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Chinese scientists have created the world’s largest brain controller, with which bees can be flown like robots.Scientists at the Beijing Institute of Technology have achieved a remarkable milestone by creating the lightest insect brain controller ever built, weighing merely 74 milligrams. This groundbreaking device has the potential to transform how insects like bees are used in various fields, from military operations to disaster rescue missions.Developed by a dedicated team led by Professor Zhao Jieliang, the miniature brain controller is strapped onto a bee’s back and features three ultra-fine needles that penetrate the insect’s brain tissue.These needles transmit electronic signals that…
France’s foreign minister says sanctions lifted under a 2015 deal would return if no breakthrough on nuclear issue.France, the United Kingdom and Germany will reinstate harsh sanctions on Iran by the end of August if no progress is made on a nuclear deal, Western diplomats and officials say. The economic penalties on Iran that were lifted under a 2015 agreement in return for allowing restrictions and monitoring of its nuclear programme would return by the end of next month “at the latest” if there is no breakthrough, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told reporters in Brussels on Tuesday. The deadline…
Dubai: ‘The Gulf’ The General Administration of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai launched the first integrated training bag dedicated to the employees of the commanders, in the context of its strategic efforts to unify knowledge and enhance the efficiency of service provision, in line with its vision in consolidating a professional work environment that supports institutional and pre -emptive excellence in serving dealers. In less than two months, the work teams managed to train 80% of the employees appointed in the commanders of the command, within a comprehensive program that takes into account the procedural, behavioral and legal aspects,…
This picture released on February 9, 2023, shows Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft parked inside a shade in Nur Khan Engineering Complex in Islamabad. — X/@PIA ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has removed Pakistan from its Air Safety List, allowing national airline and other carriers to once again apply for permission to operate direct flights to the UK.The decision, announced on Wednesday by the UK’s Air Safety Committee, follows sustained technical cooperation with Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) and a thorough review of aviation safety standards.The ban was enforced in July 2020 by the UK and European aviation authorities following the…
US President Donald Trump speaks to press as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC on July 13, 2025. — ReutersA perceived lack of transparency over the US investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has carved a rare chasm between President Donald Trump and his typically loyal Republican base.As Trump struggles to quell his supporters’ obsessions with the case — one long surrounded by conspiracy theories — AFP outlines its history and why it has caused so much outrage.Origins of the Epstein case Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy American financier, was first charged with sex offences in 2006…
Dax Shepard celebrates Kristen Bell’s Emmy nomination with intimate photoDax Shepard paid an unconventional tribute to his wife Kristen Bell for her major achievement.For those unversed, Kristen scored an Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series nomination at the 2025 Emmy Awards for her work in the Netflix series, Nobody Wants This. Celebrating the actress’ big achievement, Dax took to his Instagram handle and posted a n*ked snap of Kristen.In the shared image, the Frozen star can be seen posing in a downward dog position, wearing only a pair of bright blue socks.“People might not know everything that happens behind the scenes…
US president’s remarks follow report saying he encouraged Kyiv to step up strikes inside Russian territory.United States President Donald Trump has said Ukraine should not target Moscow after he reportedly asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy if Kyiv could strike the Russian capital if he provided long-range weaponry. Trump made the comments after The Financial Times on Tuesday reported that the US president had encouraged Zelenskyy to step up strikes deep inside Russian territory during their phone call on July 4. The report, which cited two unnamed people familiar with the discussion, said Trump had also asked his Ukrainian counterpart whether he could…
The Security Industry Regulatory Corporation has announced the development of a new program bearing the name
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addresses the meeting of SCO Council of Foreign Ministers, on July 15, 2025in Tianjin, China. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsDar says all disputes must be resolved via dialogue. Urges SCO to remain platform for regional stability.”Pakistan adopted restrained approach despite provocative rhetoric.”Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the ceasefire with India but cautioned against normalising the arbitrary use of force, weeks after the two neighbours saw their worst conflict in decades.Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin, China, Dar said Pakistan remained fully committed…
A scientist measures sound from a plant in a lab at Tel Aviv University, where researchers said they had found evidence that plants and insects can interact through sound, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 15, 2025. —ReutersThere is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University said on Tuesday, opening a new frontier in the study of acoustic communication in nature.The study, published in the journal eLife, suggests that female moths detect ultrasonic distress signals emitted by dehydrated tomato plants and use this information to decide where to lay their eggs. Moths usually lay their…