
A boy's arduous steps on prosthetic legs after Turkey's earthquake
It took 76 hours before rescuers could pull Mehmet Koc from the mound of concrete and twisted metal that remained of his home.
Fri Feb 09 2024

Bionic hand can be updated with new gestures, anytime, anywhere
Jessica Smith's convictions are being challenged by a British bionic hand that can be updated remotely anywhere in the world.
Thu Aug 18 2022

UTM produces 3D manual prosthetic hand for children with disabilities in Yemen
The prosthetic hand serves as therapy to train a user on how to use hand aids in the initial stages.
Thu Oct 28 2021

In Kabul clinic, Taliban and the soldiers they fought confront wounds of war
The Red Cross, with decades of experience treating the war's victims, is one of the few centres that can supply prosthetic limbs.
Thu Oct 21 2021

Prosthetic eye helps restore confidence
People are familiar with prostheses like dentures and artificial limbs but many are still unaware of prosthetic eyes.
Sun May 23 2021

Sudan's 'silent death' from flesh-eating cuts
The thorn brought with it a flesh-eating infection called mycetoma, which rips through the body causing severe deformities.
Thu Sep 10 2020

Machete attack victim still in the running for Paralympic dream
Fitted with a prosthetic limb, he discovered that running gave him his first night without a nightmare since the attack.
Fri Aug 28 2020

Bone cancer fighter receives 3D-printed bionic hand
Sixteen-year-old Farahdina Che Fauzan's left arm was amputated due to cancer two years ago.
Thu Jun 22 2017

An 'emotional prosthetic' for long-distance lovers in the works
Called Pillow Talk, the wristband picks up the wearer's heartbeat and transmits it in real time via Bluetooth to the app.
Wed Nov 05 2014

No arms, no legs not stopping former national athlete to compete in Games
Former Singaporean national athlete Aishah Samad plans to compete in the next Asian Para games despite losing arms and legs to infection.
Fri Sep 05 2014
Man climbs Chicago skyscraper with bionic leg
Zac Vawter became the first person to climb Chicago's Willis Tower in a mind-controlled prosthetic limb.
Mon Nov 05 2012

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025