Key Takeaways: UAE PM Al Maktoum announced a major pivot to run 50% of government operations on Agentic AI. Expanding on its April 2025 AI legislative rollout, the UAE will train all workers to master AI. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed will oversee the massive transition to meet a strict 2-year deadline. UAE Government to Run on Agentic AI Tech in the Next Two Years AI (artificial intelligence) is starting to crawl into more delicate aspects of our everyday lives, including governance. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced on Thursday…
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The awards recognize excellence in scientific communication for bringing advances in genetics to the public, translating the complexity of the discipline into content that is accessible, rigorous and relevant. Gemma Marfany has been awarded for her work published in the volume Humanos Mejorados (Revista Occidente, 2025), an edition that addresses one of the major contemporary debates: how far humanity can, should or wishes to go in transforming itself, and how the convergence of genetics, biotechnology and artificial intelligence is redefining the horizons of the human condition and raising ethical, social, legal and political questions of the utmost significance. The awards,…
Saturday 25 April 2026 9:31 am UK banks are bracing for a potential tax raid Banks in the UK are bracing for potential tax raises, as expectations that Keir Starmer could soon be replaced by a more leftwing Labour politician continue to grow.The banking sector narrowly evaded a tax increase in last year’s Autumn Budget after chancellor Rachel Reeves sought reassurance that they would boost lending in the UK and publicly support her fiscal plans.But the ongoing Mandelson vetting scandal and the increased awareness that both Starmer and Reeves could soon be ousted has left banks fearful.One senior executive at…
BANGKOK — 24 April 2026, Bangkok authorities have installed metal barriers on pavements in Khlong Toei district to prevent motorcycles from driving on footpaths, following repeated public complaints. Sittichai Aranyaganon, assistant secretary to the Bangkok governor, inspected the site at the intersection of Rama IV and Sukhumvit roads (Phra Khanong junction), an area known for frequent violations. He said the problem stems from distant U-turn points, closely spaced side streets and narrow roads, compounded by large vehicles often occupying all lanes, making it difficult for motorcycles to pass and prompting some riders to mount the pavement. The Khlong Toei district…
Dr. Shashi Tharoor – Member of Parliament Strategic autonomy is not just a slogan. It is a strategy. It is the art of navigating a turbulent world without losing one’s bearings. As the global order shifts, India must continue steadily to walk the tightrope — engaging with the US without becoming a vassal, deterring China without provoking war, and partnering with Russia without inheriting its isolation. It must invest in capabilities, cultivate partnerships, and assert its interests with clarity and confidence. Introduction In the lexicon of international relations, few concepts have evolved as dynamically…
A student from the United States learns to make a Chinese knot during a study tour in Shijiazhuang, north China’s Hebei Province, April 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Dong Xiaokun)BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) — The initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2023 to invite 50,000 young Americans to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years has been effectively implemented, a think tank report said Saturday.As of early December 2025, over 42,000 young Americans had arrived in China under this initiative, according to the report titled “Study in China: Contributing to the Building of a Community with a…
A man has been extradited to the UK from the United Arab Emirates and charged with the murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit, 27, who was stabbed in Westminster in 2024, the Metropolitan Police say.Enzo Bettamio, 18, was put on a flight from Dubai to the UK on Friday and then formally charged with the murder of Kamonnan, who was also known as Angela. He is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. “Angela’s family are aware of the update and continue to be supported by specialist officers,” the Met said in a statement. Source link
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok inspects a passing-out parade of 34 probationary inspectors and 165 recruit police constables at the Hong Kong Police College on April 25, 2026. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)HONG KONG – Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok said on Saturday that the rule of law is the cornerstone of Hong Kong’s success, with the city’s police force being the first line of defense in upholding it.Policing is not only about enforcing the law but, more importantly, about providing assurance to citizens and creating a safer society through its operations, he said at the passing-out parade for…
TOKYO (AP) — This is how Japan wakes up. It’s called Radio Taiso — Exercise Radio in English — a simple yet dynamic way to start the day.Japanese radio plays music every morning at 6:30 to accompany basic instructions for calisthenics, and millions perform in the choreography: in parks, workplaces, schools — and at home.Radio Taiso has an almost 100-year history, formally introduced in 1928 and coinciding with the enthronement of Emperor Hirohito. The tradition endures because the exercises are suitable for all ages and capabilities, and easily accessible. We’re talking about basic exercise movements: reach to the sky to…
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, head of Indonesia’s Fiscal Policy Agency under the Finance Ministry, said there are absolutely no plans to impose tolls in the Malacca Strait. The Indonesian government said it will comply with UNCLOS and supports freedom of navigation and the openness of sea lanes. Singapore and Malaysia also said transit rights in the Malacca Strait are guaranteed to all and cannot be decided unilaterally by any country. Forecast Trend Report by PeriodSee more mid- to long-term trend analysisPhoto: Shutterstock An Indonesian official has withdrawn remarks that stirred controversy by suggesting the Malacca Strait, one of the world’s busiest…