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Italy’s national statistics office revealed on Friday that the number of people aged over 100 in the country reached a record high last year, as Italy’s population ages at a faster rate compared to its European Union counterparts. In its annual report, ISTAT disclosed that the share of the population aged over 100 has tripled since the beginning of the century. As of January this year, the number of centenarians in Italy totaled almost 22,000 individuals, with a majority being women. This surge in centenarians reflects a growing trend of increased longevity within the Italian population. On the other end…

A significant ancient Maya city, previously unknown to researchers, has been unearthed deep within the jungles of southern Mexico, announced the country’s anthropology institute on Tuesday. The city, believed to have thrived over a millennium ago, is presumed to have served as a vital hub during its time. According to the INAH institute, the recently discovered city, named Ocomtun in the Yucatec Maya language, boasts remarkable features such as large pyramid-like structures, stone columns, and three plazas adorned with imposing buildings. These architectural marvels, along with other structures arranged in near-concentric circles, provide valuable insights into the ancient Maya civilization.…

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have pledged to jointly bolster Thailand’s pursuit of sustainable growth. The collaborative effort hinges on a co-financing agreement aimed at underpinning the country’s evolving economic model designed for enduring development. The OPEC Fund is earmarking a $500,000 technical assistance grant for a project aimed at consolidating Thailand’s bio-circular green (BCG) economy. This project aligns with the country’s robust vision for a paradigm shift into an innovation-driven, value-based economy, a transformation encapsulated in the “Thailand 4.0” initiative. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, Director-General of the OPEC Fund, articulated that the technical…

In a significant development aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar have jointly announced the restoration of diplomatic representation between the two countries. This comes as a result of the Al-Ula agreement and the shared commitment to enhance ties. Effective from Monday, 19th June 2023, the Embassy of the UAE in Doha will resume its operations, while the Embassy of Qatar in Abu Dhabi and its consulate in Dubai will also be fully functional once again. The decision to restore diplomatic representation underscores the strong resolve of the leaderships of both nations and…

In a remarkable tale of survival, four Indigenous children have been found alive after enduring an Amazon plane crash and spending 40 days alone in the unforgiving jungle. The Associated Press reported today that Colombian soldiers discovered the children, bringing a joyful conclusion to a gripping saga that has captured the attention of many Colombians. The rescue announcement on Friday marked the end of a rollercoaster of emotions as search teams tirelessly scoured the rainforest in their desperate quest to locate the youngsters. A video released by the air force depicted a helicopter employing lines to hoist the children, as…

In a scientific breakthrough that has captivated the global community, researchers at a renowned zoo in Costa Rica have revealed an extraordinary case of a “virgin birth” by a crocodile. This groundbreaking event represents the first-ever documented instance of facultative parthenogenesis (FP) in crocodiles, offering unprecedented insights into the enigmatic reproductive abilities of ancient archosaurian species that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. According to a recent study published in the prestigious journal Biology Letters, scientists were left astounded when a female American crocodile, living in isolation for 16 years within the confines of the Costa Rican zoo, laid…

Japan’s ongoing demographic crisis has reached a new level as the country’s birth rate hit a record low in 2022, marking the seventh consecutive year of decline. The health ministry’s announcement on Friday has underscored the sense of urgency gripping the nation, as the population continues to shrink and age rapidly. According to reports from Reuters, the fertility rate, which represents the average number of children born to a woman in her lifetime, dropped to 1.2565. This figure is even lower than the previous record low of 1.2601 set in 2005 and falls far below the ideal rate of 2.07…

United Nations (UN) officials voiced urgent concern on Friday about a prospective humanitarian disaster in cyclone-ravaged regions of Myanmar. Insufficient aid deliveries and a potential food crisis are top concerns following last month’s destructive Cyclone Mocha. Farmers unable to plant crops due to the aftermath could propel a major food shortage, warned the Associated Press (AP). Cyclone Mocha took a harsh toll on the western state of Rakhine and adjacent areas, claiming hundreds of lives and wrecking thousands of homes. “The devastation is truly immense,” stated Titon Mitra, a UN representative in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city. The cyclone’s mighty winds…

Sony, the console giant, is currently under investigation by Romania’s competition watchdog, the Romanian Competition Council, due to concerns of abusing its dominant position in the console market. The investigation revolves around Sony’s practice of exclusively selling digital games through the PlayStation Store and prohibiting third parties from selling activation codes. According to a press release shared on ResetEra, the Romanian Competition Council states, “The competition authority has indications that Sony may have abused its dominant position in the video game console market both by selling online video games compatible with PlayStation consoles exclusively through the PlayStation Store platform and…

Twitter, the popular social media platform which is fast losing its sheen, is facing another legal battle as its former public relations firm, Joele Frank, takes legal action against the company for non-payment of invoices. The lawsuit alleges that Twitter has failed to settle its bills since Elon Musk assumed control of the company in a highly-publicized acquisition worth $44 billion. The PR firm claims that Twitter owes a total of $830,498, which includes six unpaid invoices and expenses related to a subpoena incurred during Twitter’s legal battle to enforce Musk’s attempted retraction of the buyout agreement. According to the…