In the first-of-its kind, save-the-world experiment, NASA is about to clobber a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away.A spacecraft named Dart will zero in on the asteroid Monday, intent on slamming it head-on at 14,000 mph (22,500 kph). The impact should be just enough to nudge the asteroid into a slightly tighter orbit around its companion space rock - demonstrating that if a killer asteroid ever head

Why is a NASA Spacecraft Crashing Into an Asteroid

Tehran [Iran], September 24 (ANI): Iranian authorities on Saturday announced to restrict internet access in the country over intensified protests after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody after her arrest for allegedly failing to comply with Iran's strict rules on women's dress by wearing an "improper hijab".
The internet monitoring agency Netblocks said Friday Iranians are facing a third wave

Iran restricts internet as protests over Mahsa Amini's death intensify

Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): American tech giant Apple has rolled out a fix for the camera shaking issue that some users have been facing on their iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max smartphones.
According to GSM Arena, the issue is now being addressed as an iOS 16.0.2 update is now rolling out to iPhones ahead of schedule.
The shaking of the camera was seemingly caused by the second-generation sensor-shift OIS system in th

Apple addresses camera shake issue on new iPhone Pro models with iOS 16.0.2 update

The move is aimed at stoking anti-government protests by providing internet access, the Treasury Department saidThe US Treasury Department on Friday eased some restrictions on providing internet services to Iran, stating that the move would aid anti-government protesters. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk earlier said that he would ask for a sanctions exemption to bring his Starlink internet service to Iran.

US lifts part of Iran sanctions

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): In a move toward designing a new telecom framework in India, the Union Ministry of Communications has released the new Telecommunications Bill 2022.
The Bill seeks to consolidate and replace three telecom legislations -- Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 and The Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Protection) Act, 1950, a legacy of the colonial era. According to 

Govt releases new Telecommunication Bill for public consultation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 21 (ANI): A 33-year-old man riding a bike was injured when he fell into a 10-feet-deep pit intended for draining rainwater in Chennai.
Vasudevan, a software engineer, lost balance and fell into a pit outside his home. It was dug as a part of the new stormwater drainage system work all over Chennai.
One of the iron rods inside the pit for cement re-enforcing cut Vasudevan's thigh. He

Man riding bike injured as he falls into drainage pit in Chennai

Washington [US], September 21 (ANI): American tech giant Apple has said that by next week they will be bringing a fix for the camera shaking issue that some users are facing on their iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max smartphones.
According to GSM Arena, the new cameras on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max phones have an issue with third-party apps that causes their autofocus or OIS systems to go wild and vibrate uncontrolla

Apple to fix iPhone 14 Pro camera shaking issue in coming week

Halifax, Nova Scotia - After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, several nations that have long had a British monarch as their head of state are pondering charting a new course to become republics. In the Americas, this includes Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica and the Bahamas, following the decision by Barbados to shed the monarchy earlier this year. Republicanism has also been on the rise in Australia, where a vote 

Canada Seen Unlikely to Cut Ties With British Monarchy



                                                    
                                                    
ABU DHABI, 9th August, 2022 (WAM) -- Godel Technologies, a UK-based agile software development company founded in 2002, has become the latest digitally-oriented business to join the UAE's landmark NextGenFDI initiative, the Ministry of the Economy (MoE) announced.

The move supports the concerted national 

Godel Technologies becomes next digitally enabled company to join NextGenFDI programme: MoE


                            The move is aimed at stoking anti-government protests by providing internet access, the Treasury Department said
            
                        
            The US Treasury Department on Friday eased some restrictions on providing internet services to Iran, stating that the move would aid anti-government protesters. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk earlier said that he wou

US partially lifts Iran sanctions


            Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 23 (ANI/IMC): SuperUs Systems announces its strategic partnership with E Ink, the originator and pioneer of ePaper technology to build Electronic Paper Display (EPD)-based devices in India. With this partnership, SuperUs Systems is all set to deliver the best 

SuperUs partners with E Ink to build EPD-based devices in India


                            The carmaker says its automatic windows might exert "excessive force" when closing
            
                        
            Tesla has announced it is recalling some 1.1 million cars in the US citing a safety issue with the automatic window reversal system. The announcement was made on Thursday as the company informed The National Highway Traffic Safety Admin

Tesla recalls over one million vehicles


            New Delhi [India]/San Francisco [US], August 12 (ANI/Seraphim): Every year, hundreds of Wikimedians - the volunteers who make Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects possible - come together to celebrate free knowledge at the annual Wikimania global conference. Now in its 17th edition, the conference looks different this year than it has in the past. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape global conv

Wikimania 2022: The festival edition brings together Wikipedia volunteers around the world for virtual and in person celebrations of free knowledge

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons announced today that Harness, the Modern Software Delivery Platform company, is expanding its European operations in Northern Ireland and creating 80 jobs.
    
        
                      Mel Chittock, interim CEO, Invest NI; Jyoti Bansal, co-founder and CEO, Harness Inc; Economy Minister Gordon 

Harness furthers its international expansion with new Northern Ireland office and 80 jobs


            New Delhi [India], August 10 (ANI/Digpu): Plena finance is a holistic and interoperable mobile application made to fit into the interest of this generation. With a user-friendly interface and huge functionality, Plena gives the user the privilege of leveraging Web 3.0 services which includes Decentralized Finance services (l

Plena Finance is now live on Play Store and App store

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's intellectual property surplus hit a new record high in the first half of this year due to a lower deficit in industrial property rights, central bank data showed Friday. Trade in intellectual property rights reached a record surplus of 370 million U.S. dollars in the January-June period, topping the previous high of 350 million dollars in the second half of 2019, accordi

S.Korea&#039;s intellectual property surplus hits record high in H1

BEIJING, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- China's services industry made marked progress over the last decade, with industrial structure improved and new drivers emerging, official data showed on Tuesday. The added value of the services sector grew at an average annual rate of 7.4 percent during the 2013-2021 period, 0.8 percentage points higher than the average annual GDP growth during the period, the National Bureau of St

China&#039;s services industry sees robust growth over past decade: report

BEIJING, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- China's electronic information manufacturing industry has maintained steady expansion over the past decade, an official said Tuesday. From 2012 to 2021, the added value of the industry grew at an average annual rate of 11.6 percent, and its operating income increased from 7 trillion yuan (about 1.01 trillion U.S. dollars) to 14.1 trillion yuan, said Qiao Yueshan, an official with th

China electronic information manufacturing industry maintains expansion

Boston, MA - September 16, 2022 - Reportable launched a new Life Science Intelligence software for biopharma, diagnostics and medical device companies to seamlessly track business developments and scientific advancements. Custom briefs consolidate multiple disparate information sources, including peer-reviewed publications, to deliver only the relevant information of what's impacting your specific industry, technology,

Reportable&#039;s New Life Science Competitive Intelligence Software Simplifies Tracking of Business and Science



                                                    
                                                    BEIJING, 28th August, 2022 (WAM) -- China's software industry reported a 10.3 percent increase in business revenues in the first seven months of the year, Chinese news agency, Xinhua, reported.

Revenues totalled 5.46 trillion yuan (about US$796.66 billion) from January to July, data from China's Ministry o

China's software sector sees $796.66 billion growth in January-July 2022

BRUSSELS, Belgium: In response to a new escalation in Russia's war against Ukraine, the European Union is considering an oil price cap, further restrictions on high-tech exports to Russia and more sanctions against individuals.The move by the EU's 27 member states was spurred by an announcement this week of a partial mobilization for the war and support for plans to annex parts of Ukraine controlled by Russia.<

EU weighs price caps on Russian gas, ending hightech exports to Russia

EU eyes new sanctions against Russia

EU considers new sanctions against Russia, including cap on gas prices

BURNABY, Canada: Hydrogen fuel cell maker Loop Energy has announced that its latest hydrogen cell truck motor provides better fuel economy than a diesel engine. Based upon a pan-European diesel cost of $1.91 per litre and $10 per kilogram of hydrogen, a truck can travel just over 111 miles (179 kilometres) on $100 worth of fuel using its new S1200 hydrogen fuel cell system, compared with some 109 miles for an eq

Loop Energy: New hydrogen fuel cell engine more efficient than diesel

Loop Energy hydrogen cell engine designed for long-haul trucking

Loop Energy says new hydrogen engine as economic as diesel

A cameraman was rescued under the rubble after a missile destroyed a hotelUkraine shelled a hotel in the southern Russian-controlled city of Kherson where an RT news crew was staying early Sunday morning. A former Ukrainian politician was killed in the attack.The missile destroyed the rooms where RT correspondent Murad Gazdiev and cameraman Mikhail Kondakov slept. Both are unharmed.<p

RT news crew under Ukrainian fire in Kherson

Luanda, Angola - Thousands of Angolans protested Saturday against what they said was a flawed election last month that returned the ruling MPLA to power after nearly five decades of uninterrupted rule.Angola's Constitutional Court threw out a complaint filed by the runner-up, opposition party UNITA, in the August 24 election.UNITA, a former rebel group who fought the ruling People's Movement for the Liber

Thousands in Angola&#039;s Capital Protest Alleged Electoral Fraud

New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday presided over a high-level meeting with senior officials from all concerned departments, including the health department, to discuss the rising number of dengue cases.
The meeting was attended by top officers and Sub Divisional Magistrates (SDM) from all related departments, in addition to the Chief Secretary.
During the meeting, a dis

Delhi CM Kejriwal chalks out anti-dengue action plan

WASHINGTON D.C.: The U.S. Transport Department has announced that the Biden administration has approved the expansion of U.S. flights to Havana, Cuba. On top of the current six daily American Airlines flights and three JetBlue flights on weekdays to Havana from Florida airports, the approval will add 13 weekly American Airlines departures from Miami and a weekly JetBlue departure from Fort Lauderdale, Florida be

US decision means more flights to Havana, other Cuban cities

US approves new American Airlines, JetBlue flights to Havana

US to allow more tourist flights to Cuba

HONG KONG: To keep the city connected with the rest of the world, while ensuring an "orderly opening-up," Hong Kong officials said they will soon make an announcement regarding its controversial COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals. The city's leader, Chief Executive John Lee, said Hong Kong needed to retain its competitiveness, and authorities were keen to bring back events and activities to the ci

Seeking to reopen to world, Hong Kong to reduce Covid restrictions

Hong Kong prepares announcement on COVID-19 quarantine policy

Hong Kong expected to reduce strict COVID-19 quarantine policy

BANGKOK, Thailand: Online travel agency Agoda predicts that Asian tourists will resume international travel at pre-pandemic levels by 2024. The company's CEO, Omri Morgenstern, said he expects tourists from Asian countries, excluding China, to not begin traveling for another six months after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted to travel confidently. "Korea opened up two months ago but numbers are 40 percent 

Tourism leader sees outbound Asian travel returning by 2024

Agoda: Asian tourists to hit pre-pandemic levels by 2024

Asian tourists to return to large numbers by 2024, says Agoda CEO

PARIS, France: Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even has said that he expects new orders and deliveries to continue rising in 2022, as new energy supply demands and higher military spending are driving a recovery in the rotary-wing sector, according to Reuters. Demand for helicopters suffered less from the COVID-19 shutdowns than the airline industry, due to their role in critical public services, but the energy cri

Jump in military spending sees more orders for Airbus helicopter

Airbus sees helicopter sales rise due to increased military spending

After Russian war in Ukraine, Airbus reports more helicopter orders

Dakar - A 48-hour strike by air traffic controllers in West and Central Africa has been suspended, their union said Saturday.The strike, which started Friday, has disrupted flights across the region and left hundreds of passengers stranded at airports Saturday.The Union of Air Traffic Controllers' Unions (USYCAA), which called the wildcat strike, said in a statement it decided to suspend its strike notice

Air Traffic Controllers Suspend Strike in West and Central Africa

Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 24 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while inspecting the ongoing construction work of the Vindhya Corridor on Saturday directed the officers to complete the work in six months.
The UP CM was inspecting the ongoing construction work of the Vindhya Corridor after offering prayers to Maa Vindhyavasini in Mirzapur, ahead of the Sharadiya Navratri starting on Mond

Vindhya Corridor should be completed in six months: CM Yogi to officials

The industry is facing rising jet fuel costs and post-pandemic financial problemsAir travel could become even more expensive in the coming months, CNBC reported this week, citing top aviation executives.A decline in US refining capacity resulting in more expensive jet fuel, and financial troubles for the airlines due to the pandemic were given as reasons for the potential price increases 

Airline ticket prices forecast to climb higher

New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): The Delhi Lieutenant Governor on Saturday directed the Chief Secretary to lodge an FIR against Delhi Jal Board officials and others for embezzlement of Rs 20 crore, said a statement.
The LG has also instructed that Officers/Officials of the Delhi Jal Board involved in the above siphoning of funds may be identified, their responsibility fixed and a report on the action taken thereof t

Delhi L-G directs Chief Secretary to lodge FIR against DJB, others for embezzlement of Rs 20 crore

dakar, senegal - An air traffic control strike grounded flights in and out of West and Central Africa on Friday, causing chaos for passengers traveling to Europe and the United States and inside the continent.Staff at the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA), which regulates air traffic across 18 countries, stopped working Friday during a dispute over working conditions and pay, 

Africa Air Traffic Control Strike Grounds Flights Across Region

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 24 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said that the state secures first place in the Swachh Bharat Grameen rankings in the large states category under the Swachh Bharat Mission is a "reflection of the state government's performance" and "transparent governance".
The rankings were announced by the Ministry of Jal Shakthi's National Jal Jeevan Mission.
"Telangana, w

Telangana secures first place in Swachh Bharat Grameen rankings, KCR calls it "reflection of transparent governance"

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 24 (ANI): A Lookout Circular has been issued against the director of a real estate company in Odisha for allegedly cheating the investors to the tune of Rs 20 crore on the pretext of providing them dispute-free flats in its apartment project, said police on Friday.
Following the request of the Economic Offence Wing (EOW), Bhubaneswar, the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) issued the circu

Odisha: Lookout circular issued against builder in Rs 20 cr cheating case

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): In line with the decision of the Government of India, a total of 1,924 Private Security Agency (PSA) security personnel will be deployed at 60 airports in place of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) posted at non-core duty posts, said the officials on Friday.
The above decision will reduce the security expenditure and these CISF personnel can be deployed at other airports w

Private security personnel to be deployed at 60 airports

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on Friday posted a tweet in which he expressed his disappointment at IndiGo airlines for charging him extra for his "goalkeeper baggage".
The goalkeeper highlighted that the International Hockey Federation (FIH) allows him to carry a hockey stick which is over 40 inches, however on the contrary the airline demande

Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh slams IndiGo over extra charges for carrying "goalkeeper baggage"

Beijing [China], September 23 (ANI): European corporate investment in China is slackening as the country's real estate market is slumping, consumer spending drying up because of stringent "Covid zero" policies, as well as American investment is also faltering because of geopolitical tensions.
The signs are ominous for the Chinese economy as foreign investments are limited to a handful of multinationals, reported The Strai

European investments in China slackening

ISLAMABAD - A new report has found Pakistan to be among five countries across the world 'least resilient' to the effects of natural disasters, as the South Asian nation grapples with the catastrophic flooding and ensuing emergencies.The report from the Lloyd's Register Foundation World Risk Poll released this week is based on interviews from more than 125,000 people, conducted by Gallup, in 121 countries last ye

Flood-Ravaged Pakistan Among 5 Nations &#039;Least Resilient&#039; to Disasters

HONG KONG - Hong Kong said it will scrap its controversial COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals beginning Monday, more than 2.5 years after it was first implemented, in a long-awaited move for many residents and businesses in the financial hub.All international arrivals will be able to return home or to accommodation of their choice but will have to self-monitor for three days after entering the Chi

Hong Kong Says It Will Scrap COVID Hotel Quarantine

Faced with more military setbacks in Ukraine, Russia seeks to rope in four regions by staging referendums widely denounced as a sham, and President Vladimir Putin decrees a "partial" mobilization in a bid to bolster the ranks of his struggling forces. Will that move backfire at home?Here are some of the key developments in Russia over the past week and some of the takeaways going forward.Legacy Of

The Week In Russia: Desperate Times, Desperate Measures?

Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): Hollywood star Ana de Armas finds it "disgusting" that her nude scenes from the highly anticipated Netflix film "Blonde" will most likely go viral on the internet.
According to Fox News, the fictional biopic "Blonde," which is based on the biography of Marilyn Monroe, marks its streaming service debut on September 28.
De Armas spoke openly about her anticipated response to the nude sce

Can't control bold scenes from 'Blonde' going viral: Ana de Armas

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the ongoing reconstruction works in Badrinath and Kedarnath through virtual medium and inquired about the progress of the reconstruction works of the temples.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the virtual meeting from the Secretariat.
"In the coming time, the number of devotees in Kedarnath and Badrinath 

PM Modi reviews reconstruction work in Badrinath, Kedarnath

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 22 (ANI): The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will be closing its runways on October 18 for repair and maintenance, said CSMIA authority.
"The runways 14/32 and 9/27 will be closed from 11 am to 5 pm on October 18," the authority said in a statement on Thursday.
"As part of its post-monsoon preventive maintenance of runway intersection, major work like runw

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