Belgian, US scientists look to llama in search for COVID-19 treatment Belgian, US scientists look to llama in search for COVID-19 treatment BRUSSELS: A llama called Winter could prove useful in the hunt for a treatment for COVID-19, according to US and Belgian scientists who have identified a tiny particle that... BRUSSELS: A llama called Winter could prove useful in the hunt for a treatment for COVID-19, according to... Mobile & Apps 06 May, 2020
China plans to complete space station by 2022 China plans to complete space station by 2022 BEIJING: China plans to send four crewed space missions and the same number of cargo craft to complete work on its permanent space station within about two years, officials... BEIJING: China plans to send four crewed space missions and the same number of cargo craft to complete... Mobile & Apps 06 May, 2020
Here come COVID-19 tracing apps -- and privacy trade-offs Here come COVID-19 tracing apps -- and privacy trade-offs As governments around the world consider how to monitor new coronavirus outbreaks while reopening their societies, many are starting to bet on smartphone apps to help... As governments around the world consider how to monitor new coronavirus outbreaks while reopening their... Mobile & Apps 05 May, 2020
Apple, Google ban use of location tracking in contact tracing apps Apple, Google ban use of location tracking in contact tracing apps Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google on Monday said they would ban the use of location tracking in apps that use a new contact tracing system the two are building to help... Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google on Monday said they would ban the use of location tracking in apps... Mobile & Apps 05 May, 2020
Virus-afflicted 2020 looks like 1918 despite science's march Virus-afflicted 2020 looks like 1918 despite science's march WASHINGTON: Despite a century's progress in science, 2020 is looking a lot like 1918. In the years between two lethal pandemics, one the misnamed Spanish flu, the other... WASHINGTON: Despite a century's progress in science, 2020 is looking a lot like 1918. In the years... Mobile & Apps 05 May, 2020
Zoom admits it does not have 300 mln daily users: the Verge Zoom admits it does not have 300 mln daily users: the Verge Zoom video conferencing app does not have 300 million daily active users, the company admitted on Thursday to the Verge, saying it “unintentionally†referred to daily... Zoom video conferencing app does not have 300 million daily active users, the company admitted on... Mobile & Apps 30 Apr, 2020
Oracle wins cloud computing deal with Zoom as video calls surge Oracle wins cloud computing deal with Zoom as video calls surge Zoom Video Communications Inc said on Tuesday it has started using Oracle Corp's cloud computing service to help handle the surge in online video call volumes brought on by... Zoom Video Communications Inc said on Tuesday it has started using Oracle Corp's cloud computing service... Mobile & Apps 29 Apr, 2020
Pentagon releases ‘UFO’ videos taken by US Navy pilots Pentagon releases ‘UFO’ videos taken by US Navy pilots Washington, April 28 The Pentagon has officially released three videos taken by US Navy pilots showing mid-air encounters with what appear to be UFOs. The grainy... Washington, April 28 The Pentagon has officially released three videos taken by US Navy pilots... Mobile & Apps 29 Apr, 2020
Ramadan bazaars go digital in Southeast Asia amid pandemic Ramadan bazaars go digital in Southeast Asia amid pandemic KUALA LUMPUR: For 15 years, Siti Zabedah Abdul Wahab’s family food business has opened for one month a year, selling murtabak, a pan-fried bread stuffed with meat, at... KUALA LUMPUR: For 15 years, Siti Zabedah Abdul Wahab’s family food business has opened for one month a... Mobile & Apps 28 Apr, 2020
Sunlight destroys coronavirus quickly, say US scientists Sunlight destroys coronavirus quickly, say US scientists Washington, April 24 The new coronavirus is quickly destroyed by sunlight, according to new research announced by a senior US official day, though the study has not yet... Washington, April 24 The new coronavirus is quickly destroyed by sunlight, according to new research... Mobile & Apps 25 Apr, 2020
From guns to GoPros, Asian Americans seek to deter attacks From guns to GoPros, Asian Americans seek to deter attacks When Eddie Song leaves his Manhattan home, it can feel like heading into battle. The Korean American startup founder and avid rider dons his armored motorcycle jacket,... When Eddie Song leaves his Manhattan home, it can feel like heading into battle. The Korean American... Mobile & Apps 25 Apr, 2020
China unveils name of first Mars exploration mission China unveils name of first Mars exploration mission BEIJING: China's space agency on Friday unveiled the name of its first Mars exploration mission, coinciding with China's annual Space Day and the 50th anniversary of the... BEIJING: China's space agency on Friday unveiled the name of its first Mars exploration mission,... Mobile & Apps 24 Apr, 2020
Apple says "no evidence" iPhone mail flaw used against customers Apple says "no evidence" iPhone mail flaw used against customers Apple Inc said on Thursday it has found "no evidence" a flaw in its email app for iPhones and iPads has been used against customers, and that it believes the flaw does "not... Apple Inc said on Thursday it has found "no evidence" a flaw in its email app for iPhones and iPads has... Mobile & Apps 24 Apr, 2020
Zoom boosts encryption to quell safety concerns as users top 300 mln Zoom boosts encryption to quell safety concerns as users top 300 mln Zoom Video Communications Inc said on Wednesday it was upgrading the encryption features on its video conferencing app to quell safety concerns as its users surged by 50%... Zoom Video Communications Inc said on Wednesday it was upgrading the encryption features on its video... Mobile & Apps 23 Apr, 2020
Flaw in iPhone, iPads may have allowed hackers to steal data for years Flaw in iPhone, iPads may have allowed hackers to steal data for years WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc is planning to fix a flaw that a security firm said may have left more than half a billion iPhones vulnerable to hackers. The bug,... WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc is planning to fix a flaw that a security firm said may have left... Mobile & Apps 23 Apr, 2020
Germany approves trials of COVID-19 vaccine candidate Germany approves trials of COVID-19 vaccine candidate BERLIN: Germany gave the green light for human trials of potential coronavirus vaccines developed by German biotech company BioNTech, which is racing teams in Germany, the... BERLIN: Germany gave the green light for human trials of potential coronavirus vaccines developed by... Mobile & Apps 22 Apr, 2020
Ancient marine crocs adapted like whales to ocean life - only earlier Ancient marine crocs adapted like whales to ocean life - only earlier WASHINGTON: A wondrous lineage of crocodile relatives that developed into fast-swimming seagoing predators at a time when dinosaurs dominated the land adapted to life in... WASHINGTON: A wondrous lineage of crocodile relatives that developed into fast-swimming seagoing... Mobile & Apps 21 Apr, 2020
Ventilator from old car parts? Afghan girls pursue prototype Ventilator from old car parts? Afghan girls pursue prototype KABUL, AFGHANISTAN: On most mornings, Somaya Farooqi and four other teen-age girls pile into her dad's car and head to a mechanic's workshop. They use back roads to skirt... KABUL, AFGHANISTAN: On most mornings, Somaya Farooqi and four other teen-age girls pile into her dad's... Mobile & Apps 19 Apr, 2020
ISS crew lands in Kazakhstan after more than 200 days ISS crew lands in Kazakhstan after more than 200 days MOSCOW: A US-Russian space crew landed safely Friday in the steppes of Kazakhstan, greeted with extra precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Following a stint on the... MOSCOW: A US-Russian space crew landed safely Friday in the steppes of Kazakhstan, greeted with extra... Mobile & Apps 17 Apr, 2020
Report says COVID-19 patients respond to Gilead's remdesivir, shares surge Report says COVID-19 patients respond to Gilead's remdesivir, shares surge Gilead Sciences Inc's shares surged 16% in after hours trading on Thursday following a media report detailing encouraging partial data from trials of the US company's... Gilead Sciences Inc's shares surged 16% in after hours trading on Thursday following a media report... Mobile & Apps 17 Apr, 2020
Kathmandu Nepal expresses grief over passing of Iranian President, Foreign Minister The Government of Nepal has expressed sorrow over the passing of President of Iran, Dr Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Kathmandu Nepali Congress should review its role: UML leader Poudel CPN (UML) Vice Chair Bishnu Prasad Poudel has requested the main opposition party Nepali Congress to follow the democratic practice and end the deadlock in the Parliament.
Kathmandu PM secures vote of confidence amidst opposition parties' protest Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has obtained a vote of confidence from the parliament.
World Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader's protégé, dies at 63 in helicopter crash Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country's supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63.
Nepal Elite Iranian climber Andrew Aziz set to conquer Denali in pursuit of world record Andrew Aziz, one of Iran’s elite and best high altitude climbers, is preparing to set a world record for Iran by summiting Denali, the highest peak in North America to become the first Iranian man to ever complete mountaineering challenge the Seven Summits.
Nepal Jigme Pelden Dorje becomes first Bhutanese to conquer Mt. Everest Royal Bhutan Army Lieutenant Jigme Pelden Dorje has become the first Bhutanese to summit the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest.
Environment Rain accompanied by winds in Kathmandu Rain and thundershowers have started in Kathmandu. Rain with gusty winds has been reported in most parts of Kathmandu since this morning.
Nepal PM Dahal taking vote of confidence today Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is set to take vote of confidence from the House of Representatives (HoR) today.
Sports Man City wins record fourth-straight Premier League title after 3-1 win against West Ham Manchester City won a record fourth-straight Premier League title on Sunday by beating West Ham 3-1 in the final game of the season.