China's yuan firmer on weaker dollar, strong fixing
HONG KONG: China’s yuan rose against the US dollar on Wednesday, as the greenback drifted lower amid a selloff in US Treasuries, while the Chinese central bank set its daily midpoint rate at a…
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Kahramaa advises public to check wiring before adding electrical loads
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has urged residents and businesses to assess their existing electrical systems before installing high-consumption appliances…
VAST Ghana commends Parliament for passing Excise Tax Bill 2026
Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development Ghana (VAST Ghana) has commended Parliament for passing the Excise Tax Bill 2026.
Shaheen Afridi’s seven-wicket masterclass includes stunning hat-trick
Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi delivered a sensational performance in the National Champions Cup 2026 final, claiming a career-best seven wickets, including a hat-trick, to power Pakistan Gold to…
Apple fixes 29 iPhone security flaws, including risks to sensitive data
Dubai: Apple has released a security update for iPhones and iPads fixing 29 vulnerabilities, including flaws that could expose sensitive information, affect the operating system kernel or allow…
Soybeans extend rally as US crop concerns mount
BEIJING: Chicago soybeans rose for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, supported by concerns over US Midwest crop prospects and fresh Chinese buying. Corn and wheat also gained.
NATO Draws Up 3-Step Plan to Fight Russia if Putin Attacks the Baltics
NATO has reportedly developed a three-part strategy for a potential Russian attack on the Baltic states. According to Bild, the plan includes suppressing Russian missile systems, deploying autonomous…
Japanese Yen: JGB spillover supports firmer JPY against US Dollar – OCBC
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that rising long-end Japanese government bond yields are increasingly influencing global curves and the Japanese Yen.
Carlsberg H1 Profit Rises
(RTTNews) - Carlsberg (CARLA.CO, CARLB.CO) reported first half net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.80 billion Danish kroner versus 3.36 billion kroner, a year ago.
Inflation leaps to 2.9 per cent in blow to Burnham
Inflation has leaped up following the reset of the energy price cap, official data has revealed, marking the likely beginning of a long run of increases in price growth.
Enough of the carnage on our roads
The grim state of road safety in Ghana demands more than expressions of concern after every major crash. It demands urgent and sustained action.
Member of syndicate that distributed vapes from Malaysia islandwide gets jail, fine
The prosecution estimated that Roy Tan Jun Jie would have delivered more than 10,000 vapes or components in his year of being part of the syndicate.
Northwestern Provost Erik Luijten to deliver Convocation 2026 address at NU-Q
<p>Doha, Qatar: Returning to Northwestern University in Qatar after attending the University’s 2026 Graduation ceremony as provost-elect, Northwestern Provost Erik Luijten will deliver the keynote address at Convocation 2026, officially welcoming the Class of 2030 to the Northwestern community in his inaugural visit to the Qatar campus in…
Ghana and Russia sign Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports
Russian scholarships for Ghanaian students have now been doubled from 120 each academic year to 240.
Osun election: APC, Accord at war over alleged attacks on members
Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the ruling Accord Party have exchanged accusations over alleged attacks on their members following Saturday’s governorship election. The APC alleged that supporters of the Accord Party launched attacks on its members and supporters after Governor Ademola Adeleke was declared…
Prosecutors Give Brazil’s Environment Agency Five Days on Amazon Oil
Federal prosecutors gave Ibama five days to justify three more Petrobras wells at the mouth of the Amazon, days after hydrocarbons were found there.
React Router v8: A Deliberately Boring Release with ESM-Only Builds and Default Middleware
React Router v8 was released on June 17, 2026, with minimal breaking changes and new baselines. Key updates include an ESM-only build and default middleware settings.
Australia shares fall as bank, gold stocks weigh
Australian shares fell on Wednesday , heading into a sixth straight session of losses, as investors digested a wave of corporate earnings, including those of energy producer Santos and coal miner…
Photography highlights Qatar’s sporting renaissance locally and internationally
<p>Doha, Qatar: The world will celebrate today the creativity of photographers on World Photography Day, observed annually on August 19.</p> <p>The occasion recognises photographers’ efforts and their…
Court declines to suspend 2pc SHA claims deduction over filing defect
Justice R. Nyakundi said the court could not consider the petitioners’ request for conservatory orders because the Notice of Motion was not accompanied by a properly filed and sworn supporting…
NLC warns Nigerian govt of fresh health sector strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the Federal Government to urgently resolve the ongoing salary dispute with the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) warning that another strike could happen…
Mali Industrial Gold Output Jumps 30 Percent in First Half of 2026
Mali gold output from industrial mines hit 23.5 tonnes in the first half of 2026, up about 30 percent and worth roughly US$3.5 billion, as Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto complex restarted after its dispute…
Mietrecht: Hubig will Mietern Einbau von Klimaanlagen erleichtern
Wie kann die Rechtspolitik einen Beitrag zum Hitzeschutz leisten? Bundesjustizministerin Hubig hat Vorschläge, ist aber auf eine Zweidrittelmehrheit in Bundestag und Bundesrat angewiesen.
Is gigabit NBN overpriced? I did the math to try and figure out if NBN 750 is better bang-for-buck
You may regularly fret over your monthly NBN bill, concerned you could be paying too much. I've now done the calculations to help alleviate any worries.
Sony’s $220 PlayStation speakers pack one feature I wish every desktop setup had
Sony’s first PlayStation wireless speakers finally have a price and release date, bringing planar magnetic drivers, wireless gaming audio, and headset-free voice chat for $219.99.
Warsh Fed will do nothing to derail rally in US bank shares
Matein Khalid So far, 2026 has been the best of all possible worlds for US money centre bank shares and Wall Street brokers, a Panglossian season of peak profits and blowout capital markets revenue growth.
Every 2026/27 Premier League kit ranked: All 20 strips rated from best to worst
The 2026/27 Premier League season starts on Friday, when Arsenal begin the defence of their hard-earned title with a game against promoted Coventry City. After a busy summer dominated by the Fifa World Cup, fans now have the opportunity to return to the world of club football.
NASA estimates the size of the hole SpaceX made in the moon
As the latest Starship finds its way to an obscure part of Australia, for observations
Optimism on Europe Returns to Pre-Iran War Highs: Taking Stock
Investors increasingly favor European stocks over US peers as the region’s robust economic outlook proves more attractive at a time of surging AI spending.
Loved 'Ex Machina'? You need to stream this free sci-fi movie on Tubi before it leaves
'The Artifice Girl' is a smart sci-fi flick that's available to stream now on Tubi, but it's leaving the platform soon.
Energie: „Letzte Möglichkeit, dieses Gesetz zu verhindern“: Streit um Deutschlands Stromreserve spitzt sich zu
Die Deutsche Umwelthilfe legt Beschwerde gegen ein zentrales Projekt der Bundesregierung ein. Es geht um Milliarden, höhere Strompreise und die Frage, wie sicher Deutschlands Versorgung ist.
UAE Ambassador Visits Akita to Discuss Data Center Plan
Akita, Aug. 19 (Jiji Press)--Shihab Alfaheem, the United Arab Emirates' ambassador to Japan, visited Akita Prefecture on Wednesday for talks with local officials on a plan to build a large data center…
Rare cows part of estate's rewilding project
White Park cattle arrive at the Castle Howard estate in North Yorkshire to support conservation.
All Samsung Galaxy S27 camera leaks: Big shake-ups, new sensors and the Sony rumour that won’t go away
For over a decade, Samsung's flagship cameras have run almost entirely on its own house-made ISOCELL sensors. The S27 rumours hint that streak could end, at least partly.
KRA Lists Kenya Power, Unga Farm Care Consignments for Auction
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has listed consignments belonging to Kenya Power and Lighting Company, Unga Farm Care (EA) Limited, Enzi Motors Company Limited and several other businesses and…
Germany: I’ve been diagnosed with neurological dysfunction – Musiala reveals after collapsing
Bayern Munich star, Jamal Musiala has released a statement via social media regarding his health status. This follows his apparent episodes of syncope during consecutive matches.
Cardoso offers Thato Sibiya advice ahead of Lille transfer
SABC Sport reported last week that the U20 international was being earmarked for a move to Europe.
Ifo: Industrie bangt um Wettbewerbsfähigkeit: „Konkurrenzdruck hoch“
Die Industrie hat im ersten Halbjahr erneut Stellen abgebaut. Viele Unternehmen sehen sich zudem auch innerhalb der EU unter Druck. Besonders schwierig ist die Lage in der Automobilindustrie.
Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap
Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19.
Zoe Tay revisits almost 40 years of memories with Aileen Tan, from Star Search to mahjong
The veteran actress “travels” around Singapore via the MRT and bus to revisit memorable spots such as the old Caldecott Broadcast Centre and the previous World Trade Centre, where the first Star Search was held.
Forget a new tie — I've found 15 of the best Father's Day tech gifts that will make you his favourite child
On the hunt for some new tech for dad this Father's Day? I've found 15 of the best gifts to shop this year.
Giant, foul-smelling 'corpse flower' blooms at southwest Japan garden
MIYAZAKI -- A titan arum, considered one of the world's largest flowers, has bloomed at a botanical garden in this southwest Japan city, marking the g
How to Check Number on Vodacom
Knowing how to check number on Vodacom is useful when you have forgotten your cellphone number, are using a new SIM card, or need to share your number with someone.
CSA fines EY Ghana GH¢360,000 over cybersecurity licensing breaches
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has fined Ernst & Young (EY) Ghana GH¢360,000 for providing regulated cybersecurity services without a valid licence. The post CSA fines EY Ghana GH¢360,000 over cybersecurity licensing breaches appeared first on Ghana Business News .
Graphwise aims to become the semantic layer for AI agents after securing major investment from Oakley Capital
Graph database startup Graphwise said today it has secured a significant investment from the European venture capital firm Oakley Capital as it looks to beef up its go-to-market strategy and expand globally. It will also use the funds to pursue strategic acquisitions, it said.
Data on testosterone levels in women significantly outdated, finds report
Hertility’s research conducted the ‘largest study ever undertaken’ in this area, across five years. Read more: Data on testosterone levels in women significantly outdated, finds report
All eyes on GISAT-1A mission as ISRO aims to mend faulty launch streak
The launch is further significant because the rocket that attempted to launch the GISAT-1 satellite in 2021 failed, destroying the satellite as well. GISAT-1A is the second attempt
The pen remembers what they keyboard forgets
In our fast-paced digital world, where typing has become commonplace, how can the tactile art of handwriting be key to cognitive health and memory?
Flying clocks in opposite directions around the world proved Einstein right
In 1905, our conception of the Universe changed forever when Einstein put forth his special theory of relativity. Prior to Einstein, scientists were able to describe every “point” in the Universe with…
Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate health workers’ efforts to contain Ebola
IGA-BARRIÈRE, Congo (AP) — Isaac Batisa spends his days digging for gold at a mining site in eastern Congo , hoping to earn enough money to support his family.
Using synthetic data for AI training is 'a big mistake,' says AI pioneer Rich Sutton
He said that the AI industry is headed in the wrong direction because of its reliance on synthetic training data.
Exploring the links between crime and economic downturns
Exploring the links between crime and economic downturns newspress_en Wed, 08/19/2026 - 06:48 Business & Economy The story of Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow robbing and murdering…
KT puts Korean AI chips, language model into one enterprise server
KT has packaged a Korean-made artificial intelligence (AI) processor, language model and operating platform into a single enterprise server, offering companies a way to run generative AI entirely…
Chungnam National University's nursing college, hospital to expand AI-based healthcare cooperation
Chungnam National University’s College of Nursing and Chungnam National University Hospital have joined forces to conduct joint research on artificial intelligence (AI)-based healthcare and foster…
Companies with huge datasets can save up to 80% in AI costs by using open-weight models: Hims CEO
He said big patient datasets are Hims & Hers' "real asset," as they can be used to train open-weight models.
The Enterprise Fight Against Runaway AI Costs
As enterprises increasingly turn to AI to get work done, three new weapons are emerging in their fight to control…
The hidden cost of public healthcare: Limpopo woman misses treatment when transport money runs out
Health-e News The hidden cost of public healthcare: Limpopo woman misses treatment when transport money runs out 55-year-old Dinah Mlambo, who lives with large open growths on her knee, is supposed to travel 26.5 km from her home in Zebediela, Limpopo to a clinic two to three times a week for wound care.
Why carbon markets alone won’t save Southeast Asia’s concessions forests
New research suggests a “massive and untapped” opportunity for conservation within commercial concessions in Southeast Asia, reports Mongabay’s Carolyn Cowan. Using satellite data, researchers identified roughly 42 million hectares (104 million acres) of intact forest still standing inside logging, timber, rubber and oil palm concessions…
Indonesia’s peatlands show restoration can work
Although Indonesia’s restoration program has shown positive results, the threat of fire still looms over peatland that has already been degraded.
Ruto proposes fresh SHA changes to include giving free diapers to new mothers
President William Ruto has promised to expand the Social Health Authority (SHA) benefit package to cover more illnesses and medical conditions, while also finalising plans to provide free diapers to…
Seoul inks AI partnership with Imperial College London to boost European research
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said it is extending its network connecting the city's artificial intelligence (AI) startups with leading international researchers from North America to Europe…