Author: News Desk

Scientists in Japan will begin trying to grow human organs in animals after receiving government permission for the first study of its kind in the country. The cutting-edge – but controversial – research involves implanting modified animal embryos with human “induced pluripotent stem” (iPS) cells that can be coaxed into forming the building blocks of any part of the body. It is the first step in what researchers caution is a very long path towards a future where human organs for transplant could be grown inside animals. The research led by Hiromitsu Nakauchi, a professor of genetics at Stanford University,…

After climbing up to the top of mixed martial arts rankings with dominant performances in the first tournaments of 2019, Team Bahrain will look to continue to show the world its number one status isn’t a coincidence. This time, the Kingdom will have a strong representation at the MMA Youth World Championships, which takes place in Rome, Italy, on 3-4 August.  Three athletes between the ages of 14 and 17 will be representing Bahrain at the tournament as they look to mirror the Adults, who have had tremendous success in the last few years, under the guidance of His Highness…

The latest project by the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication (MTT) to air-condition public bus stops will also include a feature known as Passenger Information System (PIS) to make their travels more convenient. Of the 580 public bus stops in Bahrain, 17 have undergone the transformation with more to follow within the current year. Apart from the buses, MTT is currently working on the Light Rail system in Bahrain to improve public transportation.

The voice actress played Minnie, Mickey Mouse’s wife, for more than 30 years, and passed away in her home in Glendale on Saturday. The Walt Disney Company confirmed her passing, with Disney CEO Bob Iger saying in a statement: ‘Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor. ‘For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the world—a partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney Legend beloved by fans everywhere. ‘We’re so grateful for Russi’s talent as well as the tremendous spirit and great joy she brought to…

Barcelona secured a 2-0 win against Vissel Kobe on Saturday to lift the Rakuten Cup in their last pre-season match in Japan. Three former Barcelona players were in action for Vissel Kobe and it was Andrés Iniesta who came closest to breaking the deadlock when a long-range effort flew past Marc-André ter Stegen’s far post, while Riqui Puig wasted a golden chance for the visitors at the other end of the pitch. Iniesta came close once again in the latter stages of the first half, while goalkeeper Daiya Maekawa was forced into a good save to deny Ivan Rakitić a late goal, but in the end,…

Egan Bernal was poised to become the first Colombian to win the Tour de France when he retained the overall lead after Saturday’s 20th stage, a 59-km ride from Albertville. The Team Ineos rider, 22, finished the stage won by 2014 champion Vicenzo Nibali of Italy in fourth place. His teammate and defending champion Geraint Thomas is second overall ahead of Dutchman Steven Kruijswijk after France’s Julian Alaphilippe cracked in the final ascent to the ski resort of Val Thorens. Sunday’s final stage from Rambouillet to Paris is a largely processional ride with only the final sprint being contested.

British MMA pioneer and combat sports star Paul Daley was just one of many VIP guests at the historic BRAVE 24: London event, which shook up the mixed martial arts world by connecting the sport to the highest level of personalities from around the world. Daley was full of praise for the event, but left with one certain thought: Bahrain’s Hussain Ayyad will be a star. Daley was impressed with Ayyad’s performance, as “Iron” only needed a few minutes to submit Mitchell Johnson in the first round of their BRAVE 24 bout, which opened the highly-anticipated fight card last Thursday. “When…

Days after the meeting between President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pentagon notified the Congress on Friday of its decision to approve military sales worth $125 million that would result in 24×7 end-use monitoring of the F-16 fighter jets of Pakistan. US officials asserted that the freeze in security assistance to Pakistan on Trump’s direction since January 2018 was still in place and the latest decision would help it in 24×7 end-use monitoring of the F-16 fighter jets in that country, as this would require the assignment of 60 contractor representatives there to assist in the…

Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from Test cricket in his 20s. Amir’s retirement decision has stunned Pakistan cricket as his Test career that began from July 2009 against Sri Lanka, lasted only 10 years. During this span, he played in 36 Test matches and took 119 wickets. His last Test was against South Africa at Johannesburg in January 2019. He made his Test debut and a year after he won international acclaim as one of the best left-arm pacers in the game. While announcing his retirement, Amir said that he has taken the decision to quit to…

Juventus drew 3-3 in a friendly with a K League all-star team on Friday but 60,000 spectators couldn’t hide their upset after Cristiano Ronaldo failed to play. Ronaldo remained on the bench throughout the game ignoring appeals from the crowd to lace up his boots. It was understandable on the Portuguese superstar’s part because the Italian team arrived in South Korea in mid-afternoon on a delayed flight from Nanjing, China, with the match scheduled only five hours later. The kick-off was delayed an hour and Spanish midfielder Osmar Barba, who plays for Seoul FC, quickly put the all-stars ahead. Simone…