Dubai Ruler Approves For World’s Largest Airport Worth $35 Billion

Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, made headlines by announcing the approval of a groundbreaking project, a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. The staggering price tag attached to this endeavour is a whopping 128 billion AED ($34.85 billion). This announcement highlights Dubai’s ambition to maintain its status as a global aviation […]

France Ready To Finance Morocco’s 3GW Power Link To Western Sahara

On Friday, the French Finance Minister, Bruno Le Maire, declared that France is willing to provide funding for a 3GW power line project that would link Casablanca and Dakhla in Morocco. This action is part of France’s attempts to improve relations with Morocco, especially because of the most recent events in the Western Sahara. Morocco’s […]

Indonesia May Offer Dual Citizenship To Attract Overseas Workers

On Tuesday, a senior cabinet member announced that Indonesia is considering providing dual citizenship to individuals of Indonesian descent in order to attract more qualified professionals to the country. Dual citizenship for adults is not recognised under current Indonesian law; therefore, anyone having two passports must choose one and renounce the other once they reach […]

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Soon To Become Billionaire Amid AI Boom

Sundar Pichai, Alphabet Inc.’s CEO, is on the brink of becoming a billionaire, a rare feat for a tech executive without founding a company. Since taking charge of Google in 2015, Pichai, 51, has overseen remarkable growth, with the stock soaring over 400%, surpassing major market indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The recent […]

NTU Scientists Inspired By Snail Mucus And Gecko Feet To Create Strong Adhesive

Scientists in Singapore have created a reusable adhesive with strong adhesion to rough surfaces that take inspiration from dried snail mucus and gecko feet. Unlike traditional adhesives, it can support up to 60kg with a palm-sized amount, outperforming gecko feet. Remarkably, it detaches easily when heated, unlike strong adhesives that risk surface damage during removal. […]

Japan, U.S., And Philippines Are All Set To Form Defence Network Against Cyberattacks

China, Russia, and North Korea are increasingly launching cyberattacks, so Japan, the United States, and the Philippines are teaming up to create a collective cyber defence network. At their trilateral summit in Washington on April 11, Presidents Joe Biden, Fumio Kishida, and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are expected to reach an agreement on this cooperation. This […]

Philippines Says Decision To Strengthen Ties With Japan, US A ‘Sovereign Choice’

The Philippines’ foreign ministry described the country’s recent decision to strengthen its relations with Japan and the United States—which was brought up at a summit presided over by the U.S. President Joe Biden—as a “sovereign choice” made in response to China’s complaints. The purpose of the trilateral meeting between the United States, Japan, and the […]

UAE And Oman Sign Deals Worth $35 Billion On State Visit

Emirati and Omani companies recently sealed deals totaling 129 billion dirhams ($35.12 billion) during Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s visit to the United Arab Emirates this week. These agreements cover several industries, including transport and energy, with a primary emphasis on an industrial and energy megaproject valued at 117 billion dirhams. The involvement of such […]

South Korea And Romania Pledge Defence Cooperation

On Tuesday, South Korea and Romania committed to strengthening defence sector cooperation to secure Seoul’s standing as the fourth-largest arms exporter globally. During their summit, President Yoon Suk Yeol and his Romanian colleague Klaus Iohannis talked about cooperative military production. Furthermore, Polish Deputy Defence Minister Pawel Bejda and South Korea’s Shin Won-sik met, intending to […]

Thailand To Replace Military-Appointed Senate, Reduce Its Powers

On Tuesday, Thai cabinet approved a plan to restructure the Senate and remove its ability to select the prime minister. The appointed Senate, which was first imposed by the military following the coup in 2014, has essentially served as a veto for the military when it comes to selecting the nation’s leader. The selection of […]