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Quote of the day by Max Planck (Image source: Wikipedia) Science has helped people understand the world in ways once impossible. Scientific discoveries have changed our lives in many ways, from understanding how planets move to discovering what atoms are made of. But even with all of these improvements, there are still a lot of…

President of Chile, José Antonio Kast Rist ( Photo credit: x/joseantoniokast ) SANTIAGO: Chile’s far-right President Jose Antonio Kast is scheduled to meet with his Argentine counterpart in Buenos Aires on Monday, marking his first trip abroad since taking office in March.The visit continues the tradition of Chilean presidents making Argentina their first official state…

Two firefighters were killed in a head-on crash in Pennsylvania on Monday while searching for a missing woman, officials said.Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick Jr of the Walnuttown Fire Company were travelling north in a utility vehicle along Route 222 on Saturday around 6 pm when they were struck by…

Germany is undergoing a historic industrial transformation, symbolised by the construction of a 364-meter-high wind turbine- the world’s tallest. This is an engineering feat built in a historically mined area, which marks both a monumental shift away from fossil fuels towards creating clean, renewable energy. By building at a minimum height of 364 meters, they…

A former US Air Force Master Sergeant has been found guilty of wiring millions of dollars worth of IT contracts from the military to himself, his family and friends. Alan Hayward James reportedly pleaded guilty to the conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery and conspiracy to rig the bids in the District of Hawaii. As…

For much of their time in space, astronauts are connected to the Earth via an invisible network of communications: voices, information, and continuous assurances from Mission Control. However, for NASA’s Artemis II mission, there is a defining point at which all such connections disappear. The astronauts inside the Orion capsule were silent for approximately 40…

Every year in May, UAE residents look forward to one of the most appealing and relaxing long-weekend opportunities in the country. While Arafah Day and Eid Al Adah arrive as vital religious days for worship they also bring along a long public holiday for the Emiratis. Arafah Day, falls on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah…

Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, welcomed tourists from across the world to Dubai. He said the city continues to welcome visitors with key experiences, hotels, and attractions operating across the suburbs, despite the evolving regional situation.In an interview with Khaleej Times, Kazim said that public services remain functional in…

As many expatriate families in the UAE grapple with reduced wages and unpaid leave following recent geopolitical tensions, one business owner has stepped in with a personal initiative aimed at offering immediate relief.Maria Paz Banaag-Marquez, 59, who runs a well-established pastry chain across the UAE, has announced the distribution of free grocery packets to support…

Sweden releases sanctioned tanker due to lack of evidence it caused oil spill (Photo credit – AP ) STOCKHOLM: Swedish authorities have released a tanker they had suspected of causing an oil spill after finding no offence could be proved.The Flora 1 was boarded on Friday after officials alleged there were issues with its registration…