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ICC, Google announce first-ever AI-powered T20 World Cup for 2026

, Feb. 5 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Google have announced a landmark partnership for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, aiming to deliver the first-ever "AI-powered" editio... Read More


Spain looks to ban social media for under-16s, joining others in Europe

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Tuesday, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms of online content... Read More


The Raja Saab extended cut to release on OTT: Internet trolls 'Maruthi Snyder' over Prabhas' rRs.r200 crore dud

India, Feb. 5 -- The Raja Saab extended cut to release on OTT: Maruthi's horror comedy, The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, was released in theatres on January 9 to a lukewarm response. Less than a month... Read More


I regret it but claims are false: Bill Gates on Epstein ties

Hyderabad, Feb. 5 -- Bill Gates has apologised for his association with American billionaire and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, even as he strongly denied allegations that he hid a sexually tra... Read More


Bangabhaban staffer held over Shafique's account hack

Bangladesh, Feb. 5 -- A staff member of Bangabhaban has been taken into custody in connection with the hacking of the verified X (formerly Twitter) account of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafi... Read More


Crocodile sighting near Singapore naval base prompts stepped-up monitoring

SINGAPORE, Feb. 5 -- The Republic of Singapore Navy has increased monitoring after a crocodile was spotted in waters near Changi Naval Base, prompting safety advisories for people in nearby coastal ar... Read More


Nigerian workers see salary boost as new tax laws kick in

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- Workers in Nigeria are beginning to reap the benefits of the new tax laws, which came into effect in January, as a number of formal-sector workers received higher salaries for the m... Read More


Apple expands India supply-chain training as Budget backs toll manufacturing

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Apple in collaboration with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) will expand its skill-building and training programs across its supply chain in India with Apple Education H... Read More


Engineers and doctors must learn to speak the same language for healthcare innovation to work - Chai Jing Xuan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 5 -- Sitting at the intersection of medicine and engineering lies healthcare innovation. With developments in recent years - from wearable sensors and medical imaging systems to art... Read More


'Every minute I spent with him, I regret': Bill Gates after new Jeffrey Epstein files mention him

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Bill Gates has said he "regrets every minute" he ever spent with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, speaking publicly after newly released Justice Department files mentioned ... Read More