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MENA Newswire, BEIJING: Researchers in China have reported evidence that non-invasive sound therapy can induce measurable biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, marking a potential advance in non-drug approaches to the condition, according to findings published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. The study focused on the effects of low-frequency auditory stimulation on aged non-human primates and adds to a growing body of research examining how sensory-based interventions may influence brain function associated with neurodegenerative disorders. The research was conducted by scientists at the Kunming Institute of Zoology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and involved the use of a 40-hertz sound frequency, which lies within the…

EuroWire, WASHINGTON: Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have successfully synthesised verticillin A, a complex fungal compound first identified more than 50 years ago and long recognised for its anti-cancer properties. The achievement marks the first laboratory synthesis of the compound and resolves a longstanding challenge in organic chemistry that had limited scientific study of the molecule since its discovery. Verticillin A was originally isolated from fungi in the early 1960s and drew attention due to its biological activity, including its ability to interfere with cancer cell growth. Despite this early promise, researchers were unable to reproduce the compound synthetically because of its highly intricate…

EuroWire, SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has introduced faster wireless connectivity for select Mac and iPad models through recent software updates, improving Wi-Fi performance without a formal announcement in consumer-facing release notes. The enhancement is delivered as part of iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2 and affects devices equipped with Wi-Fi 6E hardware. The update increases the maximum supported channel bandwidth on 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks, enabling higher data throughput when paired with compatible wireless routers and network configurations. The performance gain comes from enabling support for 160 MHz channel widths on the 5 GHz band, doubling the previous 80 MHz limit available on supported Apple devices.…

MENA Newswire, LAS VEGAS: Nvidia on Monday outlined a series of developments in artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicle technology during the opening days of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, detailing new software models, simulation tools and computing platforms intended for use in self driving systems. The announcements were presented by chief executive Jensen Huang as part of the company’s broader push to extend its core AI computing business into transportation and robotics. At the center of the updates was the introduction of the Alpamayo family of open source artificial intelligence models and development tools for autonomous vehicles. Nvidia said the release includes a vision…

CryptoWire, LONDON: Global financial markets are navigating renewed turbulence after warnings of a potential $17.3 trillion oil price shock that could reverberate across energy, currency, and digital asset sectors. The alert follows heightened geopolitical tension in South America, where the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has disrupted expectations for global crude supply and triggered volatility in both commodities and cryptocurrencies. Oil prices fluctuated sharply in early-week trading as markets assessed potential consequences for Venezuela’s oil production and export capacity. As one of the world’s largest proven crude reserve holders and a key OPEC member, Venezuela’s stability is viewed as central to…

MENA Newswire, RABAT: Egypt and Nigeria secured places in the quarter-finals of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday after winning their respective Round of 16 matches, with Egypt defeating Benin 3-1 after extra time and Nigeria recording a 4-0 victory over Mozambique. The results confirmed progression for two of the tournament’s most successful teams as the knockout phase continued across Morocco. Egypt’s match against Benin was decided by goals in extra time following a tightly contested encounter in Rabat. Benin produced a disciplined first-half performance, remaining compact defensively while creating pressure through quick transitions. Egypt dominated possession but found limited space in the final third and were unable…

MENA Newswire, TOKYO: A series of powerful earthquakes struck western Japan on Tuesday morning, rattling the Shimane and Tottori prefectures and prompting widespread concern, though no tsunami warning was issued. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the strongest tremor registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 and was followed by multiple aftershocks within minutes of the first quake. The initial earthquake occurred at 10:18 a.m. local time and was centered in eastern Shimane Prefecture at a depth of about 11 kilometers. The JMA said the quake measured upper 5 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale of 7, an indication of strong shaking capable of toppling…

EuroWire, EDINBURGH: Scientists in Scotland have developed an artificial intelligence-powered headset capable of predicting epileptic seizures minutes before they occur, in what researchers describe as a major advancement in neurological healthcare. The wearable device, created by a research team at Glasgow Caledonian University, analyzes both brain and heart activity to provide early warnings to people with epilepsy, offering a potential new layer of safety and independence for patients living with the condition. The development represents a breakthrough in the application of artificial intelligence to medical diagnostics, particularly in the field of neuro-monitoring. The headset continuously interprets electrical signals from the brain alongside cardiovascular data to detect the…

MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: OpenAI is preparing to introduce a personal smart device that operates entirely through voice interaction, marking a significant step in its efforts to advance human-technology communication. The company confirmed that it has consolidated multiple internal teams across engineering, product, and research divisions to focus on the development of a next-generation voice model aimed at powering the upcoming device. According to OpenAI, the engineering teams have been collaborating intensively over the past two months to redesign and refine its existing voice technology. The project centers on creating an advanced, fully voice-operated system that will serve as the foundation for a range…

MENA Newswire,  SEOUL: Online shopping sales in South Korea reached a record 24.15 trillion won (US$16.75 billion) in November, marking a 6.8 percent increase from the same period a year earlier, according to data released by the Ministry of Data and Statistics. The figure represents the highest level recorded since the ministry began compiling e-commerce data in 2017. The year-on-year rise of 1.53 trillion won highlights the continued expansion of South Korea’s online retail sector, which remains one of the most advanced globally. The growth was primarily driven by strong demand for food-related services, as well as a rebound in travel and transportation spending.…