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Afrojack Net Worth

Afrojack is a Dutch DJ, music producer and remixer who has an estimated net worth of $60 million. Born Nick Leonardus van de Wall, he built his fortune through music production, international DJ performances, songwriting, record sales, remixes and his record label.

Business

Western Power Enters Central Asia With ACWA

Korea Western Power will become the first state-run power generation company in South Korea to enter the renewable energy market in Central Asia.Korea Western Power signed a memorandum of…

  • Korea Western Power (KWP) partners with ACWA Power in Central Asia.
  • KWP aims to expand renewable energy projects in Uzbekistan.
  • ACWA leads market in Uzbekistan with 11.5 GW of projects.

Business

Government to Invest 2.3 Trillion Won in Humanoid Robots

The government will invest 2.3 trillion won, or approximately $1.67 billion, in public funds through 2030 to develop South Korea's humanoid robot ecosystem and strengthen its technological…

  • South Korea invests 2.3 trillion won in humanoid robot development.
  • Government aims to boost domestic production of robot components.
  • Investment targets eight key sectors for physical AI showcase.

World

Doosan, Korea Southern Dispatch Nepal Flood Team

A large-scale flood in Nepal’s Himalayan mountain region has left nine Korean workers at a hydropower plant construction site unaccounted for, prompting Doosan Enerbility and Korea South-East Power…

  • Nine Korean workers missing in Nepal flood, Doosan dispatches response team
  • Doosan Enerbility sends seven to eight personnel, including CEO Jeong Yeon-in
  • Korea South-East Power deploys six employees to set up rescue camp

Culture

Impostor

Recently, while listening to a morning radio station, the announcer told the historical and incredible story of one Ferdinand Waldo Demara.

World

KP Assembly expresses concern over child abuse incidents

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Tuesday expressed concern over the incidents of sexual abuse, violence, abduction and murder of minor children in different parts of the country. The issue was raised through a unanimously passed joint resolution in a session chaired by MPA Anwar Khan from the panel of chairman.

Finance & Markets

CBK survey reveals Kenyan businesses’ 2027 election worry as growth expectations fall

Kenyan businesses remain broadly optimistic about the economy, but a Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) survey shows that political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 General Election is emerging alongside weaker…

  • Kenyan businesses optimistic about economy resilience in 2026
  • Political uncertainty surrounding 2027 General Election could moderate investment
  • High operating costs, weaker consumer spending cited as investment obstacles

AI

Bill Gates Proposes Major Limits On AI Development

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates argued on Wednesday that artificial intelligence needs significant limits or else the harm to humans will outweigh any…

  • Bill Gates warns substantial AI restrictions needed to prevent human drawbacks.
  • AI could equalize or create injustice, depending on decisions made now.
  • Risks include unemployment, harm to children's development, and criminal exploitation.

Health & Medicine

Yar’Adua Cancer Centre, Innova Healthcare Sign MoU to Build Abuja Oncology Hub

Yemi Kosoko in Jos The International Cancer Centre Abuja (ICCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore based Innova Healthcare Nigeria Limited to establish a fully integrated oncology…

  • ICCA and Innova Healthcare sign MoU for Abuja oncology hub
  • Partnership to provide comprehensive cancer care services
  • Address Nigeria's growing cancer burden with limited access
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