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UAE scientists reach new milestone in Antarctic research
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UAE scientists reach new milestone in Antarctic research

The UAE experts conducted research on climate change, ice melting, and global weather patterns in Antarctica.

UAE, France agree to develop 1 gigawatt AI data centre
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UAE, France agree to develop 1 gigawatt AI data centre

AI data center deal between France and UAE represents investments of $30-$50 billion

Social Network star Eisenberg slams Zuckerberg as 'obsessed with power'
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Social Network star Eisenberg slams Zuckerberg as 'obsessed with power'

Eisenberg's portrayal of the Silicon Valley billionaire in the David Fincher-directed movie helped shape Facebook's public image

Pakistan’s first lunar rover to join China’s Chang’e-8 moon mission, confirms SUPARCO
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Pakistan’s first lunar rover to join China’s Chang’e-8 moon mission, confirms SUPARCO

Pakistan and China sign Memorandum of Understanding for the mission, which aims to conduct autonomous scientific exploration and lunar mapping

AI risks 'disaster' without 'cast-iron guarantees': expert
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AI risks 'disaster' without 'cast-iron guarantees': expert

Stuart Russell, a leading expert, emphasizes the need for safety in AI integration

January sets 'surprising' heat record: EU monitor
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January sets 'surprising' heat record: EU monitor

Arctic sea ice hits monthly record low in January, 2025 predicted to be third hottest year on record

South Korea ministries, police block DeepSeek access
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South Korea ministries, police block DeepSeek access

Ministries taking steps to limit access to prevent leaks of sensitive information through generative AI services

India's finance ministry asks employees to avoid AI tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek
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India's finance ministry asks employees to avoid AI tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek

Countries like Australia and Italy have also restricted the use of DeepSeek citing data security concerns

Abu Dhabi’s IVF success rates among the highest in the world
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Abu Dhabi’s IVF success rates among the highest in the world

Abu Dhabi has emerged as a global leader in IVF treatment, achieving a success rate of over 51%, one of the highest worldwide.

Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes
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Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes

Change comes just weeks after Google CEO Sundar Pichai attended inauguration of US President Donald Trump

Warming threatens to expand area of world too hot for humans
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Warming threatens to expand area of world too hot for humans

At 2°C warming, deadly heat could cover an area the size of the U.S., putting billions at risk, a study warns

Dubai strengthens proptech sector with new DIEZ-DLD partnership
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Dubai strengthens proptech sector with new DIEZ-DLD partnership

This partnership aims to drive innovation, support startups, and enhance ease of doing business in Dubai’s real estate market.

Nintendo cuts net profit forecast as Switch sales slow
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Nintendo lowers profit forecast as Switch sales slow down

On Tuesday, Nintendo revised its full-year net profit forecast to 270 billion yen ($1.7 billion) from 300 billion yen

Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok
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Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok

Funding mechanism unclear, but Trump previously mentioned tariffs as a source

OpenAI, Kakao to jointly develop AI products for South Korea
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OpenAI, Kakao to jointly develop AI products for South Korea

OpenAI actively considering investing in and joining South Korea's AI computing centre project

OpenAI announces new 'deep research' tool for ChatGPT
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OpenAI announces new 'deep research' tool for ChatGPT

Deep research can analyze and synthesize online sources to create comprehensive reports

UK to become first country to criminalize AI child abuse tools
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UK to become first country to criminalize AI child abuse tools

It will also be illegal to possess AI 'paedophile manuals' which teach people how to use AI to sexually abuse children

NASA tracks a 'city-killer' asteroid that might hit Earth
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NASA tracks a 'city-killer' asteroid that might hit Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4, the size of a football field, could hit Earth in 2032 with city-level devastation

Tradition and technology sync at China 'AI temple fair'
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Tradition and technology sync at China 'AI temple fair'

Troupe of robots manufactured by Unitree make global headlines, perform synchronised dance on China's Spring Festival TV gala

Taiwan bans government agencies from using DeepSeek
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Taiwan bans government agencies from using DeepSeek

Ministry of Digital Affairs states DeepSeek's operation poses information security risks due to cross-border transmission and data leakage