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1st special inspector in 10 years

Filling a void that has persisted for nearly 10 years, President Lee Jae Myung nominated former senior prosecutor Choi Kil-su to take charge of conducting investigations into corruption allegations…

Business

Indonesia's Palm Oil Could Meet 60% of Global Vegetable Oil Demand by 2050

Indonesia's palm oil could meet 60% of global vegetable oil demand by 2050 as rising consumption drives the need for higher productivity.

  • Indonesia's palm oil industry could meet 60% of global vegetable oil demand by 2050.
  • Palm oil currently accounts for 41.4% of world production despite small land footprint.
  • Strategies to enhance palm oil productivity include replanting superior varieties and GAP practices.

AI

Amsterdam’s Neno raises €6.6 million to build the AI-native back office suite for entrepreneurs

Neno, an Amsterdam-based AI-native financial services startup for small and medium-sized businesses, has raised €6.6 million in Seed funding to launch a new research unit, grow its accounting and tax…

  • Amsterdam-based AI startup Neno raises €6.6 million in Seed funding
  • Funding to build research unit, expand teams, enter new European markets
  • Neno's AI-native financial suite saves entrepreneurs 100+ hours/year

Business

Burnham shelves Thames Water administration plans over costs

Andy Burnham has paused plans to take public control of Thames Water over fears that it could saddle the taxpayer with a bill running into the billions of pounds. The Prime Minister had been considering putting the struggling utility into a special administration regime (SAR), which would allow the government to take partial control of…

World

Japan Govt Sets Recommended Specs for Bear Repellent

Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Environment Ministry on Tuesday released for the first time a set of recommended specifications for bear deterrent sprays, including a minimum spray time of six…

  • Environment Ministry releases initial guidelines for bear deterrent sprays.
  • Recommendations include minimum spray duration of six seconds and 7.5-meter spraying distance.
  • Guidelines aim to standardize bear repellent specifications and improve consumer safety.

AI

Japan gov't eyes AI for Self-Defense Forces, stresses humans will have final control

TOKYO -- The Japanese government has started considering incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the command and control systems of Self-Defen

  • Japan's government explores AI integration for Self-Defense Forces command and control systems.
  • AI decision-support system to be created at Joint Operations Command, using Maven Smart System.
  • AI orchestrator planned to manage multiple AI systems while preserving AI sovereignty.

Finance & Markets

Corn Surges, Soy Slips as Yield Fears Hit Grains

Corn led grains higher Monday as the Pro Farmer tour slashed US yield estimates, while soybeans fell on profit-taking and wheat firmed on Black Sea strikes.

  • Corn prices surge after Pro Farmer reduces US yield estimate to 173.2 bu/acre
  • Soybeans slip 1.14% despite Chinese buying and additional deliveries
  • Wheat gains modestly as Russian exports projected below five-year average

Tech

Samsung Showcases Gaming Ecosystem, Next-Gen Lineup at Gamescom 2026

On Aug. 25, Samsung Electronics announced its participation in Gamescom 2026, held from Aug. 26 to 30 in Cologne, Germany, to present a comprehensive gaming ecosystem spanning PC, console, and mobile…

  • Samsung exhibits gaming ecosystem at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany.
  • Odyssey Zone features 6K gaming monitor, 4K 240Hz OLED monitor, and glasses-free 3D monitor.
  • Galaxy Zone showcases mobile devices powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform.

Health & Medicine

Why are we all so tired?

Feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities? Explore how to combat the elusive tiredness that sleep alone can't solve. It's time to reclaim your energy and prioritise mental health in the midst of life's demands.

Health & Medicine

India’s push for healthier food labels faces fresh challenge as industry resists warnings

INDIA’S efforts to strengthen nutritional labelling on packaged foods have come under renewed scrutiny after the country’s food-safety regulator abandoned a push for prominent colour-coded warnings…

  • Food Safety Authority of India rejects color-coded warnings, citing industry opposition
  • Indian Fanta contains more sugar and artificial coloring than London version
  • Supreme Court reviews FSSAI's decision on nutritional labeling

Science

The other COP

Two-fifths of the world’s land is degrading. The COP charged with halting it sits in Mongolia this month, starved of money and of attention. Think COP, think climate change, climate catastrophe, and the largely talking shop that is the annual United Nations summit where nearly 200 countries gather (often in some of the most fossil […] The…

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