported between the terminal and […]
Dubai: The UAE Government Media Office has launched a new Media Campaign Planning Guide, designed to serve as a strategic reference for communication teams across federal government entities. The guide was introduced during the Government Communication Network meeting, held at the Creators HQ in Dubai, in the presence of Saeed Al Eter, Deputy Minister of […]
London: The World Gold Council has released its Gold Mid-Year Outlook 2025 report, which reveals that gold’s remarkable H1 performance coincided with the US dollar’s worst start to a year since 1973, a shift which re-defined global investment flows. Gold has continued its record-setting pace, rising 26% in US dollar terms in the first half […]
Great Dubai Sale returns with AED 1 million raffle, 90% flash sales, daily surprises, and mega promotions citywide from 18 July. Dubai: Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 unveils its second retail season with the Great Dubai Sale, running from 18 July to 10 August. Shoppers can enjoy discounts of up to 90% in flash sales and […]
