Shanghai Electric secures 500 megawatt Malaysian gas turbine contract
Shanghai Electric won the contract to supply Unit 3 of the Sarawak Samalaju Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Project marking its first overseas heavy duty gas turbine order in Malaysia
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Minority demands probe into 'over US$1bn' high-profile drug seizures linked to Ghana
The Minority in Parliament has called for a full-scale independent parliamentary inquiry into what it describes as Ghana’s growing emergence as a transit hub for narcotics under the National…
Gold Bars Increasingly Used in Scams in Japan
Tokyo, Sept. 14 (Jiji Press)--Gold bar scam losses amounted to 8.13 billion yen in Japan in the first half of 2026, already topping the 6.02 billion yen lost in all of last year, police data have…
Swiss Franc: Downtrend capped with 0.8185 against US Dollar – UOB
UOB strategist Quek Ser Leang notes USD/CHF extended gains to 0.8170 and closed at 0.8161, with conditions overbought but momentum still strong.
Pakistan fined, docked 11 World Test Championship points for slow over-rate in Birmingham Test
Pakistan have been fined 50 per cent of their match fee, and penalised 11 World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate during the third and final Test against England in Birmingham…
Federal Court hears PKR’s argument that Zuraida’s RM10m bond was reasonable; decision reserved
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 14 — The Federal Court was told today that the High Court’s decision ordering former Ampang...
Akeso presents positive HARMONi 2 trial survival data at WCLC
Akeso presented positive overall survival results from its Phase III HARMONi 2 trial comparing ivonescimab to pembrolizumab in non small cell lung cancer patients at the World Conference on Lung…
Indonesian police investigate deaths of Australian man and two children in Bali as suspected murder-suicide
Police in Bali believe the two young children died as a result of violence, while a 57-year-old man is believed to have taken his own life Indonesian police are investigating the deaths of three…
UAE’s Boom Faces a Wartime Test
The UAE’s post-pandemic boom is being tested by a war showing few signs of resolution, as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz drives up import costs and fuel prices.
Kwara invests in 898 schools, strengthens teacher monitoring to boost learning outcomes
Kwara State Government is investing in infrastructure across 898 schools while deploying technology to strengthen teacher supervision and improve learning read more Kwara invests in 898 schools…
Imran Khan’s Ex-Wife Jemima Goldsmith Marries Again
Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, has officially married Dublin-born businessman Cameron O’Reilly, more than two … Read More The post Imran Khan’s Ex-Wife Jemima Goldsmith…
Invest more in horticulture to create jobs, boost exports – Veep
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for increased investment in Ghana’s horticulture industry to create jobs, expand exports and build sustainable businesses.
Gas: Europäischer Gaspreis steigt auf den höchsten Stand seit 2022
Lieferausfälle aus dem Nahen Osten treiben den europäischen Gaspreis weiter nach oben. Zugleich sind die Füllstände der Gasspeicher niedrig. Der Zeitdruck für Deutschland wächst.
A Warning Against Normalizing Occupation: Sybiha Comments On Humanitarian Crisis In Oleshky
Russia is effectively holding the civilian population trapped in temporarily occupied Oleshky (Kherson region). People have no access to food, medicine, or essential goods.
Central Region: 17 excavators seized in NAIMOS operation at Subin-Akwaboso
NAIMOS and the Ghana Armed Forces seize 17 excavators and destroy mining gear in a major anti-galamsey operation along the River Offin in Central Region.
KP Faces Wheat Crisis as Govt Stocks Fall to Two-Week Supply
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces the risk of a wheat crisis as government warehouses hold only enough stock to meet the province’s … Read More The post KP Faces Wheat Crisis as Govt Stocks Fall to Two-Week…
110 children at Cardiothoracic Centre get second chance at life as Ghana Medical Trust Fund marks first anniversary
For more than 110 children, the first anniversary of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is more than a milestone on the national calendar.
Hotels and restaurants are not in foreign business licence exemption
A new regulation frees eight service businesses from Foreign Business Act licensing. Officials deny claims that it opens hotels, restaurants and tour firms to foreigners.
Wall Street Strategists See Stock Rally Surviving Fed Rate Hike
Top Wall Street strategists are renewing bullish equity calls as stronger economic growth enables the market to weather an increase in interest rates.
New Lawas Hospital expected to evolve into specialist centre to cut long‑distance referrals, says deputy health minister
LAWAS, Sept 14 — The new 76-bed Lawas Hospital is expected to evolve into a specialist hospital, thereby reducing...
Krise in der Auto-Industrie: IG Metall ruft zu Protest gegen Einschnitte in Autobranche
Ist die 35-Stunden-Woche noch zeitgemäß? Angesichts der Krise in der Automobilbranche gibt es Rufe nach Einschnitten für die Beschäftigten. Die IG Metall macht dagegen Front.
From Shah Rukh's Kal Ho Naa Ho to The Revolutionaries: Nikkhil Advani on melodrama, youth-led freedom struggles and why he won’t separate politics from film
For a filmmaker who gave us Kal Ho Naa Ho , Nikkhil Advani has certainly kept audiences guessing. His filmography has swung from romance and family drama to terrorism, war, history, patriotism and…
Apollo in talks to acquire J&J’s DePuy Synthes for around $20bn
TOP STORY: Apollo Global Management is in discussions to acquire Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes orthopaedics business in a deal that could value the unit at close to $20bn, according to a report by…
Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor-Sai Pallavi bring Ram-Sita’s story to life in AR Rahman's Jai Jai Ram track
Ramayana: Part 1 released its first song, Jai Jai Ram , on Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the official start of the film's music campaign. The track is composed by AR Rahman, with lyrics written by Dr.
Google Picks Four Indian Startups As Part Of AI For The Planet Accelerator
Tech giant Google has picked four Indian startups as part of its debut AI focused accelerator ‘Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI…
Hung Yen accelerates infrastructure development
Hung Yen is accelerating investment in transport and industry completing key connectivity routes expanding production resources and strengthening new investment flows
NADRA Vaccination Card Deadline Extended
The deadline for implementing the NADRA-integrated vaccination card requirement has been extended to September 25, 2026, according to sources in … Read More The post NADRA Vaccination Card Deadline…
Air Peace, United Nigeria top list of 4,765 delayed flights in August — NCAA
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said Air Peace and United Nigeria top the list as domestic airlines delayed 4,765 flights and cancelled 36 others in August 2026.
Neves abuse: Saudi clubs must follow the Premier League’s lead on stadium abuse
Dubai: What happened to Ruben Neves in Saudi Arabia was more than just unacceptable behaviour, it was a reminder that football clubs must do more to protect players from abuse inside their own…
Privatisation Commission blocks Ufone’s proposed ‘e&’ rebranding, says matter requires intergovernmental approval
ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission has stopped the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) from granting approval for the proposed rebranding of Ufone as “e&”, saying the matter is a reserved…
Arbeitszeit: Dieser Rechner zeigt, wie viel Sie künftig arbeiten müssen
Sollte KI nicht Arbeitszeit ersparen? Erste Studien zeigen, dass teils das Gegenteil der Fall ist. Woran das liegt – und wie viel mehr oder weniger Sie womöglich bald arbeiten.
More JFrog Artifactory Bugs Are Under Attack, and All Three Have Patches
Attackers are actively exploiting three JFrog Artifactory flaws, exposing how slow patching can turn artifact repositories into software supply chain attack paths.
Kwasi Kwarteng marries Kennedy Agyapong’s niece in beautiful ceremony (Photos)
Lawyer, law lecturer and member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Communications Team, Kwasi Kwarteng Esq., has tied the knot with his long-time partner, Richlove Yaa Badu Adepa.
Japanese string quartet wins 3rd prize at int'l competition in Germany
MUNICH (Kyodo) -- A Japanese string quartet won third place at the ARD International Music Competition, one of the world's most celebrated competition
- Japanese string quartet Quartet Fugue wins third prize
- Competed in ARD International Music Competition in Munich
- Performed Beethoven's Op. 127 in E-flat major
Why we let AI write for us. It’s not really about saving time
We’re all using generative AI to write now. Articles, LinkedIn posts, emails, even the comments under other people’s LinkedIn posts. The volume of auto-generated prose is so vast it’s drowning the channels and exhausting whatever attention we have left. And it’s boring us.
Europe's right-to-repair rules are broken, not beaten
Patchy compliance is an argument for stronger enforcement, not abandoning the project
Carlos Queiroz submits Black Stars squad for AFCON qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and Gambia
Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has submitted his squad for Ghana’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the Ghana Football Association expected to announce the final list this week. GFA communications director Henry Asante Twum said the squad is going through the association’s approval process before invitations are sent…
'I train people of all ages, and this one exercise moves the needle most for building full-body mobility and core control'
A personal trainer recommends the overhead squat for building strength and mobility in your muscles and joints; here's how to practice.
Type 2 Diabetes May Bring an Overlooked Risk for Women, Study Finds
Men were found to be more likely to receive a following diagnosis of cardiovascular disease or kidney failure.
- Women with type 2 diabetes face higher mental health risks than men.
- Study by Queen Mary University, London, reveals 8% of women vs 5% of men affected.
- Mental health issues may appear before physical complications in women.
Recovery readiness is the ‘missing link’ in cyber resilience, finds report
Triangle’s independent Cyber Recovery Readiness survey found that prolonged business outages are a major risk for organisations.
AI makers step up calls for a slowdown as fears of a rogue takeover grow
From a resigning Anthropic researcher to AI models hacking their way into rival systems, a turbulent few weeks have pushed the industry's biggest names to demand safeguards — before AI outpaces…
- AI developers urge slowdown in AI development
- Risks of misuse and rogue AI systems rise
- Anthropic CEO calls for stronger safety measures
GitLab’s Critical Patch Closes a Path Traversal Flaw Attackers Are Already Probing
GitLab patches two critical flaws, including a CVSS 10.0 unauthenticated file-read vulnerability, putting self-managed instances under urgent pressure to upgrade.
Humanoids will have their ‘GPT-3.5’ moment within 5 years, says AGIBOT co-founder Yao Maoqing
Robot dance shows grab headlines, but China's humanoid makers are racing to find real uses in hotels and factories.
AI Stocks Plummet Amid Calls For Slowdown—Softbank Chief’s Fortune Drops By $8 Billion
The slump in AI stocks follows calls for a slowdown in advanced AI development from the leaders of Anthropic, OpenAI and SpacexAI.
UAE doctors turn to AI to explain why cancer treatments work for some but not others
Cancer specialists in the UAE are using artificial intelligence to understand more about why treatment works for some but fails to help others.
AI stocks slide after major CEOs unite to urge slowdown
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the industry "must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models," amid growing concerns over risks from AI.
ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight accelerates hybrid 3D X-ray imaging
New system combines X-ray microscopy and microCT for seamless multi-scale imaging in one connected workflow ZEISS today introduced ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight, a hybrid 3D X-ray microscope designed to…
Case study: Smollan Technologies' Argility successfully completes world first – highly complex Google Workspace migration
Argility led the Smollan transition, migrating 9 064 users across 25 companies, 19+ countries, eight languages and 24 time zones over 547 days.
Why enterprise storage matters to SA businesses
Storage is becoming part of the foundation that enables AI, supports flexible cloud strategies and helps organisations remain resilient, says Marc Layne, sales director of Dell Technologies SA.
China’s self-powered neural device helps stroke survivors walk naturally
Scientists have developed a lightweight, battery-free device that could help improve the mobility of people with difficulty walking, such as stroke survivors. Developed by researchers in Hong Kong and mainland China, the neural prosthesis uses energy generated by the wearer’s own movements to electrically stimulate their muscles, helping…
Tech companies are implementing ‘age assurance’ tech. Here’s how it works.
OTTAWA — The federal government has introduced digital safety legislation that would introduce a ban on social media for kids under 16. Big tech companies are already using age assurance technology to estimate users' age.
The cosmic coincidences that made our universe – and us – possible
The sun and moon are positioned just right for us to see total solar eclipses, and the make-up of the universe is just right for life. Columnist Leah Crane wonders if it’s really all one big coincidence
Opening new worlds through astronomy
By sharing its expertise, facilities and resources, North-West University helped 24 local school learners prepare for the South African Physics Olympiad and discover a field of science beyond the school curriculum.
Nearly forgotten languages are finding new words for Colombia’s dragonflies
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries.
Himalayan ‘glacier bankruptcy’ threatens water security for 2 billion in Asia
The Himalayas are approaching a tipping point as glaciers melt faster than a decade ago, threatening water security as the region approaches “peak water” by mid-century, according to a study released…
What could El Nino mean for the UAE and Gulf?
The El Nino weather phenomenon , predicted to be one of the strongest on record, has been forecast to increase temperatures in many world regions – but in the Gulf its main effect could be to cause…
Understanding Landslides Through Case Studies
A guest post by Serge Leroueil and Luciano Picarelli A new book, Understanding Landslides Through Case Studies by Serge Leroueil and Luciano Picarelli seeks to report and summarise contemporary knowledge on slope movements and mechanisms. As is well-known on this Blog, landslides are a major natural hazard in many countries of the world.
Why teenagers become both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying
A Stellenbosch University study found that more than a third of surveyed teenagers were both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying, as experts warn that retaliation, peer pressure and the need to belong can fuel a cycle of online harm.