Denmark shut Aalborg Airport after unauthorised drones entered its airspace, marking the second airport disruption in a week following a similar incident in Copenhagen. AALBORG: Flights at Denmark’s Aalborg Airport were temporarily halted after unidentified drones entered the facility’s airspace, marking the second such disruption at a major Danish airport within one week. Authorities confirmed […]
Polished diamonds from Europe, including those processed in Antwerp, are now exempt from US import tariffs, thanks to a new EU-US trade deal that boosts the diamond industry’s competitiveness. ANTWERP: The European diamond industry has scored a significant trade victory, as polished diamonds from Europe, particularly from Antwerp, have been granted a zero percent import […]
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged world leaders to regulate artificial intelligence, warning it poses major risks to global peace and security if left ungoverned. NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning to world leaders, stating that artificial intelligence must never be allowed to decide the fate of humanity without strict […]
A ransomware attack possibly powered by AI has hit major European airports, disrupting check-in systems and delaying flights across the region. BRUSSELS: Cybersecurity experts suspect that artificial intelligence played a key role in a ransomware attack that disrupted operations at major airports across Europe, including London Heathrow, Berlin Brandenburg, and Brussels International. The cyberattack, confirmed […]
China now has nearly 4.65 million 5G base stations, making up over one-third of its mobile network infrastructure, latest data shows. BEIJING: China’s 5G infrastructure continues to expand at a record pace, with the number of operational 5G base stations reaching nearly 4.65 million by the end of August, according to new data from the […]
Saudi Arabia and France reviewed outcomes of the Palestine peace conference, reaffirming support for a two-state solution and Gaza ceasefire. RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation on Saturday to discuss the outcomes of the recent High-level International Conference on Palestine, according to the Saudi Press […]
A cyber-related disruption has caused major delays and cancellations at key European airports including Brussels, Heathrow and Berlin. BRUSSELS: A cyberattack targeting a critical software system used by several major European airports has led to widespread flight delays and cancellations, with Brussels, London Heathrow, and Berlin airports among the hardest hit. The disruption stems from […]
Australia and Canada formally recognise Palestine, backing a two-state solution and pledging support for peace and reforms. CANBERRA/OTTAWA: Australia and Canada have formally recognised the State of Palestine, joining the UK in a wave of Western nations taking steps to support a two-state solution in the Middle East. Australia’s announcement came through a joint statement […]
UK recognises Palestine to protect two-state solution, with Prime Minister stressing peace, self-determination, and Hamas exclusion. LONDON: The UK has formally recognised a Palestinian state, in what is being described as a historic step towards securing peace in the Middle East. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the decision, saying it is vital to protect […]
UN marks International Day of Peace with a global call to silence guns and promote sustainable peace and unity. NEW YORK: The United Nations has renewed its global call for peace, urging the world to lay down arms and come together to end human suffering, as part of the International Day of Peace observed annually […]
Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, JP Morgan and others caution H-1B and H-4 visa holders against leaving the US under Trump’s new rules. WASHINGTON DC: Leading American companies have issued urgent advisories to their employees on H-1B and H-4 visas, warning them not to leave the United States as sweeping new visa rules take effect. Over the […]
