UK joins 128-nation push to curb UN vetoes in genocide, atrocity cases
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Google fined $463 million for breaching EU rule on location data
Google hit with $463 million fine for EU location data rule breach
TCP finalises deals for wheat import
KARACHI: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has finalised deals for the import of 365,000 metric tons of wheat for domestic consumption and issued a second tender for the import of a further…
Apple challenges OpenAI’s forensic analysis in trade secrets case, seeks access to hardware R&D
Apple has asked the court overseeing its lawsuit against OpenAI and other defendants to let its own experts review forensic images used in the case, while also seeking documents related to parts of OpenAI’s hardware R&D. Here are the details. more…
Yen under pressure as Japan struggles to match hawkish global peers
Moves were contained amid intervention risks after Nikkei reported authorities checked dollar-yen rates, often a precursor to market action.
Aurangzeb highlights shift to regulated virtual assets framework
NEW YORK: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, in his opening remarks at the “United Nations Digital Cooperation Day 2026 – Blockchain and the Tokenized Future…
Linux users beware — CISA flags three major security issues you need to patch right now
Two flaws have available mitigations, too, but it's best to patch up.
China’s selective crop buying tests U.S. trade truce before summit
The mixed signals ahead of this week's meeting in Washington underscore the fragility of a trade truce both sides have worked carefully to preserve.
PM arrives in New York
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday arrived in New York with a small Pakistani delegation to represent Pakistan at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi will accompany the Prime Minister on…
Warner Bros. Merger Back On: Paramount Settles Antitrust Suit
Paramount has reached a settlement in the 12-state antitrust suit, clearing the path for its proposed $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
N. Korea Claims Successful Test of New Weapon
Seoul, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)--North Korea's Missile Administration successfully tested on Sunday a new weapon that is significantly important for advancing the country's weapons system technology, the…
- North Korea tested new weapon on September 22
- Missile likely short-range ballistic on Wonsan
- Kim Jong Un highlighted weapon's significance
Autotest: Price breaker: Is the Geely E2 convincing in the small car segment?
At home in China, it's a bestseller. Now Geely wants to try its luck with the E2 here too. Where it can become a danger to VW ID.Polo & Co. - and where it's less likely to.
Indonesia Stock Market Due For Support On Tuesday
(RTTNews) - The Indonesia stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, surrendering almost 80 points or 1.3 percent in that span.
France ready to help 'secure' Saudi energy infrastructure: Macron
France ready to help secure 'Saudi energy infrastructure': diplomatic source
Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting
In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.
GigaCloud technology director Chen Zhiwu sells $159,360 in shares
- Chen Zhiwu sold 3,000 GCT shares for $159,360 on September 18, 2026
- GCT stock price increased 76% in the past year to $53
- Company reported strong Q2 2026 results with 28% revenue growth
NIS, NSC bicker over ownership of 200-bed athletes’ hostel in Abuja
The National Institute for Sports (NIS) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) are embroiled in an institutional dispute over the ownership and control of a 200-bed athletes’ hostel located within…
- NIS and NSC dispute ownership of 200-bed Abuja hostel.
- NIS claims autonomy, NSC says it's under NSC supervision.
- Hostel originally for sports development, now source of conflict.
Typhoon Dujua Disrupting Train Services in Japan’s Kanto Region
Train services in the Kanto region are disrupted on Tuesday, even after Typhoon Dujuan moved away from Japan.
Why AI literacy is becoming a business necessity, not a competitive advantage
A generation ago, digital literacy was considered a specialist skill. Today, the ability to use digital tools, communicate online, and work with technology is a basic expectation across most…
Malik Nabers Made Stunning Return in Giants-Rams Game After Painful Injury
The New York Giants saw a stunning return of wide receiver Malik Nabers in their game against the Rams on "Monday Night Football."
- Malik Nabers returns after painful shoulder injury in Giants-Rams game
- Marks his comeback from season-ending ACL injury last season
- Provides morale boost for Giants trailing 14-0
How Hong Kong can keep the talking going when US-China officials don’t
When Tung Chee-hwa died, the obituaries predictably described a Hong Kong shipping mogul who became the city’s first postcolonial chief executive.
Mansur & Liu, saya mahu diseksa!
Ternyata saya tidak kecewa. Mansur & Liu elok pembikinannya.
Trump's speech at White House helipad launch inaudible as CNN, TV networks skip coverage; NYT joins protest
The New York Times declined to publish or distribute photos from the White House still photography pool on Monday in support of the outlets targeted by Trump
Mandate domestic mobile roaming and strip telcos of Triple Zero, inquiry recommends
A Senate inquiry report into last year’s Optus outage provides the government with a blueprint to modernise the telco industry.
Flamingos in perfect run with 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso
Nigeria’s U17 Girls, the Flamingos, continued their impressive run at the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso U17 at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in…
Kano football prodigy, Akilu Jarma Jnr, eyes success with Leganés
A Kano Pillars U-17 product, Isa Ussain Akilu Jarma Jnr, is targeting a breakthrough in European football following his recent move to Spanish club Deportivo Leganés.
Why do so few women work in India?
India's low female labor force participation stems primarily from weak labor demand rather than social norms.
Giants' Jaxson Dart Exits With Concerning Injury in MNF Against Rams
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered an apparent leg injury during the first quarter of his team's game against the Rams.
- Giants' Jaxson Dart exits game with injury concern
- Dart tackled awkwardly, leg bends badly
- Backup Jameis Winston limited in limited playing time
Saudi oil exports through Hormuz surge to 2.9m barrels a day as Houthis threaten Red Sea route
Saudi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz surge to 2.9m barrels a day as Houthi advances threaten the kingdom’s alternative Red Sea route
Dodgers Get Injured All-Star Back Immediately Before Huge Series
The Dodgers activated two key players from the injured list immediately before hosting the Padres.
- Dodgers activate Roki Sasaki and Andy Pages from injured list
- Sasaki returns after blister injury, 4.60 ERA, 117 strikeouts
- Pages returns after hand fracture, .272 batting average, 21 HR
Australian Markets Modestly Higher
(RTTNews) - The Australian stock market is modestly higher on Tuesday, extending the slight gains in the previous session, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight.
Disturbing Experiment Points to Dangers of Using AI Models Not Meant for Robotics
The point of the unsafe prompts was to test what happens when you hand physical agency over to LLMs.
Gold rises as oil slide eases inflation fears, Trump signals Iran talks
- Gold prices surged as oil fell 9% in four days, easing inflation fears
- Weaker dollar and hopes for U.S.-Iran talks bolstered precious metal
- Gold rose 0.4% to $4,359.40, with silver and platinum also gaining
Ueda’s guarded stance highlights limits of BOJ’s policy shift
The BOJ's rate increase of a quarter point to 1.25% was seen as a modest step and traders wanting a more forthright signal will be disappointed.
New bone glue tested on patients in clinical study for the first time
More than 10 years ago, Håkan Engqvist and Philip Procter began developing a bone glue designed to help repair fractures. Now, the glue has been used on a patient in England for the first time.
Gemini broke into 3 companies, but Google kept it quiet because ‘no damage was done’
A Google Gemini AI agent broke into three companies in July, guessing the credentials for one and discovering the credentials for the second two in a public repository, Google confirmed on Monday.
Claude down update: Thousands complain of outage as Mythos 5.1, Fable 5.1, Opus 5 face issues; what happened, how to fix
Anthropic's AI Claude was reportedly down for thousands of users on September 21 with many complaining online.
Higher Open Called For Hong Kong Stock Market
(RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market has climbed higher in back-to-back sessions, improving more than 430 points or 1.7 percent in that span.
How to stop data centers from grabbing too much power
The rapid expansion of data centers has become one of the most tangible expressions of the artificial intelligence revolution.
AI in RI healthcare: Opportunities and risks
From the perspective of Indonesia’s national health policy, AI is an innovation. Ensuring that innovation is safe, equitable and trustworthy is a critical issue when it comes to AI in the health…
Optimus Bank tackles plastic pollution with Lagos cleanup
Optimus Bank has mobilised its employees and volunteers for a beach clean-up in Lekki, Lagos, collecting two tonnes of waste to tackle plastic pollution.
‘Spring queening’ time will be crucial for finding any surviving yellow-legged hornets
DNA analysis shows almost a third of what the invasive pests have been feeding their larvae consists of honey bees, making eradication vital.
Fat Bear Week is here: Meet Backpack, Bucky and other chunky contenders
Sixteen bears are facing off in Fat Bear Week 2026, the highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
- Fat Bear Week 2026 begins September 22nd in Alaska
- Chunk defends title against 15 other contenders
- Voting allows public to choose favorite fat bear
The compliance paradox: More checks, more fraud
The teller does not sound accusatory. The tone is worse than that. It is procedural. A man in his thirties slides his phone across the counter and points to the screen, a transfer that never arrived…
Smashed Icy Moons Cool Too Rapidly to Retain Oceans
There are more than 450 confirmed moons orbiting the eight major planets, but only a handful of them provide unique scientific value to pique the interests of the scientific community, specifically…
Maritime industry expert seeks Customs dept ruling on RM220m K8 cargoes, calls for industry-wide SOP on petroleum blending
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has been urged to issue a clear writte...
Birthing among 'flies and trucks' becoming more common in parts of NSW
The rate at which babies are being born before arriving at hospital has doubled in regional areas since 2001, in outer regional and remote areas it has more than tripled.
DNA sequencing technology key to identifying remains of martyrs
Vietnam is leveraging cutting-edge international DNA sequencing technology to race against time, successfully identifying degraded wartime remains to finally bring profound closure to desperately…
How to minimise the amount of polluted air you inhale while exercising
In general, the benefits of exercise outweigh the risks from air pollution. But there are steps we can take to minimise our exposure.
- PM 2.5 particles penetrate deep into lungs and bloodstream
- Nitrogen dioxide raises Parkinson's disease risk
- Regular exercise reduces early death risk despite pollution
Feature: Families live with hidden risks from lead as battery recycling pollutes the air
ASHAIMAN, Accra — Salma Iddrisu sits beside her large pan here in the centre of the Ashaiman scrapyard, selling food to workers as the day’s activities go on around her.
Get a Lenovo Legion Go S Ryzen Z2 Go Handheld Gaming PC in Excellent Condition for Under $500
It's more powerful than the Xbox Ally and uses SteamOS like the Steam Deck.
Low Expectations for US-China AI Talks
Bloomberg's Sunny Bangia says markets expect low initial outcomes from upcoming US-China AI discussions, with progress likely limited to safety and cybersecurity cooperation. (Source: Bloomberg)
SARS-CoV-2 Protein Fuels Lung Inflammation by Hijacking Macrophages
The SARS-CoV-2 protein ORF8 reprograms macrophages to promote viral replication and lung inflammation. Blocking the ORF8-linked receptor IL-17RA reduced inflammation and fibrosis in mice, pointing to…
- SARS-CoV-2 protein ORF8 fuels lung inflammation by hijacking macrophages
- ORF8 increases macrophage expression of ACE2, SARS-CoV-2 receptor
- Mice infected with SARS-CoV-2 carrying ORF8 show greater lung inflammation and scarring
Fairness-based pathways shift emissions cuts while preserving global climate goals
Who cuts emissions fastest, and who supports others in doing so, are central questions in global climate action. New IIASA-led research shows that building fairness into climate models from the start…
StarCraft: Tabletop Miniatures Game Review
Long before I deployed my first army of little plastic figures on a table for war, I was mowing down the slithering Zerg and doing battle against the Queen of Blades in StarCraft.
9 Bonkers Video Game DLCs That Completely Rewrote Expectations
From Hell weddings to alien hive-minds, these nine DLCs took a hard swerve away from the games they were attached to
Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.
Urban segregation study traces how history and ecology shape inequality in southern Chile
Segregation is a multidimensional phenomenon deeply intertwined with historical, social and ecological contexts. Yet this more integrated perspective has received limited attention in the Global…
Brain Mechanisms of Lexicality in Bilingual Emotion Processing
Understanding how native speakers and second language (L2) learners process language differently is fundamental to theories of language acquisition, comprehension, and use.
Functional reorganization of large-scale brain systems underlies emotion regulation maturation
Emotion regulation via cognitive reappraisal is essential for socioemotional development and mental health, yet the organizational logic of its supporting brain systems across youth remains unclear.
Toward an Objective Assessment of Fight-or-Flight System Function in Anxiety Disorders: Startle Reflex Modulation in Threat Coping Contexts as a Candidate Neurophysiological Marker of Disrupted Defense System Operation
Background: As a key mechanism of disorder, clinical anxiety changes how a defensive motivation system functions in active threat coping contexts.
Review of Prepregnancy Care and Counseling
To the Editor In reading the otherwise comprehensive article by Dr Cooper and colleagues on prepregnancy care and counseling, we were surprised by the lack of discussion about testing for iron deficiency. Iron deficiency, the world’s most common micronutrient deficiency, is epidemic in young women.