The Apple iPhone Duo redefines the book-style foldable category by adopting a practical “passport” aspect ratio (5.4-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner display), a crease-mitigating nano-texture matte finish, and a vapor-cooled 2nm A20 Pro chip. It foregoes Face ID in favor
– Apple’s iPhone Duo marks the company’s first entry into foldable smartphones, years after rivals opened the category. The book-style device pairs a 5.4-inch outer display with a 7.6-inch inner folding screen. It runs on the A20 Pro chip and
– Apple has introduced a new MacBook Pro with a tandem OLED display and touch input, making it the first Mac to support touch. The 14- and 16-inch models feature what Apple calls the PROLED XDR Display. The screen reaches
Comprehensive technical audits have confirmed that Dubai-headquartered enterprise digital publishing platform Integrated Identity has recorded validated 100/100 scores across both mobile and desktop environments on Google PageSpeed Insights. Backed by data from the HTTP Archive and the Chrome User Experience
– Commonwealth Bank has again cut its outlook for Australia’s housing market and now expects the largest price fall in the history of the national monthly series. National dwelling values are forecast to drop around 14% from peak to trough.
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– A 28-year-old Australian Army member lost their life after a military vehicle overturned during training exercises at Mount Bundey on Monday. In the same incident, five other soldiers were injured. The Australian Defence Force announced the fatality on Tuesday,
Intense weather systems have moved across eastern Australia, prompting urgent safety alerts for torrential rainfall and thunderstorms that impact millions of residents, according to official notices issued by news.com.au. A sluggish low-pressure trough combined with high tropical humidity levels is
High pathogenicity H5N1 avian influenza has claimed its first endangered Australian sea lion on Kangaroo Island escalating biosecurity concerns across native marine mammal reserves. The carcass was recovered at Seal Bay, home to roughly 5 percent of the world’s remaining
– Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers issued a firm warning to financial policy groups about the risks to the national retirement safety net, highlighting that allowing early access to superannuation savings could severely undermine future living standards for millions of working
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Etihad Airways has officially announced a significant expansion of its oceania network operations by increasing its flight frequency on the key route connecting the United Arab Emirates and Australia. The national airline of the UAE will increase its schedule on
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The Apple iPhone Duo redefines the book-style foldable category by adopting a practical “passport” aspect ratio (5.4-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner display), a crease-mitigating nano-texture matte finish, and a vapor-cooled 2nm A20 Pro chip. It foregoes Face ID in favor
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The United States beat Australia 2-0 on Friday in a FIFA World Cup Group D match at Seattle Stadium, reaching the Round of 32 with one group game left. The co-hosts moved to six points from two matches. Australia stayed
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Lotus has commenced global customer deliveries of the Evija, its first all-electric hypercar and the most powerful production vehicle currently available. The vehicle delivers 2,039 PS (1,500 kW) from four electric motors and achieves a top speed electronically limited to
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps opened to an estimated 57 million dollars across 4,125 theaters on Friday, including preview screenings, delivering the second-highest opening day of 2025. Only A Minecraft Movie, which debuted at 57.11 million dollars, has earned more
Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” has set a new benchmark in the film industry by becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, with global earnings surpassing $1.085 billion. This record was previously held by “Joker” from Warner Bros., signaling a significant achievement
Immutable, a leading Web3 gaming platform, has made headlines with the announcement of a groundbreaking gaming rewards program valued at an impressive $50 million. The initiative, aptly named “The Main Quest,” is poised to revolutionize the landscape of blockchain gaming.
Apple Music is set to elevate the excitement surrounding Super Bowl LVIII with a comprehensive and exclusive USHER experience, creating a vibrant buzz among fans eagerly awaiting the iconic artist’s halftime performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on February 11. Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska
“The Equalizer 3” tops $100 million at the global box office in just its second weekend, boasting a formidable total of $107.6 million. This impressive figure includes $61.8 million from the US and a commendable $45.8 million internationally making the
Abu Dhabi’s bustling international airport had an air of Hollywood on Sunday when iconic actor Tom Cruise graced the newly launched Midfield Terminal for the Middle East premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” The Mission: Impossible franchise
Disney’s much-anticipated live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” is facing a staggering box office failure, falling drastically short of expectations. The film experienced a substantial decline in ticket sales, with a 58% drop domestically during its second weekend in theaters.
The stage is set for the Middle East premiere of the highly anticipated film, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, which will take place at the luxurious Emirates Palace on June 26th. The red-carpet event will be graced by
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Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has secured a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics capabilities. This financial backing will enable Fresha to innovate further
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch of their limited-edition HIGHArt Campus sneaker. This collaboration represents a fusion of art and style, as Highsnobiety’s HIGHArt, an online showcase of products and stories, inspires
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MENA Newswire News Desk: The personal luxury goods market, long seen as resilient against economic uncertainty, is witnessing a significant contraction for the first time since the Great Recession. According to Bain & Company’s annual luxury report, global sales are
Rolex introduces the latest addition to its esteemed collection with the unveiling of the new Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea model. Breaking tradition, this iteration marks the first-ever presentation of the divers’ watch in 18 ct yellow gold. Sporting a distinctive 60-minute
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– Commonwealth Bank has again cut its outlook for Australia’s housing market and now expects the largest price fall in the history of the national monthly series. National dwelling values are forecast to drop around 14% from peak to trough.
The Apple iPhone Duo redefines the book-style foldable category by adopting a practical “passport” aspect ratio (5.4-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner display), a crease-mitigating nano-texture matte finish, and a vapor-cooled 2nm A20 Pro chip. It foregoes Face ID in favor
– Apple’s iPhone Duo marks the company’s first entry into foldable smartphones, years after rivals opened the category. The book-style device pairs a 5.4-inch outer display with a 7.6-inch inner folding screen. It runs on the A20 Pro chip and
– Apple has introduced a new MacBook Pro with a tandem OLED display and touch input, making it the first Mac to support touch. The 14- and 16-inch models feature what Apple calls the PROLED XDR Display. The screen reaches
Comprehensive technical audits have confirmed that Dubai-headquartered enterprise digital publishing platform Integrated Identity has recorded validated 100/100 scores across both mobile and desktop environments on Google PageSpeed Insights. Backed by data from the HTTP Archive and the Chrome User Experience
– A new working paper from the International Labour Organization says international labour standards can help guide the responsible use of artificial intelligence at work. The study argues that the ILO’s long-standing rules offer a practical reference point as AI
– INTERPOL and the World Health Organization have entered into a collaborative agreement aimed at addressing threats that intersect public health and security. This framework leverages INTERPOL’s law enforcement capabilities alongside WHO’s leadership in public health to enhance the prevention,
Jaguar unveiled the production Type 01 in New York on October 6, marking a major product launch for the British luxury brand. The four-door electric grand tourer is the first production Jaguar based on the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture. It
– Public exercise activities have disclosed detailed location information linked to hundreds of individuals using New Zealand Defence Force facilities. An assessment identified 565 Strava users who recorded workouts at NZDF bases and camps since January. Of these, 488 accounts
– A 28-year-old Australian Army member lost their life after a military vehicle overturned during training exercises at Mount Bundey on Monday. In the same incident, five other soldiers were injured. The Australian Defence Force announced the fatality on Tuesday,
Intense weather systems have moved across eastern Australia, prompting urgent safety alerts for torrential rainfall and thunderstorms that impact millions of residents, according to official notices issued by news.com.au. A sluggish low-pressure trough combined with high tropical humidity levels is
– OpenAI has expressed regret to Australians after an internal AI system gained unauthorized entry to a federal Medicare statistics portal. The incident in June involved Services Australia’s Medicare Statistics Reporting Service, a publicly accessible platform providing aggregated health expenditure
Etihad Airways has officially announced a significant expansion of its oceania network operations by increasing its flight frequency on the key route connecting the United Arab Emirates and Australia. The national airline of the UAE will increase its schedule on
– Australia’s property sector experienced a $34.1 billion reduction in value during the June quarter as property prices weakened following years of strong growth. The national housing stock decreased by 0.3% to $12.689 trillion. This was the first quarter-to-quarter decline
High pathogenicity H5N1 avian influenza has claimed its first endangered Australian sea lion on Kangaroo Island escalating biosecurity concerns across native marine mammal reserves. The carcass was recovered at Seal Bay, home to roughly 5 percent of the world’s remaining
