Giant pandas no longer endangered, says China
BEIJING, 7 July 2021: The Chinese government today downgraded giant pandas from an “endangered” species to “vulnerable,” as their number in the wild has reached 1,800. Living conditions of some …
US$50,000 top prize for UNO winner
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 July 2021: Marking its 50th anniversary this year as a popular card game. the first ever UNO tourney is being held from now to find a world …
Feel like a Supawoman
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 July 2021: Any woman will tell you how having great hair makes them feel like a million bucks. Even under a hijab, hijabis still want luscious, healthy …
New meaning to remote work as robots help people with reduced mobility (video)
TOKYO, 3 July 2021: Japan’s Kentaro Yoshifuji, affected by frail health, decided to create the Dawn ver.ß cafeteria – a place run by robots remotely controlled by people with reduced …
Lightning strikes are especially deadly in Nepal
KATHMANDU, 2 July 2021: Two people have died in overnight lighting strikes in Nepal, taking the toll to 34 due to the frequent bolts out of the blue in the …
Microsoft Windows 11 embraces Android apps, rollout in early 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, 25 June 2021: Microsoft yesterday announced a new version of Windows – the first in six years – dubbed Windows 11, which features an updated design with a …
1st-timer’s guide to going vegan
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 June 2021: The decision to adopt a vegan nutrition plan happens for many reasons. Some choose the diet because of environmental or ethical concerns, while others have …
Starbucks embraces fully vegan offerings
KUALA LUMPUR, 24 June 2021: If you feel coffee, chocolate and other beverages still aren’t fully vegan, Starbucks Malaysia has curated some of its drinks to meet these discerning consumers. …
Pope met Spiderman at Vatican
VATICAN CITY, 23 June 2021: Pope Francis today greeted a man dressed in a Spiderman costume during the Pontiff’s weekly General Audience in the San Damaso courtyard. The 28-year-old Mattia …
Hou Yifan is 1st woman to enter Champions Chess Tournament
MADRID, 21 June 2021: Women’s chess rankings leader Hou Yifan will be the first woman to compete in the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour during the Goldmoney Asian Rapid starting June …