Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16

The Govt. of Australia on Thursday introduced a bill in the parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and introduced a fine of A$49.5 million for social media platforms for systematic breach of the rule. They also planned a trial on an age-verification system that may include biometrics or government identity […]

International Maritime Organization welcomes Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative

International Maritime Organization welcomes Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative

As per a report published by the Saudi Press Agency, the International Maritime Organization on wednesday accepted the credentials of Saudi Arabia’s new permanent representative. During an ongoing meeting in London, the IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez welcomed Kamal Bin Mohammed Al-Junaidi. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, the Saudi deputy transport minister, also attended the event. The […]

Elon Musk’s Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk’s Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk founded a brain chip company called Neuralink that has now been approved to commence its first clinical trial in Canada. Such a trial aspires to assist paralyzed individuals when controlling digital devices to use their thoughts. The study focuses on safety and basic functionality evaluations of the Neuralink’s implant. This specifically targets individuals […]

Saudi crown prince congratulates newly elected prime minister of Mauritius

Saudi crown prince congratulates newly elected prime minister of Mauritius

Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi, sent a congratulations message to Navin Rmgoolam on Wednesday, who is now the Prime Minister of Mauritius from this month. As per the Saudi Press Agency, the prince conveyed “his sincere congratulations and best wishes” to the premier and wished “the friendly people of the Republic of […]

Saudi Arabia pursues new fuel technologies to decarbonize aviation

Saudi Arabia pursues new fuel technologies to decarbonize aviation

Saudi Arabia to pursue new fuel technology to improve efficiency and decarbonize the aviation sector. Mohommad Altayyar, the program director of the Saudi Ministry of Energy oil sustainability program, said that they stand with the opportunity to contribute to the global efforts in tackling climate change. This program focuses on the formation of strategic partnerships […]

India Paves Way for Global Para Sports Excellence with Leh’s High-Altitude Training Centre

India Paves Way for Global Para Sports Excellence with Leh’s High-Altitude Training Centre

The world’s first high-altitude para sports complex will open in Leh, Ladakh, with the goal of providing specialised training for para-athletes in preparation for the 2028 Paralympics. The innovative effort is a collaboration between the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh and the Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF), as formalised by a Memorandum of […]

Vijayawada’s Uma Mahesh Clinches Gold at FISU World Championship in New Delhi

Vijayawada’s Uma Mahesh Clinches Gold at FISU World Championship in New Delhi

Uma Mahesh won gold in the men’s 10m Air Rifle team event at the FISU World University Championship, which took place on Monday in New Delhi’s Karni Singh Stadium. Competing alongside his colleagues, the 20-year-old exhibited exceptional skill, propelling India to first place. Uma, a native of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, has continually impressed in the […]

World's First Country Trademark: Sweden Seeks to Own Its Name for Clarity

World’s First Country Trademark: Sweden Seeks to Own Its Name for Clarity

Sweden is taking a fun but firm approach to preserving its identity, becoming the first country to file for a trademark for its name. Sweden hopes that by making this change, it will avoid misunderstandings among international travellers who want to visit genuine Sweden but wind up in other areas with that name. Sweden has […]

COP29: Singapore Leads with $500 Million for Decarbonisation in Asia

COP29: Singapore Leads with $500 Million for Decarbonisation in Asia

Singapore has pledged up to US$500 million (669 million Singapore dollars) in support to boost Asia’s decarbonisation efforts, as revealed at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan. This considerable pledge intends to encourage climate finance in the region through concessional funding, which includes grants and loans delivered on favourable terms and at below-market […]

Modi Hails Mauritius Election Results, Looks Forward to Partnering with Dr. Ramgoolam

Modi Hails Mauritius Election Results, Looks Forward to Partnering with Dr. Ramgoolam

Following a historic electoral victory, Dr. Navin Ramgoolam will become Mauritius’ new Prime Minister. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his compliments on social media, expressing his enthusiasm for working with Ramgoolam to further their “unique partnership.” In a post on X (previously Twitter), PM Modi wrote, “Had a warm conversation with my friend Dr. […]