Microenterprises multiply job creation by five up to July
Employment in companies with fewer than ten workers grew by almost 2% year-on-year in July, compared to stagnation a year earlier.
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Yoni Assia, founder and CEO of eToro: “The world is becoming more volatile. Instability will increase even further”
The Israeli-born entrepreneur believes that the breakthrough of AI can usher in a long era of high growth.
MAPS 2026 recognises outstanding entrepreneurs, strengthens Selangor’s digital entrepreneurial ecosystem
PLATFORM Selangor (PLATS) has brought together more than 100,000 registered entrepreneurs, reflecting the Selangor government’s commitment to strengthening an inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurial…
International falcon breeding auction highlights unique species and hybrids
The 2026 International Falcon Breeding Farms Auction in Malham, north of Riyadh, features a wide range of falcon species and distinctive hybrids.
Govt mulls converting Shaheed-i-Millat Secretariat in Islamabad into five-star hotel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering converting the Shaheed-i-Millat Secretariat building into a luxury hotel, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a high-profile committee to examine the proposal.
Gold retreats from June 5 high as oil-driven Fed rate-hike bets underpin USD
Gold (XAU/USD) retreats after touching a fresh high since June 5, around the $4,450 area, during the Asian session on Thursday and is currently placed near the lower end of its daily range.
Adeleke to Workers: Mobilise Everyone to Vote This Saturday and Defend Your Votes
• Says Oyinlola against his re-election out of jealousy, declares Friday work-free •Osun is a test, don’t turn election into war, Atiku warns INEC, Tinubu • Senate Leader: voters, not
Trump Claims US Has ‘Total Control’ of Hormuz as Ship Traffic Falls to One-week Low
• Iran rejects claim, says waterway remains blocked until conditions are met •Only eight vessels transited on Tuesday, down from 130 daily before war • Six killed as Houthis strike
Digital insight: WhatsApp username: These are the advantages and disadvantages
How does a WhatsApp username protect against fraud - and what data do you still disclose to whom? Consumer advocates assess the status quo of the Meta messenger.
International Youth Day: Gov Inuwa Yahaya Mainstreams Gombe Youth with New Youth Devt Policy
Segun Awofadeji in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has declared that the future of Gombe State must be shaped by its young people, stressing his administration’s commitment
India Minister Nitin Gadkari reveals how he lost 46kg, from 135kg to 89kg
Dubai: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has opened up about his long fitness journey, revealing how he brought his weight down from 135kg to 89kg and made regular exercise…
Spain's Crossroads over Renewable Arbitrations
Los acreedores pasan a ejecutar los embargos que Bruselas veta y Washington autoriza, con casi 3.000 millones provisionados
270 people in police probe for involvement in scams where victims lost $5.4m
The scams include e-commerce scams, phishing scams, job scams and impersonation scams.
Muzaffargarh Canal incident: Search for missing children continues
LAHORE: Rescue 1122 teams continued the search operation in Muzaffargarh Canal for the third consecutive day on Wednesday to locate the three children, who had gone missing after a loader-rickshaw…
Bitcoin slips near $63,500 as traders look past CPI to Fed’s next tests
An in-line inflation print removed a tail risk but gave BTC little reason to rally, leaving Jackson Hole, jobs data and the next CPI release as the market’s next catalysts.
Break of Day’s tribute to invisible labour of working-class Australians is ultimately disappointing
In Steve Rodgers new play, now at Malthouse, solid performances are undermined by expository writing.
Tsuen Wan food recycling 'won't add to shops' burden'
The Environmental Protection Department on Thursday said it does not expect an upcoming food waste recycling pilot scheme covering street shops in Tsuen Wan to add to their workload.
Korean Stocks Rise as Chip Rally Regains Steam
A revival in the global AI trade pushed South Korean stocks toward a technical bull market, marking a dramatic turnaround from last month’s historic rout.
HAL shares gain 2% after Q1 earnings beat estimates. Nomura, other brokerages hike target price
In the first quarter of FY27, Hindustan Aeronautics showcased a robust 15% rise in net profit, prompting brokerages to adjust their target prices for HAL shares.
CM Maryam, Natalie Baker discuss education, security, investment
LAHORE: US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker called on Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday and discussed the promotion of education, security and investment in Punjab.
Asian shares mostly rise after AI leads rally on Wall Street
- Asian shares rise on AI optimism and semiconductor sector
- Nikkei 225 surges 1.6% to 68,609.92
- U.S. inflation slightly less severe than previous month
Deadly fungal disease threatens native snakes
Queensland wildlife experts say a fungal disease could be a "death sentence" for already threatened native reptile populations.
Four Indian stocks to be added, three removed from key global index in MSCI's August rejig
Following the reshuffle, the number of Indian constituents in the MSCI index will rise to 166 from 165
Billionaire Josh Kushner Joins Bob Iger in US$12.5 Billion Lakers Purchase
Billionaire Josh Kushner joins Bob Iger in acquiring majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers at a record $12.5 billion valuation.
Alex Cooper Pushes Back on Dave Portnoy’s Claim She Planned Harassment Allegation to Exit Barstool
“Dave’s got his version and I’ve got my version,” the “Call Her Daddy” podcast host and Unwell Media co-founder says The post Alex Cooper Pushes Back on Dave Portnoy’s Claim She Planned Harassment…
‘He’s got a real slow heartbeat’: Soriano impresses in 1st home start for Blue Jays
- Jose Soriano impressed in debut home start for Blue Jays
- Struck out four batters, allowed one run in six innings
- Manager praised his electric stuff and excellent control
Freeport’s Gresik smelter halts operations for furnace repairs
In a bid to offset the processing gap, PTFI is accelerating preparations to restart its new smelter, which has been shut down since a fire in 2024.
The dangerous ‘pop traps’ used by the gaming industry to seduce women
Digital prediction platforms are turning to popular culture and social media to attract a female audience. What are the consequences of disguising gambling as lifestyle content?
The Ketchup: “We were very badly advised. Nobody cared if your whole body hurt”
The Muñoz sisters talk about fame, about world success, about exhaustion that almost swept them away and about a musical career that is still alive.
Did you miss this eclipse? In 2027, the next one will affect the southern part of Andalusia, Ceuta and Melilla
El 2 de agosto del año que viene, parte de Andalucía y las ciudades autónomas serán testigos del segundo de la tríada de eclipses ibéricos
Keine Angst vor dem Robotaxi: Waymo-Autos seien viel sicherer unterwegs als menschliche Fahrer, sagt ein Experte
Die Schwesterfirma von Google kommt in die Schweiz. Laut einem Risikoforscher verursachen ihre selbstfahrenden Taxis 90 Prozent weniger Unfälle als der Mensch. Doch er sieht andere Probleme.
How Social Media Spurred a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The New York Times: Two days before tens of thousands of migrants surged into Ceuta, one of Spain's enclaves on Morocco's northern coast, a newspaper there…
Define who you want to become before taking action
Discover how Epictetus' wisdom teaches that defining your purpose first helps you take focused actions toward becoming your ideal self.
Fans storm pitch for Bruno Fernandes selfies as Man United beat Leeds
Pitch invaders take selfies with Fernandes during Man Utd friendly
Malaysia - Hong Kong step up fight against cross-border competition breaches
MALAYSIA and Hong Kong are stepping up cooperation to tackle competition issues that cross national borders, with their respective competition authorities signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
JB hospital sees surge in Singapore patients using MediSave for treatment
About 90 per cent of the patients using MediSave at Regency Specialist Hospital in Johor Bahru are women, with maternity-related care among the most common treatments.
Millions across UK and Europe witness spectacular solar eclipse
MILLIONS of people across Britain and Europe have turned their eyes to the skies for a spectacular solar eclipse, with the UK experiencing its most dramatic such event since 1999. Britons were treated to a partial eclipse that peaked shortly after 19...
Toyota aims to bolster ‘earning power’ amid tariff, Iran war headwinds
Higher US tariffs on cars and parts and surging oil prices from the Middle East conflict offset the weaker yen's benefit.
Wild cat to be relocated: In trap: Female tiger causes excitement in Sumatra
Due to their dwindling habitat, Sumatran tigers are coming into conflict with humans more and more often. A female was recently spotted lurking near a school. Now the authorities have drawn consequences.
Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign
Cybersecurity monitoring units detected an 'abnormal attack' that combined manual operations with AI agent-assisted hacking.
Pre-ordering the new Google Pixel 11 range? Score a free PS5 or a Fitbit Air from these telcos and retailers
Google’s new flagship phones have officially launched, and Aussies can now pre-order them starting today — these are the best retailer and telco offers we’ve found across Australia.
Editorial: Can iPS cells clear the barriers to practical use?
It has been 20 years since induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, which were expected to transform regenerative medicine, first appeared. The technolog
Survey: AI popular – but distrust remains high when it comes to finances
Mobile payments are becoming increasingly popular, but when it comes to AI and investments, the fear of data theft and fraud remains high. What's behind it?
Europe's river levels dwindle to record lows as heatwaves continue
As Europe braces for yet another heatwave this week, many of the continent's major rivers are already running at exceptionally low levels, raising concerns that flows could slow even further before…
This Chinese firm has topped Micron and Kioxia in shipments of crucial NAND memory chips
Counterpoint Research looked at the NAND segment of memory chips, which is benefitting along with the larger DRAM segment from artificial intelligence demand.
Egypt revokes licences of three blood banks over serious violations posing risk to patients
Dubai: Egypt’s Health Ministry has revoked the licences of three blood banks at private hospitals after inspections uncovered serious violations that authorities said posed a direct threat to public…
'The universe put on a show for us': Meteor shower thrills UAE stargazers
Stargazers from around the UAE headed for the desert dunes on Wednesday night to catch a clear view of the Perseids meteor shower.
Twitch faces backlash over Amazon training AI on its users' livestreams
Twitch's executives said users can opt out of AI training, which has become a common industry practice.
Cartoonists fear for industry with rise of AI-generated illustrations
AI-generated illustrations published in Australian newspapers have raised fears about the future of the cartooning industry, which one artist says is "shrinking dramatically".
Allianz Identifies Rising Data Centre Buildout Risks for Global Infrastructure Insurers
Financial services firm Allianz warned that the rapid global expansion of artificial intelligence data centres creates substantial construction operational climate and insurance risks for…
AI is not the beginning of drug discovery — it is the accelerator
Artificial intelligence is often framed as the technology that suddenly changed drug discovery. But that narrative misses an important truth: computational, or in silico, drug discovery did not begin with AI. It has been part of pharmaceutical research for decades.
Singaporeans are living longer, but not necessarily healthier. Can science close the gap?
Scientists are studying how lifestyle, biological age and early intervention could help people stay healthier for longer.
The real test for AI agents is resolution
The standard for AI agents is not how quickly they respond, but how many issues they resolve. That is why resolution has to be treated as an operating discipline.
Thomson Hospital Installs Malaysia s First Next Generation Surgical Energy Platform
Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara became the first healthcare provider in Malaysia to adopt a next generation integrated surgical energy platform designed to perform minimally invasive operations inside its operating theatres
Chinese Loongson processors have leaky caches, researchers find
Attackers could extract data, even working from inside a guest VM
US plans Panama pilot to speed AI chip shipments
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 13 — The US State Department on Wednesday said it was seeking bids for a new initiative aiming...
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplants
NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.