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PTI welcomes SC decision
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday welcomed a Supreme Court order directing that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan be shifted to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad and that a medical board of specialist doctors be constituted to conduct a comprehensive examination.
Meta hooked children and misled public: prosecutors
In what many experts have called social media's ‘big tobacco moment’, a coalition of States is asking that Meta be penalized by around $200 billion for designing products addictive to children
Singapore’s Muslim affairs minister orders review of mosque safeguards after child abuse case
SINGAPORE, Aug 19 — Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad has directed the Islamic Religious Co...
Iran-US conflict: PTI voices concerns over UAE targeting Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday put the UAE on the spot, raising concerns over the alleged discriminatory treatment of Pakistanis following the Iran-US conflict…
Australian Dollar Weighed by AI Stock Weakness, Higher Bond Yields
The Australian dollar weakened slightly against its U.S. counterpart. Its headwinds include “another leg down” in artificial intelligence and chip stocks and new highs in long-term government bond…
Comancheros attempted to muscle into construction sites, inquiry hears
The CFMEU inquiry has heard evidence from intelligence agencies that the outlaw motorcycle gang the Comancheros sought to set up its own construction companies in Queensland.
Minerals Commission opens GH¢12.3m modern office at Damang
The Minerals Commission has opened a modern GH¢12.3 million district office at Damang, in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region, as part of efforts to decentralise the…
Son Of A Boxing Legend Featured In Bare Knuckle Boxing Event
BKB 58 Miami takes place Aug. 29 at the James L. Knight Center. Main card starts 8 p.m. ET on Vice TV. Full announced card, start time and how to watch.
Dodgers Star Hit With Brutal Stray After MVP Frontrunner's Huge Game
Los Angeles Dodgers star Kyle Tucker was the subject of an unfortunate statistic Monday night.
LVMH boss Bernard Arnault leads tributes after Dior PR chief Mathilde Favier and award-winning producer Nicolas Altmayer die in crash
PARIS, Aug 19 — Award-winning French film producer Nicolas Altmayer and Dior PR head Mathilde Favier were killed i...
California AG Bonta says case against Meta is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages
Following opening arguments in the case against Meta, California Attorney General Bonta said the trial is not about extracting a massive payout.
New study links cosmic radiation to higher cancer death risk in flight crews
Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers – even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study.
AI’s attribution problem gets worse as models scale
Diffusion models are becoming sophisticated enough that they can reproduce an image even when they don’t have access to the original.
Pakistan condemns ‘unprovoked’ Israeli attack on Syrian airbase
Says attack a 'flagrant violation of international law', warns such provocative actions could further undermine peace
Doctors recommend avoiding steroid creams to treat diaper rash
Doctors, dermatologists and paediatricians have advised parents to avoid using steroid creams to treat diaper rashes in children, warning that application of such creams in the presence of a fungal…
Calle 24 Cancels Remaining U.S. Eterno Tour Dates After Work Visa Revocation: ‘It’s Out of My Hands’
The Mexican singer-songwriter cited “unforeseen circumstances” that forced him to cancel seven dates on his headlining stateside trek.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump puts 'open' sign on Hormuz. But traffic is barely trickling
The reality in the Strait of Hormuz looks a bit different. U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the critical waterway is open, but no one is buying it.
Bursa opens lower on profit-taking amid geopolitical uncertainties
The benchmark index eases by 4.38 points to 1,728.98 following gains in the previous session.
Japanese Market Sharply Lower
(RTTNews) - The Japanese stock market is trading sharply lower on Wednesday, extending the losses in the previous session, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight.
JAL to reduce fuel surcharges on int'l flights tickets as fuel price falls
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan Airlines Co. said Tuesday that it will reduce its fuel surcharge for tickets for international flights to be issued in Septembe
Onam 2026 in UAE: Indian expats from Kerala to mark not 10, but 11-day festival — here’s why
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Onam celebrations are under way across the UAE, with Indian expats from the south Indian state of Kerala gearing up for a festival that runs an extra day this year.
I'm a home appliances expert, and these are the air fryers I'd recommend for students — plus my top tips on how to choose
Student-friendly friers — including an ingenious design that uses the same container for cooking, serving and storing, to minimize washing up.
A look at Manitoba’s first safe consumption site 1 week after opening
The concept has sparked a stark divide between some who view it as a valuable harm reduction tool and others who believe it promotes drug use.
Touchdown! Private Chinese rocket aces landing on 2nd-ever flight
The Beijing-based company LandSpace landed its Zhuque-3 rocket this evening (Aug. 18), notching a huge milestone for commercial Chinese spaceflight.
Disney, ABC sue US FCC over threats to remove broadcast licenses
The court case will be a key test of the free speech rights of media outlets
OpenAI falls further behind Anthropic, with disappointing revenue growth and mounting losses
OpenAI Group PBC is falling further behind its rival Anthropic PBC, if its latest financials are any indication. The artificial intelligence model maker told investors that its revenue rose 18% on a…
Smarter cooling, cleaner air: How AI is changing home comfort
LG’s DualCool AI air-conditioner and PuriCare AeroBooster air purifier use AI to respond to changing conditions with minimal manual adjustment.
GIPA, GUTA Map Out Measures To Protect Informal Retail Space For Ghanaians
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) and the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) have agreed on a series of measures to strengthen the protection of Ghana’s informal retail sector…
- GIPA and GUTA created roadmap to protect Ghanaian-owned informal retail sector.
- Ghanaian citizens only allowed in informal retail, including open markets and kiosks.
- Proposed task force to coordinate enforcement and raise public awareness.
Fisherman in southwest Japan city cultivates Okinawa's sea grapes on land
ISAHAYA, Nagasaki -- A fisherman in this southwestern Japan city has become the first in Nagasaki Prefecture to take up land-based cultivation of sea
Topography controls how mountains respond to large earthquakes
Large earthquakes can dramatically reshape mountain landscapes by triggering thousands of landslides and rapidly accelerating erosion. However, the reasons why some mountain regions experience intense, long-lasting erosion after large earthquakes while others show only limited responses have been poorly understood.
Today’s Top Deals: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, 27" Samsung Monitor, and LEGO Corvette Stingray
Don’t miss Gruv’s 3 for $33 4K Blu-ray sale, a discounted budget gaming mouse, and more.
Rent a supernode by the hour - Alibaba brings frontier-scale AI compute to the public cloud, but only if you live in this remote Chinese province
Alibaba's new AI supernode is rentable by the hour, built entirely on Chinese silicon, and smaller than every rival it's compared to.
FDA Uncovers Food Adulteration — But No Sanctions Disclosed
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is yet to disclose details of arrests, prosecutions or other sanctions against persons allegedly involved in the misuse of chemicals to artificially ripen plantain…
- FDA identifies individuals selling chemicals for artificially ripening fruits.
- No sanctions disclosed against those involved in food adulteration.
- FDA plans education and collaboration to combat food safety violations.
Cybersecurity concerns prompt OpenAI to pause some AI training runs
OpenAI Group PBC recently paused some of its artificial intelligence training workloads over concerns that they could cause cybersecurity issues.
Indonesia's Textile Industry Exports $4.85 Billion in First Half of 2026
Indonesia's textile industry recorded $4.85 billion in exports in the first half of 2026, while employing 3.8 million workers amid industry pressures.
OpenAI is slowing down its most powerful AI — the reason is the AI
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 19 — ChatGPT creator OpenAI said yesterday that it was tapping the brakes on development of its...
Former Komatsu President Masahiro Sakane dies at 85
A native of Shimane Prefecture, Sakane helped spur the construction firm's turnaround while serving as president from 2001 to 2007.
Mustang Mobilises Geophysical Crew in Nevada, USA
Plans Q4 Drilling Program VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mustang Minerals Limited (“Mustang” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MMX; OTCQB: MMXLF) is pleased to announce that IP…
International commission on Pacific bluefin tuna to raise catch quota by 25%
Japanese fishers have called for an expansion in the quota as they have had to scale down their operations or release some of their catches to abide by the current cap.
MetMalaysia: Over 90pc chance of ‘Super El Nino’ by year-end, could rival 1997–1998 extreme
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — The likelihood of El Nino, which typically brings hotter and drier conditions, reaching the &l...
China’s Landspace recovers booster with second orbital launch of Zhuque-3 rocket
HELSINKI — Landspace successfully landed the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket Tuesday following the second launch of the rocket from the Gobi Desert.
Parasite linked to ‘mushy fish’ could be much more widespread than thought
Ordered kingfish sashimi recently? A parasite can infect some fish, yet they still look and taste the same when raw.
Space travel: Nasa shows crater after SpaceX impact on the moon
According to NASA estimates, the crater is about 18 meters wide and less than three meters deep. The South Korean space probe Danuri was the first to reach the site and transmit images.
AI won’t replace leaders, but it will expose weak leadership
The conversation around artificial intelligence has become strangely polarised. One camp believes AI will replace millions of jobs.
Digital spirituality grows, but young people still rely on family and faith leaders
Social media, music, religion-focused apps and other online spiritual content have become popular ways for adolescents to find comfort and connection—and explore ideas related to faith, religion and…
Heart stress based on NT-proBNP changes may improve CVD risk stratification
For community-dwelling older adults, longitudinal changes in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations (heart stress [HS]) may improve risk stratification for cardiovascular…
Cybercrime Enforcement Is Now Open To Private Bidders
A new Presidential Memorandum deputizes private firms to conduct cyber surveillance and cyber effects operations. The policy may stop scams, but raises new risks.
Is the laundry still damp, or just cold? Why your skin can’t tell the difference
Our skin alone can’t actually tell if something is wet.
- Skin lacks specialized sensors to detect dampness directly.
- Brain integrates signals from various receptors to perceive wetness.
- Context clues like appearance, scent, and weather aid in assessing dampness.
The Jackery Explorer 240D 80,000mAh Power Bank Drops Below $100 for the First Time
Massive capacity, compact size
The Stardew Valley Switch 2 Physical Edition Is the Kind of Cash Grab I Can Get Behind
Eight months after the Switch 2 edition of Stardew Valley was released digitally, a physical edition of the upgrade has popped up at Fangamer.
New Google Ad Shows a Mysterious Wearable. Is It the Next Fitbit?
Google hasn’t confirmed the brand-new, unreleased wearable, but it’s fun to speculate anyway.