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EU nations conduct cyber-attack simulations to strengthen security measures

BRUSSELS: Senior cybersecurity officials from EU Member States and the European Commission recently gathered for the annual Blueprint Operational Level Exercise (Blue OLEx), which tests how prepared the EU is to handle a cyber-attack crisis. This year, the Italian authorities led the exercise, with support from the EU’s cybersecurity agency, ENISA. The event focused on […]

Russia’s gold reserves hit historic high

MOSCOW: The value of Russia’s gold holdings surpassed $200 billion for the first time ever in October, while bullion’s share in the country’s international reserves increased to 32.9%, according to the central bank. The Bank of Russia reported that the value of its gold holdings grew by almost 4% last month, breaking the record set […]

Indonesia Mount Lewotobi erupts, spews ash 5,000 metres high

KUPANG: Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted again on Thursday, sending volcanic ash as high as 5,000 meters above its crater. The eruption, reported by agencies, was confirmed by Yohanes Kolli Sorywutun, a monitoring officer for the volcano. Also read: Emirati photographer Salma Al Suwaidi wins ‘Photographic Content Creator’ Award […]

UAE evacuates 210 patients from Gaza in cooperation with WHO

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE), in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO), conducted a humanitarian initiative to evacuate 86 critically wounded patients from the Gaza Strip – including children and cancer patients in need of extensive treatment, accompanied by 124 of their family members – to Abu Dhabi from Ramon Airport in […]

Elon Musk suggests Neuralink implants for chronic back pain

Elon Musk has suggested that Neuralink should consider making implants to help with chronic neck and back pain. This idea fits perfectly with Neuralink’s goal of creating Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) that let our brains communicate directly with computers. These devices could really change the game for healthcare and everyday life, especially for people suffering from […]

Apple offers Indonesia US$10 million to reverse its iPhone ban

Apple Inc. is proposing a nearly $10 million investment to establish additional manufacturing capabilities in Indonesia, aiming to lift the ban on its latest iPhone sales. Sources familiar with the matter have indicated that the investment will be directed toward a new factory in Bandung, southeast of Jakarta, in collaboration with existing suppliers. This facility […]

US presidential election voting begins as polls open nationwide

WASHINGTON: On Tuesday, Americans headed to the polls in a historic presidential election that could reshape the nation’s trajectory and influence the global landscape. The race pits Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris against Republican candidate former President Donald Trump, making it a potential turning point for the country. Harris seeks to become the first […]

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