NASA has discovered a double crater made when a rocket of unknown origin hit the MoonA rocket of unknown origin crashed into the Moon, leaving an unusual crater, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter recently revealed. Astronomers noted the rocket body heading toward the Moon late last year, and it finally hit Earth's satellite on March 4, creating an unusual double-crater formation.The dou

Lunar crater from mysterious rocket impact found

New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): India virtually hosted the fourth India-Japan Cyber Dialogue on Thursday as both sides discussed areas of bilateral cyber cooperation and reviewed the progress achieved in the areas of cybersecurity.
The talks also discussed Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) including the 5G technology.
Joint Secretary of Cyber Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Muanpu

India hosts fourth Indo-Japan cyber dialogue, reviews progress in cyber security

New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI/Bloomingdale): Kaspersky delivered stable business growth in 2021 and increased its global non-audited International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) revenue to a total of $752 million, representing a 6.5 per cent YOY increase. Following the second year of the pandemic, the company achieved positive results driven primarily by the B2B segment with large increases in enterprise sales.
Am

Kaspersky reports 2021 financial results

New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 7 crore on National Stock Exchange in the 'dark fibre' case, widely known as NSE co-location case, it said in an order.
The case revolved around alleged improper dissemination of information from the computer servers of the market exchanges to the stockbrokers.
The focus of the investigation was in

NSE co-location case: SEBI slaps Rs 7 cr penalty on NSE, Rs 5 cr on former MD Chitra Ramakrishna

New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has resigned from the board of Reliance Jio handing over reigns to his elder son Akash Ambani, who will be Chairman of the Board of Directors.
In a stock exchange filing, Reliance Jio Infocomm said the company's board has approved the appointment of Akash M Ambani, non-executive director, as chairman of the board of directors of the company."It s

Mukesh Ambani resigns from Reliance Jio Board, Akash appointed Chairman

Washington [US], June 28 (ANI): Reels APIs will be made available to a number of endpoints on the Instagram Platform for developers, according to a statement from Meta.
According to TechCrunch, the firm claims that after learning that Reels is a top priority from its developer community, it is providing the new Reels APIs. Reels' assistance from Meta is now also available for posting content, insights, comment moderation,

Meta launches Instagram Reels APIs for developers



                                                    
                                                    FLORIDA, 6th May, 2022 (WAM) -- The third long-duration astronaut team launched by SpaceX to the International Space Station (ISS) safely returned to Earth early on Friday, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida to end months of orbital research ranging from space-grown chilies to robots.

The Spa

SpaceX capsule splashes down, bringing 4 astronauts home from 6-month mission



Fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibilities and Injecting Digital Intelligence into Sustainable Development
SHENZHEN, China, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the mobile internet, today has re

ZTE Releases 2021 Sustainability Report


    More than $13.4 million will support British Columbian businesses to create quality jobs and support Canada's commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. 
May 2, 2022 - Burnaby, British Columbia - Pacific Economic Development Canada 
British Columbians have felt the impact of climate change and climate disasters first hand. Investing in clean technology reduces 

Government of Canada invests in British Columbia's growing clean technology sector

NAIROBI, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese technology firm, Huawei, said Thursday it will support Kenya to boost its cyber security amid growing threats of digital attacks. Maureen Mwaniki, the Vice-Director of Programs Management at Huawei Kenya told an internet forum in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that the COVID-19 pandemic caused a surge in the number of people who moved to the online space both for work and soc

Huawei to support Kenya to boost cybersecurity amid growing threats

BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China. MARS PROBE The orbiter and rover of China's Tianwen-1 probe have both completed the targeted scientific exploration missions, announced the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Wednesday. As of Wednesday, the orbiter of Tianwen-1 has been operating normally for 706 days. It has acquir

China science, technology news summary -- June 30

BEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China. MAJOR SCI-TECH ISSUES The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) has released the major issues in science, engineering and technology, as well as industrial technology, for 2022. A total of 30 issues, including the early diagnosis of asymptomatic Alzheimer's disease, the formation

China science, technology news summary -- June 29

BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news in China. SATELLITE LAUNCH China sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Monday. The satellite, Gaofen-12 03, was launched by a Long March-4C carrier rocket at 11:46 p.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit successfully.<

China science, technology news summary -- June 28

The hacking group Killnet has knocked out Lithuanian government sites with a major DDoS attackSelf-styled 'pro-Russian' hacking group Killnet took down numerous Lithuanian government and corporate websites with a major DDoS attack on Monday, two days after warning Vilnius that failure to unblock the railway and road corridor to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad would result in such an attack.</

Pro-Russian hackers take revenge for Kaliningrad blockade

BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China. YOUNG SCIENTISTS The age structure of China's science and technology workers has decreased over the past decade, according to a report. The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) has released a report on the country's sci-tech human resources development in Changsha, central China

China science, technology news summary -- June 26



                                                    
                                                    
DUBAI, 20th June, 2022 (WAM) -- Google announced today the launch of a new report, The Future of AI in the MENA region, which provides a high-level outlook for artificial intelligence (AI) developments over the next decade, with a specific focus on the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Kuwait.


AI could unlock significant economic impact in MENA region, a new study by Economist Impact finds



                                                    
                                                    
WASHINGTON, 6th May, 2022 (WAM/) -- A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts splashed down off the coast of Florida in the early hours of Friday, ending a six-month mission at the International Space Station (ISS), DPA reported.

NASA's Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn and Kayla Barron, along with German astrona

Four astronauts splash down off Florida after six months in space

Last year was a record-setting year for rocket launches, with SpaceX and similar firms promising even more as the industry evolves. But that also means ozone layer damage caused by the black carbon released into the stratosphere, according to a new study from NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research arm.The rocket launch rates have more than tripled in recent decades, with pollution from the kerosene fuels curren

Study: Rocket-fueled &#039;space pollution has impacts on Earth


    May 9, 2022 - Montreal, Quebec - Global Affairs Canada 
Canada continues to promote the place of the French language in the digital space to provide Francophones and Francophiles around the world with the opportunity to access online content in French that reflects Francophone diversity. 
The President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Mona Fortier, today announced on behalf of the Honourable Mel

Canada strengthens diversity of online French content

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Amidst the rise of "re-fracs" in the U.S. as part of the efforts to boost domestic oil production, American shale oil producers are successfully returning to existing wells and giving them a second, high-pressure blast.The re-fracs, which are increasingly popular as shale oil producers look to take advantage of $100 per barrel crude, without making large investments in new wells and fields, we

New fracking procedure again making US oil wells profitable

'Re-fracs' rise in US to boost US oil output

High pressure fracking again being used by US oil companies

PARIS, France: Amidst shortages and soaring prices caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and subsequent supply cuts, the heads of three French energy companies have called upon the public to immediately reduce their consumption of fuel, oil, electricity and gas.In a joint statement published in the French weekly Journal du Dimanche, the heads of TotalEnergies, EDF and Engie said, "The effort must be immediate,

French public told to cut back on energy now to ensure winter heat

French energy company heads: Reduce fuel, electricity use now

French urged to conserve energy use to prepare for winter

BERLIN, Germany: To prevent large increases in food prices, officials from G7 countries, including Germany and the UK, will push for temporary waivers on biofuel mandates next week, according to Reuters.A food versus biofuel debate has been ongoing due to the food crisis caused by the war in Ukraine, and in a bid to increase the supply of global grain and vegetable oil, some policymakers are calling for an easi

To reduce food prices, UK, Germany seek pause in biofuel programs

UK, Germany push G7 for biofuel mandate waivers to curb food prices

G-7 meeting to hear bids to stop biofuel to reduce food prices

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 1 (ANI): The prices of petrol in Pakistan have again risen by PKR (Pakistani rupee) 14.84 per litre, a fourth time within a month, local media said.
After the recent hike, the new petrol price has been fixed at PKR 248.74 per litre, the Pakistan Finance Ministry announced.
The price of high-speed diesel has also been increased by PKR 13.23 per litre and the new price has been fixed at PKR 276.54

Pakistan jacks up petrol price by PKR 14.84 per litre

Abuja, Nigeria - As Europe seeks to wean itself off Russian natural gas, Algeria, Niger, and Nigeria have revived a decades-old, multi-billion-dollar gas project.The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) could send up to 30 billion cubic meters of gas per year to Europe from Nigeria to Algeria and on to Europe. Analysts note the project faces many challenges.Nigeria's petroleum minister, Timipre Sylva, said f

Nigerian Experts Praise Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project

BERLIN, Germany: A German Interior Ministry spokesperson has said that in a bid to relieve airports overwhelmed by staff shortages during the busy summer travel season, the country is seeking to hire foreign workers as quickly as possible.At a government news conference in Berlin, the official said temporary workers, who would be offered accommodation and a standard wage, would have to undergo the same security

Germany announces plans to staff airports with foreign workers

Germany to hire foreign workers at airports for summer travel season

Unable to staff airports, Germany to bring in foreign workers

DUBLIN, Ireland - Year-round flights to and from Cairo and Dublin have commenced.The flights operated by EGYPTAIR are the first Ireland-Egypt services. The flights are currently operating four days a week.EGYPTAIR is Egypt's national carrier and is headquartered at Cairo International Airport. The airline flies to and from seventy-five destinations throughout the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the

EGYPTAIR to fly to and from Ireland four times a week

Irish and Egyptian travellers get to visit Cairo, Dublin

Flights to and from Cairo and Dublin commence

DUBLIN, Ireland: After passengers have had to face hours-long screenings, and with the possibility of worsening staffing problems this summer, the army has been placed on alert to provide assistance.This follows a request by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan for screening assistance after passengers recently stood in lines reaching outside the airport building, but also missed flights because of the delays.

To prevent summer chaos, Ireland's army to aid Dublin Airport security

Ireland military to be ordered on standby to aid Dublin Airport security

To ease staffing shortages, Irish defence forces to help with airport security

WASHINGTON D.C.: Despite weather and staffing issues resulting in travel disruptions, last week the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 2.45 million air passengers on June 24, the highest daily number since February 2020, but still below the 2.73 million screened on the same day in 2019.However, according to FlightAware, on June 24 U.S. airlines canceled 711 flights and delayed more than 

Making post-Covid recovery, 2.45 million US passengers fly on June 24

Even with low staffing, US airports process 2.45 million on June 24

US airports saw 2.45 million air passengers on June 24

LONDON, England: British Airways' staff at London's Heathrow airport has voted to strike due to pay disputes. Amidst an already chaotic summer for air travelers, the move threatens to disrupt one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs. The proposed strike will affect fewer than half of the airline's Heathrow-based check-in and ground staff in mostly customer-facing roles, including those assisting passengers a

British Airways' Heathrow staff OKs strike over pay dispute

British Airways staff at London Heathrow vote to strike

Pay dispute forces British Airways' staff to OK strike vote

How can Australia navigate the tough and dangerous strategic environment in Asia today with America and China competing to be the leading regional power? The consensus in Canberra - on both sides of politics - is that we should stick as close as we can to America, in the hope it will win the contest.But the choice is not that simple. We can see why when we look at a couple of incidents on the same day in late Ma

Is Australia in the firing line of a new Chinese campaign against the US?

The US is sending more troops to Europe because of Russian ?aggression,? the White House insistsRussia should not regard additional NATO troops in Eastern Europe as a provocation, but a legitimate response to its "aggression" in Ukraine by a purely defensive alliance, the spokesman for the US National Security Council John Kirby told reporters.Kirby was asked by Bloomberg

Russia should not fear defensive NATO US

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a scare from Dutch lucky loser Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove to advance to the third round of Wimbledon on Thursday.

Swiatek captured her 37th consecutive match victory with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 triumph over Pattinama Kerkhove. The 21-year-old native of Poland needed just over two hours to dispatch the World's No. 138th-ranked player and boost her winning streak, which is the longest on the WTA To

Iga Swiatek survives scare, wins 37th straight match

Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 30 (ANI): As Sri Lanka's fuel reserves are falling out with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) failing to import the required jet fuel, the country's bunker licence holders agreed to import and supply jet fuel on an immediate basis.
During the meeting with the bunker licence holders, orts, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on Tuesday assured that they are legally cleared 

Sri Lanka: Bunker licence holders to import and supply jet furl on immediate basis

Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 29 (ANI): The first two quarterfinals of the Junior (U-17) Women's NFC were played at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
Bihar came from behind to register a 3-2 victory that knocked out favourites Manipur. Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Chhattisgarh in the second quarter-final.
The first quarter-final between Bihar 

Junior Women's NFC: Bihar upset Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh defeat Chhattisgarh

New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): ABHYAS - High speed Expendable Aerial Target - was successfully flight-tested from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Wednesday.
The performance of the aircraft at low altitude including sustained level and high manoeuvrability was demonstrated during the test flight.
The target aircraft was flown from a ground-based controller in a pre-designated low al

ABHYAS, high-speed expendable aerial target, successfully flight-tested

Paris [France], June 29 (ANI): Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have unveiled their new 2022-23 home jersey, designed by Nike.
As in previous seasons, the jersey will be worn at home matches by all of the club's teams: men's and women's football, youth and handball teams.
Not for the first time, the new jersey fuses tradition and modernity, reworking a design that is well known at the Parc des Princes, with a large c

Ligue 1: Champions Paris Saint-Germain unveil 2022-23 home jersey

&copy; Provided by Xinhua Two batches of earthquake relief supplies donated by the Chinese government have arrived in Afghanistan, which suffered a deadliest quake in over 20 years days ago.KABUL, June 29 (Xinhua) -- The second shipment of

2nd batch of China-donated quake relief supplies arrives in Afghansitan

taipei, taiwan - China has increased the number of military flights into Taiwan's air defense identification zone at sea. Analysts believe the move is designed to send a message to the U.S. rather than to threaten the island itself, analysts say.Since mid-2020, the People's Liberation Army-Air Force has flown a small number of fighters and bombers over part of the Taiwanese air defense identification zone (ADIZ)

Why Has China Increased Military Flights off Taiwan Coast

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has introduced an an 'Integrated Security Check Point' for domestic and international passengers to cater to a smoother flow of movement at the airport.
The airport has installed 13 new Automatic Tray retrieval system (ATRS) for faster throughput.
With a drive to create new benchmarks using technological interve

Mumbai airport introduces 'Integrated Security Check Point'

The United States will give nearly $55 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to people impacted by a recent earthquake in southeastern Afghanistan.The funds will be used to deliver essential food items, clothing, cooking utensils, blankets, jerry cans, and sanitation supplies to prevent waterborne diseases in the disaster-hit areas.<a class="img-wrap img-wrap--size-3 also-read__img" href="/a/663381

US Pledges $55 Million to Afghan Quake Response

Hong Kong, June 28 (ANI): A number of countries with modern and powerful militaries are pursuing a new category of aircraft, and China is one of them. This new category is often referred to as a "loyal wingman", and it takes the capabilities of unmanned aircraft even further.
Loyal wingmen - alternatively known as adjunct aircraft, remote carrier or pilot's friend - are the ultimate form of drone. Indeed, regular drones h

China is undoubtedly developing "loyal wingmen" for the PLAAF

Why China Has Increased Military Flights off the Coast of Taiwan

The United Nations made an urgent appeal Monday for $110.3 million to provide livesaving assistance to more than 360,000 Afghans who were affected last week by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that killed about 1,000 people, including 150 children.The funding is required in the next three months to meet pressing humanitarian needs, prevent more deaths and help rebuild homes and communities shattered by the disaster.</

UN Appeals for $110 Million for Afghan Quake Response

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Targeting the Centre, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the government is giving airports to private parties for 50 years, but recruiting Agniveers on four-year contract.
Gandhi alleged that PM Modi was making his friends a 'Daulatveer.' His remarks came after six airports were leased out to a private organisation by the centre.
"The Prime Minister is making 'Daulatveer' by givi

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