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US President Donald Trump has said the United States will declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory “pretty soon” after defeating Iran, escalating tensions over the strategically vital waterway. Speaking at a political rally in New York on Friday, Trump said the US already had “total control” of the strait through its blockade of Iranian…
With the Currie Cup nearing its business end there is plenty at stake for both teams.
The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of nine suspects in separate operations involving illegal firearms, armed robbery and livestock theft across the state.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has announced new Assistant Director and Superintendent jobs through the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC).
Riyadh Air has launched its operations in Pakistan, with the Saudi airline’s inaugural flight arriving at Islamabad International Airport from … Read More The post New International Airline Launches…
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that soldiers are attempting to prevent him from entering Osun State as the state holds its governorship election on Saturday.
Chief Sir Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, chairman of Jezco Group of Companies and father of popular social media personality, Jowi Zaza, has regained his freedom after days in the custody of his abductors.
Prof. Dr. Tahir Shamsi, the pioneer of Pakistan’s bone marrow transplant program, has been named for the Sitara-i-Imtiaz posthumously in … Read More The post Late Dr.
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup behind the Claude chatbot, has reported a staggering 1,360% surge in quarterly revenue to more than $11.5 billion, highlighting the company’s rapid…
Nenê Hilario is a Brazilian professional basketball player who has an estimated net worth of $45 million. Born Maybyner Rodney Hilario on September 13, 1982, in São Carlos, Brazil, Nenê built his…
[allAfrica] There was a time when cotton was more than just another crop in Kenya. In parts of the country, it was white gold.
A Kilifi Court has sentenced a primary school teacher to 10 years in prison for abusing his position of authority to pursue a sexual relationship with a pupil.
Lula says he is open to meeting Trump around the UN General Assembly in September, but warns Washington not to meddle in Brazil's October election.
India-focused offshore funds and ETFs delivered returns of up to 32.7% over three months, outperforming the MSCI India USD Index, which fell 12%.
Primary school teachers across the 16 local government councils of Taraba State have rejected the explanation offered by the Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) and the state wing of…
LG, Samsung and Sony make some of the best OLED TVs money can buy, but some OLEDs are potentially too dim for bright rooms. Here's what you need to know before shopping.
Nigeria’s exports to China surged by 80% to $2.3 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African countries and rising demand for Nigerian commodities.
Anderson Varejão is a retired Brazilian professional basketball player who has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Varejão spent 14 seasons playing professional basketball in the NBA, with most of…
[TOKYO] Hedge funds further dialled back on their wagers against the yen, signalling a reduction in negative sentiment surrounding the currency after...
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the world’s largest professional body for procurement and supply, has officially opened its CIPS UK Kenya office…
Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Saturday, in line with losses in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs459,936 after a decline of Rs500 during the day.
India remains one of the world's fastest-growing economies, demonstrating significant resilience. Strong credit and deposit growth indicate a robust financial sector performance.
Sophie O'Sullivan is targeting her first major final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham after breaking mum Sonia's 1500m championship record at the National Championships.
Hackers breached the websites of the Witold Pilecki Institute in Poland, along with its branches in Berlin and Augustów, posting Russian propaganda and anti-Ukrainian narratives.
Market economists lifted Brazil's 2026 primary deficit forecast to R$59.1 billion (about US$11.3 billion), while the Banco Central lined up a routine US$1 billion dollar auction to roll over a…
Brazil's largest fuel distributor, Vibra Energia, saw quarterly profit jump 705% to R$2.352 billion (about US$451 million), lifted by fatter margins and its Comerc power arm.
United Kingdom universities are increasingly offering large tuition-fee discounts to overseas students as institutions face falling international enrolments, tighter visa rules and growing financial…
President Prabowo targets 6 percent economic growth in the 2027 RAPBN, but economists warn the figure may be overly optimistic.
The late maskandi musician, Inkosi Yamagcokama set to be laid to rest at his homestead in Umsinga
Safaricom has issued a response after a customer raised an alarm over money held an M-PESA for Business account after the app failed to work.
[NEW YORK] Anthropic is telling prospective investors its second-quarter revenue jumped at least 14-fold versus the same period a year ago, according...
Knowing how to check incognito history can be useful if you are trying to understand what happened during a private browsing session on your own device.
The Nader program offers regulatory incentives to accelerate access to rare disease therapies, supporting researchers and pharmaceutical developers, an SFDA official said.
He was speaking to 179 new Singapore citizens from the East Coast GRC on Aug 15.
There is an organ in Germany that is playing one composition until 2640. What’s billed as the world’s slowest concert features a piece by American composer John Cage, and was […]
The prospect of a Super El Nino on the horizon has figured prominently in the media, but its impact on farmers depends on which side of the world they live. […]
The United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg is mourning the loss of Winnipeg firefighter Darrel Maynard while continuing its work to raise awareness of occupational cancer and improve health protections for…
Bit of a quiet one this week, gang. Half the RPS team are on holiday, ill, or off at some preview event, maybe in a less melty part of the world like Scandinavia, the lucky bastards.
Users need discretionary income of nearly £100,000 a year to make savings on their grocery spend after paying £1,200 for GLP-1s, analysis finds The high cost of weight-loss medication is a “regressive tax on being thin” because the outlay outweighs any saving on food costs for all but the highest earners.
An incredible 25% of business leaders are unable to explain AI-generated outputs, while a worrying majority rely on AI for vital financial tasks, including expenses and payments
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Ukrainian FP-5 “Flamingo” missiles struck industrial facilities in Samara, Russia, on Aug. 15. Following the attack, the chief designer of the Ukrainian defense company Fire Point published footage of…
Cami Clark, wife of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, drew attention for seeking funding from Jeffrey Epstein over a decade ago.
Addressing the nation on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the country’s ongoing…
Bed shortages are forcing hospitals to expand wards as patients crowd facilities across the division
A Phillip Island penguin has died from H5N1 bird flu in the first detection among the island's little penguin colony, ahead of vaccinations beginning on Monday.
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 15 — Malaysia has not recorded a significant increase in haze-related illnesses so far, but the Min...
As South Africa’s unemployment rate rises to 33.6%, youth advocacy groups are calling for urgent reforms to prepare young people for a labour market increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
Study of nearly 260,000 people finds that excess abdominal fat raised cardiovascular risk even at normal or overweight BMI; Sheba cardiologist Dr. Anat Berkovich says where fat is stored may matter as much as how much there is
India's central bank wants AI deciding who can get a loan, as long as no bank ever tells a customer "the model decided.
Hongkongers should exercise extreme caution in guarding their personal data, especially during online shopping and membership sign-ups, the city’s privacy watchdog has said after privacy complaints jumped more than 60 per cent year on year in the first half of 2026.
Al Dhafra Hospitals in Madinat Zayed, Ghayathi and Al Mirfa use connected diagnostic kits capable of conducting examinations remotely
An Alberta teen's family is heading to court after spending nearly $200,000 on U.S. scoliosis surgery, arguing healthcare delays violated her constitutional rights.
BBC Verify examines the impact of drought and extreme heat on western European rivers, fields and mountains.
Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Tamil Nadu 15 Aug 2026 Botanists have discovered a previously unknown plant species growing along the sandy shores of the Coromandel Coast.
NINE areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy air quality readings as of 10am on Saturday, with Kuching recording the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 166, according to the Air Pollutant Index…
Indonesian geophysics agency BMKG recorded the first quake at 4:58 a.m. (2158 GMT) at a depth of 15 kilometers, followed by several aftershocks.
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Hong Kong’s lush forests are teeming with more wildlife ranging from birds arriving from neighbouring regions to newly discovered reptile and insect species, experts have found, as they urge authorities to devise a conservation list to protect vulnerable local species.
More than 40 years after the end of commercial whaling, new research reveals a recent increase in sightings of the world's two largest whale species in the southeastern Atlantic. The findings, published in the African Journal of Marine Science, compiled more than 60 years of confirmed sightings and strandings from Namibia and South…
