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World’s oldest woman at 116 becomes living witness to a century of history from Titanic disaster to World Wars | World News

Ethel Caterham, a British centenarian residing in Lightwater, Surrey, has officially become the world’s oldest living person at 116 years old. Born on 21 August 1909, Caterham has lived through some of the most transformative events in modern history, including the Titanic disaster, the Russian Revolution, and both World Wars. She is also the last […]

Drake Passage 2025 earthquake: What the 7.4-magnitude tremor reveals about the world’s most dangerous waters | World News

On August 22, 2025, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck the Drake Passage, the turbulent waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Recorded at 07:46 AM IST at a depth of 36 km (coordinates 60.26° S, 61.85° W), the tremor immediately raised alarms among scientists and maritime authorities. Chile issued tsunami […]

Doerner Fir on fire: One of world’s tallest trees burns from inside; 50 feet lost, cause unknown

Firefighters in Oregon are battling a blaze inside one of the world’s tallest trees – the Doerner Fir – a coastal Douglas Fir standing over 325 feet tall and believed to be more than 450 years old, reported news agency AP.The fire, which began on Saturday in Coos County in Oregon’s coast range, has been […]

Dubai diamond heist: How police arrested 3 and recoverd one of world’s rarest pink gems worth $25 million in just 8 hours | World News

The stolen pink diamond was hidden inside a small refrigerator, which the suspects planned to use for smuggling it out of Dubai/ Image: X In a striking display of precision and rapid response, Dubai Police thwarted an audacious plot to steal one of the rarest diamonds in the world, a 21-carat pink gem valued at […]

How the UAE Is using artificial intelligence to build the world’s largest Arabic language resources | World News

The UAE is using AI to digitise 20 million Arabic words, 800,000 books, and develop native Arabic language models/Representative image The United Arab Emirates is spearheading an ambitious national strategy to preserve and modernise the Arabic language using artificial intelligence. From comprehensive digital dictionaries to AI-powered readability tools and homegrown language models, the UAE’s cross-sectoral […]

China opens world’s first Robot Mall: lifelike robots on sale, AI-powered machines run shops and cafes | World News

China has unveiled the world’s first fully automated “Robot Mall,” where humanoid robots not only serve as products for sale but also operate the stores, cafes, and entertainment spaces within. Located in the bustling tech hub of Shenzhen, the mall offers visitors an immersive glimpse into the future of retail and hospitality. Shoppers can interact […]

Meet the Roblox creator behind Free Republic of Verdis, the ‘world’s smallest country’ with 400 citizens and its own passports | World News

In one of Europe’s most unusual geopolitical developments, a young digital designer has turned an unclaimed border region into a self-proclaimed nation. Daniel Jackson, a 20-year-old originally from Australia, declared himself president of the Free Republic of Verdis, located on a 125-acre patch of land wedged between Croatia and Serbia along the Danube River. This […]

World’s Boiling River stuns the world with deadly heat and Amazon mystery challenging science | World News

Hidden deep within the Amazon rainforest, the Shanay-timpishka in Peru, more famously known as the Boiling River, is one of Earth’s most extraordinary natural wonders. This river is no ordinary body of water—it maintains extreme temperatures so high that they can reach 210°F (100°C), enough to boil living animals alive and inflict severe burns within […]

Dubai launches world’s first AI-powered ‘Emirati family’: What is its purpose? Find out! | World News

The first character, introduced as “The Girl,” invited the public to vote on her name: Dubai, Mira, or Latifa/ Image: X In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Dubai has unveiled a virtual Emirati family powered by artificial intelligence, aimed at enhancing the city’s digital outreach and supporting its smart transformation strategy. Developed by Digital Dubai, the project […]

World’s oldest baby: Boy born from 1994 embryo in 2025; Ohio couple celebrates IVF milestone

A baby born in Ohio may have broken a world record, after developing from an embryo that was frozen for over 30 years before being successfully transferred. Lindsey and Tim Pierce welcomed their son last Saturday through embryo adoption, using one of a set of embryos donated back in 1994. The embryo that led to […]