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Egyptologists uncover rare tombs from before the Pharaohs 28 Apr 2021 - 12:25 pm

Cairo: Egyptian archaeologists working on the Nile Delta have uncovered dozens of rare predynastic tombs dating to the period before Egypt's Pharaonic kingdoms...

China launches robot prototype capable of catching space debris with net 27 Apr 2021 - 04:58 pm

BEIJING: A Chinese space mining start-up launched into low Earth orbit on Tuesday a robot prototype that can scoop up debris left behind...

Spotify undercuts Apple with new ways for podcasts to make money 27 Apr 2021 - 04:24 pm

Spotify Technology SA is rolling out new ways for podcasters to make money from their shows, stepping up efforts after a recent move...

Toyota acquires Lyft's self-driving unit for $550 million 27 Apr 2021 - 01:41 pm

TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. has acquired the self-driving division of American ride-hailing company Lyft for $550 million, in a move that highlights...

TikTok says to address European concerns by opening up about how it works 27 Apr 2021 - 12:17 pm

BRUSSELS - TikTok plans to allow European researchers and policymakers to see how its teams moderate content, how its recommendation technology works and...

Gucci, Facebook file joint lawsuit against alleged counterfeiter 27 Apr 2021 - 11:21 am

MILAN - Gucci and Facebook have filed a joint lawsuit in California against an individual who allegedly used the U.S. group's social media...

Genetic study offers good news for endangered Sumatran rhinoceros 26 Apr 2021 - 10:08 pm

A genome study involving the last remaining populations of the Sumatran rhinoceros - a solitary rainforest dweller - is providing what scientists called...

'That's my story': Oscar winner thrills S.Korean minari farmers 26 Apr 2021 - 07:01 pm

SIHEUNG, South Korea: For one South Korean couple who spend nine months a year farming minari, watching the leafy green become world famous...

Apple to establish North Carolina campus, increase U.S. spending targets 26 Apr 2021 - 05:01 pm

Apple Inc on Monday said it will establish a new campus in North Carolina that will house up to 3,000 employees, expand its...

What do Apple's new iPhone privacy changes mean for consumers and businesses? 26 Apr 2021 - 04:01 pm

Apple Inc on Monday will begin rolling out an update of its iOS operating system with new privacy controls designed to limit digital...

Business class opens to masses as affordable Covid refuge 26 Apr 2021 - 10:31 am

Business-class was that silent and spacious sanctuary for the well-heeled, at least until the pandemic destroyed global aviation. But as flights creep back,...

Volvo Cars to lower CO2 emissions, save billions in circular business aim 26 Apr 2021 - 09:27 am

Doha: Volvo Cars have aimed for annual savings of SEK1bn and reductions of 2.5 million tonnes in carbon emissions from 2025 using circular...

GMC announces exclusive offers on its premium line-up during Ramadan in Qatar 25 Apr 2021 - 09:55 am

Doha: GMC Middle East alongside its local dealer partner in Qatar, Mannai Auto Group, has announced the exclusive offers on the brand’s premium...

MG Qatar presents special Ramadan offer on wide range of cars 25 Apr 2021 - 09:45 am

Doha: In the holy month of Ramadan, MG Qatar is presenting a special offer on a wide range of MG sedans and SUVs....

Astronauts arrive at space station aboard SpaceX Endeavour 24 Apr 2021 - 01:39 pm

A four-astronaut team arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, NASA said, after becoming the...

Out of the cave: French isolation study ends after 40 days 24 Apr 2021 - 12:40 pm

Lombrives Cave, France: Ever wonder what it would feel like to unplug from a hyperconnected world and hide away in a cave for...

Health care systems still disrupted by pandemic but some recovering: WHO 23 Apr 2021 - 02:51 pm

GENEVA: Primary health care, treatment for chronic diseases and other essential medical services around the world remain disrupted by the pandemic alongside workforce...