BlueVision expands behavioural analytics across three markets
BlueVision has partnered with Fluency Security to add behavioural analytics to its Fusion Cloud service for clients in SA, the UAE and Canada.
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Social Workers Can’t Afford Pro Photography. So We Shoot for Them, For Free.
"Three-and-a-half years later, we’re still here shooting, serving and believing that everyone deserves to be seen." The post Social Workers Can’t Afford Pro Photography.
Balochistan home minister unhurt as convoy comes under attack in Mastung
QUETTA: Six people, including three police personnel, were injured in an armed attack on the convoy of Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove in Mastung on Friday.
British Pound: Growth resilience supports gains against US Dollar – MUFG
MUFG’s Lee Hardman reports the British Pound (GBP) is the best performing major currency in August, with GBP/USD back above 1.3500. The United Kingdom (UK) economy is proving resilient to the energy price shock linked to the US-Iran conflict, with Q2 GDP up 0.4% after 0.6% in Q1.
US flags 40 economies, including Singapore, in China’s ‘shadow transhipment network’
[SINGAPORE] Singapore and dozens of other countries are at risk of being used by Chinese exporters to avoid US tariffs, President Donald Trump’s...
Police looking for two women who allegedly stole gold bracelet (video)
TWO women are being sought by police to assist investigations into the theft of a gold bracelet worth about RM16,000 from a gold shop in Batu 8, Kampung Batu Enam, Kuala Terengganu, yesterday.
Reading FC bidder banned by financial watchdog for forging £170m bond portfolio
Former Reading FC bidder Paul Taylor has been fined almost half a million pounds and banned from working in financial services for lying about his wealth.
Trump orders navy to revert to steam-powered fighter launching system
Donald Trump orders the US Navy to remove the system used to launch fighter jets from its newest type of aircraft carrier and return to using older steam catapults.
1st Fighter Wing to be temporarily relocated amid chip cluster project push
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Friday it will temporarily ...
MPs raise concerns over delayed implementation of CAIPs
The National Assembly Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns over the delayed implementation of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) in several counties despite the allocation and…
US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization said Friday.
Barberton shootout: Police officer wounded in illegal mining crackdown
A 36-year-old male has been taken in for questioning as part of the ongoing police investigation.
Bukit Mertajam Hospital makes global green list, ranks among world’s top 250
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 14 — Bukit Mertajam Hospital (HBM) here has made history by being ranked among the 250 greenes...
The Depopulation
Among all the far-off places, and all the deserted and unknown cities, among all the lawless, godless regions, the Guayrá was an oasis.
MPs consider de-gazettement of occupied Kipkabus Forest land for title issuance
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining is considering a proposal to de-gazette occupied portions of Kipkabus Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet County to pave the way…
Silo season three, episode seven recap: The origins of the silos begin to emerge
Warning: this article contains spoilers After six episodes of slowly bringing its two timelines closer together, Silo season three finally offers one of its clearest glimpses yet of how the world…
NACOC reveals 1,179 Ghanaians received treatment for drug use in 2025
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) is calling for stronger prevention, education and rehabilitation efforts to address the growing challenge of substance use in Ghana.
After Moonshot’s Kimi K3, U.S. AI rivals launch new models and upgrades
Google and Meta both released new models this week, even as U.S. users wait for an open-weight model breakthrough
Indian refiners buy crude months ahead as Russia, Hormuz supply risks mount
Indian Oil, HPCL and other refiners are seeking spot cargoes months earlier than usual as Ukrainian attacks, stalled Hormuz talks and sanctions threats cloud supplies.
Berlin AI InsurTech startup omni:us acquired by Dortmund’s adesso embed AI into core insurance systems
adesso, a Dortmund-based provider of insurance-specific software and technology solutions, has acquired omni:us, a Berlin-based startup specialising in AI-powered claims processing.
- Dortmund-based adesso acquires Berlin AI startup omni:us
- omni:us brings AI capabilities to core insurance systems
- adesso plans to embed omni:us technology in its platform, in|sure Ecosphere
Why fragmented AI regulation makes governance a competitive advantage
As AI regulations diverge globally, strong governance helps organizations innovate confidently, build trust and stay adaptable.
MANCO builds with purpose, from strong roots to a wider vision
As Pakistan celebrates its 79th anniversary of independence, it is a proud occasion to reflect on the values that continue to inspire Pakistanis around the world - hard work, resilience, integrity and…
US Dollar: Carry trades supported as Fed seen on hold – OCBC
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that softer United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) and lower US Treasury yields have led markets to scale back expectations of a September Federal…
Allianz Insurance Singapore wins three Asia Consumer Insurance Awards
Allianz Insurance Singapore secured three honours at the Asia Consumer Insurance Awards 2026 reinforcing its corporate commitment to protect local policyholders against emerging regional risks and…
Scottish prosecutors cast eye over leaky supplier after staff data exposed
Unnamed third party spotted suspicious activity, with names, roles, and email addresses potentially affected
The EPA’s data on cancer risk from air pollution has gone dark
For decades, communities have relied on the agency's cancer risk estimates to hold polluters accountable. This year, it's missing.
Dubai teenager embarks upon T20 World Cup quest with Greece in Finland
A Dubai schoolboy will begin the qualifying process for the next T20 World Cup this week, a few months after his mentor made a dream appearance at the previous one.
Health: More than 200 lawmakers in favour of new organ donation rules
How can more life-saving donor organs such as kidneys and livers be organized? An initiative on this is becoming more concrete in the German Bundestag.
OpenAI steps up Singapore footprint, in talks to lease 100,000 sq ft in Shaw Tower
Rival Anthropic has leased about 100 desks within The Executive Centre facility at Ocean Financial Centre
What you should know about the Redmi Note 17
Xiaomi skipped the Redmi Note 16 name entirely. The brand jumped from Note 15 straight to Note 17 to match the naming of its flagship Xiaomi 17 series.
Hedge funds rebuild yen shorts as intervention creates fresh opportunities
Japanese authorities may be trying to prop up the yen, but for currency traders the resulting rallies are creating opportunities to rebuild bearish positions in the currency, according to a report by…
Vodacom execs sell R9.9m shares to settle tax
Five Vodacom executives and the company secretary sell a combined 63 216 shares, worth about R9.93 million, to settle tax obligations.
Dithejane strikes twice to send Chicago Fire through in Leagues Cup
'He was the coach's man of the match,' said Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter.
Quick hits: Tempers flare as Aussies wilt, Starc's heart-in-mouth moment
Mitchell Starc vents his frustration at a Bangladeshi batter, while a star is born on treacherous Darwin turf. Here are the quick hits from day two of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
KEBS explains how to verify whether a product is counterfeit
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reminded consumers to verify products before purchasing them to avoid falling victim to counterfeit and substandard goods.
Hedge fund inflows reach 12-month high despite market volatility, SS&C data shows
Hedge fund investor flows climbed to their highest level in 12 months in August, with net subscriptions continuing to rise despite heightened inflation concerns, geopolitical risks and broader market…
Springboks duo give Bulls late boost for All Blacks clash at Loftus
Hooker Johan Grobbelaar and loose forward Elrigh Louw have had just one training session with the Bulls, but Johan Ackermann welcomed their inclusion.
36 years of building brands across the UAE with Champion Group
Since 1989, Champion Group has been part of the UAE’s remarkable transformation — helping businesses, institutions, and some of the nation’s most recognised names turn their brands into visible…
How Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland’s unspoken father-son bond was the MCU’s heart — and it broke
'We lost the kid.' A despondent Tony Stark tells Steve Rogers at the beginning of Avengers: Endgame . Five years later, after initially turning down the offer to join Scott Lang's time heist to rescue…
Vietnam Japan cooperation moves towards results driven innovation
From semiconductor workforce development and the establishment of innovation spaces to concrete technology projects Vietnam Japan cooperation is shifting towards deeper collaboration and tangible outcomes
SMEs told to tap partnerships to access international fashion market
Small business operating within Kenya’s fashion industry have been urged to leverage partnership with Chinese firms in order to access the wider international market. Speaking during the the 2026 East Africa Fashion Life Show, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President Dr Erick Rutto said the exhibition would give…
YouTube says there’s a reason its UI keeps changing, and it’s not to annoy you
YouTube says it is "reduce clutter and make the app more effortless to use," but not everyone would agree.
N2TP raises seed funding to advance potential of AI in scientific research
Hanoi based deep tech startup N2TP on August 12 announced that it has received investment from Touchstone Partners
Japanese auto, motorcycle makers back India's drive to cut fossil fuel use
NEW DELHI (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal to Indians to reduce petrol and diesel consumption is reinforcing a broader shift in
- Prime Minister Modi urges Indians to reduce petrol and diesel use
- Japanese automakers adopt technology-neutral mobility strategy
- India promotes electric vehicles, biofuels, and flex-fuel options
How will legal challenges fare against CMS rule on gender-affirming care?
A CMS rule finalized this week may prove more difficult to challenge than previous Trump administration actions to end transgender care for young people.
A Baconian approach to the mostly Aristotelian corporate AI. And what that means for your business
I have been writing for several months about what I see more and more as the central problem in enterprise AI . I’m seeing it not just from an academic perspective: Of course, I’m a university…
China urged to avoid ‘us or them’ split with US over AI governance
China should try to make sure that its new international artificial intelligence body is not seen as “naturally opposed” to the United States and its allies in case it puts off prospective members…
South Africans block billions of spam calls amid tougher consumer protection crackdown
Between January and June this year, Truecaller detected 17.47 billion spam calls, a sharp 25.2% increase from the 13.96 billion recorded in the same period of 2025.
Silver Lake weighs potential $50bn-plus take-private of Workday
Silver Lake is exploring a potential acquisition of Workday that could value the cloud software provider at more than $50bn, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed people familiar with the…
SK Bioscience Seeks Global RSV Antibody Trial
SK Bioscience is expanding its research and development scope in earnest beyond vaccines to antibody-based preventive medicines.SK Bioscience announced on August 14 that it submitted a clinical trial…
- SK Bioscience submits Phase 1b trial application for RSV preventive antibody RSM01.
- Trial to involve 80 infants aged 2 weeks to 8 months, regulated by SAHPRA.
- RSV causes severe infections in infants with immature immune systems.
Hanwha Aerospace Starts Trajectory Fuze Development
Hanwha Aerospace announced on August 14 that it has been selected as the preferred bidder for the ‘Trajectory Correctable Fuze System Development Project’ supervised by the Defense Acquisition Program…
- Hanwha Aerospace selected for Trajectory Correctable Fuze project on August 14
- Fuze aims to increase 155mm ammunition accuracy by adjusting flight path
- System development planned to complete by 2032 for K9 self-propelled howitzer
Hyundai Launches Mobile Healthcare Demo in Indonesia
Hyundai Motor Group is set to launch a mobile healthcare service demonstration using purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) to resolve healthcare accessibility issues in an Indonesian smart city.Hyundai Motor…
- Hyundai unveils mobile healthcare demo in Indonesian smart city BSD City
- Modified Kia PV5 Cargo Long vehicle equipped for medical treatment
- Partnership with Sinar Mas Land and Eka Hospital to improve medical access
Interview: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns: "There is a very real risk of too much power concentration"
In an exclusive interview with the Handelsblatt, Altman explains the recent security gaps, when the AI company finally wants to become profitable - and why children should keep their fingers off…
How Cancer Research Horizons is building the future of childhood cancer medicines
Cancer Research Horizons' CBO Tony Hickson discusses why charity and pharma need each other now more than ever. The post How Cancer Research Horizons is building the future of childhood cancer…
Despite its reputation, India’s per-unit space launch cost highest: study
India, according to an analysis of more than six decades of space missions, simply does not launch often enough to bring its costs down
NHIA releases GH¢35.1 million for Free Primary Healthcare services
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH¢35,099,215.84 as first-quarter payment to the 107 districts currently implementing the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) programme.
‘Kinetic electronics’ make self-connecting circuits
Eventual goal is electronic devices that can reconfigure and even repair themselves The post ‘Kinetic electronics’ make self-connecting circuits appeared first on Physics World .
- Kyushu University researchers create self-connecting electronic circuits
- Kinetic electronics modules deform to connect and disconnect from other circuits
- Technology could enable self-reconfiguring devices for wearables, robotics, and medical devices
Why do people ask so few questions in conversation?
We've perhaps been conditioned to not ask too many questions, in case it comes across as rude or prying. But columnist David Robson argues that asking people open-ended questions benefits our…
Africa: A New Class of Metals Could Transform Africa's Clean Energy Economy - Scientists Explain
[The Conversation Africa] For centuries, useful metals have been developed by starting with one core element and adding small amounts of other elements.
- Africa recognizes high-entropy alloys' potential for sustainable economy.
- Alloys can revolutionize hydrogen storage, a clean energy carrier.
- Africa must invest in research infrastructure to leverage alloys' benefits.
Hunger stones: The history behind 'If you see me, weep'
Centuries-old hunger stones are emerging as Europe's rivers recede. Among the most famous is the Děčín hunger stone in the Elbe River with its cryptic message.
New trend of injecting banned peptides to 'optimise' body
Peptides reproduced in a lab are the active ingredients in many common medications including insulin and GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
Patterns in time and space of fatal coastal cliff failures
A new analysis (Reiss et al. 2026) explores a global database of fatal coastal cliff failures, showing that these tragic events most frequently occur in the summer months when beaches are heavily populated. One significant type of fatal landslide is coastal cliff failures.