CLEARWATER: Wrestling legend and pop culture icon Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71 following a sudden cardiac arrest at his Florida home. Emergency medical teams were dispatched to his Clearwater residence early Thursday morning after receiving a call reporting a cardiac episode. Hogan was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at a nearby […]
NEW YORK: India has strongly urged the international community to support an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, ensure the release of hostages, and facilitate uninterrupted humanitarian aid to the region. During the United Nations Security Council’s open debate on the Middle East, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, emphasised that short-term pauses in […]
BANGKOK: Thailand’s military launched an airstrike on Cambodian territory on Thursday as a deadly border conflict spiralled out of control, killing at least 12 people—11 of them civilians, including a child. The air assault marks a serious escalation in a long-simmering dispute over their 817-km shared land border. The Thai army confirmed one of its […]
THE HAGUE: In a historic opinion released on 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) officially recognised climate change as an “existential crisis” that threatens humanity and the planet. The ruling outlines how rising greenhouse gas emissions, driven largely by human activity, violate existing international laws, including those safeguarding basic human rights. While […]
TAIPEI: Taiwan has announced a bold new initiative titled the “Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects,” with an ambitious goal of boosting the economy by more than T$15 trillion (US$510 billion) by the year 2040. The plan, unveiled by Premier Cho Jung-tai, marks a significant national commitment to cement Taiwan’s role as a global powerhouse in […]
ABU DHABI: A new global report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has confirmed that 91% of new renewable energy projects commissioned in 2024 are cheaper than the most affordable fossil fuel alternatives. This cost-advantage highlights the rising dominance of renewables in the global power market. According to the “Renewable Power Generation Costs in […]
WASHINGTON D.C.: The United States is moving forward with plans to establish a humanitarian aid corridor into Gaza, with a senior diplomatic visit now underway to finalise arrangements. The announcement comes after the corridor received initial approval from all relevant parties, according to the US State Department. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, […]
ABU DHABI: UAE-based satellite operator Space42 has secured a massive US$695.5 million financing facility to develop its upcoming geostationary satellites, Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5. The deal is part of the company’s strategic push to advance secure, multi-orbit connectivity capabilities. The Export Credit Agency (ECA)-backed facility was arranged by leading global banks Crédit […]
Over 100 aid and rights groups call for urgent ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza as hunger and starvation spread rapidly. Oslo: More than 100 aid and human rights organisations have issued an urgent appeal to governments worldwide, warning of mass starvation in Gaza and calling for immediate, decisive action. In a joint statement […]
NEW YORK: Exposure to “forever chemicals,” officially known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), could significantly raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research led by Mount Sinai scientists. The findings were published this week in eBioMedicine, sparking renewed concern over the health effects of everyday environmental chemicals. The study examined […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Former United States President Donald Trump has announced a new trade framework with Japan, describing it as one of the largest trade agreements ever established. The deal includes a 15 percent tax on Japanese imports and promises massive financial investment in the American economy. Taking to his social platform Truth Social on Tuesday, […]
