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Image Credit: Wikipedia Nestled in the sun-drenched plains of Alicante province, the quaint Spanish town of Villena guards a secret that bridges earth and sky. Back in 1963, workers digging a gravel pit stumbled upon the Treasure of Villena, a dazzling hoard of over 60 Bronze Age artefacts weighing nearly 10 kilograms, mostly gleaming gold bowls, bracelets, and bottles. What makes this find truly extraordinary is that two pieces, an iron bracelet and a sword hilt pommel, were forged from meteoritic iron, a rare metal fallen from space around a million years ago. Dated to 1400-1200 BC, this collection hints at ancient people's awe for cosmic gifts, long before iron smelting was known on Earth. Today, these treasures shine in Villena's Archaeological Museum, drawing visitors to ponder how Bronze Age craftsmen turned stardust into jewellery. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Saudi intercepts drone headed to Shaybah oil field; Israeli strikes 10 Hezbollah targe..

Dubai gold prices have officially broken all records, surging past Dh630 per gram / AI Image The “City of Gold” has officially entered uncharted territory. On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Dubai gold prices shattered all previous records, with 24-karat gold soaring to a staggering Dh632 per gram. This historic peak follows a relentless rally that has seen the precious metal gain more than Dh111 per gram since the beginning of the month.To put this explosive growth into perspective, gold was trading at just Dh520 on New Year's Day; in less than 30 days, the market has witnessed a near 20% increase, marking one of the steepest and fastest price climbs in the history of the UAE retail market.Gold prices in DubaiThe surge isn't just limited to gold. The entire precious metals sector in Dubai is seeing significant movement as investors look for alternatives to traditional stocks and currencies. Below are the retail rates for today:Metal Type / PurityPrice per Gram (AED)Monthly Tren..

AdvertisementArtificial intelligenceThis Week in AsiaLifestyle & CultureAs Asia faces falling birth rates, AI’s rise distracts couples from building familiesAI is putting pressure on Asian workers to upgrade their skills, while the technology also provides ‘cheap fun’ diversions
Reading Time:3 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPBiman MukherjiPublished: 4:42pm, 11 Feb 2026As Asia grapples with falling birth rates, analysts warn that the rise of artificial intelligence is worsening the problem, with the technology putting pressure on workers to upgrade their skills and posing a distraction to families after office hours.Fertility rates have fallen across the region to some of the lowest levels in the world, well below the generally accepted replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman needed to keep a population stable over time.
The drop in fertility rates was due to financial pressures and career demands faced by people in their thirties and forties when they should be starting families, James..