Border Guard in Asir arrests three Ethiopians for smuggling 63 kg of khat
Saudi Border Guard patrols in Raboua, Asir, foiled an attempt to smuggle 63 kg of khat and arrested three Ethiopian nationals.
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Tiger Global Offloads Entire Stake In OTT Platform The Viral Fever
Private equity firm Tiger Global Management has reportedly exited The Viral Fever (TVF), the digital entertainment company behind shows such…
ICT sector council chairperson gets the boot
Minki Mazibuko-Thulo is relieved of her duties with immediate effect, with Loyiso Tyira appointed B-BBEE ICT Sector Council interim chairperson.
Justice minister seeks discipline for two prosecutors over courtroom walkout
Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho has requested disciplinary action against two prosecutors who stormed out of a high-profile perjury trial in protest of allegedly unfair court proceedings last year, the…
Two paths, one purpose: How two President’s Scholars found meaning in helping others
Samuel Poh from ACS (I) and Charlene Tan from Hwa Chong Institution received the prestigious award.
- Samuel Poh, a soccer player, found meaning in helping underprivileged children
- Charlene Tan, SPF scholar, understood impact of small interactions through volunteering
- President Tharman Shanmugaratnam emphasized humility, excellence, and public service
Apple adds another iPhone, MacBook Pro to the obsolete list
The original "notch" iPhone is now obsolete.
Applied Materials posted record revenue and raised its chip equipment outlook on AI demand
The semiconductor equipment maker posted $9.12 billion in third-quarter revenue and guided for up to $10.75 billion in the current quarter
Exhaled breath may reveal SARS-CoV-2 through virus-catching sensor
Nian Sun, a distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern, has spent years perfecting a device that he believes could change the way diseases are detected.
NADRA Launches Made-in-Pakistan QR Code-Based ID Cards
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new chipless National Identity Card built around a secure QR … Read More The post NADRA Launches Made-in-Pakistan QR Code-Based ID Cards appeared first on ProPakistani .
Can 'digital twins' help California manage its growing flood risk?
Approximately 1.4 million Californians live in areas at high risk of flooding each year, and climate change is only driving this number up. But flood risk can be a tricky concept for residents and policymakers alike to grasp.
'Glam helps mentality' says sprinter Amy Hunt, but can it give you that winning edge?
Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
‘FOMO Insurance’ Drives Options Buying Spree as Stocks Rally On
As the stock market keeps surging to record highs, a growing worry among investors isn’t that it may come tumbling back down. It’s fear of missing out.
Ishaq Dar discusses regional developments, bilateral ties with UK, US envoys
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday held separate meetings with the British and US envoys, discussing bilateral cooperation and recent regional and…
Ogun: AFAN commends govt, security agencies over release of abducted farmer
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Ogun State Chapter, has commended the state government and security agencies for the swift intervention that led to the release of their colleague, Mr…
NATO aircraft shoot down drone over Latvia, which blames 'Russian electromagnetic warfare'
NATO fighters shot down a foreign drone over Latvia as Finland briefly restricted airspace and sea areas amid heightened Baltic security concerns.
Some 20,610 cases of deportation or forced displacement of children verified in Ukraine – Justice Ministry
Minister of Justice Denys Maslov and UNICEF Representative in Ukraine Anne-Claire Dufay discussed the return of Ukrainian children deported or forcibly displaced as a result of Russia’s armed…
Here’s when Gauteng Matric prelims start
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has stressed that preliminary examinations are not national examinations.
Analyst reports 89% of GTA 6 pre-orders are for the $100 Ultimate Edition — 'I have never seen a 90% premium share before
According to digital intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the $100 Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Edition is leading pre-order sales by 89%.
Can Zepto’s Revenue Engine Outrun Quick Commerce Costs?
In 2021, when much of India was still getting used to ordering groceries online, two teenage Stanford dropouts, Aadit Palicha…
Equiti becomes front-of-shirt sponsor of Abu Dhabi’s Al Wahda FC
The UAE-headquartered fintech group expands its commercial partnership with the four-time league champions for the 2026/27 season
KTMB adds 124 ETS, EMU Plus services, nearly 39,000 seats for National Day, school holidays
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is adding 124 services with 38,944 seats for its Electr...
TalkTalk Business and ARO to borg into UK tech services giant
70,000 customers will join the collective, whose name and leader remain unknown
Tesla’s stock is bouncing. Here’s what the options market says you should do.
Here’s what the options market is saying you should do with Tesla’s stock, and as Target and Walmart report earnings next week.
5 careers available to jobseekers with finance skills in 2026
If you have broad finance-based skills, but aren't sure how to apply them to a career then consider one or even all of the following five career routes.
U.S. Automakers Protest Reverse Discrimination Over New Tariff Rules
"An additional cost of at least $2 billion per year for each U.S. automaker."This is the economic scorecard the Detroit auto industry will have to bear if the Donald Trump administration’s push to…
- U.S. automakers could face $2 billion annual cost per manufacturer.
- Proposed tariff requires 50% of vehicle value made in U.S., up from 75%.
- GM projects $3.5 billion in tariff-related costs this year.
NewJeans' Haerin graces magazine cover in 1st project since returning to Ador
Haerin of NewJeans appeared on the cover of a magazine, marking her first individual activity since returning to music label Ador.
Inscriptions in national park rocks preserve Korea's liberation history
After Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, independence leader Kim Koo visited Seokguram Hermitage in Bukhansan National Park. At this location, where he took refuge before going into exile in Shanghai, he reflected on the past and left a carved inscription reading, "At Seokguram, Kim Koo, who visited this place in the autumn…
Epic Games Store is going to support Linux 'soon' — and that's great news for Steam Deck owners
2026 just gets better for Linux gamers, as Epic is making a native version of its launcher, plus the GeForce Now app has officially arrived.
Survey: Digital Detox on Vacation: Most Fast Only Briefly
Less smartphone, streaming and co. on vacation: Many people plan a digital detox. However, a survey shows that the mini-version is the trend. Tips for implementation.
Why Infra.Market Is Piggybacking Shalimar Paints For Its IPO Ambitions
The Infra.Market IPO was never easy to follow. It all started with RDC Concrete. In 2021, Infra.market acquired RDC Concrete…
India football ‘closer than ever’ to overseas players representing the nation
Dubai: A major development for Indian football is on the horizon, with the country’s football authorities increasingly confident that players of Indian heritage based in Europe could soon be eligible to represent the national team.
India's green bonds find footing as stable 'greenium' underscores investor appetite
MUMBAI: A persistent premium over comparable government debt, alongside strong and steady demand from insurance companies has convinced market participants a larger supply of Indian sovereign green bonds can be absorbed in the second half of the fiscal year.
Reddit stock surges after being named to the S&P 500 for the first time
Reddit will join the benchmark index on Aug. 18, replacing AvalonBay Communities, becoming only the second pureplay social media company in the S&P 500
Older Raptor Lake CPUs are a ‘core part of the portfolio’ for years to come, says Intel — there’s been a ‘sudden inrush of demand’ for LGA 1700 chips due to DDR5 prices
Intel has seen a “sudden inrush” of demand for Raptor Lake CPUs, and it says they’ll remain a part of the company’s lineup for desktop builders “for years to come.”
Claude AI watermarking is not definitive evidence, say SA experts
Local AI experts raise questions about whether AI-generated content can be correctly identified, and whether a provenance signal can be trusted.
Redmi 14C vs Redmi 15C: Full comparison
Both phones share the same MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset. The main differences are in battery, charging speed, durability, screen brightness, and camera.
Foods Making Up Most Americans' Diets Linked to Higher Prostate Cancer Risk
The senior author told Newsweek there are simple ways men can improve their diet without drastic changes.
Why Tata Sons’ leadership crisis comes at a critical moment
Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran’s decision to step down can impact the company’s plans for a costly investment in chip manufacturing
Facility Managers pilot project: bringing support closer to CERN building users
The Site Operations Sector is running a Facility Managers pilot project to improve the working environment in selected CERN buildings.
A stress hormone may help the brain repair itself
A surprising stress-related signal may help the brain repair itself after injury. Researchers found that myelin-producing precursor cells rapidly release the stress hormone CRH near damaged brain…
Digitalization: Wildberger's Germany app – just a chatbot in front of the old government apparatus?
The digital minister is planning an app for administrative services. SPD politicians warn of a superficial solution behind which an outdated system is standing and are planning an alternative.
Scholar's work in South America helps fight Chagas disease in the U.S.
A three-month Fulbright U.S. Scholar trip to Argentina wasn't just about bringing Texas know-how to South America for Gabriel Hamer, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Research entomologist and professor in the Department of Entomology in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
How to prevent and recognize iron deficiency in toddlers
The devastating recent deaths of three toddlers in Queensland, linked to low iron levels, have understandably left many parents wondering whether their own child is getting enough iron. The good news is that life-threatening iron deficiency is uncommon.
Philstar.com launches redesigned mobile app with new features
The redesigned app features faster article loading, text-to-speech, customizable notifications, dark mode and an app-exclusive Events section.
Scientists Have Created a New Category of Heat Waves: “Snow Eaters”
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Matthew LaPlante doesn’t have to go to a lab to see his research in action.
Infrastructure and land use behind devastating India monsoon floods
Widespread flooding in northeastern India that affected more than 500,000 people and claimed at least 99 lives between June and August 2026 was primarily driven by human factors like rapid…
I chose ChatGPT’s ad-free option so you don’t have to — here’s what you actually give up
ChatGPT will let you ditch ads for free, but you'll pay in access.
Your Dog Knows How You Feel: Study
Dogs can distinguish between different human emotions by looking at facial expressions, according to a new study by researchers at … Read More The post Your Dog Knows How You Feel: Study appeared first on ProPakistani .
ITWeb TV: The growth of AI at the edge
As cloud costs and security risk rise, with latency and connectivity concerns across Africa, HP’s Yesh Surjoodeen explains how AI PCs provide edge computing infrastructure.
Women taking estrogen had fewer signs of Alzheimer’s in their brains
Women who used estrogen-only hormone therapy later in life were less likely to develop dementia and showed fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease in their brains, according to a large study of more than…
Providence reports $400M operating improvement halfway through 2026
The major nonprofit system has logged its fourth consecutive quarter of operating gains after years in the red—a key milestone for its leaders ahead of OBBBA's expected headwinds.
New image captures glowing shock waves in the Helix Nebula
Data was taken with the MOTHRA telescope, which is still under construction The post New image captures glowing shock waves in the Helix Nebula appeared first on Physics World .
- MOTHRA captured glowing shock waves in Helix Nebula's eastern side
- 22 complete or partial arc-shaped shock waves discovered
- Study led by Yale astronomer Pieter van Dokkum
Childhood abuse and neglect linked to later life inflammation, premature birth
Pregnant women with a history of child abuse or neglect experienced increased inflammation when exposed to mild stress compared with women without those experiences, according to a new study led by…
Missed the Perseids? Dubai Astronomy adds a second meteor shower night at Al Khatim Desert, Abu Dhabi
Dubai: If you missed the Perseids Meteor Shower earlier this month, this is your second chance. Dubai Astronomy Group has added one more night by popular demand, opening the door to anyone who could…
If the Markets Reject OpenAI and Anthropic, the US Should Nationalize Them
This essay was written with Nathan E. Sanders, and originally appeared in The Guardian . OpenAI, and then Anthropic , were each formed by AI developers who feared unrestrained corporate AI development—specifically, that companies like Google and Meta would steer the technology towards deleterious, maybe even catastrophically unsafe…
Zhipu launches flagship model GLM-5.3 as China seeks Mythos-level edge in cyber defence
Chinese artificial intelligence firm Zhipu, also known as Z.ai, has unveiled its flagship GLM-5.3 model, saying it beat Anthropic’s frontier Mythos 5 model in a key cybersecurity test, as China races to counter Western advances in AI defence.
Quantum BioPharma Strengthens Equity and Liquidity in Q2 2026 as FDA Approves Lucid-MS for Pivotal Phase 2 Clinical Trial
TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91) (“Quantum” or the “Company”), has reported its financial and operational results for the second…
Breathing exercises blunt the body’s physical reaction to acute stress
Short breathing exercises can prevent sudden spikes in heart rate and anxiety. A new study reveals that just a few minutes of controlled breathing keeps physiological stress markers from rising when…
Presentation: The Right 300 Tokens Beat 100k Noisy Ones: The Architecture of Context Engineering
Baruch Sadogursky and Patrick Debois discuss why coding agents fail due to bloated context windows and stuffed prompts. They explain practical context engineering fixes, including lazy-loaded skills…
AI-written CVs are changing recruitment - is your hiring process ready?
With 73% of job applicants using AI to enhance their CVs, employers must adapt their hiring processes to distinguish between polished presentations and actual competence.
