Following a daylight robbery, the Louvre has relocated crown jewels and other valuables to a high-security vault at the Bank of France. PARIS: In the wake of a daring daylight robbery, the Louvre Museum has transferred several of its most prized possessions, including the French crown jewels, to the Bank of France’s main underground vault. […]
Sixty-five countries signed the first UN cybercrime treaty in Hanoi, aiming to strengthen global cooperation against rising digital threats. HANOI: In a landmark move for global digital security, 65 countries have signed the first-ever United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. The treaty, adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2024 after five years of intense […]
At AIRIS 2025, WHO and global partners call for collaborative governance to ensure safe, ethical and inclusive use of AI in healthcare. INCHEON: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform global healthcare, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a unified regulatory approach to ensure its safe, ethical and equitable use. This appeal was […]
Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 3 storm, threatening Jamaica and Haiti with catastrophic flooding and landslides. KINGSTON: Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 3 storm, threatening catastrophic flooding and landslides across Jamaica, southern Haiti, and the broader northern Caribbean region. The slow-moving system is expected to gain further strength, posing […]
The WHO marks World Polio Day by urging nations to end polio transmission globally through immunisation and surveillance efforts. GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renewed its global call to action to finally eradicate polio, as the world commemorates World Polio Day on 24 October. The infectious viral disease once paralysed nearly 350,000 children […]
For the first time, the US passport has slipped out of the top 10 rankings on the Henley Passport Index. Now in 12th place, the US passport ranking reflects shifting trends in global mobility and travel reciprocity. WASHINGTON: The iconic blue US passport has lost its place among the world’s ten most powerful travel documents […]
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi has extended financial support to restore Beirut Grand Theatre through UNESCO’s cultural heritage initiative. The Beirut Grand Theatre restoration effort highlights Sharjah’s global cultural commitment. SHARJAH/BEIRUT: In a profound gesture of cultural solidarity, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and […]
China is leading a massive green transformation, expanding clean energy and new infrastructure under its 14th Five-Year Plan. The China green energy transformation now accounts for one-third of global power production and a major share of its own consumption. BEIJING: China has entered a new era of green development, fundamentally transforming its energy landscape during […]
UN teams have begun a vast debris removal project in Gaza, clearing up to 60 million tonnes of rubble after recent conflict. NEW YORK: United Nations teams have started clearing between 55 and 60 million tonnes of debris in Gaza, as part of a large-scale recovery initiative following renewed ceasefire commitments from all parties. The […]
Four masked thieves used a crane truck and angle grinders to break into the Louvre’s Apollon gallery during museum hours, stealing eight Napoleonic-era jewels in under 10 minutes. One crown was dropped during their escape. PARIS: The Louvre Museum, the world’s most-visited cultural institution, suffered a shocking daylight robbery on October 19, when a group […]
Meta will invest $1.5 billion in a new AI data centre in El Paso, Texas, focused on renewable energy and supporting AI model development. TEXAS: Meta Platforms has announced plans to invest over $1.5 billion in the construction of a new AI-powered data centre in El Paso, Texas by 2028, further expanding its infrastructure footprint […]
