According to a report, Google and Meta allegedly came to a secret deal to sell advertisements specifically targeting teenagers or users under the age of 18. This, if true, contravenes policies and guidelines that prevent targeting children or users under the age of 18. Alphabet-owned Google and Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, the members of the American […]
BEIJING: China’s courier sector has quickly surpassed 100 billion parcels this year, reaching the milestone 71 days earlier than last year. This reflects a booming consumer market and strong economic performance. The sector handled an average of 71.43 packages per person, or 5,144 packages every second. It has set new records for single-day deliveries, monthly […]
SINGAPORE: A study released on Monday, using data from NASA’s Mars InSight lander, found evidence of for liquid water underground reservoir deep below Mars’ surface. This discovery advances the search for life on Mars and sheds light on what may have happened to its ancient oceans. The InSight lander, which has been on Mars since […]
GENEVA: The global labour market outlook for young people has improved in the last four years, and the upward trend is expected to continue for two more, according to a new International Labour Organisation (ILO) report. However, the report, titled Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024 (GET for Youth), cautions that the number of 15- […]
This video of Porsche owner, Malik bringing some joy to the differently-abled car lover taking a selfie was uploaded by the influencer on social media earlier this August. It is now going viral on Instagram and has attracted millions of views on the content-sharing platform. A differently-abed man was seen getting caught by a luxury […]
Africa is undergoing a major geological transformation, and it’s something straight out of a science fiction story! Scientists have discovered that the continent is slowly breaking up and splitting into two parts, and a new ocean is beginning to form. But that’s not all. Scientists say that the break-away land would drift towards India creating […]
A recent independent report reveals that the generic version of the popular cold and allergy medicine Mucinex, available at major retail chains like CVS, Walmart, Target, and Walgreens in the US, contains benzene, a chemical linked to cancer. Benzene is a colourless, flammable liquid used in making products like plastics, synthetic fibres, household cleaners, gasoline, […]
PARIS: The Paris 2024 Olympics wrapped up on Sunday with a spectacular closing ceremony at the Stade de France. The event celebrated sportsmanship and global unity, featuring impressive performances by athletes, musicians, and artists. Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, and IOC president Thomas Bach gave uplifting speeches, honouring the athletes and […]
Dubai: Prepare to be enthralled as the biggest horror-comedy franchise returns with a bang this Independence Day! Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan proudly present the highly anticipated sequel ‘Stree 2’, which promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of terror and laughter. Following an electrifying trailer launch, the excitement has only soared with the […]
NEW DELHI: India’s “multi-faceted” relations with GCC countries continue to strengthen in all areas of cooperation, including economic, energy security, culture, strategic and people-to-people ties, Kirti Vardhan Singh, the Minister of State for External Affairs, has assured Parliament. “Gulf countries are major trade and investment partners for India. We also have a strong energy partnership […]
NEW DELHI: India has recently introduced 109 new GM crop seed varieties designed to boost crop yields, withstand changing climates, and improve nutritional value. These seeds, covering both agricultural and horticultural crops, aim to increase farm productivity and, ultimately, farmers’ income. These new genetically modified seed varieties were developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural […]
