Dancing robots opened Web Summit Qatar 2026 in Doha, offering a glimpse of embodied artificial intelligence during the opening ceremony.
Why the Milano–Cortina Olympics matter in a world drifting toward conflict
As the world gathers in the Italian Alps for sport’s greatest winter celebration, we are once again challenged – not only to respect the Olympic Truce – but what kind of civilisation we choose to uphold, George Papandreou writes in an opinion article f…
Parents of missing Brit girl, 7, swept out to sea in Morocco say ‘every minute is filled with unbearable pain’
THE desperate parents of a British girl who was swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco are in “unbearable pain, fear and hope” waiting for answers about their missing daughter. Inaayah Makda, seven, was sat on rocks at a beach near Casablanca with her …
Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.
Epstein asked if he thinks he’s ‘the devil himself’ in newly-released interview
Jeffrey Epstein was asked if he was the “devil himself” in an interview released as part of the latest release of files from investigations into the late disgraced financier.
Dubai Metro fines explained: How to avoid Dh100 to Dh2,000 penalties for rule violations
Dubai Metro has enforced strict fines from Dh100 to Dh2,000 for rule breaches. These penalties cover everything from eating and smoking to safety violations. The Roads and Transport Authority aims to ensure passenger safety and a smooth commuting exper…
Public transport grinds to a halt amid nationwide strike
The union is pushing for better working conditions in local public transport
Sources: a KKR-led consortium is nearing a deal to buy Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centers for $10B+, as Asia sees a data center investment frenzy (P.R. Venkat/Wall Street Journal)
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Sources: a KKR-led consortium is nearing a deal to buy Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centers for $10B+, as Asia sees a data center investment frenzy — Talks are at a very advanced stage,…
Defence Minister graces 50th ICG Raising Day celebrations
Op Sindoor displayed seamless inter-service coordination within India’s multi-layered maritime security system, reaffirmed ICG’s role as frontline force: Defence Minister on 50th ICG Raising Day “ICG is one of the strongest pillars of national se…
Migrant who killed woman, 18, after pulling her in front of train ‘assaulted cops at brothel’ two days before attack
A MIGRANT who dragged a teenage girl in front of a train assaulted cops at a brothel two days before the fatal attack. Ariop A., 25, grabbed 18-year-old Iranian Fatemeh “Asal” Z. and threw her in front of an oncoming train at Wandsbek Markt subway stat…