HANGZHOU: In a groundbreaking move for both robotics and combat sports, China launched the world’s first humanoid robot boxing competition, the CMG World Robot Competition – Mecha Fighting Series, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The unique tournament, organised by China Media Group (CMG), gathered a range of advanced humanoid robots, including models from Unitree Robotics, to […]
GAZA STRIP: Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip are still teetering on the edge of famine, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). The UN agency has issued a fresh warning, stressing that aid must not only be allowed in but also be delivered swiftly and safely to those in desperate need. Since March 2, […]
LUXOR: Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of three tombs from the New Kingdom era, one of the most iconic periods in ancient Egyptian history. The tombs were unearthed by an Egyptian archaeological mission at the Dra Abul-Naga necropolis, located on the West Bank of Luxor. The newly discovered tombs are […]
DUBAI: Astronomers have announced a record-breaking discovery using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), confirming the observation of the earliest known galaxy to date. Named MoM-z14, the galaxy was spotted as part of the ongoing Mirage (or Miracle) study and is believed to have formed only 280 million years after the Big Bang. The discovery […]
Naomi Ohene Oti wins the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025, honouring nurses’ contributions with a USD 250,000 prize. Dubai: Ghanaian nurse Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti has been named the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025, receiving a prestigious USD 250,000 prize. Presented by HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mabarak Al Nahyan, UAE […]
BEIJING: China has introduced a sweeping action plan to develop digital-intelligent supply chains, aiming to transform key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and retail. The plan, released jointly by eight major government departments including the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission, highlights Beijing’s push to enhance logistics efficiency and reduce societal […]
SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI has announced its biggest deal yet by buying hardware startup io, founded by famous designer Sir Jony Ive, in a $6.5 billion all-equity deal. The news was shared on May 21, 2025, and marks a major step for OpenAI as it moves beyond software and into hardware made for AI. The agreement […]
DHAKA: Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink has officially launched its services in Bangladesh as of May 21, 2025. The rollout marks a major step forward in the country’s efforts to provide fast and reliable internet nationwide. The launch comes under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus, who assumed control after the former prime minister left […]
TOKYO: A team of Japanese scientists has developed a new kind of artificial blood that can be safely used in patients of any blood type. This discovery could be a major breakthrough in emergency care, battlefield medicine, and areas without access to proper medical facilities. The new artificial blood is made using lab-grown red blood […]
MOSCOW: The United Arab Emirates is showcasing its rich craft heritage for the first time at the sixth edition of Moscow Interior and Design Week, held at the Central Exhibition Hall (Manège) from May 21 to May 25. This major international event features more than 1,100 companies from Russia and around the world, specialising in […]
Sriram Rajagopalan’s Rs 231 Cr win as an Emirates Draw winner began with a random tap and a belief in possibility. His story now inspires others to dream, play responsibly, and give back. Chennai: A random tap, a whispered hope, and Rs 231 crore later—56-year-old Sriram Rajagopalan from Chennai became Emirates Draw’s biggest MEGA7 jackpot […]
