BRUSSELS: A Belgian court has issued a landmark ruling to stop the transit of military components to Israel through the Port of Antwerp, citing humanitarian concerns amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The decision, delivered by the Brussels Court of First Instance on 17 July, blocks a shipment of parts intended for Israel’s Merkava tanks […]
LONDON: Dubai Chambers has officially launched its first international business hub, Dubai Hub London, aimed at simplifying and streamlining services for global investors looking to establish operations in Dubai. This strategic initiative marks a significant step in supporting international businesses through integrated public and private sector services. Supervised by Dubai Chambers and operated by Al […]
SAN FRANCISCO: Uber has unveiled a bold plan to introduce 20,000 robotaxis across its ride-hailing platform over the next six years, significantly expanding its footprint in autonomous mobility. The move marks a major shift towards automated transport and reinforces Uber’s ambition to lead the global robotaxi sector. The fleet will consist of electric SUVs manufactured […]
HOHHOT: Chinese geologists have announced the discovery of a newly identified rare-earth mineral in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, offering fresh insights into the region’s rich mineral landscape. The find, named Huanghoite-(Nd), is officially recognised by the International Mineralogical Association and features a high concentration of neodymium—a key component in electric vehicle motors and wind […]
WASHINGTON D.C.: Mobile-phone technology is fuelling a record rise in financial inclusion across low- and middle-income countries, leading to significant growth in formal savings, according to the World Bank Group’s newly released Global Findex 2025 report. The data highlights a remarkable shift in how people in developing economies access and use financial services. In 2024, […]
CAIRO: The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Syria, including those targeting the General Staff Headquarters in Damascus and the vicinity of the Presidential Palace. In a statement issued this evening, the Secretariat described the airstrikes as a blatant violation of the sovereignty of an Arab state […]
LOS ANGELES: While Superman is flying high at the box office, it’s his furry friend Krypto who’s winning hearts—and helping real dogs get adopted. After the release of the new “Superman” film, dog adoptions in the U.S. jumped as people fell in love with the superhero’s loyal (and hilarious) dog. Krypto, a funny and wild […]
BEIJING: The official medals and slogan for the inaugural 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) were revealed on Tuesday, exactly one month before the opening ceremony of the first-ever multi-sport global event dedicated to humanoid robots. Scheduled to take place from August 14 to 17 in Beijing, China, the WHRG will showcase robotics excellence across […]
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 […]
