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US warns against Hong Kong travel over Covid rules, child separations
Published on 02/03/2022
» The United States warns citizens against travelling to Hong Kong, citing the risk of children being separated from parents as the Chinese city imposes controversial Covid isolation policies.
Germany leader heads to Kyiv to calm 'critical' Russia war threat
AFP, Published on 14/02/2022
» German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lands in Kyiv on Monday before visiting Moscow to try to head off a "very critical" threat of a Russian invasion that could spark the worst crisis since the Cold War.
Webb telescope reaches final destination, a million miles from Earth
AFP, Published on 25/01/2022
» WASHINGTON: The James Webb Space Telescope has arrived at its cosmic parking spot a million miles away, bringing it a step closer to its mission to unravel the mysteries of the Universe, Nasa said Monday.
Massive cyberattack warns Ukraine to 'be afraid'
Reuters, Published on 14/01/2022
» KYIV: A massive cyberattack warning Ukrainians to "be afraid and expect the worst" hit government websites on Thursday night, leaving some websites inaccessible on Friday morning and prompting Ukraine to open an investigation.
Tech 2022 trends: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles
AFP, Published on 28/12/2021
» WASHINGTON: After a year that made the terms WFH (work from home) and metaverse instantly recognizable for many people, there are a new set of technological trends headed this way for 2022.
Delhi's choked roads worsen India's toxic smog crisis
AFP, Published on 26/11/2021
» NEW DELHI - After decades commuting on New Delhi's parlous roads, office worker Ashok Kumar spends more time than ever stuck in the gridlock that packs the Indian capital's thoroughfares and pollutes the city.
US Congress set to pass $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» WASHINGTON: US lawmakers were set to vote Friday on a landmark $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that would transform America's crumbling transport network and boost internet coverage on the biggest day so far of Joe Biden's presidency.
Google to invest $1 bn to lift Africa internet access
AFP, Published on 07/10/2021
» JOHANNESBURG - Google announced Wednesday that it would invest $1 billion in boosting Africa's internet access and startup scene, as the tech giant eyes a youthful market increasingly armed with smartphones.
Jollibee completes acquisition of Tim Ho Wan with eye on global expansion
Published on 06/09/2021
» HONG KONG: The Philippines' Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), famous for its fried chicken, is aiming to not only expand to China, but to serve Chinese food all over the world to drive growth, a goal it hopes to achieve by acquiring Michelin starred restaurant chain Tim Ho Wan.
Resource-starved Singapore turns sewage into ultra-clean water
AFP, Published on 10/08/2021
» SINGAPORE: Giant pumps whir deep underground at a plant in Singapore that helps transform sewage into water so clean it is fit for human consumption while reducing ocean pollution.