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Rayhan DemytrieBBC South Caucasus correspondentBBCYoung Armenians, such as nine-year-old Slavik, are attending technology classesIn Armenia tech education starts early.In a typical three-storey state school in the suburbs of Yerevan, the Armenian capital, nine-year old Slavik is demonstrating his invention – a box with three LED lights.”He has learned how to control it, and the programming language. You can see the code is written by him,” says Maria, the 21-year-old tech coach leading the class.Next to them, 14-year-old Eric and Narek are showing their smart greenhouse model that monitors temperature and controls fans automatically through a mobile app.Other children are enthusiastically…

In a landmark development for Islamic finance and digital banking, ruya (رويا), the UAE’s digital-first Islamic bank, has become the first Islamic bank globally to offer customers direct access to virtual asset investments, including Bitcoin, through its mobile app, according to an announcement. The new service is made possible through a strategic partnership with Fuze, a licensed leader in virtual asset infrastructure. Together, ruya and Fuze aim to provide a secure and ethical entry point into the digital economy, with services that are fully Shari’ah-compliant and aligned with the principles of Islamic finance. “At ruya, we are committed to transforming…

Getty ImagesKneecap say they have “faced a co-ordinated smear campaign”Footage of rap group Kneecap allegedly calling for the death of British MPs is being assessed by counter-terrorism police.A video has emerged of the west Belfast trio at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one person from the band saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.”The Metropolitan Police also said that another video, from November last year, is being assessed. The footage appeared to show a band member shouting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah” at a performance in London.Kneecap have said on social media that…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandya celebrates his half century with Virat Kohli. (PTI Photo) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) soared to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table after a commanding six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. With this victory — their sixth consecutive away triumph — RCB now sit comfortably at the summit with 14 points from 10 matches.The win marked yet another dominant performance on the road for RCB, who have remarkably won all six of their away games this season. Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, slipped to fourth position following…

Harvard University is facing the largest funding threat among the institutions targeted by the Trump administration. Federal funding worth approximately $9 billion is at stake, and more than $2.2 billion has already been withdrawn. The administration accuses Harvard of allowing antisemitism and promoting ideological bias. In response, Harvard rejected the administration’s proposals, including allowing an external auditor to review departments and reporting conduct violations by international students. President Alan M. Garber said the university “will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights.” Despite holding a $53 billion endowment, Harvard recently announced a $750 million bond issue to ensure…

Doge fans unite! Atsuko Sato announces a heartfelt Doge Memorial Event for Kabosu on May 24. Find out how to join the celebration. In a heartwarming announcement that’s already sparking excitement across the Doge and crypto communities, Atsuko Sato, the original owner of Kabosu — the Shiba Inu who became the face of Dogecoin and the broader meme revolution — has revealed plans for a special Doge anniversary event next month in Japan. Writing on her blog earlier today, Sato reflected deeply on the bittersweet emotions of this season: the beauty of spring, the laughter of family, and the approaching…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Despite the overall crypto decline, the NFT market is showcasing remarkable resilience as we approach the end of April 2025, with recent data revealing potential signs of retesting another bull run season in the coming weeks or months. In 2024, NFT collections demonstrated the same market resilience, adapting to market pressures and evolving within the broader web3 ecosystem. In this article, we have listed some of the top-selling NFT collections this week. 1. CryptoPunks NFT Collection CryptoPunks, a non-fungible token collection featuring a limited edition of 10,000…

The USD/JPY weekly forecast indicates improving risk appetite. The US said it was ready to lower tariffs on China to 50% and start negotiations. Market participants will focus on the Bank of Japan policy meeting. The USD/JPY weekly forecast is bullish as improving risk appetite weighs on the safe-haven yen, pushing the pair higher. Ups and downs of USD/JPY The USD/JPY pair had a bullish week as the dollar rebounded and the yen lost its safe-haven appeal. The greenback recovered as calm returned to most US markets. Trump halted his earlier attacks on the Fed, restoring faith in the central…

Why Safety And Health At Work Should Be Priorities April 28 marks the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, a global awareness day to promote the prevention of accidents and diseases in the workplace. Basically, it’s a reminder that safety signs and compliance rules at work matter, as behind them is a real person’s well-being. Over the years, the workplace has changed. Remote work, regulations, and mental health challenges make creating a safe and healthy work environment extremely important. It’s all about fostering a culture where people feel secure, supported, and heard. That’s exactly what compliance training does,…

Glee star Ali Stroker has shared her experience of pregnancy loss and the “grief and confusion” that followed earlier this year.The Tony Award winning actress, 37, told her story in a Instagram post over the weekend as she marked the end of a “tough” Broadway season.”I honestly have wanted to hide and not share anything about my life,” Stroker began, alongside a smiling selfie. “But these are the moments that I need to practice what I preach and have the courage to be vulnerable.”READ MORE: Blake Lively addresses workplace safety in remarks at Time 100 GalaGlee star Ali Stroker has…