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MENA Newswire News Desk: In a significant bilateral meeting today, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, to discuss enhancing strategic partnerships and furthering economic ties. The discussions centered around deepening cooperation in the economic, developmental, and energy sectors…

MENA Newswire News Desk: The summer of 2024 has set a new benchmark as the hottest on record, increasing the likelihood that this year will become the warmest ever measured, according to a report from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Released on Friday, the data…

Business

China has issued a stern warning to Japan, threatening significant economic retaliation if Tokyo proceeds with additional restrictions on the sale and servicing of chipmaking equipment to Chinese firms. The move complicates ongoing US-led efforts to curb China’s access to advanced semiconductor technology. Japanese…

Health

Federal inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) uncovered significant violations at a Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that has caused a nationwide recall of deli meats. The violations include mold, mildew, and insects repeatedly found throughout the facility, according to…

South Korea’s latest COVID-19 data reveals a significant spike in virus levels within wastewater amid an ongoing summer outbreak, officials reported. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), the concentration of COVID-19 detected in sewage treatment facilities has seen a near doubling over the…

Italy and Korea have heightened their alert levels, while France anticipates sporadic cases as MPox poses a growing threat globally. These nations are stepping up their public health responses amid increasing infections and global concerns about the disease’s spread. In Italy, health authorities have noted a…

A recent American Cancer Society study highlights that up to 40% of new cancer diagnoses and 44% of cancer-related deaths among adults over 30 could be prevented through changes in lifestyle. Published this week, the study underscores the detrimental effects of smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and…

In a recent enforcement notice issued by the FDA, a prominent soda company has initiated a recall of several of its products due to undisclosed chemicals and preservatives, including a dye associated with cancer risk. The recall encompasses four beverages manufactured by the Charles Boggini Company,…

Technology

In a major advancement for the UAE’s space capabilities, Bayanat AI PLC, in collaboration with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat), has successfully launched the nation’s first Low Earth Orbit Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite. The launch, executed on August 16,…

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OpenAI has raised concerns about the potential for users to become overly dependent on its new ChatGPT voice mode, which offers real-time, human-like responses. Launched last week for premium users, this feature marks a significant leap in making AI interactions more lifelike,…

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