Author: Tanjid Osman

Nova Scotia is improving mental health care by launching a new rapid consultation pathway. This system will help people get faster access to psychiatric assessments and specialist consultations after being referred by their primary care provider. The province’s Mental Health and Addictions Program said the goal is to connect patients to the care they need more quickly. The new pathway will start this summer in the Eastern Zone, then expand to the Northern and Western zones. It is designed to reduce wait times and improve patient outcomes by making sure people see the right specialist at the right time. Long…

China has launched the first group of satellites for a new space-based artificial intelligence supercomputing network. The launch took place on May 14 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This marks the beginning of a large-scale project led by Chinese tech firm ADA Space and Zhejiang Lab. The plan is to build a constellation of 2,800 satellites. These satellites will work together as a powerful AI computer in orbit. The network is called the Three-Body Computing Constellation. It is designed to process large amounts of data directly in space. This space-based approach will reduce the need to send data back…

At least 31 people were killed on Sunday near an aid distribution point in Rafah, southern Gaza. Israel denied any involvement in the shooting and blamed Hamas for attacking civilians who were trying to collect food. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released drone footage showing people running and what they claimed were armed men shooting in the area. According to the IDF, the gunmen were members of Hamas who fired at civilians to prevent aid from being distributed. The IDF said Hamas is doing everything it can to stop food from reaching people in Gaza. The attack happened at a…

Maja Stark, a 25-year-old golfer from Sweden, surprised many by winning the 80th U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills Golf Course in Wisconsin. Stark entered the tournament with low expectations but finished with a score of 7 under par, securing her first major title and becoming the third Swedish player to win this championship. The tournament featured strong competition from world number one Nelly Korda and talented Japanese players including Rio Takeda, Mao Saigo, and Hinako Shibuno. Despite this, Stark maintained steady play and focus throughout the event, holding the lead until the end. She closed the final round with…

Rotorua’s Hariata Vercoe has been named a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of her over 40 years of service to Māori health and the community. Vercoe has led the Korowai Aroha Health Centre in Rotorua since 2012 and played a vital role in the centre’s Covid-19 response and vaccination efforts. Her work focuses on improving health outcomes for Māori through a variety of programmes and services. Vercoe is affiliated with multiple iwi including Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue, and Te Rarawa. She began her career working in conservation for 20 years before moving into the health…

Voice of Baceprot, an all-female heavy metal band from Indonesia, recently performed in Japan for the first time. The group, formed in 2014 in West Java, is known for its unique identity as a hijab-wearing metal band that sings about social issues. The performance took place on Saturday, May 25, during a music festival in Yokohama, near Tokyo. The trio played around 10 songs, captivating the audience with their strong sound and powerful messages. Voice of Baceprot is made up of three members: Firda Marsya Kurnia on vocals and guitar, Widi Rahmawati on bass, and Euis Siti Aisyah on drums.…

The Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) will return for its ninth edition from 1 to 30 November 2025, coinciding with the UAE’s Year of Community. Alongside the date announcement, DFC has also introduced a new brand identity aimed at promoting its mission to create a healthier, more active city. Launched in 2017 by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the challenge invites residents and visitors to commit to 30 minutes of daily exercise for 30 days. Over the past eight years, more than 13 million participants have joined, turning it into one of Dubai’s most successful citywide movements. The…

The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the New York Yankees on Saturday night, beating them 18-2 in front of a packed crowd of 51,746 fans. The game felt like a playoff match, showing the Dodgers’ strength early in the season. This was the Yankees’ worst loss since 2019 and their largest margin of defeat in 16 years. The Dodgers made it clear that they remain a top team, even missing several key players due to injury. Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ star player, did not hit a home run or make any spectacular plays in this game, but his batting was solid…

US President Donald Trump said representatives from Pakistan will come to the United States next week to discuss trade and tariffs. Pakistan wants to make a deal on tariffs with the US. Trump also said he would not be interested in making a deal with Pakistan or India if the two countries are at war. Recently, India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed neighbors, had their worst fighting in decades. The clashes lasted four days and involved fighter jets, missiles, drones, and artillery. Negotiations on tariffs started last Friday with Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer…

China’s leading tech companies are turning to homegrown chips after the United States tightened export rules on advanced processors used for artificial intelligence. The shift comes after the US banned the export of Nvidia’s powerful H20 chip, widely used in AI systems, to China. This move has forced companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu to search for local alternatives to keep up with AI development. According to the Financial Times, China’s supply of Nvidia’s H20 chips will likely run out by early next year. Even if Nvidia creates a version that meets US restrictions, the delivery process may take up…