New award category as Maybank becomes main sponsor of Berita Harian’s Achiever of the Year Awards
The new BH-Maybank Perkasa Award recognises those who overcome socio-economic challenges.
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The transport company Betz International is going to Aventra
The logistics company Betz International is finding a new owner in Aventra. What the sale means for the employees and the continued existence of the company.
Ukraine: Russian strikes on Kyiv, surrounding region kill at least 17
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Experts agree: US-Japan intervention to boost Yen won't last long
The British Pound (GBP) claws back its early losses against the Japanese Yen (JPY) and edges higher to near 212.25 during the European trading session on Wednesday.
Burnham considering inquiry into Epstein, minister says
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is looking at holding a public inquiry into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his actions in the UK, victims minister Alex Davies-Jones told the BBC.
Man gets a year in jail over conspiracy to give at least $127k in bribes to then director at zoo
Lim Thiam Poh's company received contracts worth nearly $2.4million.
Eczema linked to 28% higher shingles risk in UK primary care analysis
An analysis in JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft found that people with eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) face an elevated risk of developing shingles (or herpes zoster).
Egg oiling offers a targeted way to reduce raven predation on vulnerable prey
Common ravens are intelligent omnivores that regularly consume the eggs and young of nesting birds, and their populations are boosted by human-provided food and nesting resources.
New insights into the evolution of a gene linked to neurodevelopmental conditions
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Peninsula slates HK$2.1b for hotel renovation projects
The operator of Peninsula hotels brand said on Wednesday that its board has approved renovation projects for both The Peninsula Hong Kong and The Peninsula Tokyo, with a total budget of about HK$2.1…
Race Course Road HDB flat fire: 88-year-old man dies
Five people had been trapped in the fifth-floor unit.
When this photo was posted online the racist commentary began
A national inquiry into racism, hate and violence towards First Nations people has come to Hobart to hear from the state's Aboriginal groups and people with lived experience of racism.
Moove Raises $250 Million at $2.1 Billion Valuation to Scale the Global Infrastructure Layer for Autonomous Mobility
Led by Mubadala Investment Company “Mubadala”, and co-led by Woven Capital (Toyota) and Ion Pacific, the Series C accelerates Moove’s global infrastructure platform for autonomous mobility as the…
Parent column: Where is this village everyone is talking about?
It takes a village, as we all know, to raise children. But many families have only themselves or are unwilling to accept help. The new part of the column "Rabenmutter".
Mumbai, Mie, Madrid - GB part-time stars' search for sevens
Since their contracts were stripped back to part-time last summer, Great Britain Sevens players have had to find alternative employment and teams to keep their passion alive.
Taiwan probes 17 China-funded firms over high-tech talent poaching
Taiwanese investigators said Wednesday they have raided dozens of locations as part of a probe into 17 Chinese-funded companies suspected of trying to “illegally” poach Taiwan’s high-tech talent to erode the island’s competitive edge.
Novo Nordisk stock falls after raised forecast fails to change the debate over its obesity business
Wall Street isn't convinced the Ozempic maker has a promising path back to sustainable growth as competition from Eli Lilly intensifies.
New proposal being drafted as US and Iran seek Hormuz breakthrough, Pakistani source says
New terms are being drafted between the US and Iran that would prioritise the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz , a Pakistani source told The National . “Messages are being passed. Indirect talks are in an advanced stage,” the official said about discussions on the proposal, being called a memorandum of understanding.
Magnetic molecules explain a puzzling material
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US central bank: Bond markets in the driver's seat: Are the bond markets dictating the Fed's interest rate course?
The Fed's renewed inaction triggered a sell-off in the bond markets. A suspicion is circulating: the central bank may try to shift responsibility onto the markets.
Multiverse Computing and Qualcomm Collaborate to Bring Efficient AI Models to Data Centers
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Despite some early growing pains, Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi is a terrific and excitingly unique take on the iconic franchise.
Trump’s tariffs were supposed to boost American manufacturing, but the new levies are actually pushing some companies back to China
“The story that it is bringing back manufacturing is really not the story,” economist Mary Lovely warned. “Manufacturing is not coming back.”
Wispr Flow takes on AI meeting assistants with Notetaker, its first product beyond dictation
Wispr Flow users on Mac can now access Notetaker, an AI-powered meeting assistant that uses calendars, connected apps, and personal dictionaries to provide additional context for transcripts…
Mapping electric fields in working graphene devices
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Schaeffler Targets 1,300 Job Cuts With Early Pension Push
Schaeffler AG plans to cut its German workforce through an expanded phased-retirement program as weak automotive demand continues to pressure the supplier.
Cyclosporiasis Map Shows US Spread As Cases Top 10,000
More than 10,000 cyclosporiasis cases have been confirmed across 47 states, with 517 people hospitalized and two deaths reported.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Doesn’t Learn from the Past’s Mistakes: Review
The show's overly familiar return to Apple TV finds Jason Sudeikis back on the pitch, mustache and all. Ted Lasso Season 4 Doesn’t Learn from the Past’s Mistakes: Review Liz Shannon Miller
London AI cloud startup Volta exits stealth at $2.4 billion valuation, lands €8.6 billion compute deal reportedly with Anthropic
Volta, a London-based AI cloud startup, has emerged from stealth after completing a Seed Round and a Series A, valuing the company at €2.07 billion ($2.4 billion).
China’s foreign reserves hold steady as external earnings stay in private hands
China’s foreign exchange reserves barely budged last year despite a record US$1.18 trillion trade surplus, as the country’s massive external earnings increasingly wound up on the balance sheets of…
Ted Lasso Doesn’t Know What to Do With Women’s Soccer
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A new species of Ice Age toad discovered at La Brea Tar Pits: The spadefoot toad Spea labreae
For the first time, researchers have discovered a new species of extinct amphibian from Ice Age Los Angeles at La Brea Tar Pits: a spadefoot toad they have named Spea labreae.
X-Men '97 Season 2, Episode 8 Review & Recap: "Dead Man's Hand"
X-Men '97 Season 2, Episode 8 features a return fans have been waiting for, so why does it leave us feeling so cold? Read our full review of "Dead Man's Hand."
Ted Lasso Season 4 Premiere Review
Ted Lasso Season 4 premiere review: Ted returns with an engaging Kansas City-set season premiere that catches us up with a few key characters, setting the stage for the show’s new soft reboot approach following a three-year absence.
The AI Notetaker Has Been Invited to All the Meetings
Wispr Flow, a popular dictation tool, has released a live notetaker that transcribes and summarizes meetings. It joins a growing wave of AI notetakers for the workplace.
Billionaires have been flooding the midterms with cash, but one of the GOP’s most reliable megadonors just went silent
Ronald Lauder spent tens of millions backing Republicans over two decades. This cycle he's given almost nothing.
Europe’s AI sovereignty is under threat. Could Mistral be the answer?
After Washington cut off access to a top U.S. model, Mistral’s push for sovereign AI looks more appealing than ever. But Europe’s AI champion is still chasing the frontier—and relying on American tech to get there.
Video shows drone attacking vegetable vendor in Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the footage shows how Russian soldiers "take pleasure in killing" civilians.
Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Gains Momentum | Insight with Haslinda Amin 8/5/2026
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AI ecosystem's 'circular' investment: risk or advantage?
Amid talk of an AI sector bubble, one aspect is under scrutiny. Many big AI players are invested in smaller ones, who then buy the bigger firm's products. This brings risks and advantages.
Cathay Pacific’s profit soars 71% to HK$6.2 billion amid Iran war and surcharges for passengers
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday that net profit surged 71 percent in the first half of the year, as demand from passengers avoiding the Middle East offset a near doubling of fuel costs…
Map Shows Salad and Go Locations Closing Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
The made-to-order salad chain has announced it is closing all its remaining locations after filing for bankruptcy.
‘China doesn’t want these built’: Trump claims Beijing is behind AI data centre protests
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused China of fuelling the growing nationwide backlash against AI data centres, claiming Beijing is promoting resistance because the United States is pulling…
New Boeing finally gets going, 15 years after debut
The 737-7 is the smallest of its type, yet it has the longest range
Fuego volcano spews more ash and mud as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages
Guatemala remained on alert Tuesday after evacuating villages during an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central America's most active.
What will cold snap mean for your power bill?
Power consumption has hit record levels already this week and with no end in sight for the frigid temperatures, it's likely to just get worse.
The Fed authorizes the purchase of Webster by Santander and the operation will close in two weeks
La entidad española se hará con la estadounidense a cambio de más de 10.000 millones
We're building the most critical infrastructure of our lifetimes. We're leaving the front door unlocked
The industry is building AI capacity at unprecedented speed, and quietly treating the physical protection of these facilities as the most flexible line in the budget.
BYD’s first humanoid robots; Brazil named biggest buyer of Chinese cars: 7 EV reads
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AI credit bubble could fuel Bitcoin ‘crack-up boom’ past $1M: Hayes
Hayes likened the debt-fueled AI infrastructure boom to the 2008 credit bubble, but evidence suggests financial strain is uneven across Big Tech.
Court clears way for sexual harassment complaint against ex-NT judge
The Federal Court has ruled sexual harassment allegations against a former NT Supreme Court judge can proceed, rejecting an argument that too much time had passed since the alleged conduct more than a decade ago.
Vietnam’s Techcombank Seeks $1 Billion, Joining Rush for Funds
Vietnam Technological and Commercial JSB, known as Techcombank, is seeking a $1 billion loan for regular business operations, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be one of the…
Two young women suspected of petty theft die in Lahore police custody
LAHORE: Two young women, suspected of stealing a small amount of cash and gold jewellery from a house, later died in the police custody under mysterious circumstances here on Tuesday.
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'Used right, AI is a patient tutor. Used wrong, it's a shortcut around the learning': we spoke to the creator behind an AI tool that's changing the way students learn
We spoke to Ashish Bansal, Founder & CEO of StarSpark AI, about his AI educational tool and how it's impacting the way kids learn math and science via K-12 and AP coursework.
UOB to sell asset management arm for $555 million to Allianz Global Investors
All 500 existing employees will transition to AllianzGI, which has formally committed to maintaining their employment.
The Devil In The Agent
Imagine an AI agent at an Indian bank tasked with reconciling a failed transaction. In trying to complete the job,…
Exclude Ecobank and Nedbank’s underlying business looks strong
Analysis of Nedbank’s latest results and what they reveal about the bank’s underlying performance, plus a look at South Africa’s AI crossroads as the country weighs US versus Chinese technology.
Nepal’s newest national parks drive tiger recovery, but new concerns arise
KATHMANDU — Nepal is now home to an estimated 429 wild tigers, up from 355 four years ago and nearly four-fold from 16 years ago, the country’s conservation officials reported on the occasion of World…
1 week to go until a dramatic total solar eclipse darkens the skies over Spain, Iceland and Greenland
Here's what you need to know before the total solar eclipse one week from now.
Women must not feel pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
Exclusive: New health secretary promises root-and-branch reform after damning maternity scandals Women should not feel pressurised into experiencing an “ideal birth”, the new health secretary, Yvette…
Mass bird flu deaths drive attendance at community forum
As bird flu begins to spread among resident shorebirds, communities are coming to terms with the damage it may do.
Air pollution linked to spikes in rheumatoid arthritis activity and flare risk
A study shows that exposure to air pollution, especially fine particulate matter like dust, soot and smoke (PM2.5), is associated with increased disease activity and flare risk in rheumatoid arthritis…