The text of the following statement was released by the governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States of America on the occasion of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, India. The United States, Japan, Australia, and India (the “Quad partners”) intend to support the development of secure critical minerals supply chains, which are essential for advanced technologies, economic growth, and the resilience of our industrial bases. Through the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative, Quad partners intend to work together to use economic policy tools and coordinated investment to accelerate the development of diversified and fair critical mineral…
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NEED TO KNOW Perrie Edwards recalled a time when Little Mix risked arrest for flying an LGBTQ+ Pride flag on stage”I remember our team stressing and everything like that,” the English singer told AttitudeLittle Mix had been performing in Dubai in 2019 at the time Perrie Edwards reflected on a time when Little Mix risked arrest for showing their allyship. During an interview with Attitude, the English singer recalled a time when the U.K. girl group risked getting into legal trouble for flying an LGBTQ+ flag on stage. Edwards, 32, remembered that the show, which took place in Dubai at…
The opening ceremony for the 2026 Guangzhou Science and Technology Week and the 10th Science Carnival was held at Guangzhou Zoo on May 23, kicking off a month-long series of science outreach activities across the city.Running from early May to early June, the event features exhibitions, interactive experiences, science lectures, and themed night tours designed to bring science closer to the public.A guidebook integrating the city’s science education venues and educational resources was also released at the opening ceremony, offering residents a new way to explore Guangzhou through science-themed activities.As one of the event highlights, the Science Carnival features interactive…
Riyadh Air will soon begin its first commercial flights, with London taking inaugural honours on July 1 – but the Saudi start-up is already planning its push into Asia. Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai and Lahore are all on the shortlist, according to a roster of slots held by the airline at its King Khalid International Airport hub and managed by Airport Coordination Limited. Only some of these are expected to make the initial cut – and it’s possible they won’t see Riyadh Air’s eye-catching Boeing 787 Dreamliner until early 2027, as the airline’s first wave of destinations will…
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Thousands of people looked up at the night sky over Kuala Lumpur recently as more than 600 synchronised drones painted glowing images at 300 meters above the city’s iconic landmarks. The spectacular aerial display, organised by sportswear giant adidas, featured drones choreographed to create bold football-inspired visuals — including the official FIFA World Cup 2026 match ball and player silhouettes — set against the backdrop of Merdeka 118 and Stadium Merdeka. The drone show marked the official launch of adidas Malaysia’s World Cup campaign, a celebration designed to build excitement…
The Great Wealth Transfer won’t just see money change hands, but automobiles as well. Over a half trillion dollars worth of collectible cars are expected to be passed down via inheritance over the next 15 years, according to Bloomberg. Not all the Gen Xers and millennials who will receive these cars are happy about that, though. The term “collectible car” refers to vehicles that are desirable for their heritage, performance, and design. Think something like a 1960s Ferrari GT, a first-gen Ford Mustang, or a McLaren F1. Specialty automobile insurer Hagerty says there are around 43 million vehicles in the…
The uncrewed Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 reached a top speed of Mach 1.21. US aviation start-up Hermeus has logged its first-ever supersonic flight with one of the company’s experimental Quarterhorse aircraft. Flying from Spaceport America in New Mexico, the Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 vehicle reached a top speed of Mach 2.1 over the US Army’s White Sands Missile Range, Hermeus announced on 26 May. The sortie was only the third flight for the Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 and comes less than three months after the uncrewed jet’s first test flight in early March. Both of the first and second Mk 2.1 flights were…
Despite institutional strengths and supportive policies, the food ministry said Pakistan had yet to fully capitalise on the opportunities offered by agricultural biotechnology, the primary reason for which was the absence of a clear and unified strategic direction. photo:file ISLAMABAD: Following a historic slump in cotton harvest, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research has drawn up a draft three-year National Agricultural Biotechnology Policy (NABP) – 2025 aimed at enhancing the production of crops while aligning local farming practices with international standards. A few years ago, Pakistan registered an annual cotton production of just five million bales, the lowest…
Offa, an award-winning British Islamic property finance FinTech firm, has announced a partnership with Knowledge Bank, a multi-award-winning property finance criteria search system built for intermediaries.Through the tie-up, Offa’s criteria will be listed on Knowledge Bank’s platform, allowing brokers to more easily identify suitable Sharia-compliant finance solutions for their clients.Offa holds the distinction of being the UK’s first halal bridge finance provider and offers what it describes as the country’s widest range of halal property finance products.In February, the company introduced a Sharia-compliant Home Purchase Plan as an alternative to a conventional residential mortgage, with a paperless application process capable…
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published OpenFoodTox 3.0, the third edition of its food chemical hazard database. The database facilitates the reuse of EFSA data for scientific and regulatory purposes.Drawing from EFSA risk assessments, OpenFoodTox provides structured summaries of hazard information for individual substances, including: Substance characterization and identifiers Human health, animal health, and ecotoxicological hazard assessments Toxicological reference values and reference points Physicochemical properties Toxicokinetic and absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) data Environmental fate and behavior data. The database covers substances assessed across EFSA’s remit, including food additives and flavorings, pesticides, contaminants, food contact materials, feed…