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Why Government Should Watch for Potential Chaos in Kalimantan

Health, water and livelihood concerns are growing in Kalimantan as forest and land fires continue to affect communities.

  • 72,431 respiratory infection cases linked to Central Kalimantan fires by mid-August 2026
  • Palangka Raya experiences 16,166 ARI cases, most affected city
  • Government urged to address chaos risks, transparency of funding questioned

World

Peace opens pastoralist region to investment, Wetang’ula says.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said improved peace among pastoralist communities is opening up northern Kenya to education, trade and investment. Wetang’ula said the cooperation between the Government, the Catholic Church, elders and local communities had helped reduce conflicts among the Pokot, Turkana and neighbouring…

Finance & Markets

Job losses rise 29% to 68,177 as Malaysia labour market faces sectoral pressure

THE nation recorded 68,177 job losses between January and Sept 16, an increase of 15,196 workers or about 29 per cent from the same period last year, as manufacturing and wholesale and retail trade…

  • Job losses in Malaysia increased by 29% to 68,177 positions
  • Manufacturing, wholesale, and retail trade sectors experienced the most job cuts
  • Government and MYFutureJobs portal assisted 143,653 displaced workers

Culture

Duncan Sheik Remembered: Lea Michele, Melissa Barrera and More Pay Tribute to Late Musician

"This one hurts and does not seem real," the Glee alum, who starred in Sheik's "Spring Awakening" musical, writes The post Duncan Sheik Remembered: Lea Michele, Melissa Barrera and More Pay Tribute to…

  • Duncan Sheik, 56, died from organ failure in Manhattan hospital
  • Broadway alum Lea Michele mourns loss, credits Sheik's music
  • Co-creator Steven Sater pays tribute, believes legacy will endure

Science

Has the James Web Space Telescope Discovered a New 'Black Hole Star'?

The James Webb Space Telescope has been picking up little red dots in almost every image, writes Quanta magazine. And now two teams of astronomers propose they're looking at a new astronomical object…

  • James Webb Space Telescope discovered mysterious red dots in images
  • Astronomers propose these dots may be a new type of black hole star
  • Simulations suggest these dots are rapidly growing black holes from early universe

AI

King Charles Warns of ‘Existential Danger’ of AI Falling Into Wrong Hands

.Nigerian AI expert calls for urgent investment in data, others Oluchi Chibuzor King Charles, yesterday, warned AI executives of the “existential dangers” posed by the technology falling into the…

  • King Charles warns AI executives about existential danger of AI falling into wrong hands.
  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes safety and open models for AI products.
  • DeepMind's Sir Demis Hassabis warns AGI could outperform humans in few years.

Science

World’s 1st Electric Power Steering Systems Registered in Japan as ‘Essential Historical Materials for Science and Technology’

The National Museum of Nature and Science registered 13 new items, including the world’s first electric power steering systems that assist a driver to steer an automobile, as Essential Historical…

  • World's first electric power steering systems registered in Japan
  • National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo collects items
  • Electric power steering enhances fuel efficiency and reduces space
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