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Khalifa University Breaks Into Global Top 200 Across Four UN Sustainable Development Goals
Khalifa University of Science and Technology has entered the global top 200 across four UN Sustainable Development Goals, alongside making significant gains in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026.
US Army Apache Helicopters Face Alarming Crash Rates Amid Mounting Transmission Failures
US Army Apache helicopters are experiencing historically high crash rates driven by ongoing mechanical issues and transmission failures, prompting temporary training pauses and heightened safety scrutiny.
Water Scarcity Fears Loom Over Kenya's Ambitious Microsoft-G42 Data Centre Project in Naivasha
Local communities and environmental experts in Naivasha, Kenya, are raising concerns over water security as plans for a major Microsoft-G42 geothermal-powered data centre face scrutiny.
Tesla and Major Automakers Launch Record-Breaking Vehicle Recall in China Over Safety Concerns Regarding Concealed Door Handles
Tesla and eight other automakers are recalling approximately 4.3 million vehicles in China due to safety concerns regarding concealed emergency door handles.
Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Attend Paris Esports Tournament to Highlight Growing Digital Diplomacy
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended the Esports World Cup in Paris, highlighting the growing intersection of gaming, technology, and international diplomacy.
AI Fraud Schemes Result in Millions of Dollars in Losses for Victims
Advanced AI fraud schemes are causing millions of dollars in losses for victims, as detailed in a recent report and video coverage.
Dubai Launches Unified AI System to Track Government Employee Productivity
Dubai has rolled out a unified AI-powered system to monitor and measure employee productivity across 32 government departments as part of its future-ready administrative strategy.
Global Smartphone Shipments Face Record 14% Drop in 2026 Driven by Surging Chip Costs
Global smartphone shipments are projected to drop by over 14 percent in 2026 as soaring chip and memory costs drive up manufacturing expenses and consumer prices.
Japan Combats Severe Heatwaves With Innovative Walk-In Human Fridges
Japan is introducing walk-in human fridges as a novel countermeasure against intense heatwaves, as shown in a new video.
Chinese Robot Shatters Usain Bolt's 100-Meter World Record at Humanoid Games
A Chinese robot made headlines at the humanoid games by breaking Usain Bolt's famous 100-meter world record.
TikTok Agrees to Massive $400 Million Settlement With Justice Department Over Child Privacy Violations
TikTok and ByteDance have agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Justice Department over allegations that the app unlawfully collected children's data and violated privacy laws.
Chinese Humanoid Robot Smashes Usain Bolt's 100-Meter World Record
A humanoid robot developed by Honor has shattered Usain Bolt's 100-meter world record by running the distance in 9.32 seconds during preparations for the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
Three Mile Island Nuclear Reboot Faces Growing Backlash Over AI Data Centres and Energy Costs
The revival of the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor to power AI data centres is facing strong public backlash and regulatory hurdles over environmental and energy cost concerns.
The Fragility of Digital Ownership: Why Your Content Can Simply Disappear
An exploration of digital ownership raises concerns about content disappearing as platforms replace physical media, alongside global news updates.
China's Ambitious Chang'e-7 Mission Aims to Uncover Secrets of Lunar Ice at the South Pole
China is set to launch the Chang'e-7 mission to the moon's south pole to search for water ice using an innovative orbiter, lander, rover, and hopper configuration.
From 1997's Grand Theft Auto to GTA 6: The Remarkable Evolution of Gaming's Most Notorious Crime Franchise
Explore the historic evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series, from its humble 1997 top-down origins to the massive open-world success of GTA 5 and anticipation for GTA 6.
Gulf Nations Invest Billions in Water Security to Power AI and Industrial Growth
Gulf nations are investing heavily in water security and desalination infrastructure to sustain their rapidly expanding artificial intelligence and industrial economies.
TikTok Reaches $400 Million Settlement With US Justice Department Over Children's Privacy Violations
TikTok and parent company ByteDance have agreed to a $400m settlement with the US Department of Justice to resolve allegations of violating children's online privacy laws.
How Iraq’s Solar Villages Are Powering a Lasting Energy Revolution
A solar initiative in villages like Kulak within the Kurdistan region is transforming rural Iraq by pairing reliable renewable energy with local training and agricultural development.
Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport Announces Massive 50km Driverless Rail Network
Al Maktoum International Airport is developing a 50km automated driverless rail network, contracted to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Larsen & Toubro Limited, to transport passengers across the expanding aviation mega-hub.
China's Robotics Industry Expands as Humanoid Crashes During Speed Test
China's growing robotics industry faces a setback as a humanoid robot crashes during a speed test captured in a 32-second video.
Humanoid Robot Suffers Crash During Speed Test Amid Industry Expansion in China
A humanoid robot crashed during a speed test amidst the ongoing growth of China's robotics industry, as captured in a short video.
The Rise of Low-Cost Weapons and Their Impact on Modern Military Power
The US-Iran conflict highlights how inexpensive drones and technology are rapidly changing modern warfare and challenging conventional weapons stockpiles. Host Nada AlTaher explores this shift with security expert Thomas Harding on Beyond the Headlines.
Brazil Directs $444 Million Toward AI Supercomputer Initiative While Balancing US and Chinese Technology
Brazil is investing 2.3bn reais ($444.2m) to build its artificial intelligence infrastructure, partnering with firms from both China and the US to strengthen national data sovereignty.