Zelensky says planning ‘next steps’ after meeting with US negotiators
US negotiators met with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's Vladimir Putin over the weekend in a bid to restart talks on ending the four-and-a-half-year war.
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Euro area: Inflation overshoot extends ECB hiking path – Societe Generale
Societe Generale economists Anatoli Annenkov, Michel Martinez and colleagues expect Euro area inflation to stay above target beyond 2027, with headline inflation projected to peak near 3.7-3.8% and…
Angola seeks to raise $228m from shares in Standard Bank unit seized from tycoon
The shares are being offered to Africa’s biggest lender by assets at 41 220 kwanzas apiece and to the public at between 41 220 kwanzas and 50 000 kwanzas. Trading is expected to begin September 30.
Hidden camera detectors miss nearly 60% of cameras –but a $7 AI phone case could solve that, and here's how...
Concealed cameras are the bane of travellers' lives, but could AI do a better job than specialist hidden camera detectors?
Philippines’ BSP Proposes 12-Month Payment Operator Freeze as QR Rules Tighten
The BSP is proposing a 12-month pause on new payment system operators as it tightens QR merchant identification and transaction-tracing rules.
Sectoral Deployment of Credit by NBFC – July 2026
Data on sectoral deployment of credit by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) for the month of July 2026, collected from major NBFCs and housing finance companies (HFCs), are set out in the…
- NBFCs saw 14.9% credit increase in July 2026
- Agriculture and allied activities grew 18.0%
- Retail loans surged 21.4% year-on-year
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (issue / re-issue) of three dated securities for a notified amount of ₹32,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Date of Repayment…
- Government of India to auction dated securities worth ₹32,000 crore on September 7, 2026
- Securities with maturities in 2029, 2033, and 2056, carrying different coupon rates
- Auction conducted via Reserve Bank of India's e-Kuber system on September 11, 2026
Ghana, Nigeria Must Unite To Build Stronger Economies – MP
Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah The Member of Parliament for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, has stressed the need for Ghana and Nigeria to unite to create a stronger economy through shared Read…
- Ghana and Nigeria must collaborate to strengthen economies through trade and cultural exchange.
- Historical boundaries drawn by Europeans divided kinship networks and trade paths.
- Unity sought is restoration of past connections, not charity.
Educationist raises concerns over categorisation of SHSs
Educationist Dr Charles Obeng Sarpong has criticised Ghana’s categorisation of senior high schools(SHSs), arguing that the system is deepening class divisions and creating perceptions that some…
The 8 best Día de Muertos celebrations in the U.S., ranked
From Hollywood Forever's 26-year tradition to Chicago's museum-anchored altars, eight Día de Muertos celebrations worth traveling for
Ankaase Cries For School, Electricity
One of the dilapidated classroom RESIDENTS OF Ankaase in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region are appealing to the government to urgently provide the community with a Read More...
- Residents of Ankaase demand school and electricity.
- Population growth outpaces basic service provision.
- Odikro Nana Yaw urges government action urgently.
Coastal Communities Partners In Sea Turtle Conservation – Dr. Agyekumhene
Dr. Andrews Agyekumhene (m) with stakeholders in a group photo Stakeholders in sea turtle conservation have been urged to shift from viewing coastal communities as mere beneficiaries of conservation…
Jub Jub’s lawyer says current case taking toll on his client
Maarohanye made a brief appearance at the Germiston Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Maserati speeds to court to hit the brakes on R7m payment to Black Coffee
The judgment went in favour of Soulistic Music, but Maserati is now trying to have it overturned.
How many Dangote Cement shares do you need for N10 million annual dividends?
If you decide to invest once, it means you will spend N230 million to buy 222,223 units at the current market price of N1,034.
Biometric SIM verification to begin before end of 2026 – Sam George
Ghana is set to take SIM registration a step further with the introduction of biometric verification before the end of 2026, Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister, Samuel Nartey…
Police in Eastern German state find 21 explosive devices near power grid
Germany experienced a series of sabotage incidents on the power grid last week following an August drone attack at Leipzig/Halle that the government formally blamed on Russia.
South Africa Seeks Advisers for Eskom Transmission Unit Spin-Off
South Africa is preparing to identify a transaction adviser to create a fully independent transmission system operator by the end of next year, a process that will include engaging with possible…
Tim Schafer: "No one puts Double Fine out of business except me"
Double Fine Productions' boss Tim Schafer recently explained how the studio avoided closure following significant layoffs at Xbox , stating, "no one puts Double Fine out of business except for me." Read more
CEE’s biggest checks: 10 standout startup raises of 2026
Europe’s startup ecosystem continues to produce ambitious companies tackling some of the biggest challenges across defence, artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, and digital infrastructure. As preparations are well under way and tickets selling for the inaugural MeOut Summit, taking place in Budapest on 25–26 November 2026…
Security updates for Monday
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (buildah, freerdp, gegl04, go-fdo-client, grafana, grafana-pcp, kernel, and pipewire), Debian (aom, chromium, libde265, libssh2, thunderbird, and…
Sarah Khalifa to appeal death sentence amid controversy over Egypt drug case
Sarah Khalifa was a familiar face on Egyptian television, with millions of followers on Instagram after nearly two decades working for Egyptian, Saudi and Iraqi channels and running her own businesses…
Spider-Man, Odyssey Help Power Box Office Comeback
Hollywood is having its best year since 2019 as moviegoers return to theaters in force. Global ticket sales are up 15% from last year, with five films topping the billion-dollar mark.
Grünheide: "We are not animals": Employees complain about the fight for space in the Tesla shuttle bus
Electric car manufacturer Tesla has hired hundreds of new employees and at the same time cut shuttle services to the Gigafactory. Internal chats show what this triggers at the stops.
KRA breaks silence on cargo clearance chaos after outcry from clearing agents and car dealers
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has responded to mounting complaints from clearing agents, freight forwarders and motor vehicle dealers over disruptions in cargo clearance, insisting that the…
Why Low-Speed Technical Terrain Matters for High-Performance Electric Dirt Bikes
When people think of high-performance off-road motorcycles, more power and higher speeds often come to mind first. But once the terrain turns to rocks, ruts, short climbs, tight corners or repeated…
ACE Gallagher acquires Kuwait insurance broker UPI
Kuwait: ACE Gallagher Holding has acquired United Partners Insurance Brokers (UPI Brokers), strengthening its presence in Kuwait as the group expands across key GCC markets.
Asahi Linux takes on Apple M3, minus a few creature comforts
Most hardware works, although graphics, sleep, and external displays need more attention
MTN commits over $1.1bn to expand network, roll out 5G – Sam George
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed that MTN Ghana has committed more than $1.1 billion over the next three years to expand and improve its telecommunications network, including the rollout of 5G services across the country.
Struggling to find “the one”? A new psychology study says the problem might be your underlying motivation
A new study suggests that your underlying reasons for wanting a relationship shape the kind of partner you seek. While dating for genuine connection leads to high-quality goals, dating for validation can actually sabotage your romantic success.
Is iKairos a Robot, or Jewelry? It’s Both, and It Wants to Be Your Ever-Present AI Memory Keeper
This wearable-cum-desktop robot is one of the most unique AI devices I saw at IFA in Berlin.
‘Flesh Impact’ Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal Adds Marilyn Monroe to Her Roster of Complex Heroines
Venice Film Festival: The jury president and director of “The Lost Daughter” and “The Bride!” has made a short film starring Ellen Burstyn and Dakota Fanning as the screen icon The post ‘Flesh Impact’ Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal Adds Marilyn Monroe to Her Roster of Complex Heroines appeared first on TheWrap .
The future of Earth observation: Private satellites and AI bring benefits but also pose risks
We've entered a new world of Earth observation, in which artificial intelligence helps researchers make sense of an ever-glowing glut of privately gathered data.
Olivia Rodrigo Breaks Her Own Record As She Returns To No. 1
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ returns to No. 1 on both the Top Alternative Albums and Top Rock & Alternative Albums rankings.
FINDING PURPOSE: Boks drew on deep well of resolve and perspective to fuel another victorious moment
The Springboks lead the Greatest Rivalry series 2-1 after winning the third Test 29-24 thanks to their ability to find a narrative to mentally lift themselves.
Singapore and Luxembourg working to deepen ties in quantum tech, AI, space, satellite communications
Such ‘emerging and critical’ areas are among those where both countries will do more together, says PM Lawrence Wong
I'm a dietitian, and these are the 10 Costco groceries I'd stock up on if I were on a GLP-1
If I were taking a GLP-1 or weight-loss medication, as a dietitian, I'd buy these easy meals and snacks at Costco to still hit my nutrition goals.
Ben Shelton Wants To Rip A 150 MPH Serve At The U.S. Open: ‘Maybe It’s Coming’
Andy Roddick, the last American man to win a major at the 2003 U.S. Open, said Shelton has what it takes to upset Alcaraz.
‘Moon and beyond’: US envoy Sergio Gor meets ISRO chief, discusses expanding India-America partnership in space
The meeting comes as India advances its human spaceflight programme and sets its sights on deeper space exploration.
Bukhatir Group launches DIWAN - A private AI assistant live across all 16 companies on a fully sovereign stack, built by Magure
Bukhatir Group, one of the UAE’s oldest and most diversified business houses, and Magure, a UAE-headquartered enterprise AI company, today announced a strategic partnership to embed AI across the…
Why I’m tempering my expectations for Nikon’s cryptic new product showcase
The rumor mill has been eking out any indication that a major Nikon product launch is on the way, but I’d advise optimism with a healthy dose of caution
This week in PC games: Wardogs, Shroom and Gloom, a heist game from the King of Dragon Pass creators, and a bullet time FPS inspired by F.E.A.R.
Hello there, loyal regulars and filthy, fickle drop-ins! A merry New Week to you, wherever you are. Thanks for feeding the Maw while we were away last Monday . You were mostly successful in sating the creature's hunger and preventing cosmic disturbances, though we didn't get off scot-free: the Maw appears to have eaten one of the more…
AI titans’ ‘circular deals’ are starting to look like ‘daisy chains’
The “circular deals” among AI titans increasingly resemble the “daisy chains” of the 1980s savings-and-loan crisis. Forty years ago, interconnected transactions obscured the dangers, multiplied systemic risks and helped inflate asset values before roughly a third of US thrift banks failed.
SpaceX rival launches rocket in historic first, says industry is 'desperate' for more
Isar Aerospace reached orbit on its second test flight as the German rocket startup looks to scale production amid booming satellite launch demand.
OpenAI Says It Has Built an Automated AI Research Intern
OpenAI says it has achieved its goal of developing an “automated research intern,” a system capable of carrying out well-defined … Read More The post OpenAI Says It Has Built an Automated AI Research…
Sam Altman calls GPT-6 Astra rollout ‘messy’ as enterprise users wait for access
OpenAI’s rollout of its GPT-6 Astra model ran into early access issues after paying ChatGPT users were unable to use the system shortly after launch, prompting CEO Sam Altman to apologize and say the…
Punjab Issues Rules for New Appointments at Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital
The process of new appointments is currently underway at Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore, according to the 24NewsHD TV … Read More The post Punjab Issues Rules for New Appointments at Nawaz…
Noise that entangles may accelerate the dawn of quantum technologies
Two superconducting qubits, a metre of cable apart, have been driven into an entangled state not in spite of their environment, but by it The post Noise that entangles may accelerate the dawn of quantum technologies appeared first on Physics World .
Are there nuclear weapons hidden in space? Why a 60-year ban on space nukes has been impossible to enforce
Nuclear weapons have been banned from space for nearly 60 years. A new detection method could help verify whether nations are keeping that promise.
Does the U.S. need more spaceports?
A new executive order calls for more than 1,000 U.S. rocket launches per year by the end of the decade. Rethinking the nation’s spaceports will be key
Astronomers Have Completed the Largest Map of Space. Yes, You Can Play With It.
The intricate, 5.6 trillion-pixel map covers approximately 75 percent of the sky and includes about 4 billion celestial objects.
Study: Almost Half the World’s Farmers Are Poisoned by Pesticides Each Year
This story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Almost half of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every single year, a…
- Nearly half of global farmers poisoned by pesticides annually
- 402 million to 433 million farmers and workers affected
- Southern Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Africa experience highest rates
Tetap garis masa siasat kes buli, gangguan seksual di hospital, gesa MMA
Presiden MMA berkata, kes tidak sepatutnya dibiarkan berlarutan berbulan-bulan tanpa penyelesaian atau perkembangan terkini.
‘Nakedly political’: US attempts to link trans support to authoritarianism in new HHS report
HHS releases report linking ‘gender ideology’ to political violence – a study scientists say was poorly conducted The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a report…