It was Lewis Mumford, the seminal American urban historian and philosopher, who once described the modern city as “a theatre of social action”. If a city’s buildings, businesses, parks and homes provide a backdrop for its human actors, then transport is what allows them to go from scene to scene.From the daily commute to work, journeys to keep appointments or just to meet friends, getting from A to B is the lifeblood of any vibrant metropolis. With the recent news that a new Dh34 billion ($9 billion) Metro Gold Line is planned for Dubai, the Middle East’s fastest growing city…
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Keung Mak knew what he would see and he already was hurting, but he had to go back.For the first time since Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades engulfed his apartment building in November, Mak stepped into his former home again last week. His social worker had previously shown him a photo of the devastation.The ceiling of the apartment where he and his wife lived for over 40 years and raised their children was burned so badly that steel rebar was visible. The floor was littered with broken tiles and parts of the apartment needed reinforcement to prevent collapse.After the…
Air India (AI, Delhi International) Singapore Airlines Group has placed Singapore Airlines operations executives in key operational roles at Air India (AI, Delhi International) as the Indian carrier faces record losses and regulatory scrutiny, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Singaporean group, which owns 25.1% of Air India, has deployed staff across flight operations, engineering, and maintenance “in recent months”. Tata Sons, which holds the remaining 74.9%, is focusing on commercial, human resources, finance, and IT functions, the report said. “We have been working closely with our partner Tata Sons to support Air India’s transformation programme,” a…
Intel has recently issued a warning to major cloud service providers in China that, due to a surge in demand for AI infrastructure and slower-than-expected yield ramp-up for its 18A process, server CPU supply will face severe shortages over the next two quarters (Q2 and Q3). Delivery lead times for some models could extend up to six months. Although Intel expects supply to gradually stabilize by the end of the year, the shortage may persist longer. Some companies have already shifted to competing products from AMD or adjusted the pace of their data center expansion. Industry analysts predict that capacity…
People are seen shielding themselves from the scorching sun near the Red Fort in Delhi on Sunday. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Amid a steady rise in daytime temperatures, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday directed officials to implement the Heat Action Plan (HAP) 2026, adding that the government has conducted a detailed scientific assessment of the city using satellite data to identify high-risk zones and will focus on “thermal hotspots”.However, despite the prevailing heatwave-like conditions, this year’s HAP is yet to be released by the government and is expected to take at least another week, according to sources.…
Artist’s impression of how the biohub covered anaerobic lagoon on CFC’s San Marla farm will look, reducing emissions by an anticipated 35,000t of carbon equivalent A NEW environmental infrastructure project in northern New South Wales is set to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from one of the state’s key beef processing facilities, marking a major step forward for sustainable food production. Casino Food Co, in partnership with LMS Energy, will soon start construction on the Casino Biohub, an advanced wastewater treatment facility at CFC’s livestock processing operations near Casino. The project will use anaerobic digestion to treat abattoir effluent,…
KYOTO, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 26, 2026– Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) has commenced mass production of its MRMS166R and MRMS168R anisotropic magnetoresistance (AMR) sensors for healthcare, wearable, and IoT devices. The MRMS166R is the first AMR sensor to combine an average current consumption of 20 nA with operation from a 1.2 V supply, enabling extended battery life in coin cell-powered systems. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260413296947/en/ The devices are solid-state magnetic sensors used for switching applications. They detect the presence or absence of a magnetic field and generate an output signal that system…
No stranger to cruise charters, Malaysia-based Hwajing Travel & Tours is marking its 37th anniversary with the exclusive charter of Adora Mediterranea, which will homeport in Port Klang at the end of this year.The deployment underscores the agency’s growing ambition in cruise chartering, bringing the China-based ship into the Malaysian market for a series of short- to mid-haul regional itineraries.Sailing between November and December, the programme will feature four cruise itineraries between two and five nights:Formerly sailing as Costa Mediterranea under Costa Cruises, the 12-deck vessel was rebranded as Adora Mediterranea in July 2024 and is currently homeported in Guangzhou.The…
AbstractAccording to the latest IndexBox report on the global Galvanized and Coated Iron and Steel Sheets market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture.The global market for galvanized and coated iron and steel sheets is positioned for sustained expansion through 2035, supported by robust demand from construction, automotive, and appliance sectors. These flat-rolled products, coated with zinc or other metallic alloys for corrosion resistance, are essential inputs across infrastructure, manufacturing, and consumer goods. The market is evolving from a bulk commodity toward a more stratified offering, where premium…
Investing.com– Shares of fell on Monday after said it was considering withdrawing its acquisition offer. Denso said it had not secured Rohm’s consent for the proposed takeover and was assessing multiple options, including a potential withdrawal, after negotiations stalled. Get real-time updates on market-moving news with InvestingPro Tokyo-listed Rohm shares slumped as much as 16% on Monday. They traded 9% lower at 3,449.0 yen as of 01:33 GMT. Denso shares climbed more than 3%. The proposed deal, first disclosed in March, was valued at about $8.3 billion and would have seen Denso acquire a controlling stake in the Kyoto-based chipmaker.…