Since the introduction of bitcoins 13 years ago, almost 85% of all the possible bitcoins have been mined. According to crypto experts, however, mining the remaining bitcoins will take longer – over 100 years. Recent statistics show that bitcoins have… Read More ›
Day: December 14, 2021
MGM Resorts international to sell Mirage hotel and Las Vegas casino to Hard Rock International for $1.08B
In a statement MGM Resorts International said, it would divests its stake in the Mirage hotel and casino in Las Vegas to Hard Rock International for about $1.08 billion in cash. The Mirage opened in 1989 and was acquired by MGM… Read More ›
Australia signs $716.5M critical mineral deal with South Korea
Australia has signed a $716.5 million (A$1 billion) defense deal with South Korea aimed at boosting Seoul’s ability to grow its military exports. Under the terms of the deal, South Korean defence company Hanwha Corp will build 30 self-propelled howitzers… Read More ›
Double doses of vaccination will not neutralize Omicron variant: Oxford study
Two doses of COVID-19 vaccinations will not suffice to neutralize antibodies against the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus, found British scientists. They further found that those who have been previously infected or vaccinated may face increased infections. Researchers from the University… Read More ›
Israel-UAE hold historic meeting, Iran continues to be in focus
In the first ever public meeting, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan played host to Israel’s prime minister Naftali Bennett, following the formalisation of Israel-UAE ties in 2020. Ahead of the talks, Israeli ambassador to Abu Dhabi… Read More ›
US Space Force conducts space war simulations to test resilience of US satellite communication networks
Weeks after Russia shot down an ageing communication satellite, the United States has begun testing the resilience of its satellite communication networks in order to deter threats from China and Russia. The computer-aided simulations included potential shooting down of U.S…. Read More ›