Tag: World
Meta bans RT, other Russian state media outlets over ‘foreign interference’
Meta said it's banning Russia state media organization from its social media platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow's propaganda.
London hospitals set to trial drone deliveries for blood samples
A groundbreaking trial in London is about to reshape how blood samples are transported between hospitals, using drones to streamline the process. The six-month project, a collaboration between the National Health Service (NHS), drone service provider Apia...
MongoDB, AICTE Collaboration to Upskill 500,000 Students in India
MongoDB has taken a significant step to bridge the gap in technical education across India by partnering with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). This collaboration aims to provide 500,000 students with advanced skills in cutting-edge t...
TD SYNNEX Acquires IPsense to Expand Cloud Services in Latin America
TD SYNNEX, a global leader in IT solutions and services, has finalized an agreement to acquire the cloud migration business of Brazil-based IPsense. This move is designed to enhance TD SYNNEX’s capabilities in cloud services across Latin America and the C...
Quebec court authorizes temporary foreign worker class action on closed permits
The lawsuit argues that closed permits for temporary foreign workers in Canada violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Central Europe floods pound cities, kill 17 as mass evacuations underway
Heavy rains and floods ravaged large parts of Central Europe, and at least 17 people have died in flooding from Austria to Romania in the past few days.
Tech billionaire returns to Earth after 1st private spacewalk
A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has traveled since NASA’s moonwalkers.
Ukraine renews call for allies to approve long-range strikes on Russian territory
The renewed appeal came as Kyiv said Russia launched more drone and artillery attacks into Ukraine overnight.
Ugandan Olympic athlete who died from burns gets military funeral
Thousands of mourners in Uganda paid respects to Rebecca Cheptegei, the Olympic athlete who died last week in Kenya after her partner set her on fire, at a military funeral.
Romania floods: Torrential rain leaves 5 dead, scores stranded
Five people in eastern Romania have been found dead after torrential rainstorms left scores of people stranded in flooded areas, emergency authorities said.
Maldives Denies Need for IMF Assistance Amid Financial Strain
The Maldives has publicly declared that it does not plan to seek financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), despite mounting concerns over its economic stability. The archipelago, renowned for its luxury tourism industry, is grapplin...
Google DeepMind Unveils Advanced AI-Powered Robot Trainers
Google DeepMind has unveiled groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence with the introduction of two new AI systems designed to revolutionize robotics training. These sophisticated systems mark a significant leap forward in the field, integrat...
Canadian, 3 Americans among 37 sentenced to death in Congo on coup charges
The defendants, most of them Congolese but also including a Briton, Belgian and Canadian, have five days to appeal the verdict on charges that included attempted coup.
Pope slams Harris and Trump, tells U.S. Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’
'Both are against life, be it the one who kicks out migrants, or be it the one who kills babies,' Pope Francis told reporters.
China approves raising retirement age for 1st time since 1950s
The policy change will be carried out over 15 years, with the retirement age for men raised to 63 years, and for women to 55 or 58 years depending on their jobs.