ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government said it was scrambling to restore power to millions of people on Monday (Jan 23) after a breakdown in the grid triggered the worst electricity outage in months and highlighted the weak infrastructure of the heavily indebted nation. Energy Minister Khurram Dastgir told reporters an inquiry had beenContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government began restoring power to millions of people on Monday (Jan 23) after a breakdown in the grid triggered the worst electricity outage in months and highlighted the weak infrastructure of the heavily indebted nation. An inquiry has been launched into the outage, which began at around 7amContinue Reading
The holiday destination is set to start charging overseas visitors $9.20 each from the start of June.Continue Reading
Key partners join the effort to organize 27th edition of WCIT
State hopes to see innovation impact energy sector, circular economy The World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) welcomed the unveiling of the official logo of the World Congress on Innovation and Technology 2023 (WCIT 2023) which will take place on…Continue Reading
Innovations and new ventures in space-to-earth technologies could pave the way for important collaborations between the two organisations if governments leverage on sharing information and data.
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Recent footage of daredevils at the top of the unfinished Merdeka 118 skyscraper has also raised concerns about security at the construction site.Continue Reading
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s approval rating has hit an all-time high after the government eased COVID-19 restrictions last month, a poll showed on Sunday (Jan 22). Figures released by pollster Lembaga Survei Indonesia (LSI) showed satisfaction with the president, widely known as Jokowi, had risen consistently over recent monthsContinue Reading
MUMBAI: India has blocked the airing of a BBC documentary which questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership during the 2002 Gujarat riots, saying that even sharing of any clips via social media is barred. Directions to block the clips from being shared have been issued using emergency powers available toContinue Reading
TOKYO: A fire at an apartment building in Kobe in western Japan killed four men and left four in critical condition on Sunday (Jan 22), an official said. The fire department was alerted to the blaze in the three-storey building by an emergency call at around 1.30am (12.30am, Singapore time).Continue Reading
The 61-year-old was preparing to slaughter the pig with a cleaver after shooting it with an electric stun gun when it regained consciousness and rammed into him.Continue Reading