Minister Pemmy Majodina’s apology is not enough
DPSA is taking the matter to the SA Human Rights Commission because it feels Majodina rode roughshod over the rights of all disabled people.
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Dubai chocolate founders reveal they nearly gave up before FIX went viral
“There was a lot of blood, sweat and tears,” co-founder Yezen Alani said. "We would finish work, go to the kitchen and do R&D, trying to figure out which flavours and combinations worked.”
When patriotism meets consumer choice — Nurul Fardini Zakaria
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Singapore launches over 200 training courses with free AI subscriptions, new skills centre
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Europe’s New Stocks Tape Needs to Go Deeper, Industry Groups Say
A long-awaited feed of data on European stocks finally went live this week, but groups representing banks, investors and traders say it doesn’t go far enough.
Over 200 AI courses, new centre launched by new workforce agency to boost career support in S’pore
The new measures were announced by the Skills and Workforce Development Agency at the SkillsFuture Festival.
Measure by measure, studying society accurately
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
Five Cape Town restaurants with spectacular views worth planning a meal around
From oceanfront tables to elevated city views, these five Cape Town restaurants offer memorable settings for lunch, dinner, sundowners or a special occasion.
Newark family killings: Indictments reveal victims’ horrific final moments
An indictment served in the KwaDukuza Magistrates Court details allegations against four men accused of murdering members of a Newark family.
Yemen coastguard flees to Djibouti after Houthi takeover
Yemen’s internationally backed coastguard has fled to Djibouti after losing the protection of Gen Tariq Saleh’s military forces on the South-west coast.
Can billionaires buy their way into British politics?
It’s difficult in democracies to make sense of how political parties are funded. What we do know is that politics is expensive.
Brands refocus on physical retail as AI disrupts digital customer acquisition
Fashion and beauty brands are leaning on stores, events and human service as AI continues to reshape their digital marketing playbooks.
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- Executives discuss AI's effect on customer journey in 2026 and post-COVID challenges.
- Brands diversify marketing with in-person events, charity shopping, and family-friendly activities.
Nearly all luxury resale transactions on TikTok Shop US now come from livestreams
Year to date, 94% of revenue on TikTok Shop from luxury resale in the U.S. is coming from lives, the platform revealed during a presentation to members of the media during Fashion Week.
- 94% of luxury resale revenue on TikTok Shop US comes from livestreams
- Luxury resale sector on TikTok Shop saw 400% increase in gross merchandise value
- TikTok Shop created stringent selection process for luxury resale sellers
Healey urged to ‘restore faith’ by ending personal allowance freeze in Budget
UK savers are demanding chancellor John Healey end the freeze on the personal allowance in his maiden Autumn Budget, as more Brits get dragged into higher tax bands.
Rayner urged to resolve ‘unwelcome’ Tower of London heritage row
Angela Rayner has been urged to resolve an “unwelcome” heritage row which could place curbs on skyscrapers in the Square Mile to protect views of the Tower of London.
Manchester United’s new stadium could be delayed until 2035 as timeline slips
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Wild chimpanzees teach youngsters by handing them tools
Adult chimpanzees have been observed passing tools to their younger relatives, helping them learn the skills needed for fishing for ants or algae
Bilateral agreements key to mitigating risks of Asean Power Grid projects: OCBC
However, progress on building regionwide connectivity is slow, even though discussions on APG are ongoing
UEFA announces host stadiums for 2028 and 2029 European finals
UEFA has confirmed the stadiums for the 2028 and 2029 European competition finals, as well as the UEFA Super Cup finals in 2027 and 2028.
TERREPOWER launches Ontility electric vehicle battery lifecycle solutions
Sustainable manufacturer TERREPOWER launched EV battery lifecycle solutions under its Ontility brand across European and North American markets to support commercial energy storage systems
Punjab govt's flagship housing project Apni Chhat Apna Ghar wins UN award
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Spain at the forefront of quantum computing: chips made in Spain, built in Barcelona
The new IMB-CNM facility features cutting-edge equipment to manufacture nanoscale devices and has benefited from an investment of over six million euros.
Stocks, bonds hold ground before Fed; oil slips: Markets wrap
Some relief came as Brent dropped 0.6% to about $108.10 a barrel as a rally driven by supply disruptions left gains looking overdone, and a US industry report pointed to a rise in stockpiles
Man sentenced to death for killing mother in KP
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UGDC establishes national presence at Gastech expo
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SECP chief highlights importance of digital transformation
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu has said that digital transformation is essential to expand insurance coverage, improve claim settlement and make affordable insurance products accessible to the public.
Datos contra la histeria: ¿cuánto cuesta un ciberataque impulsado por la IA?
La respuesta sensata al riesgo de la inteligencia artificial no es frenarala sin más, sino medirlo, regularlo y aprovechar sus ventajas
Inflation Data Points to Rate Hike: JPMorgan's Rasid
JPMorgan Global Market Strategist Raisah Rasid tells Paul Allen that incoming economic data and rising Treasury yields point to a Fed rate hike.
MySize Secures $2.5M Private Placement to Fund Defense Tech Pivot
Israel-based retail tech provider MySize has locked down a $2.5 million private placement to stave off an impending cash crunch.
Next-gen robots step in to assist Korea's elderly and disabled
In hospital rooms and private homes across Korea, a new generation of mechanical caregivers is quietly taking over the heavy lifting of health care.
Indonesia Lists 22 High-Risk Digital Platforms for Children: What Are They?
From gaming to social media platforms, Indonesia lists several digital services with high-risk profiles under its new children protection regulation.
- Indonesian government identifies 22 high-risk digital platforms for children.
- Platforms include social media, e-commerce, streaming services, and games.
- Non-compliance by December 31, 2026, leads to government-assigned risk profile.
Mobile internet usage gap: Pakistan ranks among top countries by absolute number
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has emerged as one of the countries with the world’s largest mobile internet usage gaps, with around 140 million people living within mobile broadband coverage but not using mobile…
'NAZA' and the battle over who gets to tell the story
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Is climate change changing the taste of cheese?
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Schweiz: Glocken, Käse, Schokolade: Zum Alpabzug nach Fribourg
Im Schweizer Kanton Fribourg bringen viele Landwirte ihre Rinder noch auf die Alp, wo sie im Sommer bis zu 100 Tagen leben. Der Alpabzug zum Herbst ist festliche Tradition ohne inszenierte Folklore.
Robot suit, early vacuum flask make Japan's technology heritage list
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A wearable robot suit that uses electrical signals from the body to assist movement and an early stainless steel vacuum flask are amo
El bocadillo
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Ransomware activity rises across Middle East as criminal groups attack Gulf
Ransomware activity across the Middle East has risen sharply, with organised criminal groups increasingly taking aim at Gulf businesses and sectors where disruption can put greater pressure on victims…
Climate change is putting the squeeze on the world’s grapegrowers: new research
Renowned wine regions from Australia to South Africa are battling increasingly fierce fire seasons.
Above-average correlative materials characterization
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How to Improve RAM in Laptop
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- Memory usage monitored by closing unused programs and tabs
- RAM upgrade considered if current capacity insufficient for needs
Coast Guard, FBI boarded Texas-bound oil tanker to investigate cyberattack
The U.S. has so far not attributed the potential breach to a specific actor, but Iranian state media amplified the story in the weeks following the attack.
The AI boom won’t help you scale. Your unit economics will
Three weeks ago I sat in on a pitch from a Jakarta fintech founder who used the word AI-powered four times in six minutes. When I asked what the model actually predicted, he could not answer. He knew the term. He did not know the mechanism. That gap is the real story of Southeast Asia’s […] The post The AI boom won’t help you scale.
New model tracks vocal fold fatigue as it develops, study shows
A new approach to modeling vocal fold fatigue could improve detection and monitoring of problems as they arise, particularly among people whose jobs depend on sustained voice use. The research, published in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology, uses a physics-based framework to track changes over time.
Is the nuclear non-proliferation pact a model for regulating runaway AI?
Competition for AI dominance resembles the nuclear arms race of the Cold War era. A similarly serious response may also now be needed.
Non-Dairy Dessert Recalled Nationwide Due to Potential Foreign Material
Numerous recalls have been issued this year due to potential contamination, foodborne illness, and undeclared food allergens.
Anthropic is opening a Singapore office in October—and it’s hiring a range of roles
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UK workers spend nearly £1 billion of their own money on AI for work, Deloitte finds
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Early cranial radiotherapy may improve outcomes for patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC and limited brain metastases
Early cranial stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) administered with first-line osimertinib was associated with improved intracranial control and survival outcomes in patients with EGFR-mutant non-small…
A new mechanism for reading extra-long genes in neurons
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King Salman Royal Reserve leads efforts to restore wildlife
The King Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority has highlighted significant progress in biodiversity and wildlife restoration across the reserve.
Do pimple patches actually work? Here’s what the science says
If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work, read on.
Tukaram Mundhe-led FDA suspends iconic Cafe Mondegar licence
Mumbai’s iconic Cafe Mondegar has had its food licence suspended after an inspection by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found several food safety and hygiene violations.
GSK licenses Chinese firm’s cancer drug in US$750 million deal
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New measles deaths send U.S. fatalities to decades high
The deaths are a grim milestone in the return of a disease that the U.S. once largely considered vanquished.
Parents should 'urgently' discuss sexual choking with their children
There is an urgent need for parents to discuss the risks of sexual strangulation with their children following the recent death of a 16-year-old girl from Sydney, experts warn.