LOS ANGELES: Raging wildfires surrounding the city spread to the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday, intensifying an already dire situation. At least five people have died, and hundreds of homes have been destroyed as firefighting efforts struggle against relentless conditions. The fires, now numbering six across Los Angeles County, have forced over 100,000 residents to evacuate. […]
BEIJING: A team of researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled an innovative nanofiltration membrane designed to address the challenges of treating high-salinity wastewater. Published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, the study highlights a mixed-charge nanofiltration membrane featuring a horizontal charge distribution. This unique structure […]
LAS VEGAS: The UAE and the US are enhancing their strategic cooperation in advanced technology and innovation, as highlighted during CES 2025, a global technology event in Las Vegas. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led discussions with US officials, including Nevada Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony, and representatives […]
TOKYO: On Sunday, the Onodera Group, renowned for its Michelin-starred sushi restaurants, paid a record ¥207 million ($1.3 million) for a 276-kilogram bluefin tuna at the annual New Year auction held at Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo. This marks the second-highest price ever paid at the event, with the Onodera Group claiming the top bid […]
A van went straight through the ice on Shawano Lake in USA while delivering food to someone ice fishing. According to local authorities, the drama unfolded early Tuesday morning when the driver attempted to brave the frozen lake to make a delivery. The incident occurred on the northern part of the lake. Thankfully, the driver […]
A recent study has raised concerns about the presence of “forever chemicals” in mineral water across Europe. Researchers from the Pesticide Action Network Europe tested 19 mineral waters from various European countries and found that 10 contained trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS). These chemicals, which are highly persistent in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: On January 7, Emirati businessman Hussain Sajwani, founder of DAMAC Properties, announced a $20 billion investment in the United States. The funds will be used to build state-of-the-art data centres focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud storage across the country. President-elect Donald Trump introduced Sajwani at a press conference, describing the investment […]
GANDHINAGAR: Things got wild at Gujarat’s Statue of Unity complex when a leopard decided to crash the herbivore party at the Sardar Patel Zoological Park. The big cat managed to take down one blackbuck, but in a tragic turn, seven others reportedly died of shock, forest officials shared on Saturday. The leopard, a young one […]
USA: Over 60 million Americans are preparing for the first major winter storm of 2025, spanning from the Central Plains to the East Coast. According to the US National Weather Service (NWS), the storm brings a combination of heavy snow, freezing rain, and severe thunderstorms, impacting multiple states and major urban centres. The NWS has […]
BEIJING: China ranked 11th among the world’s most innovative economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024 released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation, up one spot from the previous year thanks to the country’s efforts in fostering new quality productive forces, said an official from China’s top economic planner on Friday. According to China Central […]
National airline is offering an unmissable 25 percent promotion on selected flights to and from Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the new year with an exclusive promotion of up to 25 percent off on selected flights. With 2025 bringing in new adventures, savvy […]
