Punjab Police Body Cameras Project Faces Delays
The Punjab Police has yet to fully implement the body camera and panic button projects despite a deadline set by … Read More The post Punjab Police Body Cameras Project Faces Delays appeared first on…
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Women’s soccer finds fresh hope as Indonesia’s league returns
After seven years without a regular domestic competition, Indonesia’s women’s game is gaining momentum, with the national team’s recent success contrasting sharply with the struggles of the country’s…
Why US may be open to affordable Chinese cars; BYD’s in-vehicle karaoke: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed.
Equal opportunities will make global cricket stronger, says Faf du Plessis ahead of ETPL
Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis believes that global cricket will witness unprecedented strength once Associate nations receive equal opportunities, something which he believes can happen…
Goldbod shouldn’t be credited for Ghana’s macroeconomic stability – Bokpin
Economist and Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has cautioned against crediting the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for Ghana’s recent macroeconomic stability.
- Prof. Bokpin says GoldBod not responsible for Ghana's macroeconomic stability.
- GoldBod's success in reducing gold smuggling and retaining forex is commendable.
- Fiscal implications of GoldBod's programme cost state over $1.7 billion.
Just accept the court decision – Ramkarpal tells Sanusi
DAP Legal Bureau head Ramkarpal Singh Deo urged Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to accept the fact that licensed gambling has been a part of Malaysian life.
(LEAD) SK hynix announces 40 tln won share buyback to boost shareholder returns
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it will buy back 24.07 m...
Things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: 9 fun picks
Abu Dhabi has plenty happening this week, whether you’re looking for a night of live music, something creative to do with the family, or a quieter afternoon surrounded by art and culture.
Mathilde Favier net worth: Dior executive’s family, career and wealth in focus as son Carlo Agostinelli pays tribute
Christian Dior PR director Mathilde Favier died in a car crash in France at 57.
GoldBod GH¢22bn loss: Minority demands answers
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has maintained that the Minority’s concerns over the reported GH¢22 billion loss linked to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) are not…
Sidney Poitier Net Worth
Sidney Poitier was an American-born Bahamian actor, film director, author and diplomat who had an estimated Sidney Poitier net worth of $20 million at the time of his death in 2022.
Flores Quake: Surgeries Held in Emergency Tents, Health Minister Says
The presence of orthopedic specialists at the earthquake disaster site is essential for patients to receive prompt medical care in Flores, NTT.
Canadian Solar settles US solar patent litigation with Maxeon
Solar manufacturer Canadian Solar announced the complete resolution of its remaining United States patent litigation proceedings with competitor Maxeon Solar on 18 August 2026
OPay continues to invest in compliance and governance, builds long-term trust
Let’s not deny it. Nigeria is firmly in the era of heavy reliance on digital payments. Due to this fast growing dependence, trust, security and regulatory compliance are increasingly important to the…
Over 1,000 humanitarians killed in three years as UN warns aid work has become increasingly deadly
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-More than 1,000 humanitarian workers have been killed over the past three years, the United Nations has warned, as the world marks World Humanitarian Day amid growing…
Biathlon union defies Olympic committee, upholds ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes
The IBU's decision to uphold the ban sets biathlon apart from a wide range of sports that have since followed the IOC's lead by allowing Russians and Belarusians to compete once again.
n_TOF experiment sheds light on ancient stardust
Niobium-94, an isotope of niobium with 41 protons and 53 neutrons, is a critical crossroads in the complex nuclear processes that forge heavy elements under the intense pressures and temperatures of…
Osun 2026: Of fear, courage, and Nigeria 2027
IN more ways than one, the titanic contest for the governor’s mansion in Osun State in the South West geopolitical zone of the country last weekend provided a window for perceptive political partisans…
Higher oil prices drive up Dutch industrial turnover
Dutch industrial turnover rose 8.4% in the second quarter, the biggest year-on-year rise since the end of 2022. But it...
Transfer: Belgian club, Zulte Waregem snap up Nigerian youngster
Belgian club, Zulte Waregem have announced the signing of Nigerian youngster, Maliq Musa, DAILY POST reports. De Boeren signed Musa from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, outfit, Ikorodu City.
UAE approves 10 new drugs, from weight-loss pills to gene therapy
The UAE became the first country in the world outside the US to introduce an oral GLP-1 treatment for weight management.
Michael Hüther: Die Exportzahlen erklären, wo die deutsche Wirtschaft ihre Zukunft sieht
Das Derisking hat bei den deutschen Unternehmen begonnen. Teilweise als Reaktion auf den schwieriger werdenden Markt Chinas, teilweise als Antwort auf die US-Zollpolitik. Ein Gastbeitrag.
Children from Japan, China and S. Korea to jointly make 'moon'-themed picture books
SEOUL (Mainichi) -- An exchange program for about 100 elementary school students from Japan, China and South Korea opened at a hotel in Seoul on Aug.
US Lifts Nigeria Ship Security Restrictions After 12 Years
The United States Coast Guard has removed the Conditions of Entry it imposed on vessels from most Nigerian ports in June 2014, a change Nigeria announced on 18 August 2026 and that took effect the…
SC: Malaysian companies can access Hong Kong market via new simultaneous listing framework
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 — Malaysian companies planning initial public offerings (IPOs) will be able to pursue simultan...
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 19, 2026
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- Zimbabwe's Kariba boat tragedy death toll rises to 83, including 21 children.
- South Africa assumes SADC leadership, aiming to boost trade and infrastructure.
- Nigeria village attack kills 25, primarily women and children in land dispute.
Five Strategic Technology Decisions That Will Define the Next Five Years
Technology has stopped being a support function tucked away in the IT department. It is now one of the core … Read More The post Five Strategic Technology Decisions That Will Define the Next Five…
Geregu’s bond default is a warning Nigerian investors cannot afford to ignore
Nigeria’s corporate bond market has received a costly reminder that a strong credit rating is not the same as cash read more Geregu’s bond default is a warning Nigerian investors cannot afford to…
Gia Lai breaks ground on VND2.66-trillion coastal connectivity project
Gia Lai Province broke ground on a VND2.66-trillion (US$101 million) integrated development project.
As Europe rearms, Italy’s fragmented space sector faces a scale test
Italy's space sector is known for niche engineering expertise but remains dominated by small and medium-size companies.
Lessons SA can take from Spain’s turnaround
Izak Odendaal from Old Mutual Wealth Investment explores how the best-performing big economy in Europe bounced back from a devastating economic crisis in the early 2010s.
Tops absorbs MaxValu as Central Retail expands
Central Retail Corporation’s food arm has agreed to buy out Japanese-owned supermarket chain MaxValu in Thailand, with all 30 branches set to be converted into the group’s Tops brand from October 1.
Former Majid Al Futtaim CEO warns companies are ‘negotiating their own decline’
Alain Bejjani says businesses that protect short-term profits by neglecting investment, talent and customer trust may appear healthy while quietly weakening their future
Nigerian govt summons Dangote, BUA, others over high cost of cement
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has issued a summons to major cement manufacturers in the country as part of probes in the industry to determine why the…
Keyless: Welche Automarken weiterhin auf unsichere Schlüsselsysteme setzen
Viele Autos öffnen automatisch, sobald sich der Fahrer mit dem Schlüssel nähert. Doch nicht alle Funksysteme sind sicher, warnt der ADAC in einer neuen Untersuchung.
iPhone Ultra trade-offs: The biggest things you’re not getting versus iPhone 18 Pro
The iPhone Ultra should be in high demand, but Apple's first foldable iPhone is tipped to require some major trade-offs to give you such a big screen in a compact design.
Strength training can prevent diabetes during pregnancy, study shows
Various forms of physical exercise may help prevent diabetes during pregnancy (or gestational diabetes), but data are limited.
Do exceptional-point sensors really measure better?
New research shows that sensors based on exceptional points can beat ordinary sensors in ideal quantum-limited measurements, but only if the light input, loss rate, and the perturbation being measured…
Quantum effects in chemical reactions
New research shows that chemical reactions in an ultracold quantum gas can generate entanglement and transfer phase information from atoms to molecules The post Quantum effects in chemical reactions…
OpenAI activa los anuncios de ChatGPT en España
OpenAI lanzará el 24 de agosto su plataforma publicitaria en 31 mercados europeos, un negocio con el que busca diversificar ingresos más allá de las suscripciones. Leer
Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding round
The funding round was led by Seligman Ventures, with participation from new investor Capricorn Investment Group. Existing investors Samsung Catalyst Fund, StepStone Group and Maverick Silicon also participated.
BMI Alone Questioned for Predicting Mortality Risk in Seniors
(MedPage Today) -- Central adiposity was linked to a higher mortality risk in older adults, independently of body mass index (BMI), according to longitudinal data from a survey study of Medicare…
Easy Japanese news in translation: Perseid meteor shower lights up August sky
The Perseid meteor shower, which can be seen in August, reached its peak. In the city of Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture, there were periods of clear weathe
- Perseid meteor shower peaks in August
- Optimal viewing in Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture
- Clouds obscured view due to typhoon
Alumni relationships can affect court rulings between judges and lawyers
New research in Economic Inquiry provides evidence of in-group bias operating within the judiciary—a setting where impartiality is expected.
Why handwriting matters: The cognitive benefits of writing by hand
Discover how the simple act of writing by hand can enhance memory retention and foster a deeper connection to our thoughts.
Princeton’s ‘AI Snake Oil’ author says the real fear isn’t thinking machines—it’s that AI exposes who already knows how to think
Princeton's Arvind Narayanan says his students are "in a bind." How much should they use AI versus resist it to build up their own skills?
Forget stretching your hamstrings — I'm a personal trainer, and this is the 3-minute alternative mobility flow I give most people
This three-minute mobility flow is a great alternative to stretching for looser hamstrings.
Lagos pharmacists raise concern over drug regulation gaps, seek PCN Council
Lagos State branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, has raised concerns over gaps in pharmaceutical regulation in the state, warning that inadequate staffing of key regulatory offices…
FDA raises concern over porous borders, unapproved routes
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has raised concerns over the porous nature of Ghana’s borders and the numerous unapproved routes, which it says are hampering its efforts to prevent sub-standard…
How to address the “white-collar exodus”
AI anxiety is emptying the workforce; here's how companies can address this exodus.
Netmarble to unveil new collectible RPG Pearl in Blue at Tokyo Game Show
Netmarble will unveil its new collectible role-playing game (RPG) title Pearl in Blue at Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2026. The event, slated for Sept.
Korea, Mongolia partner to bring back endangered bird after 5-decade absence
In 1968, amid the rapid industrialization of Korea, a quiet tragedy unfolded in a small river village in North Gyeongsang Province.
LG Display, Samsung Display to showcase next-generation OLED technologies at IMID
LG Display and Samsung Display are set to showcase their latest OLED technologies at the International Meeting on Information Display (IMID) 2026 in Busan, highlighting advances in display quality…
VS Studio adds another Tekken veteran as Kohei Ikeda joins as game designer
Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has joined Katsuhiro Harada's VS Studio. Read more
How Manyavar Is Using AI To Take The Guesswork Out Of Retail
Manyavar is as much a technology and data company as it is an ethnic wear brand, claimed Vedant Modi, the…
Claude can now reply to and send Gmail messages on your behalf
Claude can now send, reply to and forward Gmail messages without requiring approval every time, giving users more control over how much autonomy the AI receives.
Chinese robotaxi firms see eased regulatory bottleneck in Europe as deployment picks up
The business environment for Chinese robotaxi operators in Europe has become more open and friendly over the past year, which would help facilitate Chinese firms to commercialise their self-driving…
Beyond red flags: How AI is redefining financial fraud detection
AI is changing the fraud landscape, making phishing, identity theft and social engineering harder to detect. As fraud becomes faster and more interconnected, institutions need to move beyond static rules towards real-time, risk-based detection powered by AI, secure APIs and connected intelligence.
AI-Driven Efficiency in Cross-Border Trade Payments: XTransfer Cracks the “Impossible Trinity”
SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AI is reshaping global trade, with digitalisation driving industrial transformation. Cross-border payments, a vital link in trade fund flows, are undergoing efficiency and compliance upgrades.