Philippine defense chief slams China over audience note on South China Sea at Seoul forum
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LaLiga: I score more goals than Raphinha, Yamal – Mbappe dismisses comparison
Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe has responded to the claim that Barcelona forwards Lamine Yamal and Raphinha defend better than he does.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs to launch Diaspora Consular Fund
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to establish a Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund to finance emergency assistance for Ghanaians in distress abroad.
Indian Rupee corrects from two-month high as oil prices extend rally
The Indian Rupee (INR) retreats from its two-month high against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday.
New KPCU Announces Coffee Extension Champions Training Programme
The New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (New KPCU PLC), in partnership with the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, has launched a Coffee Extension Champions Training Programme aimed at…
Trump and Xi should align on artificial Intelligence
Advanced AI may surpass human control, so the U.S. and China must prepare together to manage the risks.
Lagos prosecutes over 100 suspects over alleged public disorder
The Lagos State Government has arraigned more than 100 suspects before the Lagos State Special Offences Mobile Court in Bolade, Oshodi, over alleged offences relating to breach of public peace and conduct capable of causing a breakdown of law and order.
Singapore to raise MP allowances from S$13,750 to S$18,500 monthly as govt studies delinking community‑role pay
SINGAPORE, Sept 8 — Singapore will raise the monthly allowance for Members of Parliament from S$13,750 to S$18,500...
Yen's Fundamentals 'Different This Time Around,' Natixis Says
There is room for a "lot of movement" for the yen, according to Trinh Nguyen, senior economist for emerging Asia at Natixis.
Pasoori becomes first Pakistani music video to cross a billion views
Dubai: Four years and seven months after it was uploaded, Pasoori has crossed one billion views on YouTube, making it the first music video produced in Pakistan to reach that mark.
Qatar boosts green transition across sectors
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Saudi AI startup Gaia secures $1.5 million to scale enterprise platform
Saudi Arabia-based enterprise AI startup Gaia has raised $1.5 million in a pre-Seed round led by Seedra Ventures. Founded in 2026 by Badr Al-Malluh and Mohammad Rababah, Gaia provides a sovereign AI…
HD Hyundai, Philippines to deepen cooperation on naval modernization
HD Hyundai is seeking to expand cooperation with the Philippine government on efforts to modernize the Philippine Navy and strengthen the country's shipbuilding and defense industries.
Martin Sorrell says AI adoption lags behind hype as companies experiment, not transform
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Chungnam National University selected for physical AI development, talent training project
Chungnam National University has been selected as the lead institution for the government-backed artificial intelligence (AI) technology and talent development program.
EU to invest €200 million in Greenland as Trump circles
The money will help develop critical minerals, renewable energy and satellite communications.
Gauff, Rybakina sail into US Open quarters, another great escape for Zheng
NEW YORK: Home favourite Coco Gauff and world number two Elena Rybakina sailed into the US Open quarter-finals on Monday, while China’s Zheng Qinwen mounted another extraordinary fightback to upset…
China targets fourfold boost in AI computing capacity by 2030 in major tech push
China plans to deploy artificial intelligence computing clusters containing 100,000 accelerator cards and sharply expand the country’s intelligent computing capacity over the next five years, as Beijing steps up investment in the infrastructure underpinning its AI ambitions.
Fotografie: Leica erstmals seit Jahren mit Umsatzrückgang
Leica verliert erstmals seit Jahren Umsatz, bleibt aber profitabel. Wie neue Produkte und Zielgruppen die Geschäfte in Schwung bringen sollen.
This SETU expert studies sensory-friendly clothes for autistic children
‘Clothing plays a vital role in everyday comfort and wellbeing, yet the sensory needs of autistic children are often overlooked.’ Read more: This SETU expert studies sensory-friendly clothes for autistic children
S. Korea stresses growth, fiscal soundness during talks with Moody's
SEJONG, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The government briefed global credit appraiser Moody...
Eerily humanlike AI-powered robot enters mass production in China — its makers say it could soon be helping you out at home
Xpeng's engineers have designed a humanoid robot that they say is the first in the world that will walk itself off the production line.
Intel surpasses one million High-NA EUV wafers processed, outpaces the rest of the industry combined — company also trailblazing giant 6×12 photomasks to speed production and lower costs
Intel is leading the semiconductor industry with High-NA fleet and process-maturity milestone as it reaches 1 million wafers processed using High-NA tools, moves forward with 6×12 photomask effort.
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I ranked 7 of Ridley Scott’s best movies, and No. 1 is my favorite film ever made
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Armand Van Helden Set for Sydney’s THE WORKS Warehouse Series
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This physics trick allows you to beat the speed of light
In our Universe, there are a few rules that everything must obey. Energy, momentum, and angular momentum are always conserved whenever any two quanta interact.
Clean Growth Fund II hits £81.5M at second close towards £150M target
UK climate tech investor Clean Growth Fund has announced the second close of Fund II, bringing total commitments to£81.5 million as it works towards a £150 million target.The second close was…
High-Speed Trader AlphaGrep Turns to Bonds After India Bank Curb
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Abia to conduct orientation programme for new teachers, partners MTN to end network black spots
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Germany could face shortage of 723,000 skilled workers by 2029
Germany could face a shortage of around 723,000 skilled workers by 2029, nearly twice the level recorded in 2025, according to a study by the employer-linked German Economic Institute (IW).
Bidens sønn lanserer kryptovaluta med beryktet laptop
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Nigeria’s petrol import bill surges 989.4% to N952.15 billion in Q2 2026
Nigeria’s petrol import bill surged by 989.4% quarter-on-quarter to N952.15 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up sharply from N87.40 billion recorded in the first quarter.
China stocks edge up, helped by farming and energy shares as tech drops
SHANGHAI: China stocks edged up on Tuesday as farming, energy and gold stocks offset weakness in tech shares, while Hong Kong stocks fell amid rising Middle East tensions.
Samsung to shut down Quick Measure, AR Doodle apps on Galaxy phones
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‘Global reckoning’ is coming for big tech, says Australian minister
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UK-based Veridue secures €3.4 million to accelerate investment and project financing for renewable energy and data centres
Veridue, a London-based AI-native due diligence and M&A platform that accelerates investment and project financing for renewable energy and data centres, has raised a €3.44 million ($4 million)…
- UK-based AI platform Veridue raises €3.4 million for renewable energy and data centre investments
- Episode 1 Ventures leads €4 million pre-Seed round, joined by HTGF, Pi Labs, Hepburn, and Palmer
BOOK EXCERPT: John van de Ruit’s beloved Spud is back in his sixth and final instalment
Spud returns in John van de Ruit’s sixth and final instalment, Spud: Two for the Road, as he chases an acting breakthrough amid clown gigs, family chaos and dubious schemes.
Data centre operators seek adequate time to meet green targets under proposed Bill
The consultation drew 25 responses from data centre operators, cloud service providers and industry associations.
UAE Women hoping to upset Bangladesh in Women's Asia Cup encounter
Dubai: United Arab Emirates are one of the newest teams in the Women's Asia Cup. The Emirati nation made their debut in the tournament in 2022 and even defeated Malaysia.
Meta wants you to trust its Muse AI with your calendar, reminders, and bank accounts
I'm sure Meta won't do anything dubious with such broad access to users' devices. Right?
Why Google Told Drivers to Drive a Longer Way On Purpose
"A team at Google's research arm used Google Maps to reroute a small portion of drivers in 10 U.S. cities," reports SFGate — including San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Dubai’s biometric Red-Carpet processes 745,188 travellers in eight months of 2026
Dubai: Dubai’s AI-powered Red Carpet biometric border clearance system processed 745,188 passengers in the first eight months of 2026, allowing travellers to complete immigration procedures while…
'Creepy' Elizabeth Holmes documentary leaves reviewers stunned
Nathan Fielder's surprise new film about the disgraced startup founder has got people talking thanks to one "scary" interaction.
iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra and beyond — here are the latest mobile features I saw at IFA 2026 that Apple needs to steal
From a bezel-less display to a detachable camera module, IFA 2026 showed what a future iPhone could look like.
AI + 4IR: Ambitions and options for CEE
Artificial intelligence is the technology of the moment, and Central and Eastern Europe can meet it as eleven competitors or as one region. Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a key engine driving the machine of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
Health officials urge patients not to panic over medicine shortages
Health officials say therapeutic alternatives and stock-monitoring systems are helping maintain access, as concerns persist over shortages
Proposed licensing regimes to beef up security, sustainability of Singapore's data centres and cloud services
The Bill will give businesses, organisations, and citizens assurance that the infrastructure they depend on is secure and resilient, said MDDI.
‘Malaria prevalence drops to 13% in Ondo’
Health experts and government officials have attributed the significant reduction in malaria prevalence and under-five mortality in Ondo State to the successful implementation of the World…
Free screenings to tackle myopia crisis
The non-profit organisation, Orbis International, and the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) have launched a joint initiative to combat the city's myopia crisis.
- Orbis International and HKUMed collaborate to combat Hong Kong's myopia crisis.
- 1,000 free pediatric eye exams and 1,000 adult myopia screenings provided.
- Three-year trial for advanced myopia treatments begins in 2027.
Six-day medical transfer wait for boy with shattered kneecap
Ten-year-old Noah Ross has spent six days in Karratha hospital waiting for an RFDS flight to Perth for urgent specialist care.
Farmers welcome OBP CEO suspension over FMD vaccine pricing
Should these reasons be insufficient, the suspension will remain in place pending an independent investigation into the allegations.
I’m a personal trainer for seniors, and these are the 4 no-equipment exercises I give to beginners over 60
Here are the four exercises this senior personal trainer recommends
Abolition of trainee registrar posts in MTIs causes unrest among doctors
PESHAWAR: The decision of Policy Board to abolish the posts of trainee registrars at medical teaching institutions (MTIs) has caused unrest among doctors, who argue that it will affect patient care.
Malaysia kembali jadi tuan rumah mesyuarat kesihatan Asean selepas 22 tahun
Mesyuarat lima hari itu akan melancarkan hala tuju baharu kesihatan Asean serta perkukuh kerjasama hadapi pandemik, penyakit baharu dan cabaran sistem.
APOD: 2026 September 8 – Hubble: Decagon Around Saturn’s South Pole
The post APOD: 2026 September 8 – Hubble: Decagon Around Saturn’s South Pole appeared first on NASA Science .
Are rich people really worse behaved? Here’s the science – podcast
Who’s more likely to steal sweets from a child? According to science, it’s the rich. A study seemingly confirming our suspicions about the moral behaviour of the wealthy was one of the winners of the…
‘This is dangerous’: slime moulds and the bitter debate over the nature of intelligence
Scientists are battling over whether supposedly simple organisms should be considered ‘intelligent’. The outcome could reshape our understanding of the natural world – and our own place within it…