RIO DE JANEIRO: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a strong warning against the militarisation of artificial intelligence, urging nations to prioritise collaboration and equity in shaping the future of AI. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil, Guterres highlighted the transformative power of AI across economies and societies, stressing that its benefits […]
LONDON: Novak Djokovic might have won his 100th singles match at Wimbledon, but it was his 7-year-old daughter, Tara, who truly stole the spotlight. After Djokovic’s straight-sets win on Centre Court on Saturday, the tennis star couldn’t help but beam with pride—not just for his performance, but for his daughter’s lively on-court celebration. During the […]
ATHENS: Indian sprinter Animesh Kujur has officially become the fastest man in India after breaking the national 100m record at the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting held in Vari, a suburb of Athens, Greece. The 22-year-old clocked an impressive 10.18 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 10.20 seconds set by Gurindervir Singh. Kujur’s performance […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert predicting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across multiple regions of the country from the evening of 6 July through 8 July. The advisory warns of the potential for flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides due to the expected intense wet spell. According to the Associated […]
ABU DHABI: Authorities in the UAE have categorically denied claims circulating on social media and certain websites that suggest digital currency investors are eligible for the country’s prestigious golden visa. A joint statement issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), and the Virtual […]
ANKARA: Türkiye has faced an intense wildfire crisis over the past 10 days, with 761 blazes reported—accounting for nearly a quarter of all such incidents this year, according to official data released by the Türkiye Communications Directorate on Sunday. All the fires have either been fully extinguished or brought under control, the report confirmed. Interior […]
Slack’s latest Workforce Index revealed a significant increase in AI adoption and excitement among desk workers, with daily AI usage higher by an astounding 233% in just six months. UAE: The survey of 5,000 global desk workers also found that AI has emerged as a clear competitive advantage, as workers who use AI daily prove […]
James Gunn’s Superman, starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, launches DC’s new cinematic universe. Regional release begins 10th July in cinemas and IMAX. Dubai: DC Studios kicks off its reimagined cinematic universe with James Gunn’s Superman, set to release in cinemas and IMAX across the region on 10th July. Directed by Gunn and produced alongside […]
Aster Clinics launches Smyl AI dental tool, UAE’s first free AI-based dental screening service via WhatsApp, ensuring instant, private, and expert-guided oral health care. Dubai: In a significant advancement for preventive oral healthcare, Aster Clinics has launched Smyl AI—the UAE’s first AI-powered dental screening tool, offering free and instant assessments via WhatsApp. This innovative service […]
WASHINGTON D.C.: Scientists have confirmed that Earth’s rotation will speed up for just three days this summer, with the shortest day expected on 5 August. The phenomenon, tracked by the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS), will see Earth’s daily spin accelerate by up to 1.51 milliseconds—an effect influenced by subtle astronomical and […]
INNER MONGOLIA: In a major advancement for aerospace engineering, China’s Aero Engine Corporation (AECC) has successfully conducted the maiden flight of its 3D-printed micro turbojet engine in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The engine, named the Minimalist Lightweight Micro Turbojet, is the first of its kind in China to complete a flight test, producing a […]
