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Tesla now accepts Bitcoin as payment for cars, Musk says 24 Mar 2021 - 11:41 pm

Having stunned the market with its audacious bet on Bitcoin earlier this year, Tesla Inc. will now start accepting the world’s largest electronic...

Facebook, Google CEOs suggest ways to reform key internet law 24 Mar 2021 - 08:21 pm

WASHINGTON - Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg laid out steps to reform a key internet law on Wednesday, saying that companies should have...

India antitrust watchdog orders probe into Whatsapp's new privacy policy 24 Mar 2021 - 08:12 pm

NEW DELHI - India's competition watchdog on Wednesday ordered a probe into a privacy policy update announced by Facebook-owned Whatsapp, saying the messaging...

Women in 40s, 50s who survive COVID more likely to suffer persistent problems -UK studies 24 Mar 2021 - 07:48 pm

LONDON - Women in their 40s and 50s appear more at risk of long-term problems following discharge from hospital after COVID-19, with many...

Icelandic volcano could erupt for years, creating 'perfect tourist' attraction 24 Mar 2021 - 07:23 pm

COPENHAGEN - A volcano in Iceland spewing lava into the sky since it erupted last Friday could continue its spectacular display for years,...

Honda Motor Company launches all-new CBR600RR 24 Mar 2021 - 09:49 am

Doha: Honda Motor Company launched the New 2021 CBR600RR for the Middle East region at a Virtual Launch Event held on their YouTube...

AstraZeneca to publish full US trial results after rare rebuke over 'outdated' data 23 Mar 2021 - 11:18 pm

LONDON/CHICAGO - AstraZeneca will publish up-to-date results from its major U.S. COVID-19 vaccine trial within 48 hours after health officials publicly criticized the...

Audi electric Sports Car to feature Alcoa’s new Greener aluminum 23 Mar 2021 - 09:42 pm

Audi will be the first automotive company to use a new more sustainable aluminum that’s already being put to work in Apple MacBooks...

Pfizer begins early-stage study of oral COVID-19 drug 23 Mar 2021 - 05:55 pm

Pfizer Inc has started an early-stage U.S. trial of an oral COVID-19 antiviral therapy that could be prescribed to patients at the first...

AAB launches Electric Hybrid Corolla Cross at Milipol Qatar 23 Mar 2021 - 09:31 am

Doha: Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. (AAB), the sole agents for Toyota vehicles in Qatar, has launched the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross Electric...

NFT digital artwork by humanoid robot Sophia up for auction 22 Mar 2021 - 01:45 pm

HONG KONG: Robot artist Sophia, whose first artwork goes up for auction on Wednesday, says she draws inspiration for her work from people...

Facebook says took down 1.3 billion fake accounts in Oct-Dec 22 Mar 2021 - 01:12 pm

Facebook Inc said on Monday it took down 1.3 billion fake accounts between October and December and that it had over 35,000 people...

Whale sightings aid quest to protect wildlife in Indian Ocean oasis 22 Mar 2021 - 11:18 am

MASCARENE PLATEAU, Indian Ocean: Over two weeks at sea, the scientists spotted pilot whales and spinner dolphins, orcas and more. But not a...

Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co showcases robust security services vehicles at Milipol Qatar 22 Mar 2021 - 09:40 am

Doha: Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co, the exclusive agent for Nissan in Qatar, demonstrated its continuous support for the Milipol Qatar 2021...

Facebook services down for thousands of users: Downdetector 19 Mar 2021 - 09:05 pm

Facebook Inc's platforms including online messaging service WhatsApp and photo-sharing app Instagram were down for thousands of users on Friday, according to outage...

Space and sea explorer dives to deepest point on Earth 19 Mar 2021 - 05:09 pm

Space and sea explorer Richard Garriott is the first person in the world to have explored the North Pole, the South Pole, flown...

Once called crazy, Indonesian eco-warrior turns arid hills green 19 Mar 2021 - 03:05 pm

WONOGIRI, Indonesia: Once considered crazy by fellow villagers, Indonesian eco-warrior Sadiman has turned barren hills green after 24 years of effort, making water...

With traditional fabrics, Nigerian designers fashion a new aesthetic 19 Mar 2021 - 03:00 pm

LAGOS: Weaving contemporary designs into a traditional West African fabric, Nigerian Tsemaye Binitie is creating fashion he hopes can also bridge the gap...