PARIS: Adapting to climate change could cause a “temporary and moderate economic slowdown,” costing France nearly 1% of its GDP by 2030, according to a report by the French Directorate General of the Treasury. The study examines the economic effects of transitioning to carbon neutrality under various scenarios. France has set ambitious targets to cut […]
NEW YORK CITY: For the first time in 30 years, New York City has gone five consecutive days without shooting incident. The NYPD called this a milestone, reflecting their dedication to crime reduction and public safety. Announcing the achievement, the NYPD shared on X: “This is the longest we’ve gone without a shooting incident since […]
Japan may join NASA’s space telescope project, contributing technology to detect Earth-like planets and extraterrestrial life. TOKYO: Japan is considering joining NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory initiative, a mission to detect Earth-like planets and search for extraterrestrial life. This collaborative effort would allow Japan to provide advanced technology while gaining access to key research opportunities. The […]
India Offering $1 Million Prize to Anyone Who Can Decipher a 5,300-year-old Script Stumping Experts Fancy making history and a cool million? Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, is offering a $1 million reward to anyone who can crack the code of a 5,300-year-old mystery: the undeciphered Indus Valley script. Let’s unravel the details. […]
CALIFORNIA: Meta Platforms has announced plans to invest up to $65 billion this year to expand its AI infrastructure, a move aimed at staying ahead in the competitive AI race against OpenAI and Google. CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the investment would fund a 2-gigawatt data centre, large enough to cover a significant portion of […]
NEW YORK: At least 242 million students across 85 countries faced education disruptions in 2024 due to extreme climate events, according to UNICEF’s latest report, “Learning Interrupted: Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions in 2024.” From heatwaves to typhoons, floods, and droughts, schools worldwide closed or altered schedules, deepening an already critical learning crisis. The […]
DAVOS: The World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) has expanded its global network to 25 countries by welcoming seven new members: Angola, Bangladesh, Gabon, Guatemala, Kenya, Senegal, and Tanzania. This milestone brings together nations representing over 1.5 billion people, united in the fight against plastic pollution and its root causes. Clemence Schmid, GPAP […]
This hand gesture has always been a topic of discussion since many celebrities, politicians and personalities have been spotted making this gesture while attending public events or addressing a crowd. Recently, Barron Trump, son of Donald Trump was seen standing with this gesture at the swearing in ceremony of his father. This fuelled yet another […]
Oscars 2025 nominations were announced yesterday (January 23, 2025). Read on to know more… Oscars 2025 nominations were announced, and we all were keen to know which movies will get a nod. When it comes to Indian films, all eyes were on Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light. However, the movie didn’t get the […]
DUBAI: Emirates is all set to unveil its Airbus A350 aircraft in India, debuting on January 26 with daily flights to Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The A350, known for its cutting-edge interiors and exceptional onboard comfort, now connects five destinations across Emirates’ global network. The Mumbai service will operate as flight EK502, departing Dubai daily at […]
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation – WHO – has expressed regret over the decision of US to withdraw from the organisation, urging reconsideration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, WHO emphasised its vital global role, highlighting the potential consequences of the US departure. The organisation stated, “We hope the United States will reconsider and we […]
