UAE: Prominent business leaders in the UAE have joined voices worldwide in mourning Pope Francis’s passing, offering heartfelt tributes that reflect his deep impact far beyond religious circles. Their messages underscore the Pope’s extraordinary ability to transcend spiritual and cultural boundaries, uniting people of all faiths through his unwavering commitment to compassion, justice, and universal […]
Today Google Doodle is celebrating Earth Day, the day that honors the magnificent planet we live on. The artwork in this Doodle features several breathtaking images from Google Earth. Enjoy the world’s diverse landscapes and features in each letter! A look inside the letters: G: The low-lying tropical paradise of the Maldives. This beautiful island […]
BEIJING: China has announced that AI education will be made mandatory in all schools across the country starting September 1, 2025—even for children as young as six. This bold move cements China’s ambition to lead the world in artificial intelligence by embedding it deep into the national curriculum. Under the new policy, every student—from primary […]
MOSCOW: The dollar falls against ruble, hitting its lowest level in nearly ten months on the Moscow Exchange, stirring global market watchers. As of 11:30 a.m. Moscow time, the dollar dipped 0.09% to trade at RUB 82.17. But earlier in the day, it briefly plunged to RUB 79, marking its weakest since June 19, 2024. […]
LIMA: A controversial amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law is sparking fears over large-scale Amazon rainforest destruction and weakening of Indigenous land rights. The new law, passed in March, removes the need for government approval before converting forest land for other uses — a move that critics say effectively legalises years of illegal deforestation. […]
JAIPUR: Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest player in IPL history — and he made sure everyone noticed. The 14-year-old, who only celebrated his birthday last month, launched the first ball he faced straight for six, making an explosive debut for Rajasthan Royals in their narrow two-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants. The left-handed opener […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Foreign visitor numbers to the United States dropped by 12% in March, marking the sharpest decline in inbound travel since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The figures show a concerning slowdown in international arrivals, with key neighbouring markets seeing the steepest declines. […]
BEIJING: In a first for both sports and robotics, humanoid robots completed a half-marathon alongside human runners in Beijing on Saturday, marking a world-first event that blended athleticism with innovation. The event took place in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, where 20 robot teams ran on separate tracks but followed the same 21.1 km route […]
PARIS: Perrier water is facing serious scrutiny after French health authorities discovered contamination in more than 300,000 bottles from its Vergèze plant in Occitanie. The contaminated bottles were found to contain intestinal bacteria, including strains of E. coli, sparking major concerns over the brand’s hygiene practices. An internal inspection on March 11 flagged the contaminated […]
RABAT: The Kalimat Foundation extended its humanitarian outreach to Morocco in 2024, gifting 600 books to children across multiple cities as part of its global effort to promote literacy in underserved communities. Timed with the 30th Rabat International Publishing and Book Fair, the Foundation’s visit was headlined by its flagship “Pledge a Library” initiative. This […]
PARIS: The global aid decline in 2024 marked a turning point after five consecutive years of growth, according to new figures from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). International aid from official donors fell by 7.1% in real terms compared to 2023, totalling USD 212.1 billion. This dip was mainly due to reduced […]
