The Singapore strategies
The nation’s water is secure, but its food is another matter: lessons from the city-state in efficiency versus self-sufficiency - by Peter A Coclanis Read on Aeon
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Rüstung: Israel baut „Achilles-Schild“ für Athen
Die Abwehr von Drohen ist zum wichtigsten Thema der modernen Verteidigungsindustrie geworden. Nun beschließt Griechenland das eigene Abwehrsystem aufzurüsten – mit Israel als Auftragnehmer.
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Should supporters forgive and give the ANC another chance to govern?
Thailand nominee crackdown cuts new filings by 75%
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Iran-US trade fire again: Why Tehran’s hardliners think they can outlast Trump
New attacks: Iran hardliners bet they can outlast Trum
6 networking mistakes that could cost you a job
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Kommentar: Deutschland macht sich mit den leeren Gasspeichern erpressbar
Es ist erst vier Jahre her, dass Russland seine Gaslieferungen stoppte. Selbst wenn der Winter glimpflich verläuft, nimmt die Bundesregierung ein großes Risiko einfach in Kauf.
US to end work permit for spouses of H-1B visa holders? No need to panic yet — All about the buzz over H-4 EAD program
The Trump administration is considering ending employment authorisation for some spouses of H-1B visa holders. But there's no need to panic yet. Here's all you need to know what the buzz is about.
Passenger arrivals at airport increased by 3.7% in 5 months of 2026
Passenger arrivals improved by 3.7% percent in year-on-year terms to 112,634 in May 2026, the July 2026 Monetary Policy Report of the Bank of Ghana has revealed.
Springboks team for third Test against All Blacks: Arendse in for injured Willemse
The series is level at 1-1 after the Boks won the second Test in Cape Town, after the All Blacks won at Ellis Park in the first Test.
Top ICT tenders: Home Affairs expands revenue admin tender
The department revises its revenue administration tender to reflect a larger deployment footprint and clearer operational requirements.
Filipina becomes UAE Lottery's first female millionaire with Dh5m win
A Filipina resident has won a Dh5 million ($1.3 million) prize in the UAE Lottery, becoming its first female millionaire.
Rugby League Diva Series: Old Guard Top August Round as Race Tightens
The Rugby League Diva Series continued its four-month journey on Saturday, August 29, with the second edition bringing nearly 50 young female athletes together at Accra Girls Senior High School for a…
As duas obsessões da Minerva: diversificar e desalavancar
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China penalises 10 people for misinformation over deadly mudslide near Nepal border
Chinese authorities penalised 10 people accused of spreading misinformation online about a deadly mudslide along the Nepal border, police said Monday, as rescuers scour for hundreds missing at a border crossing on the Tibetan side.
“Emergente sem AI” (e ainda sem reformas), Brasil continua sem fluxo
Sem teses diretamente ligadas à inteligência artificial, e sob a sombra do quadro fiscal e da indefinição eleitoral, o Brasil continua esquecido pelos investidores globais.
- Global investors avoid Brazil without AI connections and fiscal uncertainty.
- Brazilian stock funds have been pulling money almost weekly since 2023.
- Chile, Colombia, and Peru attract investment due to structural reforms and higher growth.
KRA, Treasury integrate eTIMS with IFMIS as govt suppliers face new invoice rules
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the National Treasury have successfully implemented the integration of the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) with the Integrated Financial…
Nunca antes neste País… o brasileiro afogou tanto em dívidas
Não são só as empresas. As famílias brasileiras também estão afogadas em dívidas, que já consomem R$ 3 de cada R$ 10 da renda disponível.
Gov’t to develop 150-acre air cargo hub at Tamale Airport
Government is set to develop an approximately 150-acre air cargo hub at the Tamale International Airport to facilitate the export of vegetables, fruits and other high-value agricultural produce from northern Ghana to international markets.
Ghana High Commission in UK steps in as musician Barosky considers returning home
Ghanaian highlife musician Barosky has expressed his readiness to return to Ghana following an intervention by the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom to assess his welfare and explore ways of supporting him.
Malaysia perlu bina ‘kecergasan kognitif’ dari sekolah, kata perunding
Murad Zaidi berkata kemahiran mengawal perhatian, emosi dan pemikiran kritis perlu dibentuk sejak sekolah hingga ke tempat kerja.
Bharat Innovates: Building the ecosystem for India’s deeptech future
India’s deeptech ecosystem is moving from promise to global relevance, with 4,000+ startups and growing support from academia, industry, policy, and capital.
Nigerian filling stations increase fuel prices again
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Pakistan Army Announces New Jobs for Junior Commissioned Officers and Soldiers
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NPFL: Nasarawa United didn’t deserve Barau FC defeat — Mangut
Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has lamented his team’s defeat to Barau FC, DAILY POST reports. The Solid Miners got their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, campaign off to a…
Shadow AI is a security problem, but the EU AI Act makes it a legal one
Employees at larger enterprises regularly feed corporate data into AI tools.
Binder flies under the radar to produce best MotoGP ride in ages
Red Bull KTM rider storms from 20th place to finish in the top 10 at Aragon Grand Prix.
All CERN accelerators now on the road to HiLumi
CERN’s injector complex and Antimatter Factory took their final steps towards Long Shutdown 3 (LS3) this morning, as the last particle beams were extracted and the machines fell silent.
A Simple Website Summary Just Exposed the Limits of AI Coding Guardrails
Claude Code’s Auto Mode was bypassed in an attack chain that turned a routine webpage summary into remote code execution, highlighting the limits of AI agent guardrails.
Quote of the Day: 'You will never find time for anything…' — a lesson from Charles Buxton
Charles Buxton's timeless observation offers a simple lesson about productivity: meaningful goals rarely get accomplished by waiting for free time. They require deliberate choices and space in our schedules.
Oil price climbs above $90 as Iran says US diplomacy ‘isn’t possible’
The price of oil is creeping higher after the US launched strikes at Iranian rocket launchers that were reportedly preparing to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude – the international benchmark for oil prices – climbed towards $91 per barrel after strikes from the US marked the first exchange of fire in [...]
Huawei, with an eye on self-reliance, ploughs 25% of revenue into R&D at expense of profits
Huawei Technologies poured more than a quarter of its first-half revenue into research and development, prioritising long-term technological independence over short-term earnings as first-half profit…
Scam Detection could be coming to Galaxy S27, but there’s also good news for older phones
You won't need the latest Samsung phone to get this super useful feature.
Los centros de datos advierten de que la nueva ley puede espantar hasta el 90% de las nuevas inversiones y que hay 67.000 millones en juego
Piden ampliar los plazos de la audiencia pública de la nueva normativa, que acaba el 4 de septiembre, y crear una mesa técnica de trabajo entre el Gobierno y el sector. Leer
GXO CEO: Better robot hands, not Olympic-level humanoids, are what businesses really need
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Rice-Sized Chip With “Rainbow Light” Could Power Future 6G Networks
Researchers have demonstrated a microchip about the size of a grain of rice that can generate a highly organized “rainbow” … Read More The post Rice-Sized Chip With “Rainbow Light” Could Power Future…
As China-US space race heats up, Shanghai unveils space-computing hub
As China ramps up its efforts to build an orbital data ecosystem and counter the US in the commercial space race, Shanghai – home to several major domestic players – has kicked off an inaugural…
AI giants lean into health care to stall public backlash
AI has an image problem . And one way to fix it is for top companies to dive headlong into health care. Why it matters: Saving the world with AI-designed cures is better than being blamed for ruining the environment or driving up Americans' utility bills.
A gut health scientist who follows the Mediterranean diet shared his go-to, fiber-packed breakfast, lunch, and dinner
A gut health scientist follows a Mediterranean diet, starting his day with overnight oats and ending it with beans.
- Jordan Haworth, gut health scientist, follows Mediterranean diet
- Consumes 30 grams of fiber daily, emphasizes fiber's importance
- Go-to breakfast: overnight oats in kefir, Greek yogurt, raspberries, chia seeds, walnuts
UNICEF Strengthens Health Leadership, Governance in Adamawa, Sokoto, Kwara
Funmi Ogundare The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with Development Governance International (DGI) Consult, has strengthened leadership, governance and management capacities…
New AI policy chief warns of export control risks, vows push for homegrown AI
Ha Jung-woo, the new standing vice chairman of the Presidential Council on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS), said Monday that Korea must continue efforts to develop competitive AI…
Accra Technical University unveils HND in Paramedical Trichology
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AI could become Malaysia’s next productivity engine — from SMEs to public services
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) could become a powerful new engine of productivity for Malaysia, helping businesses reduce costs, enabling workers to focus on higher-value tasks and allowing the…
- AI could boost Malaysia's productivity across SMEs and public services
- Affordable AI tools help SMEs perform tasks previously requiring more employees or consultants
- AI addresses Malaysia's demographic challenges and enhances energy resilience
Japan to exempt extra charges on OTC-like drugs from tax
Japan plans to introduce the additional fees for OTC-equivalent prescription drugs in March next year.
Who controls frontier AI? Safety, ethics and the growing US–China battle for AI supremacy
Artificial intelligence has entered another consequential and dangerous phase. The debate is no longer simply about who can build the read more Who controls frontier AI?
Research challenges previously held ideas about thylacine
A new Australian study sheds light on how the Tasmanian tiger subdued its prey.
Pflege: Kassenverband warnt: Der Pflegeversicherung droht schon im Oktober das Geld auszugehen
Die Pflegeversicherung kann im Herbst ihre Leistungen möglicherweise nicht mehr vollständig bezahlen, warnt der Kassenverband.
3D scans of Tasmanian tiger’s skull reveal it had crocodile-style snapping jaws
A new study has found that Tasmanian tigers had an adaptation is found in no living carnivorous mammal.
Hidden immune cells in the lung could lead to better flu vaccines
Influenza continues to cause major illness each year in the United States, leading to more than 35,000 deaths annually. Children, older adults, pregnant individuals, people with weakened immune…
The feds seized a stake in Anthropic from Sam Bankman-Fried's friends. What happened to the shares?
Sam Bankman-Fried's Anthropic stake was liquidated in bankruptcy court two years ago. His friends' shares went down a different path.
- Sam Bankman-Fried's friends Caroline Ellison and Nishad Singh invested in Anthropic.
- Federal government seized their Anthropic shares after their fraud convictions.
- Anthropic stake acquired by government without payment, fate unclear.
People think this is healthy, but it was just linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death
Xylitol is a popular sugar substitute and a naturally occurring alcohol in the body and in some foods. And many people may think it’s healthy, because it has zero sugar, is low in calories, and it’s…
Planting crops in fields of solar panels is more efficient, protects the plants and helps keep workers cool, study finds
A new model simulates the benefits of agrivoltaic farming, in which solar panels and crops share the same land.
Recording a rainforest before Indonesia’s new capital changes it
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When ocean temperatures increase, so does child malnutrition on land
Researchers are just discovering this troubling consequence of climate change, but they still don't know why it happens.
No show again for mirror neutrons
For now, the existence of a mirror universe cannot be confirmed, say physicists at the PSI The post No show again for mirror neutrons appeared first on Physics World .
- Physicists from Paul Scherrer Institute ruled out mirror neutrons.
- No evidence of neutron-to-mirror-neutron transitions found.
- Study sets new limits on n − n ′ oscillation time constant.
Gen X ‘more open’ to workplace AI than younger co-workers, finds report
Glassdoor’s research found that older employees hold a higher opinion of certain AI functions, compared to their younger peers. Read more: Gen X ‘more open’ to workplace AI than younger co-workers, finds report