LONDON: Scientists have identified a previously unknown function of the immune system that could lead to a breakthrough in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections. Researchers supported by the European Research Council have found that proteasomes, structures within cells known for breaking down proteins, also play a key role in detecting bacteria and launching a defence […]
ZURICH: FIFA has set the prize money for the upcoming 32-team Club World Cup at a massive $1 billion, as the tournament gears up for its first expanded edition in the United States from June 14 to July 13. With the competition expected to generate $2 billion in revenue, FIFA has assured that its financial […]
BEIJING: China has eased restrictions on merger and acquisition (M&A) loans for tech firms in a major push to drive innovation and strengthen its technological edge. The country’s financial regulator announced the new measures on Wednesday, aiming to channel more capital into the sci-tech sector. Under the new pilot programme, banks can now lend up […]
OSAKA: The grand roof of the 2025 World Exposition venue in Osaka has officially been recognised as the world’s largest wooden architectural structure by Guinness World Records. The massive structure, known as the Grand Ring, symbolises unity and connection at the upcoming global event, set to begin on April 13. Spanning an area of over […]
DALLAS: A U.S. biotech firm aiming to resurrect extinct animals has taken a significant step forward by unveiling genetically engineered woolly mice in an experiment—rodents with thick, shaggy coats reminiscent of the legendary woolly mammoth. Colossal Biosciences, the company behind this groundbreaking experiment, is working on editing the genes of Asian elephants—mammoths’ closest living relatives—to […]
A landmark survey of German millionaires, the first to be conducted in the wake of the Federal Election, has found that more than 1 in 3 (37%) are now more likely to leave Germany than they were before the election. Montreal, Canada: The first survey of German millionaires conducted after the Federal Election has revealed […]
LONDON: A delegation from the UAE visited young Emirati patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London, bringing smiles and Ramadan gifts to children undergoing treatment. The visit, led by Dr. Maha Barakat, Assistant Minister of Medical Affairs and Life Sciences at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aimed to uplift the spirits of the […]
GENEVA: As the world shifts towards renewable energy transition, climate and weather insights are proving crucial for ensuring reliable power generation and efficient energy planning, according to a new report. Published ahead of the Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum in Barbados on March 12-13, the report titled 2023 Year in Review: Climate-driven Global Renewable […]
Dubai: Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025 – an initiative by the leading integrated healthcare provider, Aster DM Healthcare, has extended the deadline for submission of nominations to 9th March, 2025. The initiative has already received 100,000+ registration from nurses across 200+ countries within the initial weeks, surpassing the last edition’s applications. The 2025 edition […]
BEIJING: China factory activity showed growth at its fastest pace in three months, driven by a surge in manufacturing output and new orders, according to a private-sector survey. The Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February climbed to 50.8, marking five consecutive months of expansion. The boost was largely fuelled by increased production as […]
VIENNA: Austria has reclaimed its status as an electricity-exporting country for the first time since 2009, thanks to a major boost in renewable energy. Last year, the country exported 4,747 gigawatt-hours of electricity, marking a significant shift towards energy independence. Austrian Power Grid (APG), the national transmission system operator, credited this milestone to the rapid […]
