Galaxy Z series logs 1.44 mln preorders in S. Korea, highest on record
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Heavy rain warning raises flood risk in low-lying areas
• Medium to high flows expected in nullahs linked to Jhelum, Chenab and Ravi • Authorities on high alert as NDMA reviews flood preparedness LAHORE: While rising river flows have pushed Tarbela Dam…
Media and political complacency is letting Pauline Hanson re-write the rules on accountability
The media have the power to make Hanson’s tyrannical attitudes and behaviour a central issue, and their failure to use this power has only emboldened her.
- Australian media allowing Pauline Hanson to rewrite accountability rules.
- One Nation bans ABC and major newspapers from press conferences.
- Media complacency enables Hanson's growth of support and divisive statements.
What Apple price hike? The Apple Watch 11 is down to its lowest Aussie price of just AU$427
Apple also revealed that many older Apple Watches won’t be compatible with the upcoming watchOS 27, making this deal especially hard to pass up if your current wearable is ageing.
PCB moves IHC against orders to disclose players’ financial details
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC), challenging two separate orders of the Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) directing the board to disclose…
AI is helping Grab ship products 3 times faster, CFO says, as company raises forecasts
Grab reported second-quarter results on Tuesday and raised its full-year outlook.
Louis Armstrong at the Pyramids: The story behind jazz’s most charming photo
Louis Armstrong stands near the Great Sphinx of Giza, trumpet raised towards his wife Lucille, who sits before him with the Pyramids behind her.
Markets Asia: Positive US guidelines give Asian stock exchanges a boost
The hopeful signals for a deal in the Middle East are also driving Asian stock markets. The upcoming key interest rate decision by the central bank remains a top topic.
Willie Walker named new Fijiana XV head coach
The three-time Super Rugby Aupiki-winning coach has been appointed to lead the Fijian national women's team.
- Willie Walker appointed as Fijiana XV head coach
- Former Blues Women's coach with three Super Rugby Aupiki titles
- First Test against Springbok Women on 8 August
Market access, redrawn: Why Southeast Asia is becoming the world’s strategic advantage
A few years ago, advising a company on international expansion was a relatively clean exercise. We looked at market size, GDP growth, demographics, the competitive field, and the economics of entering a new country. If the numbers worked, the decision was largely commercial. That conversation has changed completely.
Can a tech titan ace a test to fix India’s crisis-hit education system?
India’s tech titan Nandan Nilekani faces an uphill battle overhauling the country’s education system amid exam scandals, student protests and rising youth unemployment. Nilekani, co-founder of technology behemoth Infosys, was appointed head of a national task force for exam reforms following widespread anger and controversies over alleged…
Business: China's march into a slump is weighing on Germany's industry
A potentially protracted crisis is brewing in China. For the ailing German economy, this is doubly bad news.
Ice Cream Man Review
Ice Cream Man review: Eli Roth attempts to make his own Terrifier or Weapons only to fall painfully short of both.
‘Ice Cream Man’ Review: Kids Slay the Darndest Things in Eli Roth’s Gory Horror Comedy
This "Children of the Cornetto" riff runs out of shock value almost immediately — and it has nothing else to sell The post ‘Ice Cream Man’ Review: Kids Slay the Darndest Things in Eli Roth’s Gory…
- Eli Roth directs gory horror comedy "Ice Cream Man"
- Children turn homicidal after eating killer ice cream
- Movie lacks compelling story and originality
Strait of Hormuz crisis shifts LNG's biggest risk from supply to demand
Five months into the Strait of Hormuz crisis, the question still being asked is the obvious one: will the gas keep moving? It is not an idle question.
Gaza deal matters only if it is put into action
The recent announcement of an agreement to disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza marks an important moment. Establishing a framework that addresses one of the conflict’s most intractable…
Gaming firm Nazara posts Q1 loss; Nitish Mittersain steps down as CEO
Nazara Technologies reported a revenue decline and net loss for the June quarter. The company announced founder Nitish Mittersain will step down as CEO. Raymond A.
Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push
Mastercard said the tie-up would help banks, fintechs and enterprises expand stablecoin payments, payouts, settlement and treasury services.
Four Pacific nations are planning one of the world’s largest ocean corridors
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries.
Pakistan gets a pass on new US visa bond rule
• Washington makes visa bond programme permanent; Bangladesh, Nepal among 50 countries covered, India also excluded • Visitors from listed nations face refundable deposits of up to $20,000 WASHINGTON…
Oil prices drop 7pc
NEW YORK: Oil prices fell about seven per cent to a three-week low on Monday after US President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran in the hope of sealing a quick deal that could boost oil…
Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they sourced drugs and sex workers to encourage VIP clients to bet more
Betting firms respond to claims made by anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman at parliamentary inquiry Betting giants Sportsbet and Tabcorp say there is no evidence to substantiate…
Hong Kong actor Mat Yeung marries Malaysian actress Lisa Ch'ng in star-studded Kuala Lumpur wedding
Celebrity couple Mat Yeung and Lisa Ch'ng held their wedding reception at JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (Aug 2).
Govt signs deals with 16 fund managers to operationalise pension scheme for public sector employees
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TikTok settling three teen social media lawsuits ahead of trial
TikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits concerning addictive platform designs. Young plaintiffs alleged social media platforms harmed their mental health and well-being.
S’pore financial reserves approach S$2 trillion as Temasek, GIC and MAS post annual results
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data sourced from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower.
After raising $1B in funding, Valar Atomics plans to mass produce small nuclear reactors for the AI industry
Nuclear energy startup Valar Atomics Inc. said today it has raised a bumper $1 billion Series B funding round to help it move from building prototype small nuclear reactors to manufacturing them at…
Maharashtra issues order on safe food in schools
The order, issued by the Maharashtra Food Safety Commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe, directs that all food in schools should align with the dietary guidelines of the National Institute of Nutrition
Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talks
SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Shipping traffic at the key Gulf waterways of Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz held largely unchanged at the start of the week, shipping data showed, as the progress of…
Observing the frontier, while building for our local reality
As a Southeast Asian AI startup founder building for a global market from day one, I’ve spent the past year focused on three things: commercial traction, access to capital, and building a strong team.
Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store with no explanation
Users noticed that Telegram was no longer available on the App Store in several countries including the United States, but it returned shortly after its disappearance without explanation.
Telegram’s Apple App Store mystery continues, but it’s still available on Android
Telegram says its app is once again available on Apple's App Store, but a complete restoration appears to be pending.
Japan Economy Minister Kiuchi: Pass-through of rising costs has been limited so far
Japan Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said during the European trading session on Tuesday that the overall impact of the increase in the cost of goods has not yet been passed.
(2nd LD) Lee says revision to Criminal Procedure Act will be 'start of judicial normalization'
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday defended a recently...
New Zealand climbers rescued from Solomon Islands' highest mountain
Two New Zealand climbers have been rescued after spending six days stranded on the Solomon Islands' highest mountain.
6 pork distributors indicted for fixing prices
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors said Tuesday they have indicted six meat d...
Nifty to open stable on Tuesday
Gift Nifty at 24,670 indicates stable opening of Indian markets despite Asian stock markets reeling under pressure.
Live: Parliament to discuss Maju Forest redevelopment and GovTech retrenchments
MPs from both sides of the House will ask, among other things, about the balancing of housing needs versus environmental preservation.
Mari makes first private gas sale
ISLAMABAD: In a first, Mari Energies on Monday announced the award of about 17.5 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of natural gas to Universal Gas Distribution Company Ltd (UGDCL) from a new…
MBIE starts investigation into Financial Markets Authority
The investigation will focus on workplace conduct and culture.
- MBIE begins probe into FMA's workplace culture
- FMA CEO Samantha Barrass on leave amid concerns
- Investigation overseen by Kristy McDonald KC
SEA’s CEOs want innovation, but employees feel stuck in execution mode
Southeast Asian companies are talking about innovation with new urgency, but many of their employees are not convinced their workplaces are built to deliver it.
Ather’s Stellar Q1, Klassroom IPO Day 2 & More
Ather Turns A Corner Amid concerns of sliding EV two wheeler sales in India, Ather managed to sharply shrink its…
There’s a ‘borrowed revolution’ on our roads. And India has no control over it
The post There’s a ‘borrowed revolution’ on our roads. And India has no control over it appeared first on The Ken .
#Aids2026: Three HIV announcements South Africa made in Rio
South Africa returned from the International Aids Conference in Rio with three big HIV announcements: a new dashboard tracking the roll-out of the country's six-monthly HIV prevention injection…
United States Dollar Index (DXY) steadies around 100.00 as US-Iran tensions lend support
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick and currently trades around the 100.00 psychological mark, nearly unchanged for the day.
How the Reflecting Pool saga saw Trump sour on hand-picked prosecutor
US President Donald Trump has accused a federal prosecutor he appointed of folding "like an umbrella" after she moved to drop charges against a three-time Olympian accused of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Born on 4 August? You share your birthday with Kishore Kumar, Barack Obama, Meghan Markle and more
If you were born on 4 August, check out the list of renowned personalities from across the world, including Kishore Kumar, Barack Obama, Meghan Markle and others who were born on the same date as you.
Judge rules New York can’t ban federal agents from wearing face coverings
NEW YORK (AP) — New York can’t ban federal agents from wearing face coverings or require that they wear visible identification, a federal judge ruled Monday.
- U.S. District Judge Mae D’Agostino rules against New York ban.
- Judge cites supremacy clause, not state regulation of federal law.
- Measures in New York budget bill signed by Kathy Hochul in May.
Why Japan is propping up the yen - and why the US helped
The yen's weakness has become a worry for the US.
What is tularemia or rabbit fever? Symptoms, spread and treatment explained as New York reports three possible cases
Rabbit fever or Tularemia is caused by the F. tularensis bacteria, and is passed through bites from a tick or a fly, but is most commonly associated with bites from the Lone Star tick or the American…
Employment Leave Bill, explained: How annual and sick leave entitlements are changing
Explainer: A major change to how leave is calculated in workplaces is becoming law - so, what's changing and how does it affect you?
- Employment Leave Bill to repeal Holidays Act 2003, simplifying leave entitlements
- Annual leave entitlement based on ordinary weekly pay or average over 12 months
- Casual workers receive 12.5% additional pay for annual and sick leave
Ben Carroll names ministry, adds new artificial intelligence portfolio
The new, slimmed-down Victorian cabinet under Ben Carroll's leadership includes a minister to focus on ethical artificial intelligence, but dumps the transport infrastructure portfolio.
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Telegram briefly pulled from the App Store over child sexual abuse material availability [U: Apple statement ]
Update: 11:00 p.m. ET: In a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple said: “We briefly removed Telegram from the App Store after our review found content that violates our strict guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material.
Mary Rivera, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Actress, Dies at 82
Rivera is known for appearing as Ned Leeds' grandmother in the Marvel blockbuster The post Mary Rivera, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Actress, Dies at 82 appeared first on TheWrap .
- Mary Rivera played Lola in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'
- Rivera died at 82, buried in Honolulu on April 15
- Known for brief yet pivotal role in blockbuster film
Sources: to fight critics on social media, DHS sent platforms hundreds of subpoenas and asked posters to sign letters saying speech about ICE "may" be a crime (Wall Street Journal)
Agency says its surveillance program searches for threats to agents, but critics see free-speech infringements
Dermot Mulroney Says He’s ‘Sad to See it Go’ After ‘Chicago Fire’ Exit: ‘We Gave it Our All for Two Seasons’
News broke on Friday that Dermot Mulroney will leave NBC’s “Chicago Fire” in its upcoming 15th season. During a recent appearance at Flash Weekend Chicago Horror Convention (via People), Mulroney…
Work: Pseudo-Independence Threatens Freelancers – and Slows Down the Economy
More than two thirds of the status checks for self-employed individuals ended in 2025 with the result "false self-employment".
Govt moves to allow MDR; Qcomm braces for festive rush
Happy Tuesday! The government is proposing changes that could bring back merchant fees on select UPI transactions. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
New Zealand Dollar softens below 0.5900 on US-Iran talks uncertainty, stronger US PMI data
The NZD/USD pair loses traction to near 0.5870 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday, pressured by stronger US economic data and safe-haven flows.
Stocks to watch, August 4: LIC, Arvind, Paytm, Meesho among 8 stocks to be in focus today
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