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China’s robotics industry is booming in 2025, with over 930,000 related enterprises and massive gains in AI, production, and industrial applications. SHENZHEN: China’s robotics industry has recorded strong momentum since the start of 2025, driven by rapid technological advancements, expanded real-world applications, and increased industrial investment. A recent report by China Central Television (CCTV) reveals […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States is set to launch a pilot program that may require travellers from certain countries to pay visa bonds of up to $15,000 when applying for tourist or business visas. Scheduled to begin on August 20, the programme aims to discourage visa overstays and improve compliance with immigration regulations. According to […]

GAZA CITY: Aid agencies have warned that most international NGOs providing essential relief in Gaza will be forced to shut operations within weeks if Israel does not withdraw its demand for sensitive personal details of Palestinian staff. The requirement, enforced since March 9, affects all NGOs working in Gaza and the West Bank. The UN […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Google has pledged a massive $1 billion investment over the next three years to broaden access to artificial intelligence (AI) education and training across the United States. The initiative, aimed at higher education institutions and non-profit organisations, is one of the tech giant’s largest commitments to AI education to date. Announced this week, […]

ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will embark on an official visit to the Russian Federation on Thursday, August 7, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and furthering the strategic partnership between the two nations. During the high-level visit, His Highness will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to explore enhanced […]

QUEENSLAND: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has endured its most severe coral cover loss in recorded history, following one of the largest mass bleaching events ever seen, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Marine Sciences (AIMS). Released on Wednesday, the report highlights an alarming annual decline in coral cover across the reef’s […]

BRUSSELS: A recent Belgian study has found that there is currently insufficient scientific evidence to conclusively link social media use with negative impacts on adolescent mental health. Conducted jointly by Ghent University and the University of Antwerp, the research challenges widespread assumptions and was reported by national broadcaster VRT NWS on Wednesday. Professor Ernst Koster, […]

MENLO PARK: Instagram has quietly updated its policy to limit access to its Live video feature, now allowing only public accounts with at least 1,000 followers to initiate live broadcasts. The change was recently confirmed via Instagram’s Help Centre and first reported by TechCrunch. Previously, the Live feature was available to all users, regardless of […]

COPENHAGEN: Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has drawn public attention after announcing it will now accept live animals such as chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs—and even horses—for use as natural prey feed for its carnivorous residents. The zoo clarified that all donated animals will be gently euthanised by trained professionals before being used as food. In a […]

SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla’s board of directors has given the green light to a massive stock award package for CEO Elon Musk, approving the grant of 96 million shares valued at approximately $30 billion. The move follows Musk’s reported ultimatum that he might exit the company if not granted a larger stake. The approved award forms […]

ANKARA: Türkiye’s annual consumer inflation rate declined more than market forecasts in July 2025, dropping to 33.52 percent, according to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute on Monday. The figure represents a notable decrease from June’s annual inflation rate of 35.05 percent. Month-on-month, consumer prices rose by 2.06 percent in July, easing from June’s […]