KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — Turkiye Navy corvette TCG Kinaliada’s visit to Malaysia, the first in almost over a decade shows the close ties between Malaysia and Turkiye, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. Such ties has brought about bilateral cooperation in various fields including defence, he added. “Yesterday I had a … Read more
MILAN, March 26 — Italian fashion house Valentino said yesterday that it would not present its Men’s and Haute Couture fashion shows in June, following the departure of its creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. The group said on Friday it had agreed with Piccioli to end their collaboration, adding that a new “creative organisation” would be … Read more
PARIS, March 23 — Organic farming is often touted as a more sustainable solution for food production, leveraging natural forms of pest control to promote eco-friendly cultivation. But a new study published in Science on Thursday finds that expanding organic cropland can lead to increased pesticide use in surrounding non-organic fields, offsetting some environmental benefits. … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, March 21 — Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink livestreamed on Wednesday its first patient implanted with a chip using his mind to play online chess. Noland Arbaugh, the 29-year-old patient who was paralysed below the shoulder after a diving accident, played chess on his laptop and moved the cursor using the Neuralink device. … Read more
PARIS, March 16 — It can be difficult for people of all ages to spend time apart from their phones. But while a majority of US teens feel happy when they don’t have their smartphone, more than four in ten say that this makes them feel anxious. As such, young people seem to have a … Read more
PARIS, March 9 — With the proliferation of podcasts or books focusing on personal development, and the influence of carefully crafted lifestyles on social networks, more and more singles are considering shunning, or at least questioning, the relentless pursuit of perfection. In fact, this quest can lead to a form of mental exhaustion known as … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, March 8 — Tail wagging, panting and eyes focused, three-year-old Bakersfield shuffled through his trainer’s legs and twirled to the folk music that played, before lying flat on his belly in front of three stern-looking judges. The Border Collie was one of thousands of hounds who flocked to the National Exhibition Centre in England’s … Read more
LOS ANGELES, March 5 ― The popularity of Netflix productions is having a significant impact on viewers’ purchasing behaviour. Documentary series such as Drive to Survive and Tour de France: Unchained have sparked growing interest in sports-related items, while shows like The Queen’s Gambit and Bridgerton have influenced sales of fashion, art and home furnishings. … Read more
PARIS, Feb 28 — Music lovers who regularly attend concerts and festivals often say that live music is far superior to recorded music. Researchers at the University of Zurich have investigated whether this is primarily a matter of personal perception — and the evidence suggests otherwise. Advertisement In a paper, published in the journal PNAS, … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Feb 16 — Gen Z loves watching TV shows. In fact, they’re reportedly the most popular form of video content among young viewers, after movies, but ahead of social media. According to recent research, Gen Zers are particularly fond of comedies, animated series and hit shows such as Stranger Things and Grey’s Anatomy. … Read more
