DUBAI: Mental wellness apps are becoming more popular in May 2025, thanks to smarter technology and growing support from employers. These apps offer easy access to mental health help through guided meditation, mood tracking, sleep support, and even therapy sessions. Many people use them daily to deal with stress, anxiety, or burnout, especially with work-from-home […]
BERLIN: Major updates in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and startup funding marked a big day for technology at the first day of GITEX Europe in Berlin. AI tools are getting smarter, now able to understand and respond to users almost like humans. These tools are being used in hospitals, banks, and online platforms to make services […]
GENEVA: The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing obstruction of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Committee expressed grave concern over reports indicating that more than 14,000 babies could die within hours if life-saving supplies are not allowed into the besieged […]
J.P. Morgan presents its most expansive Summer Reading List in 2025, featuring 16 thought-provoking books and new NextList experiences celebrating innovation and curiosity. J.P. Morgan has released its 26th annual Summer Reading List—the firm’s most expansive to date—featuring 16 titles celebrating curiosity, innovation and personal growth. Curated from global client advisor submissions, the 2025 list […]
GENEVA: One in four jobs globally could be transformed by generative AI (GenAI), according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Poland’s National Research Institute (NASK). But the study makes it clear—transformation is more likely than replacement. Launched on May 20, the report titled “Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global […]
MUMBAI: Fifteen shipments of mangoes from India were destroyed in the United States after being rejected at airports due to documentation errors. Exporters say they lost around $500,000, even though the fruit was properly treated before shipping from Mumbai. The mangoes had undergone the required treatment at a USDA-supervised facility in India, meant to meet […]
BATH: Scientists at the University of Bath, along with Polish tech company Netrix, have created a new wearable device that can continuously scan a patient’s heart and lungs. This soft, belt-like device offers a safer and more comfortable way to monitor patients without using radiation, unlike traditional CT scans. The device wraps around the chest […]
VATICAN CITY: The Muslim Council of Elders took part in the formal inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV as Head of the Catholic Church on Sunday in St Peter’s Square, Vatican City. The council’s delegation was led by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, alongside senior members. The Council […]
BOSTON: In a medical twist straight out of a sci-fi flick, MIT engineers have created a robot so thin and nimble it can weave through your brain’s blood vessels. It’s not just a party trick—this tiny, magnet-controlled thread is designed to treat serious conditions like strokes and aneurysms. Here’s the cool part: the robot is […]
GENEVA: Forget fairy tales and wizard wands—real-life scientists at CERN have pulled off the ultimate alchemist’s fantasy. In a twist worthy of science fiction, they’ve turned lead into gold. No spells, just some seriously advanced physics. This all happened at the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s biggest particle accelerator—think of it as a giant underground […]
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria. The UAE called this move an important step to help Syria grow and become stable again after years of conflict. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it fully supports the […]
