ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has successfully brokered a new exchange of 300 captives between Russia and Ukraine, reinforcing its position as a key diplomatic mediator. The latest swap involved 150 Ukrainian captives and 150 Russian captives, bringing the total number exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 2,883. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) […]
NEW DELHI: A US military aircraft carrying 205 Indian migrants took off from San Antonio, Texas, at around 3 am IST, marking the first large-scale deportation of Indians under President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown. The move is part of his administration’s aggressive efforts to deport an estimated 11 million undocumented migrants. India is the […]
GAZA: More than 90 percent of Gaza’s schools have been either destroyed or severely damaged, making them unusable, according to Farida Shaheed, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on cultural rights. She revealed that repeated attacks targeted schools, even when they served as shelters for civilians. Speaking today, Shaheed described the destruction of Gaza’s education sector […]
JETOUR recently collaborated with acclaimed electronic music artist Alan Walker to produce the brand’s new theme song titled ‘Forever Young,’ combining JETOUR’s ‘Travel+’ philosophy with Alan Walker’s distinctive musical style. During the composition process, Alan Walker noted that JETOUR’s ‘Travel+’ philosophy was a major source of inspiration for the song ‘Forever Young. Musically, ‘Forever Young’ […]
The launch of Chinese tech startup DeepSeek’s new artificial intelligence chatbot has taken the internet by storm. All thanks to the controversy surrounding it. The AI chatbot is also being accused of copying Sam Altman’s OpenAI ChatGPT. These eventually ignited debates over the AI competition between U.S. and China. Let’s get a deeper insight into […]
The rise of China’s DeepSeek is forcing a rethink of AI energy demand forecasts, especially in the US power sector. While AI hype remains strong, DeepSeek’s efficiency-focused approach suggests that runaway power consumption may not be inevitable. The Chinese startup has demonstrated that high-performance AI models can be developed at a fraction of the cost […]
GAZA: As international organisations prepare for a post-war recovery in Gaza, urgent assessments are underway to address the devastating humanitarian crisis caused by nearly 15 months of military operations. The focus is on Gaza rebuilding efforts, with aid plans and funding programmes being developed in anticipation of a ceasefire. One of the most critical challenges […]
LONDON: Britain has just handed Rolls-Royce a massive $11 billion contract to design, build, and maintain nuclear reactors for its submarine fleet, ensuring round-the-clock defence at sea. The eight-year “Unity” contract aims to streamline production, cut costs, and ramp up support for the Royal Navy’s nuclear-powered submarines. It also strengthens AUKUS, the defence partnership between […]
LONDON: A growing number of viewers are now watching TV with subtitles switched on, according to multiple polls and trends. Whether due to background noise, stronger accents, or simply a new habit, subtitles have become a key part of modern viewing. Recent surveys indicate that over 60% of young adults regularly watch TV with subtitles, […]
LONDON: Nearly 200 UK companies have permanently switched to a four-day workweek, aiming to revolutionise the traditional work structure. The move, supported by the 4 Day Week Foundation, spans charities, marketing, technology, and management sectors, marking a significant shift in workplace culture. The campaign’s director, Joe Ryle, highlighted that the five-day workweek, designed over a […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a bold move to shrink the U.S. government, the Trump administration is offering all federal employees eight months’ salary to resign voluntarily by February 6. The unprecedented buyout aims to reduce the federal workforce swiftly, raising concerns about potential disruptions to government services. A memo from the Office of Personnel Management outlines […]
