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Tasked to watch Earth, Japanese satellite makes big discovery on Venus

NEW DELHI: Tasked to look at Earth, Japan's Himawari-8 and -9 meteorological satellites have been successfully repurposed to observe changes in Venus' cloud-top temperatures,...

Charities urge shutdown of US- and Israel-backed Gaza aid group

GENEVA: More than 130 humanitarian organisations, including Oxfam, Save the Children and Amnesty International, have demanded the immediate closure of the Israeli- and US-backed...

US-India trade deal: Jaishankar calls it ‘a very intricate trade negotiation’

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed hope that trade negotiations between India and the US would reach a "successful conclusion", emphasising...

Chinese doctors perform first satellite-powered surgery on patient 5,000 km away

NEW DELHI: In a groundbreaking medical advancement, Chinese doctors have successfully performed remote robotic surgeries over 5,000 kilometers away using satellite technology — a...

Israel steps up Gaza bombardment ahead of White House talks on ceasefire

CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Palestinians in northern Gaza reported one of the worst nights of Israeli bombardment in weeks after the military issued mass evacuation orders on...

UN conference seeks boost for aid as US cuts bite

SEVILLE: A UN conference aiming to rally fresh support for development aid began in Spain on Monday with the sector in crisis as US-led...

‘Chinese Communist Party membership crosses 100 million’

BEIJING: China’s ruling Communist Party’s membership has crossed the 100 million mark, a report said on Monday. The CPC, founded in 1921, had more than...

Scientists baffled by discovery of unexpected mineral on asteroid Ryugu

NEW DELHI: The rocks and soil samples from asteroid Ryugu have provided new insights into the nature of primitive asteroids and the formation of...

What is bunker buster missile?

Bunker buster missiles achieve penetration through a combination of high mass, hardened casings, and advanced guidance systems NEW DELHI: While the conflict between Israel and...

Trump calls for deal on Gaza war as signs of progress emerge

TEL AVIV: US President Donald Trump on Sunday pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, calling for a deal that...

EU must be more assertive with Israel: Ex-foreign policy chief

LONDON: The EU must adopt a more assertive posture against Israel over its violations of international law in Gaza, Josep Borrell, the bloc’s former...

How there has been a shift in companies that use H-1B visas in US

They are no longer technology companies NEW DELHI: Silicon Valley’s drive for innovation has long relied on the H-1B visa program to attract top-tier global...

‘Ran to daddy’: Iran mocks Israel, issues warning after Trump ‘disrespects’ Khamenei

TEHRAN: A day after US President Donald Trump ridiculed a stern warning from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Tehran responded sharply, demanding greater...

Trump hopeful for Gaza ceasefire, possibly ‘next week’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump voiced optimism Friday about a new ceasefire in Gaza, as criticism grew over mounting civilian deaths at Israeli-backed food...

Rocket tasked with launching humans to Moon explodes during testing

NEW DELHI: Northrop Grumman's inaugural ground test of its advanced BOLE solid rocket motor ended with a dramatic nozzle failure during the final seconds...

Talks with US ‘complicated’ by strike on nuclear sites: Iran FM

TEHRAN: Iran's top diplomat said the possibility of new negotiations with the United States on his country's nuclear program has been "complicated" by the...

Trump accuses Democrats of leaking information on Iran strikes

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump accused Democrats of leaking classified details about the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. In a Truth Social post,...

US govt warns: Green Cards, Visas will be revoked if ‘alien’ breaks law

WASHINGTON: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a strong warning for immigrants, saying that green cards and visas will be revoked...

‘Gwada Negative’: Scientists discover new blood group in woman from Guadeloupe

NEW DELHI: More than a decade after a woman from Guadeloupe underwent routine blood tests before surgery, scientists in France have identified an entirely...

‘Iran delivered a heavy slap to US: Khamenei breaks silence amid absence rumours

TEHRAN: Iran is in the grip of unprecedented military escalations and internal unrest, but what’s stirring even more speculation is the sudden and unexplained...

Palestinians reject Israeli claims of Hamas looting Gaza aid

GAZA CITY: A committee representing influential families in Gaza on Thursday rejected Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s accusation that some aid entering the war-torn Palestinian...

World’s largest digital camera unveils stunning images of universe

NEW DELHI: The Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile has released its first breathtaking images, showcasing the power of its 3,200-megapixel digital camera—the largest...

Fragile ceasefire between Iran, Israel gives rise to hopes for long-term peace

DUBAI: The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding Wednesday after a rocky start, giving rise to cautious hope it could...

Palestinian president asks Trump to help achieve Gaza ceasefire

LONDON: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has praised US President Donald Trump for his efforts to achieve a ceasefire between Iran and Israel and prevent...

IAEA chief says regaining access to Iran’s nuclear sites top priority

GENEVA: UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday his top priority is getting his inspectors back to Iran's nuclear facilities to assess...

Israel says Iran launches more missiles after ceasefire starts. Iranian military denies that

BEERSHEBA: A tentative truce faltered Tuesday when Israel vowed to retaliate after saying Iran launched missiles into its airspace more than two hours after...

China launches ChinaSat-9C geostationary communications satellite

HELSINKI: China launched the ChinaSat-9C communications satellite Friday to replace an aging, foreign-built predecessor and boost domestic broadcasting capabilities. A Long March 3B lifted off...

‘Everything depends on what Iran needs.’ All eyes on Russia after Trump throws Midnight Hammer

MOSCOW/TEHRAN: After a fresh round of attack on the underground uranium facility at Fordo, Vladimir Putin has said Russia was ready to help the...

Perplexity’s AI chatbot can now generate videos on X

NEW DELHI: AI search startup Perplexity has upgraded its chatbot on X (formerly Twitter) with a new feature that has flooded the Elon Musk-owned...

Harvard study explores new ways to treat aortic aneurysms, hypertension

NEW DELHI: Aneurysms are the silent killers. They show no symptoms and when undetected, can lead to fatal ruptures. Aortic aneurysms cause dangerous bulges...

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