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German startup's space rocket explodes seconds after takeoff from Norway

"Spectrum" rocket from the German startup Isar Aerospace explodes after falling down, in Andoeya, Norway March 30, 202… Read more

Has Apple bungled its generative AI strategy?

Customers walk past an Apple logo inside of an Apple store at Grand Central Station in New York, US. — ReutersDoubts emerged in … Read more

Elon Musk says xAI startup buying X platform

A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and the X logo are seen in this illustration taken January 23, 2025. — Reuters SAN FRA… Read more

WhatsApp set to introduce multi-account management for users

This representational image shows an illustration of the WhatsApp logo. — UnsplashWhatsApp is developing a new feature that will… Read more

Musk's X calls compliance website a 'censorship tool', faces backlash from India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Elon Musk in the US on June 20, 2023. — ReutersNEW DELHI: Elon Musk's X has b… Read more

Concerns, conspiracies over bid to control clouds

Dark rain clouds cover the sky over Guwahati, capital of north eastern Assam state. — AFP/FilePARIS: Can the clouds be controlle… Read more

Types of data requested to inform May 2025 COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition deliberations

The WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) continues to closely monitor the genetic and antig… Read more

Newly discovered dinosaur in Mongolia had only two claws

A reconstruction of the two-clawed hand of the newly discovered dinosaur species Duonychus tsogtbaatari. — Hokkaido University/F… Read more

Signal reaffirms encryption strength amid security breach controversy

Meredith Whittaker, the President of Signal. — AFP/FileMeredith Whittaker, the President of Signal, has reaffirmed the app’s sec… Read more

Bangladesh aims to secure Starlink deal in three months, says Yunus

A Starlink satellite internet system is set up near the frontline town of Bakhmut amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, Donetsk r… Read more

Chinese startup DeepSeek releases AI model upgrade, intensifies rivalry with OpenAI

The Deepseek logo is seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025. — ReutersBEIJING: DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intel… Read more

China's AI gap with US shrinks to three months with DeepSeek, says 01.AI's Lee Kai-fu

The Deepseek logo is seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025. — ReutersChina has closed the gap with the United Stat… Read more

Decades of progress in reducing child deaths and stillbirths under threat, warns the United Nations

The number of children dying globally before their fifth birthday declined to 4.8 million in 2023, while stillbirths declined mod… Read more

One of the hottest nova explosions discovered by scientists

The representational image shows a supernova. — Nasa/FileResearchers conducted the first-ever near-infrared analysis of an extra… Read more

WhatsApp to get livelier with new motion photo sharing option

This representational image shows the WhatsApp logo displayed on a phone screen. — UnsplashWhatsApp is set to unveil an innovati… Read more

Perplexity joins race to buy TikTok and reshape its algorithm

Perplexity AI logo is seen in this illustration taken January 4, 2024. — ReutersSAN FRANCISCO: AI startup Perplexity has express… Read more

Starlink granted temporary registration on PM's directives: Shaza Fatima

The Starlink logo is seen on a mobile device. — AFP/File ISLAMABAD: In line with the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif… Read more

Beijing backing new AI Manus as China seeks further success

An AI sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. — Reuters BEIJING: Chinese a… Read more

WHO calls for urgent action to address worldwide disruptions in tuberculosis services putting millions of lives at risk

On the occasion on World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, marked on 24 March, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for an urgent … Read more

Three cities honoured for public health achievements at 2025 Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit

Today, during the annual Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in Paris, three cities were recognized for their achievements in … Read more

Meta to bring generative AI assistant to EU this week

The logo of Meta is seen at the entrance of the company's temporary stand ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switze… Read more

One of science's great mysteries, Dark energy, explained

Image shows an area of a patch of sky called the Deep Field South observed by the Euclid space telescope, in this handout releas… Read more

WhatsApp testing new feature to add Spotify music to status updates

This combination of images shows WhatsApp and Spotify logos displayed on phone screens. — UnsplashWhatsApp is set to introduce a… Read more

'Stranded' astronauts finally back on earth after lengthy stay of nine months

SpaceX Dragon Crew-10 members greet International Space Station crew members including NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Wi… Read more

After unexpected 9-month ISS stay, astronauts Wilmore, Williams to return finally

Nasa astronaut Butch Wilmore, Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov and Nasa astronauts Nick Hague and Suni Williams pose for a… Read more

Nearly 50 million people sign up call for clean air action for better health

In an unprecedented show of unity, more than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives from civil soc… Read more

How does human body change in deep space?

The International Space Station photographed by Expedition 56 crew members from a Soyuz spacecraft after undocking, October 4, 2… Read more

Wind-propelled shipping mast begins maiden voyage from England to Canada

The Vectis Progress, a 124m long cargo ship fitted with an experimental sail, the AirWing, on the River Humber after leaving por… Read more

Nasa astonauts stuck in space to finally return to Earth after over nine months

An undated image of Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. — AFP/FileWASHINGTON: United States' National Aeronau… Read more

Nasa says sea levels rise by 'unexpected' amount in 2024

The remains of houses are pictured as rising sea levels destroy homes built along the shoreline, forcing villagers to relocate, … Read more

UN Commission approves WHO recommendations to place psychoactive substances under international control

Following recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has decid… Read more

First total lunar eclipse of 2025 will grace skies tomorrow

The moon and a statue are seen during a lunar eclipse in San Salvador, El Salvador, November 8, 2022. — ReutersKARACHI: The Paki… Read more

Technical glitch forces SpaceX to postpone crew mission to ISS

Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Prokopyev conducts a spacewalk with Roscosmos cosmonaut Dmitry Petelin outside the International Spac… Read more

Frank, in-depth discussion as Belgium and WHO map ahead priorities for collaboration

In a three-day strategic dialogue, Belgium and WHO reviewed progress in their longstanding partnership, and agreed to further boo… Read more

Nasa terminates chief scientist role, closes policy office

Katherine Calvin, chief of Office of the Chief Scientist Nasa, speaking during an event. — Nasa/FileNasa is eliminating its chie… Read more

WhatsApp Business gets fresh look

This representational image shows the WhatsApp logo displayed on a phone screen. — Unsplash WhatsApp Business has unveiled a new… Read more

Firms face €35m fines in Spain for failing to label AI content

A message reading "AI artificial intelligence", a keyboard, and robot hands are seen in this illustration taken Januar… Read more

Airtel signs with SpaceX to bring Starlink to India

A Bharti Airtel office building is pictured in Gurugram, previously known as Gurgaon, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India April… Read more

China's EV company mulls $13.8bn investment in humanoid robots

The still taken from a video shows XPeng’s "Iron" humanoid robot doing factory work. — YouTube/ XpengThe CEO of Chines… Read more

Twitter down: Cyberattack disrupts X as Elon Musk blames large-scale hacking

The logo of social media platform X is seen on a mobile phone in this illustration taken August 30, 2024, in Brasilia, Brazil. —… Read more

WhatsApp revamps emoji sheet for hassle-free reactions

This representational image shows the WhatsApp logo displayed on a phone screen. — UnsplashWhatsApp is introducing a revamped em… Read more

China plans AI usage for elder care as population ages

Elderly people sit in a street during morning rush hour in Beijing, China. — Reuters/FileChina said on Sunday it will accelerate… Read more

Many pregnancy-related complications going undetected and untreated – WHO

Haemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths glob… Read more

Apple delays some AI-powered Siri upgrades until 2026

A man check his phone near an Apple logo outside its store in Shanghai, China September 13, 2023. — ReutersApple said on Friday … Read more

WHO and Switzerland cement cooperation until 2028

WHO and Switzerland have announced the renewal of their cooperation strategy for the period 2024-2028. In 2013, Switzerland becam… Read more

WHO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign agreements in support of health priorities

The Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum on 24-25 February 2025 brought together global partners from the humanitarian sector … Read more

SpaceX's Starship explodes in space yet again

A view shows debris streaking through the sky, after SpaceX's Starship spacecraft tumbled and exploded in space, in Big Samp… Read more

WHO announces new collaborating centre on AI for health governance

The World Health Organization (WHO) today designated the Digital Ethics Centre at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlan… Read more

WhatsApp introduces new Meta AI screen for smoother chatbot interactions

This representational image shows an illustration of the WhatsApp logo. — UnsplashWhatsApp is set to enhance user experience wit… Read more

Judge rejects Musk's bid to block OpenAI's for-profit transition

OpenAI logo is seen in front of Elon Musk photo in this illustration taken March 11, 2024. — ReutersA US court on Tuesday denied… Read more

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket all set for March 6 lift-off

The European Space Agency satellite launcher Ariane 6 rocket at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, on March 3, 20… Read more

WhatsApp's new update makes calling more seamless

A 3D printed Whatsapp logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 21, 2021. — Reuters WhatsApp i… Read more

Scammers use president's deepfakes to exploit Indonesians

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto speaks during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia January 27, 2025. — ReutersPres… Read more

Nasa's private Moon fleet to mark two landings in week, ending 50-year wait

While in lunar orbit, Firefly's Blue Ghost lander captured imagery of the Moon's south pole on the far left. — AFPOver 5… Read more

New WHO and ITU standard aims to prevent hearing loss among gamers

Ahead of World Hearing Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) are hi… Read more

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