Russia’s Tourist Boom: Foreign Arrivals Surge 42.4% in 1H 2024
Russia’s tourism industry is experiencing a surge in foreign visitors, with the number of international tourists staying in hotels and other collective accommodation soaring 42.4% in the first half of…
Chinese Researchers Advance Humanoid Robot Facial Expressions
Chinese researchers have developed a new algorithm to create more natural and detailed facial expressions in humanoid robots, potentially enhancing human-robot interaction. The research, led by Professor Liu Xiaofeng at Hohai…
Chinese Scientists Develop Breakthrough Treatment for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Chinese researchers have made a significant advance in the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a condition that has perplexed the global medical community for over 70 years. Their findings, reported by CGTN, a…
India Boosts Coal Production, Aims to Cut Imports for Energy Security
India's Ministry of Coal has announced a substantial increase in domestic coal production, which is prompting a strategic shift towards reducing coal imports. This move is part of a broader…
Brazilian President Lula da Silva Reinstates Major Housing Programme
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has relaunched Minha Casa, Minha Vida ("My House, My Life"), the largest public housing programme in Brazil, aiming to address the country's housing…
Prehistoric discovery in Iran rewrites understanding of early humans
An archaeological site in western Iran is offering unprecedented insights into human life spanning nearly a million years. Sang-e Madan, according to scientists, is one of the country’s most extensive prehistoric zones, dating…
Egypt, UN-Habitat Collaborate on World Urban Forum
Egypt is gearing up to host the 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) in November, with the government and the United Nations working closely to ensure its success.…
Al-Mashat endorses African Caucus plan to boost trade, reform finance
Egypt’s Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al-Mashat has endorsed the final statement of the African Caucus meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria, calling for increased intra-African trade and…
Madbouly reviews ACI system, orders crackdown on misuse of disability vehicles
Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting on Monday to review the progress of the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system. The meeting was attended by Minister of Finance Ahmed…
Culture for all: Egypt launches Children’s Arts Forum
Egypt’s Minister of Culture, Ahmed Hanno, officially opened the inaugural Capital Children's Arts Forum at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. This event marks a pivotal moment in…
