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
Chile astronomers discover star dancing according to Einstein´s century-old theory Chile astronomers discover star dancing according to Einstein´s century-old theory SANTIAGO: Astronomers in Chile using one of the world's largest telescopes have found a star "dancing" around a black hole in the Milky Way just as Albert Einstein might... SANTIAGO: Astronomers in Chile using one of the world's largest telescopes have found a star "dancing"... Mobile & Apps 17 Apr, 2020
Cigar-shaped interstellar trespasser may be fragment of wrecked planet Cigar-shaped interstellar trespasser may be fragment of wrecked planet WASHINGTON: A reddish-colored cigar-shaped interstellar object called 'Oumuamua that is tumbling through our solar system may be wreckage from a planet ripped apart when it... WASHINGTON: A reddish-colored cigar-shaped interstellar object called 'Oumuamua that is tumbling through... Mobile & Apps 15 Apr, 2020
Space scientists use COVID-19 lockdown as dry run for Mars mission Space scientists use COVID-19 lockdown as dry run for Mars mission TOULOUSE: French space scientists are using the COVID-19 lockdown as a dry run for what it will be like to be cooped up inside a space craft on a mission to Mars. The... TOULOUSE: French space scientists are using the COVID-19 lockdown as a dry run for what it will be like... Mobile & Apps 15 Apr, 2020
How smartphone apps can help 'contact trace' the new coronavirus How smartphone apps can help 'contact trace' the new coronavirus OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: A global race is on to develop smartphone apps and other types of mobile phone surveillance systems to track and contain the spread of the novel... OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: A global race is on to develop smartphone apps and other types of mobile phone... Mobile & Apps 15 Apr, 2020
Scientists enthralled by biggest star explosion ever observed Scientists enthralled by biggest star explosion ever observed WASHINGTON: Scientists have observed the biggest supernova - stellar explosion - ever detected, the violent death of a huge star up to 100 times more massive than our sun... WASHINGTON: Scientists have observed the biggest supernova - stellar explosion - ever detected, the... Mobile & Apps 15 Apr, 2020
Singapore stops teachers using Zoom app after 'very serious incidents' Singapore stops teachers using Zoom app after 'very serious incidents' SINGAPORE: Singapore has suspended the use of video-conferencing tool Zoom by teachers after "very serious incidents" in the first week of a coronavirus lockdown that... SINGAPORE: Singapore has suspended the use of video-conferencing tool Zoom by teachers after "very... Mobile & Apps 11 Apr, 2020
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking Apple and Google fueled hopes for digital technology’s promise against a fast-moving, invisible killer, announcing a joint effort to help public health agencies worldwide... Apple and Google fueled hopes for digital technology’s promise against a fast-moving, invisible killer,... Mobile & Apps 11 Apr, 2020
Largest supermoon of 2020 rises on a world battling COVID-19 Largest supermoon of 2020 rises on a world battling COVID-19 The largest, brightest supermoon of 2020 rose in the night sky on Tuesday over hushed cities, stilled factories and countries in lockdown due to the novel coronavirus that... The largest, brightest supermoon of 2020 rose in the night sky on Tuesday over hushed cities, stilled... Mobile & Apps 08 Apr, 2020
Fossil teeth yield oldest genetic material from extinct human species Fossil teeth yield oldest genetic material from extinct human species WASHINGTON: Scientists have extracted from dental enamel the oldest human genetic material ever obtained, helping clarify the pivotal place in the human evolutionary... WASHINGTON: Scientists have extracted from dental enamel the oldest human genetic material ever obtained,... Mobile & Apps 07 Apr, 2020
Formula One team helps develop breathing aid for COVID-19 patients Formula One team helps develop breathing aid for COVID-19 patients London, April 3 Medical researchers and engineers have teamed up with Formula One outfit Mercedes to adapt a breathing aid for mass production that could keep... London, April 3 Medical researchers and engineers have teamed up with Formula One outfit Mercedes to... Mobile & Apps 04 Apr, 2020
World A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others.
Environment BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government of Nepal, United Nations in Nepal More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.
Kathmandu Multi-millionaire Brazilian aviator arrives to greet Everest team Owner of Helisul Aviação, South America’s largest aviation operator, today arrived in Kathmandu to begin his tour of the Mt. Everest region.
Kathmandu MediaTalk XXXVIII urges youth to reconnect with roots Experts have stressed the importance of reconnecting with intangible heritage to build resilience and preserve cultural identity, speaking at the 38th edition of the MediaTalk series organized by St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar.
Kathmandu Dialogue stalls as teacher delegates denied entry to ministry Following the Supreme Court's order to address the teachers' demands within three days, Education, Science, and Technology Minister Raghuji Pant summoned the agitating Confederation of Nepalese Teachers for talks.
World Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
World Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area.
Nepal NC Secy Thapa hints exit from NC-UML coalition government In light of the questions over the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) coalition-led government amid various protests in Kathmandu from several sectors, including education, health, cooperatives, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa stated that the NC will leave the government if necessary.
Nepal Pokhara Airport: A runway for corruption, not for flights Recently, international media, including The New York Times, Business Standard and Deccan Herald, reported on the grave corruption contentions associated with the construction of Pokhara Airport.
