At the age of nine, Aggelos Ahuja battled a rare autoimmune disease, enduring painful hospital treatments. His father, Sonal Ahuja, introduced him to virtual reality (VR) as a distraction, which helped him cope and inspired him to create his own VR experiences. This led the father-son duo to co-found VRAcademi, a research lab focused on...
Dubai’s renowned The Third Line art gallery is marking its 20th anniversary with a special exhibition titled The Only Way Out Is Through: The Twentieth Line. The show, curated by Shumon Basar, features approximately 70 works from every artist on the gallery’s roster. It’s a unique tribute that unites the gallery’s past with its present,...
Dr. Asle Toje, the vice-chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, offers an exclusive look into the world of the Nobel Peace Prize. In an interview, he discusses the committee’s challenging selection process, the evolution of the award, and the increasing relevance of peace in a world shifting back toward great power conflicts. The Art of...
Apple is set to hold its “Awe Dropping” event on Tuesday, where it is expected to unveil the new iPhone 17 lineup. While the company has kept details under wraps, analysts anticipate that enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) features will be a major focus. Apple faces increasing pressure to keep pace in the generative AI race,...
Several factors are fueling the current rally, pushing gold prices to new records, with the potential to reach and surpass the $5,000 mark. The primary drivers are: 1. Central Bank Demand Central banks are buying gold at the fastest rate in modern history, with a clear trend of diversifying away from the U.S. dollar as...
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have both expressed optimism about finalizing a trade deal in the coming weeks. After months of strained relations, Trump said on social media that he looked forward to speaking with Modi and felt “certain” that a successful conclusion would be reached. Modi echoed this positive...
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that the country is prepared to react to any attacks or provocations. This statement comes after Poland shot down Russian drones that had entered its airspace during a widespread Russian attack on western Ukraine. Tusk described the incident as a “large-scale provocation” and emphasized that the country must...
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a rare and strong rebuke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Israel’s recent strikes against Hamas in Doha, Qatar. Trump stated that he was not notified in advance of the attack and was “not thrilled” with the situation. He emphasized that the decision to strike was made by...
A new report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) has revealed a significant decline in press freedom worldwide over the past five years. According to the Stockholm-based think tank, press freedom has reached its lowest point in five decades, with more than half of all countries registering a drop in at...
This year’s Emmy Awards were marked by more than just celebrity glamour and accolades, as several stars used the platform to make political statements and call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Actors and nominees expressed their support for Palestinians through symbolic fashion choices and powerful speeches. Fashion and Fiery Speeches Hannah Einbinder, who won Best...