PARIS: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Sunday urged both Lebanon and Israeli parties to seize the “opportunity” to establish a ceasefire amidst the ongoing conflict. In statements today, Barrot said, “There is a timely opportunity, and I call on all parties to take advantage of it.” He emphasised the importance of diplomacy and working […]
Abuja, Nigeria: Noor Dubai Foundation concluded its transformative eye camp in Abuja, Nigeria, from 12 to 17 October, restoring sight and hope to thousands. This initiative, supported by DP World Foundation, diagnosed and treated 1,742 patients with visual impairments, conducted 207 life-changing surgeries, issued 223 medical prescriptions, and distributed 330 eyeglasses. This was Noor Dubai’s […]
JAKARTA: An Indonesian researcher, Deliana Dahnum, from the Chemical Research Center at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), has developed a catalyst using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to convert coconut oil into bio-jet fuel. This innovative process leverages Indonesia’s abundant coconut resources to create a sustainable alternative to traditional aviation fuel. Bio-jet fuel, a renewable […]
A Japanese-led international research team has unveiled a revolutionary biodegradable plastic that is durable, recyclable, and breaks down in seawater, potentially offering a major solution to ocean pollution. The team, headed by Aida Takuzo from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science, published their findings in the US journal Science. Dubbed supramolecular plastic, this innovative […]
GCC Visitors Contribute €2.6 Billion to Germany’s Tourism Economy in 2023, Marking a 24% Increase. Dubai: Germany has reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as one of its leading tourism markets following a high-profile media and trade event co-hosted by the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) and visitBerlin. The event […]
Director: Shoojit Sircar Cast: Abhishek A Bachchan, Ahilya Bamroo, Johnny Lever, Jayant Kripalani, Pearle Dey Kristin Goddard So, how do you play a pause? How do you let the magic unfold with pure silence? Well, you take a masterful director, the stature of Shoojit Sircar, and a seasoned performer, the calibre of Abhishek Bachchan, to […]
GENEVA: The year 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said, citing data from the Aid Worker Security Database. This grim milestone was reached with the recorded death of 281 aid workers globally, surpassing previous records. “Humanitarian workers are being killed […]
Jaguar has released its new brand identity towards a fully electric automotive car by 2026, and not everyone is happy. So far, I haven’t seen a single reel showering Jaguar with praise. What made them tame and domesticate the once-wild Jaguar? From growl to a purr! Jaguar’s new look is inspired by its founder’s idea […]
GENEVA: “Despite more than 200 children killed in Lebanon in less than two months, a disconcerting pattern has emerged: their deaths are met with inertia from those able to stop this violence,” according to UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder. “For the children of Lebanon, it has become a silent normalisation of horror,” said Elder in a […]
Four California residents have been charged with insurance fraud after allegedly staging fake bear attacks on luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes, to collect insurance payouts. The suspects, identified as Ruben Tamrazian, 26, Ararat Chirkinian, 39, Vahe Muradkhanyan, 32, and Alfiya Zuckerman, 39, reportedly fabricated claims about a wild bear causing extensive damage […]
LONDON: A recent study reveals that over 800 million adults worldwide have diabetes, nearly double previous estimates. The research, published in The Lancet, shows that in 2022, approximately 828 million adults aged 18 and older had type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Notably, among adults aged over 30, 445 million—59%—were not receiving necessary treatment. The […]
