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  • On Monday at 14:00 GMT, the US military says it would start blockading Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or leaving Iran from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • In the southern town of Biyyada, Hezbollah claims that its men have attacked Israeli soldiers with "a swarm of attack drones."
  • US President Donald Trump's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz was deemed "ridiculous" by Iran's navy chief, Shahram Irani.
  • Any military ships approaching the Strait of Hormuz "will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will be met with severe force," according to a statement released on Sunday by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
  • The speaker of Iran's parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf ​ is leading the delegation that has arrived to Pakistan for talks with the United States.
  • Nawaf Salam, the prime minister of Lebanon, stated that he was working to ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces and to put an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
  • Viktor Orban, the longtime prime minister of Hungary, has conceded defeat to Peter Magyar in the country's legislative election.

Tag: Science & Technology

February 19, 2024

Mainstreaming Domestic Pet Cloning

People are making genetically identical clones of their beloved pets in the U.S. state of Texas so the animal can live after the pet.

December 25, 2023

2023: The Breakthrough of Artificial Intelligence

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July 24, 2021

World’s First 3D-Printed School Opens its...

The world’s first 3D-printed school, built by joint venture firm 14Trees, has opened its doors to students in Malawi. According to the Swiss-British organisation, building computer-built schools quickly can assist nations like Malawi address a shortage of classrooms

June 1, 2021

In Augmented Reality, a Special Glass...

Instead of using a smartphone to access apps and a navigation system, a technology company is developing smart glass that can be installed in windshields and windows to allow users to see virtual objects and information via augmented reality

February 1, 2021

Quantum Technology to Revolutionize Everyday Life

A breakthrough in advanced quantum technology frequently compared to fictional elements of the popular science fiction show “Star Trek” could revolutionize everyday life around the globe

January 9, 2021

COVID Pandemic Pushes Companies to Start...

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October 28, 2020

Robots Fight Coronavirus Using Light in...

Disinfecting public spaces is a major undertaking but it is essential for a safe return to normal activity. Now an army of robots that uses ultra-violet light to disinfect surfaces and the air

October 21, 2020

From Attending Concerts to Training Police,...

With special glasses or a mobile device, augmented reality allows users to see virtual images superimposed over real life images, allowing groups to share a wide range of experiences

September 2, 2020

American Artist Makes Lethal Virus Her...

With the coronavirus outbreak, people worldwide have become preoccupied with a threat so physically small that it can’t be seen. The invisible world of viruses has long fascinated multi-media artist Laura Splan, who is artist in residence at a biotech lab researching Covid-19

August 6, 2020

Smart Glasses Could Be Next Big...

The advent of the smartphone has changed human behavior.  Will smart glasses be the next big intelligent technology? Google tried it more than six years ago with the Google Glass. It did not take off, largely because of privacy concerns. But companies big and small in several countries are still working on smart glasses, including …

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