Jakarta has surpassed Tokyo as the world’s most populated city, now home to an estimated 42 million people, according to a new UN report. Dhaka follows closely. This shift is attributed to updated methodology for defining urban areas. The report highlights a global trend of increasing urbanisation, with cities expected to drive future population growth.
UAE Economy Minister Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri has denounced deepfake videos falsely portraying him endorsing investment schemes, calling them dangerous and entirely fabricated. Speaking at Gitex Global 2025, he urged the public to trust only official sources and highlighted the urgent need for AI-driven deepfake detection tools to protect digital identities in an increasingly…
A tweet sparked debate over Justin Herbert’s stats. Herbert surpassed Peyton Manning in passing yards in his first five seasons. He nearly matched Manning’s touchdown record too. Fans reacted to the comparison. Some fans highlighted Herbert’s lack of Super Bowl wins. The Chargers quarterback’s achievements are noteworthy. The discussion continues among NFL enthusiasts.
South Korea narrowly avoided steep U.S. tariffs on Thursday after sealing a high-stakes trade deal with Washington, capping new import duties at 15 per cent, instead of the 25 per cent originally set to take effect from Friday.
The 10th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival has been postponed to 2026, a decision made to honor the late singer Zubeen Garg, whose passing has deeply impacted Assam’s cultural landscape. The festival organizers expressed solidarity with the grieving community. Meanwhile, an investigation into Garg’s death continues, with five individuals, including festival organizers and his manager, sent…
Former Home Minister P. Chidambaram criticized the Centre’s silence on homegrown terrorism following the Delhi bomb blast. He highlighted the arrest of educated professionals in the blast, reiterating his long-held concern about Indian citizens becoming terrorists. Chidambaram’s remarks echo his past warnings during the Operation Sindoor debate, which drew criticism from the BJP.
Wildfires have so far ravaged more than one million hectares (2.5 million acres)analysis of data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS). This calculation is based on a total compiled by AFP from estimates by country by EFFIS, at a time when Spain and Portugal are still battling wildfires.
Russia launched Bion-M No. 2 from Baikonur Cosmodrome. The mission carries mice, fruit flies, plants, and lunar dust. Scientists will study microgravity and cosmic radiation effects. Lunar simulants will be exposed to space conditions. The aim is to understand moon-like dust reactions. Animals will help explore radiation effects. This mission shapes future human space exploration…
