Malaysia Data Center Growth Surges as Johor Capacity Tightens
Johor’s data center pipeline has reached 8,542 MW, but a 0.7% colocation vacancy rate, grid constraints, and water demand mean regional IT buyers need to separate announced capacity from…
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AI companies look to the ocean as a place to put more data centers
Moving servers into the ocean does not make underlying environmental challenges disappear. And it creates new concerns as well.
Japan Govt to Craft Kumamoto Aid Package by End-Aug.
Tokyo, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is expected to compile a support package by the end of August for areas affected by last month's powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern…
Asutifi North MP, DVLA To License Drivers, Riders At Subsidised Rate
Ebenezer Kwaku Addo The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi North Constituency, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, in partnership with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), is set to assist Read…
Dealing with disasters increasingly requires a smartphone – losing access can be a nightmare, but there are ways to prepare
Mobile phones have become part of just about everyone’s emergency infrastructure. But what do you do when the power and service go out?
Dubai to welcome 21,000 participants from 165 countries for DIHAD 2026
Dubai: More than 21,000 participants, delegates and visitors from over 165 countries are expected in Dubai next week for the 22nd Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and…
The real reason why company cultures are doomed to fail
Companies are confusing values with beliefs, and it's costing them the talent they work hardest to keep.
AirPods Max 2 Discounted by $120 Across Amazon and Best Buy
Apple's AirPods Max 2 have hit $429.00 on Amazon this week, down from $549.00. This sale is available in two colors on Amazon, while Best Buy has all five models in stock at this low price.
BBNaija Season 11: Organizers reveal why Neche took voluntary exit
Big Brother Naija Season 11 organisers have confirmed the reasons why Neche took a voluntary exit from the show. In a statement released by MultiChoice Nigeria and the Big Brother Naija production…
Monzo chair makes early exit after boardroom rift
The chair of Monzo will make an early exit from the UK fintech next month following a period of a turmoil in the neobank’s boardroom. Garry Hoffman will step down from his role as soon as next month, ending his tenure over a year earlier than his nine-year term permits. He will be replaced by [...]
US teens are smoking and vaping less than their peers abroad
A new FDA survey finds some positive trends among young people in the US, though new forms of nicotine use like pouches have become a bit more popular.
A degree of neglect
Post-Brexit, millions of young Europeans want an English-taught degree. Central and Eastern Europe’s universities have been slow to compete. In the often fierce but ultimately fatuous argument over just what university degrees are ‘worthy’ (usually restricted to science and maths subjects) and those which are not (anything else…
Boomtown 2026 review: Surely the best party in the world
Boomtown 2026 review and star rating: ★★★★★ Pirates are squaring up to one another, clenching their jaws as they prepare to strike blows. Hundreds are jeering around the ring, where the crowd have been whipped into a feverish mob. Villagers are peering from the rooftops to get a glimpse of the fight. But before long, [...]
History Says a $10,000 Investment in the QQQ Will Be Worth $66,000 in 10 Years
Key PointsIf the Invesco QQQ Trust repeats its trailing 10-year performance, investors will grow their starting capital by nearly sevenfold between now and August 2036.
A popular ice cream brand sold at Walmart and Kroger files for bankruptcy after ‘trade dress’ lawsuit
A years-long lawsuit between two ice cream brands, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and Rebel Creamery, has come to a possible end, with a federal judge ruling that Rebel infringed Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s trade…
Research integrating Western medicine and TCM gets boost under new collaboration
Sleep disorders, chronic diseases and women’s health are the three areas of the partnership will focus on initially.
Leapmotor B10 debuts as Mzansi's least expensive range-extended EV
Leapmotor has launched its B10 REEV in South Africa from R499,900, making it the country's cheapest range-extended EV, with an 86km electric range and 900km total range.
Health Ministry expands general dentist privileges to 41 procedures
Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry has updated and expanded the clinical privileges for general dentists to 41, aiming to enhance patient safety and empower local professionals.
Securing the Infrastructure of Intelligence
AI factories are the defining infrastructure of the AI era—where compute transforms energy and data into intelligence that powers every business, industry and country.
Osun election buries ‘votes don’t count’ narrative — IPAC
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Lagos State, says the outcome of the Osun governorship election has nullified the belief that votes no longer count in Nigeria.
Rassie delays team announcement as he confirms Kolisi, Nche are carrying ‘niggles’
Utility forward Franco Mostert is also in doubt for the first Test at Ellis Park.
UAE launches satellite to help environmental protection work
The United Arab Emirates University has launched a satellite to support environmental protection work. The SEO satellite was launched on Sunday aboard a carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite…
2027 polls: Busia women candidates call for enhanced security amid safety fears
Women political aspirants in Busia County have called for enhanced security during the campaign period and the 2027 General Election, citing growing fears of attacks, intimidation and harassment by…
Uzhhorod city council deputy failed to declare use of hotel-restaurant complex – PGO
The Uzhhorod district prosecutor’s office has sent an indictment to court against a sitting deputy of the Uzhhorod city council, who is accused of entering false information in his 2024 asset…
Fery named in GB Davis Cup team to face Ecuador
Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery is selected in Great Britain's Davis Cup team to face Ecuador in September.
United States: Sideways growth and sticky inflation – TD Securities
TD Securities economists Oscar Munoz and Eli Nir expect US output growth to move sideways in 2025 as the lingering Oil shock and Iran conflict create stagflationary risks, keeping the Fed on hold.
Kim Min-seok Wins Democratic Party Chair in Ranked-Choice Runoff
The former prime minister defeated incumbent chair Jung Chung-rae 54.1 percent to 45.9 percent in the party’s chairmanship election.
‘Let Homowo Unite Abeka’
Abeka Mantse sprinkling kpokpoi during the Homowo festival The Abeka Mantse, Nii Boi IV, has called on residents within the Abeka Traditional Area to remain united and shun family Read More...
NOAA Publishes Notice of Intent in the Federal Register to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for TMC USA’s USA-B Exploration License Application
The publication of a Notice of Intent (“NOI”) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) represents a key milestone in the transparent regulatory approval process for TMC USA’s USA-B…
Industrial Robot Installations Hit Record Highs Amid Labor Shortage Crisis
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: Billions of dollars have poured into emerging AI robotics companies over the past two years, and the industry is now…
Ariana Grande Stages Surprise ‘Wicked: For Good’ Reunion With Cynthia Erivo During London ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Show
The dynamic duo performed two classic songs from the movie musical during the second date of Grande's 10-night residency at the O2.
This new Xbox 360 emulator for Android runs much better than I expected
Not bad at all for a project that's been out for less than a month.
Pirated Copies of 'The Odyssey' Are Hiding Crypto-Stealing Malware
Bitdefender says fake downloads of the newly released blockbuster are already spreading Lumma Stealer, malware that scrapes crypto wallets, passwords and browser sessions from infected machines.
Salary Report 2026: 1.3 million salary data for comparison: Do you belong to the top earners in Germany?
Salaries are still one of the taboo topics in Germany. Find out how well you earn in comparison in individual professions, industries and federal states.
Scottie Scheffler Dominates The Field At The St. Jude Championship
Scottie Scheffler blew away the field at TPC Southwind on his way to the St. Jude Championship victory, the first leg of the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Caltech breakthrough brings fiber-optic performance to silicon chips
Caltech scientists have created ultra-low-loss optical pathways on silicon chips that approach the efficiency of fiber optics and dramatically outperform existing technology at visible wavelengths.
Galamsey threatens fish farming in Ghana – Fisheries Commission warns
The Fisheries Commission has raised concerns over the growing impact of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, on fish farming and aquaculture in Ghana.
The People Building a Way to Slow Down the AI Race
As the race to build ever more powerful AI accelerates, a small group of engineers is working on the technology that could make slowing down possible.
America is arguing over the wrong AI obstacle
Last month, two Chinese companies released artificial intelligence models most people outside the industry know little about: Kimi K3 by Moonshot AI and Qwen3.8-Max by Alibaba Group Holding (which owns the South China Morning Post).
China Added 200,000 Bpd to Crude Reserves in July Despite Hormuz Crisis
China is estimated to have added about 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil to its huge inventories in July as imports rebounded from a decade-low in June and refinery runs remained depressed.
Pound Suddenly Near Rs. 380, Canadian Dollar At Rs. 200
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 220th consecutive day on Friday. The … Read More The post Pound Suddenly Near Rs. 380, Canadian Dollar At Rs.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Bulls press toward 1.3600 as uptrend strengthens
GBP/USD edges higher on Monday as fading expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike drag the US Dollar (USD) lower and lift the British Pound (GBP) to its highest level since May 12.
Al Dobowi Group: Five decades of growth and diversification
The Al Dobowi Group was formed in 1976 to address the needs of a growing tyre management and service industry in the Middle East. We have grown beyond tyre management into providing our clients with all the solutions they need with regard to motion.
Agentic AI costs set to balloon fivefold by 2028
Cheaper tokens won't help when complex workflows consume so many more of them, Gartner warns
Health expert: doctors, practitioners barred from self-promotion
Health specialist Mohammed Al-Sanan says Saudi law prohibits doctors and health practitioners from advertising themselves or their services in any form.
ChatGPT’s New Memory Records Your Clicks and Typing in Plain Text
OpenAI has launched Computer History, an optional ChatGPT feature that can build a searchable memory from what users do across … Read More The post ChatGPT’s New Memory Records Your Clicks and Typing…
Apple's macOS Screen Sharing Flaw Is Being Exploited in the Wild
The screen sharing flaw that Apple rushed out a fix for earlier this month has already been exploited in the wild, according to the Netherlands' National Cyber Security Center (NCSC-NL).
Study shows university's advising model boosts international students
Ling LeBeau and Steve Schaffling spent five years building and refining a framework for supporting international students at Syracuse University, culminating in the establishment of the International…
Sports leagues' concussion guidelines must be broadened as brain health concerns rise
Recently, the Australian Football League (AFL) was rocked when it was revealed a Geelong player with a history of concussion had been asked to waive his legal rights to claim for any future brain trauma.
This Free Windows App is Better Than Phone Link in Every Way
Microsoft’s Phone Link is designed to connect Android phones with Windows PCs, allowing users to receive notifications, send messages, make … Read More The post This Free Windows App is Better Than Phone Link in Every Way appeared first on ProPakistani .
PHCC opens applications for Hajj 2027 Medical Fitness Certificate
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has opened applications for the Medical Fitness Certificate for individuals intending to perform Hajj in 2027.</p> <p>Applicants seeking the certificate can visit any Family Medicine Clinic affiliated with PHCC throughout the week, and they can visit their registered health centre…
Kenya, Korea explore AI-driven digital transformation of museums
Kenya and Korea are exploring stronger cooperation in museums, heritage, creative industries, women’s empowerment and child protection, Gender, Culture and Children Services CS Hanna Wendot Cheptumo has said.
Over 1,500 shots per charge, a respectable 24MP sensor and just 14.5 ounces – is the 8-year-old Nikon D3500 still the perfect beginner camera?
The Nikon D3500 was my first “proper” camera and, 8 years after its release, I still recommend it to beginners for its simplicity and insane practicality
Rwandan Environment PS Fidèle Bingwa calls for resilience building amidst climate change impacts
Climate scientists are being urged to innovate and communicate the science better in order to build resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Women's oncology market will reach $110B by 2030 across therapeutics, diagnostics and care delivery
Female-specific oncology is expected to grow from about $65 billion to $75 billion today to reach $100 billion to $110 billion in 2030.
Scientists Define a New Category of Heat Wave: “Snow Eaters”
Unseasonably warm weather that rapidly melts snowpack is becoming more widespread in the U.S. West and happening earlier in the year.
Scientists uncover the hidden nerve network fueling breast cancer
Researchers have uncovered a surprising way triple-negative breast cancer may turn the body against itself. Tumors appear to recruit macrophages—immune cells normally involved in healing and fighting…
Fobi AI Launches FORTRESS, a Sovereign AI Platform for Secure, Enterprise Owned Intelligence
FORTRESS Transforms Proprietary Data Into the Intelligence Layer for the Agentic AI Era Vancouver, BC, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fobi AI Inc.
New model measures full economic value of accurate hurricane forecasts
When it comes to the cost of a bad forecast, researchers have gone beyond damaged buildings and vehicles to calculate the cost of injuries, evacuations and the long-term loss of public trust.
A Peek Inside the Black Box of Epigenetic Clocks
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