By K Raveendran U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s declaration that India could be the first to finalise a trade deal with the United States after President Trump embarked on his reckless trade war against the world signals a strategic point. The proposed agreement offers India an escape hatch from the looming 26 percent reciprocal tariffs […]Deep research, once the domain of academics, analysts, and professionals poring over databases and archives, is rapidly being transformed by artificial intelligence. Tools like Liner, ChatGPT, and Perplexity have redefined what it means to explore a subject in depth. These platforms promise not only to automate research but to enhance it—consolidating data, extracting patterns, and offering structured, referenced summaries that would normally take hours or days to […]
Ubuntu 25.04 users can now install the Ghostty terminal emulator via DEB packages, thanks to a community-led packaging initiative spearheaded by software engineer Mike Kasberg. This development simplifies access to Ghostty, a cross-platform terminal application that has garnered attention for its native user interface and GPU-accelerated performance. Ghostty, developed by Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of HashiCorp, aims to provide a fast, feature-rich, and native experience across macOS, Linux, […]
As the ongoing antitrust case against Google progresses, OpenAI has expressed interest in acquiring Google Chrome, should the US Department of Justice force the tech giant to divest the browser as part of its antitrust settlement. The revelations came during a recent hearing in which Nick Turley, the head of OpenAI’s ChatGPT division, provided insights into the company’s potential strategic moves. OpenAI’s interest in Chrome highlights the […]
WUHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – During April’s Pear Blossom Festival, Tudianzi village, nestled deep in the mountains of central China’s Hubei Province, has welcomed over 50,000 visitors in just two days. In Tudianzi Village, tourists marveled at innovations like solar-storage integrated streetlights illuminating country paths, high-power EV charging stations eliminating range anxiety, and traditional Tujia cuisine cooked in all-electric kitchens — […]
The Department of Justice has taken an assertive step in its ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Google, urging that the company’s Chrome browser be sold off to a separate entity. This proposal is a crucial part of the remedy phase of the case, where the DOJ seeks to dismantle what it perceives as Google’s monopolistic hold over the online search and browser market. This suggestion marks a significant […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2025 – MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd (“MSIG Malaysia”) is proud to unveil MSIG PA Add-On: Assisted Living, a pioneering addition to its personal accident (PA) insurance portfolio. This latest enhancement marks a first-of-its-kind offering in Malaysia’s general insurance market, addressing a critical gap in financial protection for individuals who might experience a sudden loss of independence due […]
Macau’s Unrivalled Skytop Waves Define a Season of Sophisticated Leisure and Aquatic Fun at the Award-winning Integrated Resort MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2025 – Spring blossoms into summer, as the mercury begins its anticipated climb, with the thrill of waves calling all fun-and-sun seekers. Get ready to dive into the aquatic landscape of Galaxy Macau’s world-class luxury integrated resort—which unveils its legendary […]
ADNOC Drilling has been awarded a $1.63 billion contract by ADNOC Offshore to deliver Integrated Drilling Services over a five-year period, marking a significant expansion of its offshore operations. The contract encompasses a comprehensive suite of services, including directional drilling, drilling fluids, cementing, wireline logging, and tubular running services. It also entails engineering and technical support for the execution of extended reach and maximum reservoir contact wells […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2025 – PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI), the global fluids and lubricants arm of energy giant PETRONAS, and Quaker Houghton, the global leader in industrial process fluids, have announced a strategic partnership that strengthens their commitment to providing proven products, solutions and services for key industrial sectors in Malaysia and India. Leveraging the product portfolio and geographic market […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2025 – Leong Yik Engineering & Contractor has launched a newly redesigned website to mark its 7th year of operations in Singapore. The new platform features a clean layout, improved navigation, and a more intuitive user interface, all designed to offer a smoother and more informative experience for both new and returning visitors. One of the most notable upgrades […]
Hong Kong Students Pave the Future for Various Industries with AI After an 8-month innovation journey, with the record-breaking number of participating teams tripled compared to last year, the University of Hong Kong, Queen Elizabeth School Old Students’ Association Tong Kwok Wah Secondary School, and Tai Po Old Market Public School have been crowned champions, while Diocesan Girls’ School received the award for Most Active Participating School […]
By Nantoo Banerjee It is good to know that the government is already cautious about the possible increase in Chinese export trade and investment to India to exploit both the local market as well as to push exports to the USA taking advantage of the massive US import tariff difference between India and China. India […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – As a low-carbon energy source with significant development potential, hydrogen energy is recognised as a vital component of future national energy strategies. To address the increasing industry demand for hydrogen energy applications, the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) is actively advancing the development of the hydrogen energy sector. Funded by the […]
Sharjah has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in agricultural science by developing a wheat variety with a protein content of 19.3%, the highest recorded globally. This advancement positions the emirate at the forefront of sustainable food production and security.
The wheat, branded as “Saba Sanabel,” is cultivated at the Mleiha farm under the supervision of the Sharjah Department of Agriculture and Livestock . The farm employs organic farming techniques, eschewing chemical fertilisers and pesticides, and utilises desalinated water for irrigation. This approach not only enhances soil fertility but also contributes to the superior quality of the wheat produced.
Dr. Engineer Khalifa Al Tunaiji, Chairman of SDAL, attributes the exceptional protein content to the organic farming system and the use of desalinated water, which accelerates the transfer of dry matter from stems and leaves to grains. The wheat’s cultivation process has earned five quality and safety accreditation certifications, reflecting its adherence to stringent health and safety standards.
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to achieve self-sufficiency in wheat production within Sharjah. The emirate has launched a biotechnology laboratory dedicated to wheat hybridisation, featuring 550 different strains of non-GMO soft wheat. Researchers are working to develop new hybrids, such as “Sharjah 1,” which also boasts a high protein content of 19%, aiming to adapt to the UAE’s climate and reduce water usage by 30% through advanced irrigation tools.
The “Saba Sanabel” project, named after the Arabic term for seven spikes, plans to expand the cultivated area to 1,900 hectares, planting 285 tons of wheat seeds, and aiming to produce 15,200 tons of high-quality organic wheat. This production volume is intended to fulfill 100% of the emirate’s retail needs, thereby reducing reliance on imported wheat and enhancing food security.
The success of Sharjah’s wheat cultivation has been recognised by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. He emphasised the project’s role in integrating nourishment projects into the emirate’s food security strategy, ensuring the availability of high-quality agricultural and animal husbandry products.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – Philips Evnia is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Ground Zero Gaming for the 2025 esports season. This collaboration marks a monumental step in shaping the future of competitive gaming, where both entities combine their strengths to push the boundaries of performance, innovation, and fan engagement on a global scale. Evnia Partners with Ground Zero […]
Zimbabwe’s tobacco farmers are confronting significant financial setbacks as barn fires destroy substantial portions of their harvests, exacerbating existing economic pressures. The 2025 tobacco marketing season, which commenced on March 5, has seen farmers grappling with these unforeseen losses. Barn fires have long plagued Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry, with many incidents linked to the use of traditional curing methods that rely heavily on firewood. This practice not only […]
IBM has unveiled the z17 mainframe, a system engineered to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities within enterprise environments. Central to this advancement is the IBM Telum II processor, featuring eight high-performance cores operating at 5.5GHz. This processor integrates an AI accelerator core and a coherently attached Data Processing Unit , collectively designed to deliver low-latency, high-throughput in-transaction AI inference, addressing complex transactional demands across industries such as finance, […]
Hyundai Motor Company has introduced the Creta Grand, a seven-seater SUV, to the United Arab Emirates market. Positioned between the Creta and Kona models, the Creta Grand aims to cater to families and individuals seeking a spacious vehicle equipped with modern amenities. The Creta Grand is powered by a 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder engine, delivering 157 horsepower and 191 Nm of torque. This engine is paired with either […]
The artificial intelligence landscape has been invigorated by the emergence of advanced conversational agents, notably Anthropic’s Claude Pro and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus. Both platforms offer subscription-based services at $20 per month, catering to users seeking enhanced AI interactions. While they share similarities in pricing, their distinct features and capabilities set them apart. ChatGPT Plus, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, is renowned for its extensive parameter count, facilitating […]
Matein Khalid Tariffs are to economics what leeches are to medicine, what voodoo dolls are to risk management and what astrology is to astronomy. The very fact that Trump believed in this nonsense with rigid consistency for 40 years as a solution to the very real havoc meted out by Davos Man and the apostles of globalisation to Joe/Jane Sixpack in Middle America is both laughable and […]
IBM has expanded its as-a-service offerings by launching IBM Storage Ceph as a Service, aiming to simplify on-premises storage management for enterprises. This fully managed, software-defined storage solution is designed to handle data-intensive workloads across hybrid cloud environments. IBM Storage Ceph as a Service provides a unified platform supporting block, file, and object storage. It offers scalability and flexibility, allowing organizations to adapt to evolving data requirements […]
Meta Platforms has unveiled its latest suite of artificial intelligence models, Llama 4, introducing two variants: Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick. These models are designed to process and integrate diverse data formats, including text, video, images, and audio, marking a significant advancement in multimodal AI systems. Llama 4 Scout is engineered for efficiency, capable of operating on a single Nvidia H100 GPU. This design choice […]
Investors should brace for volatility to remain a defining feature of financial markets until at least September, as a new era of trade disruption, inflation pressures, and global realignments gathers pace. Markets are still reeling from the deepening fallout of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff offensive. After his aggressive trade moves last week — dubbed Liberation Day by the White House — equities have suffered one of […]
