US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers approved broad new sanctions on Wednesday designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump after months of delay.
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Finchglow Holdings to Establish Flying School at Gateway Airport
Stories by Chinedu Eze Finchglow Holdings has announced plans to establish a new pilot training facility at the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Ogun State in a bid to address
Electricity Access: Firm Invests $5m on Mini-Grid in Nigeria
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt As part of its efforts to bridge the electricity Access gap in Nigeria, a renewable energy firm, All On has invested $5 million in the
Sweden’s Prime Minister Kristersson to Resign after Left-Leaning Opposition Narrowly Wins Election
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden's left-leaning opposition won a narrow majority in the country's national election, a complete vote count showed on Thursday.
- Left-leaning opposition wins narrow majority in Swedish election
- Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigns after election results
- Magdalena Andersson faces challenge to form new government
Why USMNT Coach Pochettino Decided On A Fresh Start With Youngsters
With several years to prepare the U.S. Men's National team for the 2030 World Cup, head coach Maurico Pochettino decided to bring in a young team for the next four international friendlies.
SBP urges customers to remain vigilant against online frauds
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has urged customers to remain vigilant against suspicious messages and calls involving payments or transactions and never share their account PINs, passwords…
From arsenic to acid: Impunity and the retreat of civilian supremacy
From the poisoning of Munir to an acid attack left unpunished, Indonesia’s military justice system reveals a chilling truth: impunity isn’t a breakdown of the law, but a calculated display of power.
Passenger dies after medical emergency on Malaysia Airlines flight to Sydney
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — A passenger died on board a Sydney-bound Malaysia Airlines flight after suffering a critic...
Jailed Ex-Malaysian PM Najib’s Bid for Royal Pardon Said to Be Reviewed Friday
Malaysia’s jailed former premier Najib Razak’s bid for another royal intervention in his corruption conviction linked to the multibillion dollar 1MDB scandal will be considered Friday by the country’s…
Archbishop ‘withdraws’ award given to Tahir Ashrafi who praised Osama
LONDON: The office of the Archbishop of Canterbury on Thursday withdrew an interfaith award given this September 11 to a Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden, after the decision sparked backlash.
Jury convicts woman of negligent homicide in death of reporter covering Super Bowl in New Orleans
- Danette Colbert convicted of negligent homicide in reporter's death
- Rickey White also convicted of negligent homicide and racketeering
- Victims died from alcohol and Xanax combination
Meta’s child-safety deal exposes a privacy problem
Meta’s settlement with US states marks a major shift in the debate over children’s online safety. For years, social media companies largely offered optional controls and left families to decide…
Oil prices fall for third session as Saudi pipeline recovery eases supply fears
BRENT crude fell for a third straight session, settling at US$104.82 a barrel, as expectations of improved Middle East energy flows eased concerns over supply disruptions despite the conflict…
- Saudi pipeline recovery eases oil price decline for third day
- Brent crude settles at US$104.82 per barrel
- East-West pipeline expected to restore full operations in six weeks
Lucky eBayer snags 128-core Intel server for $700 — HP server has 1TB RAM and 16 Xeon CPUs worth more than $4,000
The HP C7000 listing combines sixteen BL460c G8 blades, 128 cores, and 1TB DDR3 memory for £500 per blade.
Asia: Japan's core inflation remains stable - central bank ahead of interest rate hike
Meanwhile, core inflation has now been below the target for eight consecutive months. An interest rate hike is becoming increasingly likely.
Prize-winning author Phil Klay takes over at PEN America amid Israel-Hamas war rifts
- Phil Klay appointed as PEN America's new president
- Klay, Iraq War veteran and National Book Award winner
- Replaces Dinaw Mengestu amid Israel-Hamas war rifts
Ex-Google DeepMind Researcher Also Warns AI Could 'Kill All Humans'. But Meta's Zuckerberg Believes Safety is Up to Each AI Company
Reuters reports that a former Google DeepMind employee "became the latest AI researcher to warn that the technology could 'kill all humans', saying time could be running out to avoid the outcome…
Jinjang’s Restoran Mee Bebola Ikan Pak Cik Tong is not just another fishball noodle place, expect fresh seafood and broth spiked with dried scallops
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — When Mee Bebola Ikan Pak Cik Tong went viral in March, I was keen on the provenance of the...
An immigration lesson for ignorant Australian journalists
Several Australian journalists and economists have claimed this week that One Nation’s sensible proposal to reduce the stock of temporary migrants back to pre-pandemic levels would create skills…
Scientists trace half the DNA in Xinjiang’s oldest tombs to Yellow River farmers
Nestled between the Tianshan Mountains and the Gobi Desert, the Hami oasis in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is a land of little rain, battered by wind and sand year-round.
How will rate increase in Japan affect capital flow in global financial markets?
Japan is adding a fresh layer of uncertainty to global financial markets by potentially triggering a new bout of turmoil in bond markets and dampening the appetite for risk assets, as Tokyo’s pursuit…
Toxic algae can pose a hidden danger to dogs swimming in freshwater
Diving into cool water can be a quick way to escape the summer heat, but during certain times of year, freshwater can pose hidden dangers to people and pets.
The founder-to-minister pivot isn’t the problem, ASEAN’s missing governance infrastructure is
The first generation of ASEAN’s unicorn founders is moving on. Some have stepped back from operational roles. Some have moved into investing.
Magic’s Most-Wanted Marvel Deck Is Discounted – Here’s Why You Should Consider This One Instead
The MTG Marvel Doom Prevails Commander deck is discounted on Amazon, but Avengers Assemble offers much better gameplay value for less money.
Friday sermon, September 18, 2026: 'We made from water every living thing'
First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, whose favour encompasses all His creation, who has lavished His blessings upon them, and who, out of His boundless generosity, has provided them…
Millie Bobby Brown is now a mom of two: Stranger Things star adopts second child with husband Jake Bongiovi
Millie Bobby Brown 's family just got a little bigger. The 22-year-old Stranger Things star and her husband, 24-year-old Jake Bongiovi, have adopted their second child together, a source confirms to…
Gresmalt Group owns 51% of Del Conca Usa
The 51% stake in Del Conca Usa, a company of the Del Conca Group based in Loudon, United States, changes hands. The buyer is the Reggio-based group Gresmalt,...
A camera in a toothbrush? Dyson tells us why it combined 'WiFi, AI, intelligent sensing and fluid dynamics with a highly engineered brushing experience' to create the Dyson Camerajet
Dyson tells us how (and why) it created the revolutionary, slightly controversial Camerajet toothbrush.
Rebound Predicted For China Stock Market
(RTTNews) - The China stock market turned lower again on Thursday, one day after ending the four-day losing streak in which it had slumped more than 85 points or 2.3 percent.
Warning labels needed to tackle NCDs – SEND Ghana
SEND Ghana has launched a mass media campaign to educate the public on front-of-package warning labelling and promote healthier food choices as part of efforts to prevent non-communicable diseases…
PSA: You can customize Valheim sign text for color-coded storage chests without downloading a single mod
Also change the text size, add emojis, or make it bold.
Mellody Hobson Exits LA28 Olympics Board Amid Calls for Reform
Wife to George Lucas and co-founder of the forthcoming Lucas Museum, Hobson cites that project's demands as her reason for stepping down The post Mellody Hobson Exits LA28 Olympics Board Amid Calls for Reform appeared first on TheWrap .
Resident Evil Ending Explained
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil has arrived. But does it have any post-credits scenes, and what does that ending mean for the future of the franchise?
Hands-on with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max: Does it impress? (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Today is the day the Apple 18 Pro models go on sale in the US and many parts of the world...
Report Unfolds $1bn Growth Opportunity as Investors Back Africa’s Beverage Business
Emma Okonji The inaugural New Pour Report 2026, which is based on 10 trends and over 15 data sources, has identified why capital is shifting toward Southern and sub-Saharan Africa
- $1 billion growth opportunity identified in Africa's beverage industry
- Ten trends shaping capital flow into global south's beverage market
- Focus on building with African consumer at center and glocal brands
GM Defense Joins Lockheed Martin to Speed Patriot PAC-3 Missile Production
GM Defense has begun supplying Lockheed Martin with PAC-3 MSE components, delivering its first batch in just 22 days as the US moves to accelerate Patriot missile production.
Preventing the dual crisis of early marriages and teenage pregnancy in Ghana
Educating our wards, particularly our girls is one of the surest and most powerful ways to prevent teenage pregnancy and early marriages in Ghana. It affords them the knowledge, skills and opportunities they require to build a stronger and better future.
Report: Apple leads slowing true wireless stereo market as open-ear earbuds gain ground
Apple reportedly maintained its lead in the global true wireless stereo (TWS) market and saw modest year-over-year growth, even as overall shipments declined. Here are the details. more…
AI data center builder Crusoe valued at $30.9B in $3.9B round
Crusoe Inc. today announced that it has closed a $3.9 billion funding round at a $30.9 billion valuation. The Series F deal was led by Atreides Management, Mubadala Capital and Valor Equity Partners.
From toothbrushes to aerospace: Graphene research advances fibers that conduct heat efficiently
KAIST's discovery of graphene oxide liquid crystals in 2011 laid the foundation for 15 years of research worldwide, leading to technologies for producing graphene fibers with high strength and thermal…
Suspended Glencore Executive Told Radiant ‘Say Nothing on Email’
The messages raise questions about the depth of both companies’ involvement
- Glencore executive Peter Hill instructed Radiant World to say nothing on email.
- Messages dated between 2023 and 2025 were obtained by Bloomberg News.
- Hill suspended pending review of Glencore's dealings with Radiant World.
Kids and social media: What would change under new EU law
The EU has been pushed to act after evidence has shown children's physical and mental wellbeing are damaged by social media.
DBG launches AI-powered platform to support farmers
The Development Bank Ghana (DBG), in partnership with Opportunity International (OI) and the Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL), has launched an artificial…
The International Olympic Committee wants mental health screening in elite sports. Here’s why
The mythology of the bullet-proof athlete often obscures the reality of elite sport’s mental toll.
Save Up to 90% Off PC Games During Ubisoft's 40th Anniversary Sale, Plus Get One Game Totally Free
Fantastic games starting at just two bucks.
'Engineered for affordability': Lockheed Martin says Vectis stealth combat drone family will come before 2028 — promotion videos show two hidden missile bays
Lockheed Vectis combines autonomous operation, internal weapons storage, and stealth features as Lockheed develops a higher-end CCA for the Air Force.
Brain waves predict sexual side effects of common depression medications
A quick brain wave test may soon help doctors predict if a patient will experience sexual side effects from antidepressants. Measuring serotonin activity before treatment could guide medication choices and improve the quality of life for patients with depression.
We found the hidden force that created two chains of underwater volcanoes running side by side
A new study unearths the deep Earth connection between Lord Howe Island and its sibling chain of drowned volcanoes.
Consequence of growing vaccine skepticism: childhood vaccination rates are falling in many EU countries
Vaccinations are among the most successful measures in the field of public health. However, a dangerous trend is emerging in the EU.
Fossil plankton shells reveal reduced nitrogen fixation in warmer oceans 3 million years ago
Nitrogen is a key nutrient because it fuels the growth of plankton, which forms the basis of the marine food web. Two opposing processes determine the global nitrogen cycle: nitrogen fixation and…
Learning Environmental Dynamics: Building Internal Models of a Simulated External Force
Motor adaptation is typically studied using limb-based perturbations in highly constrained tasks. However, everyday actions require compensating for uncertain environmental dynamics impacting…
Drinking water treatment drastically modifies multi-kingdom water communities, but clinically relevant opportunistic bacterial pathogens persist
Controlling pathogenic microorganisms during water treatment processes is a major public health concern. However, the impact of different water sources and treatment processes on the drinking water…
Time-Series Foundation Models for Cognitive Workload Classification using Eye-Tracking Data
Cognitive workload (CWL) assessment is relevant to a range of applications, such as monitoring driver fatigue and pilot attention, surgeon workload during complex procedures, and astronaut cognitive…
Outback nurse credits non-profit counselling service for saving career
A remote area nurse who has previously worked across the Pilbara and Kimberley is encouraging other regional nurses and midwives to seek peer-to-peer counselling if experiencing burnout, anxiety or…
RFK Jr.’s Bold Reassurance to Anti-Vaxxers
“You have friends in the White House,” he said at a conference hosted by the anti-vaccine organization he founded.
Crusoe raises $3.9B to build massive data centers and small modular “AI factories”
The round values the data center giant at $30.9 billion.
Google DeepMind launches institute to widen the AGI debate
Google DeepMind just launched an institute to hash out the big AGI questions in public