China’s humanoid robots face their real test on the factory floor
Separating two pieces of fabric may look simple. For a humanoid robot, however, the soft, slippery material is a demanding test of dexterity: too much force can... Read more.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket lifts off from Texas for 13th test flight
SpaceX’s Starship rocket lifted off from Texas on Friday and deployed its first 20 upgraded Starlink satellites into suborbital space, one of many testing... Read more.
France, Spain battle wildfires as heat and drought fuel blazes across south-western Europe
France and Spain are battling major wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes, as high temperatures, dry conditions and shifting... Read more.
Iran says talks with Oman ‘fruitful’ on Hormuz traffic management
Iran and Oman have held “fruitful” talks on the management of safe shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, with some progress achieved, Iranian Foreign... Read more.
DR Congo’s Ebola cases surpass 3 000 as vaccine research advances
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surpassed 3 000, according to official figures released on Saturday. The DRC’s... Read more.
East African Community pushes for a single digital market
The East African Community (EAC) has taken a significant step towards establishing a single digital market, a move aimed at making it easier for businesses and technology... Read more.
Donald Trump weighs bigger Iran strikes as two-front risk grows
US President Donald Trump has said he is “seriously considering” launching a larger military campaign against Iran, while escalating tensions in the... Read more.
Zimbabwe secures membership in Brics New Development Bank
Zimbabwe has become a member of the Brics New Development Bank, a move expected to expand the country’s access to development financing and investment, Finance,... Read more.
African Union condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
The African Union (AU) has condemned attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on commercial oil tankers in the Red Sea, warning that the incidents threaten regional... Read more.
UNAIDS chief urges Africa to rethink health funding after global aid cuts
African governments must urgently increase domestic health spending and reduce reliance on foreign aid following sweeping cuts by major donors, UNAIDS Executive... Read more.
