China has officially nicknamed its Shenyang J-35 the “Blue Shark,” which, experts note, likely signals it is close to operational status. Roughly equivalent to the US’ F-35C “Lightning,” the J-35 is stealth-capable and designed for carrier launch. If true, then this officially gives China a second near- or fully-operational stealth fighter alongside the Chengdu J-20. That would make it the only country, alongside the United States, with this capability. The J-35 is a single-seater, multi-role aircraft, meaning it can carry out air combat and strike missions when required. In essence, the aircraft gives the Chinese navy the capability to fight…
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UNDP Administrator, Alexander De Croo, added: “At a time when pressure and backlash against gender equality is growing, Bangkok’s Gold certification is a light in the dark. It is also a signal of our commitment as UNDP to keep making the case for equality – and, with tools like the Gender Seal – to continue to support the champions that want to lead the way.” Through the Gender Seal journey, BMA has integrated gender considerations into over 200 municipal projects aligned with SDG 5, supported by open sex-disaggregated data to enable more responsive measures. These efforts have led to initiatives…
Hong Kong police have arrested two men in connection with a series of thefts targeting homeless people in Yau Tsim Mong district that involved about HK$142,000 (US$18,100) worth of stolen property.Inspector Frankie Chiu of the district said on Saturday that police had begun to notice a rise in such thefts from early April and had launched an investigation.“Through in-depth investigation, intelligence analysis and extensive review of CCTV, including cameras under the ‘SmartView’ scheme, we successfully identified two suspects linked to 17 theft cases in the district,” he said.SmartView is the Hong Kong police’s territory-wide CCTV network that integrates public and…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -The Ministry of Industry reported that 633 industrial companies planned to build new production facilities in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued activity in the country’s manufacturing sector.Ministry spokesperson Febri Hendri Antoni Arief said the development points to sustained industrial performance, with increases in economic contribution, employment, and investment.“Its contribution continues to increase, job absorption is growing, investments are rising, and it remains a key pillar of the national economy. This shows that Indonesia’s industrial structure is becoming stronger,” Febri said in a written statement on Friday, April 24, 2026.The planned factory construction is valued at Rp418.62…
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, received the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, on 18 April 2026 for her first official visit to the UAE. The two Ministers discussed the deep and historic UK-UAE relationship, founded on a shared commitment to regional stability, prosperity and international cooperation. They built on discussions between the UK Prime Minister the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP and the President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al…
Joby Aviation (JOBY +0.12%), a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, closed at a record high of $20.39 per share on Aug. 4, 2025. At the time, Joby impressed the market with its technological advantages, strong partnerships, and clear plans for commercializing its first air taxi flights. The Fed’s interest rate cuts in 2024 and 2025 also drove more investors back toward speculative, higher-growth stocks. But as of this writing, Joby’s stock trades at less than $9 per share. Let’s see why it lost nearly 60% of its value, and if it’s worth buying as a contrarian…
GUANGZHOU, China, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has introduced nine new product zones, with Phase 2 adding four focused on quality living, highlighting sustainable materials, refined craftsmanship, and culturally driven modern‑living design. Exhibitors in the Prefabricated House and Courtyard Facilities zone emphasize environmentally responsible materials, structural stability, and modular adaptability, with products evolving from individual panels to comprehensive modular solutions. High‑strength metal panels, insulation materials, and prefabricated structural components are presented for residential, commercial, tourism, and public‑use scenarios. Enhanced performance in areas such as thermal insulation, fire resistance, and wind protection…
For nearly two decades, Indian geneticists harboured a quiet frustration: while the world chased genomic breakthroughs, the billion-plus people of this subcontinent remained largely genomically invisible to science.The global genetic databases doctors and drug developers use to decode diseases, predict risks, and tailor treatments are, as one geneticist put it, “extremely Eurocentric”. Few databases capture Indian genetic variations, Bratati Kahali, geneticist and computational biologist at the Indian Institute of Science and principal investigator in the GenomeIndia Project, told The Scientist.That invisibility carried real consequences. For Indian patients, drug dosages, efficacy forecasts, and risk profiles — all were calibrated to someone…
LAS VEGAS, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2026 NAB Show wrapped today, welcoming more than 58,000 registered attendees and reaffirming its place at the center of the global media and entertainment evolution.Driven by an expanding community of creators, enterprise media teams and leaders in sports media, the Show has brought in new audiences and sparked new collaborations. The 2026 NAB Show didn’t just reflect where the industry is; it pushed it forward, strengthening its status as the must-attend marketplace for the future of storytelling and content innovation.“The 2026 NAB Show captured the energy and transformation driving today’s media…
Dr Giridhar pointed out key challenges such as the rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), significant food waste in plant-based processing, high energy consumption, and packaging waste.Shilpa PLast Updated : 25 April 2026, 08:49 ISTADVERTISEMENTFollow Us :Comments Source link