US homebuilders turn to robots as labour shortage deepens (representative image) America’s housing industry is turning to robotics and automation as homebuilders face a growing shortage of skilled workers and pressure to increase housing supply. But the biggest gains so far are not coming from humanoid robots replacing workers on construction sites.Instead, the most measurable…
The grocery shopping scene in the United States is a whole different ball game. From warehouse clubs and discount chains to speciality supermarkets, Americans have plenty of options when it comes to stocking up their kitchens. For budget-conscious shoppers, factors such as the best deals, proximity to home, and familiarity with a store can influence…
From left: PM Narendra Modi with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian; Pezeshkian with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Donald Trump with Sheikh Khaled. NEW DELHI: A day after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the Brics…
NEW DELHI: The National Song, Vande Mataram, was sung for the first time at an international cricket match before India’s opening T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. The three-match T20I series began with an unusual moment as the two teams lined up on the field before the start…
Trump warns Ukraine over strikes on Russian fuel US president Donald Trump on Sunday urged Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian diesel supplies, arguing that the attacks were contributing to a fuel shortage.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf club, Trump was asked whether he had…
The facial tumour had severely affected devil populations in many parts of Tasmania In 2012, 28 Tasmanian devils were brought to Maria Island off Tasmania’s east coast as an “insurance population” when facial tumour disease was severely affecting the species. The devils have since thrived, with their numbers reaching up to 90. But their success…
Trump says Gulf-Iran talks ‘fine’ as Pezeshkian meets UAE prince US president Donald Trump on Sunday said he had no objection to Gulf countries holding talks with Iran, saying such meetings were “up to them” and “fine”. His comments came as UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Iranian President…
Over 136,000 await Canadian citizenship certificates, as per the IRCC data/Image: AI Representative Image More than 136,000 people are now waiting for Canada to process applications for proof of citizenship, with estimated wait times exceeding 33 months following changes to the country’s citizenship-by-descent rules, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada data.The backlog has grown…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: India made a big selection call for the first T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, with Sanju Samson getting the nod over young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first. India also brought Jasprit Bumrah…
A group of Israeli youth mock and jeer at a Palestinian woman displaced by settlers. For years, the international response to Israel’s settlement project in the occupied West Bank followed a familiar pattern: condemnation, UN resolutions and warnings that continued construction was killing the two-state solution. But in 2026, the pattern changed.On September 8, UK…