Abu dhabi: A research team from the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the University of Montreal has discovered a planet with characteristics that may make it suitable for life, located about 35 light years from Earth. According to Emirates News Agency, the team used NASA’s TESS space telescope to identify the planet, named L 98-59 f, which is one of five planets orbiting a red dwarf star. The planet lies within the ‘habitable zone’ where liquid water could exist and receives a stellar energy amount similar to what Earth receives from the Sun. It is part of a

Seoul: The Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea announced on Saturday that 26 major public institutions in the country recorded a combined investment of KRW39.9 trillion (US$28.9 billion) in the first half of the year, marking a record performance amid the government’s ongoing efforts to boost the economy. According to Emirates News Agency, the investment figure represents an increase of KRW2.9 trillion compared to the same period last year. It also exceeded the government’s initial H1 target by KRW2.3 trillion. The government has set an annual investment goal of KRW66 trillion for this year, up from

Washington: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced on Saturday that approximately 20 percent of its workforce will leave their positions as part of a restructuring plan aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. According to Emirates News Agency, a NASA spokesperson stated that around 3,870 employees are expected to depart, though this figure may change in the coming days and weeks. The agency will retain approximately 14,000 employees following the restructuring.

Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Mohamed Muizzu of the Republic of the Maldives, and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of the Republic of Liberia, on the occasion of their countries’ Independence Days. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, along with His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages to the respective Presidents. According to Emirates News Agency, the messages from the UAE

Brussels: Belgium is expected to face one of the highest relative pressures from asylum applications within the European Union this year, according to estimates released by the European statistics office, Eurostat. The data indicates that Belgium is projected to receive approximately 294 asylum applications per 100,000 inhabitants in 2025, representing a rate 67 percent higher than the EU average of 176 applications. This places Belgium at the top of EU countries in terms of asylum applications relative to population size. According to Emirates News Agency, the figures reveal stark differences across EU member states. While Belgium registers 294 applications per

Nairobi: The International Charity Organisation has dispatched a shipment of medicine to Kenya, valued at AED1.5 million, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare and support medical systems, particularly in regions with limited access to health services. The initiative was supported by Globalpharma. According to Emirates News Agency, Khaled Al Khaja, Secretary-General of the International Charity Organisation, stated that the initiative continues the organisation’s longstanding humanitarian role since its inception and aligns with its strategy to support areas suffering from inadequate healthcare. He emphasised the organisation’s commitment to responding promptly to medical appeals and ensuring the delivery of

New york: The Government Experience Exchange Programme (GEEP), under the UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, has launched a Global Ideation Lab in collaboration with New York University (NYU). This initiative was held alongside the UAE delegation’s participation at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development 2025, organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs at the UN Headquarters in New York City. According to Emirates News Agency, the Ideation Lab gathered leading experts, academics, UN officials, diplomats, policymakers, and university students to explore new prospects in government sector innovation and global cooperation. The session drew participation

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched the 2025 Summer Abroad Programme, sending 270 top Grade 10 and 11 public school students to leading global universities and research institutions. The initiative supports MoE’s vision to equip future generations with the knowledge and skills to contribute to national development, as well as to enrich students’ academic journeys by enabling them to access prestigious institutions. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme, held in July and August, offers students high-level global training and educational experiences to broaden their horizons, enhance their academic and personal skills, and deepen their understanding of