Chinese scientists create 'artificial tongue' to measure how spicy food is before eating it

It's absolutely overwhelming when you accidentally bite into a piece of food and realise it's way more spicy than you can handle. Well, researchers in China have developed an 'artificial tongue' to combat this very problem. The 'tongue', which...

Safeguarding children’s health in the digital age

As we celebrate the wonders of technology and its ability to shape young minds, a concerning trend is emerging. Prolonged screen time is leading to a sedentary lifestyle, contributing to obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other health problems....

The 7 worst Labour politicians this century - Reeves and Starmer aren't No. 1

So much for the party of honesty. Just last year, Labour swept to power promising integrity, competence, and a grown-up Government, and instead it’s beginning to look like the most hypocritical administration in living memory. The ministers who...

Side Hustle Nation: Malaysia’s 66% Solution To Economic Uncertainty

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. On a recent Tuesday evening in Kuala Lumpur, Niki finished her day job as an Assistant Product Innovation Manager, changed out of her corporate...

Businessman nabbed for illegal firearms in Ilocos Sur

Police authorities arrested a 49-year-old businessman following the confiscation of several firearms and live ammunition during a search warrant operation in Candon City, Ilocos Sur, on Friday, October 31. According to reports submitted to Ilocos...

Obama faces criticism over mixed messaging on race in politics

Youth Economy Agency: Shaping the businesspeople of the future

For years, many young Saint Lucians dreamed of starting their own businesses, but most had neither the money nor the mentorship to make those dreams become reality, but that story is beginning to change. This national issue is one the Youth...

U.S. lithium production encounters tough economics

Commercial interests are striving to bring new lithium projects online in the U.S. at a time of growing desire to reduce reliance on China-dominated supply chains and with expectations that global demand could double over the next five years. We...

Lower Oil Prices? No Problem! ExxonMobil Is Thriving in the Current Environment.

Exxon is delivering strong earnings amid lower oil prices. Crude prices have slumped this year. Brent oil, the global benchmark price, is currently in the mid-$60s, down about $10 a barrel from this time last year. While lower oil prices tend to...

Chinese, European scientists meet in Germany to explore ways to deepen sci-tech cooperation

HEIDELBERG, Germany, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Second China-Europe Scientists Forum is held here on Saturday and Sunday with an aim to explore the possibility of deepening scientific and technological cooperation between China and Europe. Hundreds of...

Celeb Digest: Politician found dead at her home, Jeff Koinange speaks after missing on air

In celeb digest this week, politician and influencer Fernanda Oliveira da Silva passed away, leaving her friends and fans in mourning Jeff Koinange also made it to the headlines this week after he broke his silence on his whereabouts TUKO.co.ke...

Business News | FPIs Turn Net Buyers in India After Three Months of Selling

New Delhi [India], November 2 (ANI): After three consecutive months of persistent selling, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) again turned net buyers in the Indian stock markets in October. October attracted a positive inflow of Rs 14,610 crore in...

Kilkenny man steps down from national role with business organisation

The Kilkenny man who has been at the helm of an organisation that represents farm and forestry contractors has stepped down from the role after five years. John Hughes, from Danville, recently completed his five-year term in the position. He is...

Contribution of €95k to support local health and wellbeing

Published: Sun 2 Nov 2025, 3:00 PM Mullingar Lions Club have donated €95,000 to three worthy causes: Respite and Support for families who have children with Autism and additional needs; Midland Simon Community; and free access to Belvedere House...

Will public optimism bring political change in Iraq vote?

"Iraq is the best it's ever been," said Khudair al-Ali, a young man who works for an oil company but on weekends drives for Careem, the Middle East's version of Uber. "But we still have problems," he said, gesturing at potholes he tries to avoid....

News Analysis: Egypt opens Grand Egyptian Museum, eyes tourism boom, economic lift

by Mahmoud Fouly CAIRO, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The official opening of Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is expected to boost the country's tourism industry and inject fresh momentum into its economy, tourism experts said, as the long-awaited...

You can still start the ‘Great Lock In’ to achieve health goals by the end of the year

By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Who says you have to wait until the new year to make a resolution or change in habits? The latest social media trend on TikTok and Instagram, dubbed the “Great Lock In,” kicked off September 1 and is all about finishing...

Running for Justice and Freedom: Opposition Leaders Highlight Politics at Istanbul Marathon

Scores of runners from around the world took to the streets of Istanbul on Sunday for the 47th edition of the prestigious Istanbul marathon, the only race on the planet where athletes cross between two continents on foot. According to Turkish...

Economics and Madness, By CHIDI AMUTA

A conclave of diverse economists have recently been crowing about the prospects of recovery in the Nigerian economy. It is not strange. Professional economics is a variant of madness. A mad man may have no compass indicating where he is coming...

Business : MARA Aims For Three Bumiputera Companies To Be Listed On Bursa Malaysia Next Year – Rubiah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) aims to have three Bumiputera companies listed on Bursa Malaysia next year, said Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang. She said this was in line with the...