A proposed $1 coin for the US 250th anniversary could feature Donald Trump’s face and the phrase “fight, fight, fight”- but not everyone’s cheering. WASHINGTON, D.C.: Could Donald Trump end up on US money while still alive? That’s the heated question after the US Treasury unveiled an early sketch of a proposed $1 coin design […]
Marking World Habitat Day 2025, the UN emphasised inclusive urban crisis response as essential for safety, stability, and global housing rights. NEW YORK: The United Nations has marked World Habitat Day 2025 with a global call for urgent action to ensure safer, inclusive and more resilient cities. With the theme Urban crisis response, the initiative […]
Microsoft promoted Judson Althoff to CEO of its commercial business, as Satya Nadella sharpens focus on AI and core tech innovation. REDMOND: In a strategic leadership shakeup, Microsoft has named Judson Althoff, its Chief Commercial Officer, as the new CEO of its commercial business. The move is designed to let Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella devote […]
Gold hits record $3,963 per ounce as investors seek safety amid global uncertainty and expected Fed rate cuts. WASHINGTON: Gold surged to a record high on Monday, climbing past US$3,960 per ounce as investors turned to the precious metal amid growing market expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut later this month. Spot […]
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled a new cabinet, only for the Lecornu government collapse to follow within hours amid political opposition. PARIS: In a dramatic political twist, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled a fresh cabinet on Sunday, only for the Lecornu government collapse to unfold within hours. The shortest-serving government in France’s Fifth […]
The death toll from the collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, has risen to at least 50 people. JAKARTA: The death toll from the collapse of a school in Indonesia last week has climbed to at least 50 people as rescuers have cleared nearly all of the debris, […]
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a method that uses standard fibre-optic internet cables to detect underground hazards like sinkholes, offering a cost-effective early warning system for geohazards. PENNSYLVANIA: In a breakthrough that could redefine how scientists monitor underground hazards, researchers at Pennsylvania State University have found that ordinary fibre-optic cables — the same […]
Chinese researchers at Peking University are training robotic dogs in moon-like caves to prepare for future lunar exploration and underground base development. BEIJING: China has begun testing robotic dogs designed for lunar exploration, simulating moon-like underground conditions to prepare for upcoming missions that aim to explore and utilise the moon’s subsurface environments. According to the […]
South Korea’s cybersecurity watchdog faces staffing challenges as cyberattacks on local businesses surge nearly 50%, despite increased budgets for digital defence. SEOUL: South Korea’s main cybersecurity watchdog, the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), is grappling with a staff shortage as the number of cyberattacks on local businesses continues to rise sharply, according to new […]
Activists deported from Israel say Greta Thunberg was mistreated during detention, alleging she was shoved and used for propaganda. ISTANBUL: Over 130 activists detained by Israel for joining a flotilla delivering aid to Gaza have arrived in Turkey after being deported. Among them, two detainees alleged that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was mistreated while […]
Trump urged Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas accepted parts of a US peace plan, signalling hope for new Gaza peace talks. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday called on Israel to immediately halt its bombing campaign in Gaza, following Hamas’ positive response to a US-backed peace proposal. Trump said the group’s reaction […]
