REDMOND, WASHINGTON: Microsoft has announced that it will be ending the iconic Skype service in May 2025, directing users to migrate to its Microsoft Teams platform instead. Once a leader in video calling and voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) services, Skype will officially go dark, marking the end of an era in communication. Skype was widely popular, […]
“For Gaza” campaign in partnership with Palestine’s Tawoon Foundation to support over 20,000 orphaned children, and to provide a lifeline for Gaza’s orphaned children Sharjah: Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – A significant meeting took place between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 1, 2025. The two leaders sat down in what was described as a “candid conversation” about global politics, security concerns, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. While the pairing raised eyebrows, it’s been hailed […]
PARIS: Teleperformance SE, the world’s largest call centre operator, has introduced AI-powered accent translation to modify the voices of its Indian customer service staff in real-time. The company claims the technology, which softens Indian accents, will improve clarity and customer satisfaction. The AI system, developed by Palo Alto-based startup Sanas, was launched in India and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Former US president Donald Trump has announced an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods, including batteries and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This comes on top of a previously announced tariff hike, raising concerns about the cost of energy storage in the US. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on February 27, […]
BRASILIA: The UAE has actively participated in the first BRICS Sherpa meeting of 2025, which was held in Brasilia, Brazil. This marks a significant moment as Brazil assumes the presidency of the influential BRICS group for this year. The event set the stage for critical discussions aimed at strengthening global cooperation on various fronts. Headed […]
BANDUNG: The Muslim Council of Elders is set to host ‘Harmony Camp 2025’ in Bandung, Indonesia, from February 24 to 27, bringing together youth from six different faiths to foster peaceful coexistence and environmental awareness. Organised in collaboration with Eco Learning Camp-Bandung, the Center for Islamic Studies at the National University of Indonesia, the Gusdurian […]
MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL: Meet Viatina-19, the cow that’s rewriting the history books. This gorgeous Indian Nellore breed just set a new record by selling for a staggering Rs 40 crore (around $4.8 million) at an auction in Brazil, making her the most expensive cow in the world. Weighing in at a hefty 1,101 kilograms, she’s […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump has floated a new idea—scrapping the EB-5 immigrant investor visa and replacing it with a “gold card” that costs a cool $5 million. This premium visa would grant green card privileges and offer a direct route to U.S. citizenship. Trump announced the plan from the Oval Office, saying, “Wealthy […]
OTTAWA: Canada new visa regulations, rolled out in February 2025, have raised concerns for many, especially Indian students and workers hoping to build their future in the country. These changes grant Canadian border officials the power to make sudden changes to the visa status of students, workers, and migrants, causing unease among those who rely […]
NEW YORK: New research suggests that Mars once had vast oceans with sandy beaches, shaped by wind and waves. A team of international scientists analysed data from China’s Zhurong rover and found evidence of ancient shorelines, supporting theories of a water-rich Martian past. The study, published in the Proceedings of the US National Academy of […]
