BRUSSELS: The month of May 2025 has been officially recorded as the second-hottest May in history, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), a key climate-monitoring agency of the European Union. Only May 2024 recorded higher average global temperatures, highlighting the intensifying impact of climate change. Last month’s global surface temperatures were on average […]
XI’AN: A team of Chinese scientists at Xi’an Jiaotong University’s iHarbour Academy of Frontier Equipment has unveiled a cutting-edge snake-like robot for aviation engines, marking a major leap forward in inspection and maintenance technology. The innovation is expected to streamline complex operations, especially those involving high-end precision equipment. Led by Professor Chen Xuefeng, the team […]
LOS ANGELES: The focus keyphrase Trump LA curfew dominated headlines as tensions flared across downtown LA. The city enforced a curfew after five days of protests sparked by President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration raids. Mayor Karen Bass announced the overnight curfew in a one-square-mile downtown area, citing growing concerns over vandalism and looting. “We reached […]
LOS ANGELES: A fresh wave of public anger over immigration raids and federal overreach has triggered an LA protest curfew, enforced in parts of downtown from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., city officials said on Tuesday. Mayor Karen Bass imposed the curfew following nights of unrest, vandalism, and looting. She clarified that the curfew only […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States produced more energy in 2024 than in any other year on record, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Monthly Energy Review. The country generated over 103 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) of energy, surpassing the 2023 figure by 1% and setting new records across a wide range of energy […]
ROME: The European Space Agency (ESA) has marked a major milestone in planetary defence with the successful activation of its new Flyeye telescope. Designed to track near-Earth asteroids and comets, the telescope has officially recorded its ‘first light’—a term denoting its first capture of cosmic data. Unlike conventional telescopes, the Flyeye’s design mimics an insect’s […]
MOSCOW: Moscow has reported a significant increase in visitors from the UAE, with tourist numbers rising to 62,100 in 2024 from just 18,000 in 2019, according to Evgeny Kozlov, Chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee. The capital has actively enhanced its hospitality infrastructure to attract and accommodate Gulf travellers. Kozlov highlighted a series of […]
BEIJING: A Chinese startup has taken a bold step into the future of logistics by successfully launching and recovering a rocket carrying Taobao e-commerce packages. The test, conducted by Beijing-based SEPOCH, marked a significant achievement in reusable space logistics, and positions China at the forefront of the emerging chinese rocket delivery industry. On 29 May, […]
Seven cricketing greats, including Dhoni, Amla, Mir, and Taylor, join the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame Class of 2025. London: In a grand celebration of cricket’s enduring legacy, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has inducted seven new legends into the ICC Hall of Fame, marking one of the most significant classes to date. Honoured at […]
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025 honours visionary storytellers across Fiction, Non-Fiction, Animation, and Student categories from over 150 countries. Dubai: The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025 unveiled its winners during a prestigious ceremony at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. Hosted by Denny Directo, the third edition of this global short film competition, founded […]
Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 drives rapid growth, attracting 350+ companies and targeting $1 billion GDP boost by 2033. Dubai: Dubai’s fast-growing digital economy has marked a major milestone with over 350 gaming companies now operating in the city, as part of the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 (DPG33). Overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation […]
