Ex-senator wins libel suit against Ramasamy on appeal
Penang High Court allows Dr RA Lingeshwaran’s appeal against the dismissal of his suit against the Urimai chief.
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An average of 17 older Australians died each day last year waiting for home care
More than 6,400 older Australians died while waiting to receive home care last year, an increase of more than a third on the previous year.
Dubai gold prices increase slightly, but 24K still below Dh500
Dubai: Gold inched up after sliding to a nine-week low on Wednesday. New Middle East tensions stoked inflation worries and traders now expect the Fed to raise rates at least once more in 2026.
CM DK Shivakumar announces Rs 80 million reward for Asian Games athletes
Dubai: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has announced a total of Rs 8 crore (Dh 3.03 million) in cash awards for the state’s medal-winning athletes from the Asian Games 2026.
Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration to update on asylum ruling
IMC on Migration held an urgently meeting following the Con Court judgment on asylum seekers
- Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration held emergency session after Constitutional Court ruling.
- Minister Kubayi to brief nation-wide at 9 AM today on implications.
- Ruling does not grant asylum automatically to undocumented individuals.
Korean filmmakers urge politicians to let audiences judge amid 'The Assassin(s)' row
BUSAN, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- Renowned Korean directors and film industry officials ...
Qatar, Italy to deepen ties in tech, digital, AI
His Excellency the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali al-Mannai has met with Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy of the Italian Republic Adolfo Urso.
German female-founded startup Finches raises €2 million to bring AI early warnings to agricultural sourcing
Finches, a Bavaria-based startup developing AI for agricultural procurement, has raised €2 million in a pre-Seed funding round to accelerate product development and expand its sales operations.
- German female-founded startup Finches raises €2 million in pre-Seed funding.
- AI-powered platform consolidates field, sourcing, and external data for early warnings.
- Financing aims to expand sales operations and accelerate product development.
A tech crowd was polled on buying Anthropic shares at a $3 trillion valuation. Only 3 hands went up.
Everyone's waiting for Anthropic to go public. Buying the stock is another story.
- Only three investors at SF Tech Week willing to buy Anthropic shares at $3 trillion valuation
- Anthropic IPO seen as crucial test of AI hype's endurance in public markets
Tom Ojienda: Raila’s political base will hand Ruto second term in 2027
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda has claimed that the political base built by the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will play a key role in securing President William Ruto a second term in the 2027…
- Senator Tom Ojienda predicts President Ruto will secure second term in 2027.
- Raila Odinga's political base and supporters crucial to Ruto's re-election.
- Ojienda describes Raila as unique figure in Kenya's political history.
Malaysia PM says he will do whatever possible to ensure Myanmar's acceptance in regional community
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his government would do “whatever possible” to work with Myanmar and ensure the war-torn nation can be fully re-integrated into the Southeast…
ICANN reveals bids for new top-level domains
Big tech has piled in with plenty of asks, but faces a fight as eight applicants want .api and seven seek .agi
Many learners in no-fee schools fall behind by Grade 3, study finds
A four-year Western Cape study found that learners in no-fee and low-fee schools were less likely to remain on track by Grade 3, despite some starting school developmentally ready.
Productivity: Why companies should let their employees sleep in
The internal clock has a significant impact on productivity. Nevertheless, many people work against their own rhythm. How can this be prevented?
Report: Netanyahu manipulated account of warnings before Hamas-led 7 October attack
Report: Netanyahu manipulated account of warnings before Hamas-led 7 October attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu manipulated his account of warnings he received before the 7 October 2023…
‘Qatar’s cybersecurity strategy built on collaboration, shared responsibility’
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s approach to cybersecurity is built around continuous improvement, collaboration and shared responsibility among government entities, businesses and individuals, said the…
Editorial: Toyama's inflated population figures disregard Japan's statistics, distort policy
Accuracy is the lifeline of statistics, and fudging the numbers is unacceptable.The city of Toyama on the Sea of Japan coast is suspected to have infl
Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get it
US President Donald Trump, who waged war with Iran and has yet to broker peace in Ukraine , said on Wednesday that he should win the Nobel Peace Prize but acknowledged doubt about his chances. “I don’t know what their decision is going to be,” Trump said of the 2026 award, which the Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce on Friday.
After top-level meeting: Coalition: "Historic test of democracy"
The coalition committee has been dealing with the further reform program for more than four hours, but also with the aftermath of the state elections. Now there is a first statement on this.
Dominican Republic to Tender 2,500 Megawatts of Power
The Dominican Republic plans four power tenders of at least 2,500 MW, including batteries, from late 2026, with openings for US gas and investors.
Indian Rupee gets relief from likely RBI intervention, downside remains favored
The Indian Rupee (INR) opens mildly higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday due to possible Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) intervention.
MSC restores Karachi-Europe shipping link amid exporter concerns over freight costs
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday said that direct shipping connectivity between Karachi and major European ports had been restored, providing relief to…
Dangote Refinery IPO could trigger a new wave of listings—NGX CEO
In this interview with Nairametrics, Popoola discusses the structural changes driving Nigeria’s capital market, the growing influence of domestic investors, the role of technology in widening access…
Electric mobility: Differing charging prices: This ruling could revolutionize Germany's charging market
Charging electric cars on the go is often confusing and expensive. The Munich Regional Court has now ruled in a dispute over charging prices, a decision that could change the industry's tariff models.
Bolivia Central Bank Keeps 9.2% Inflation Forecast
Bolivia's central bank kept its 9.2% year-end inflation forecast on Wednesday despite pricier diesel, as a US$1.9 billion IMF loan begins to flow.
Women account for 25% of India’s capital market participation: SEBI chief
The regulator is encouraging broader participation through incentives, investor awareness initiatives and stronger communication on risks across the investment ecosystem.
Guatemala Central Bank Names 5 New Top Managers
Guatemala's Monetary Board named five top central bank managers on 7 October, a week after former finance minister Jonathan Menkos took charge.
El Nino will intensify, then peak in December: UN
El Nino will intensify even more before peaking in December, the United Nations said Thursday, warning it could be among the strongest witnessed since at least 1950.
Bovi brings ‘Guilty as Charged’ to Lagos, promises fresh comedy experience
Bovi Ugboma, A-list Nigerian comedian, actor and writer is set to return to the Lagos stage with his latest stand-up read more Bovi brings ‘Guilty as Charged’ to Lagos, promises fresh comedy…
Centre Rejects Elon Musk’s Claim On Starlink, Says Satcom Rules Non-Discriminatory
The Centre has rejected SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s allegation that unnamed oligarchs are blocking Starlink’s launch in India, saying the…
Kapil Dev has a warning for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and it involves Vinod Kambli
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is just 15, but breaking records is already becoming a habit. The Indian batting sensation has won the IPL Orange Cap, smashed a remarkable century in the Under 19 World Cup final…
QatarEnergy offers naphtha for loading inside Hormuz via tender, traders say
NEW DELHI: QatarEnergy has issued a spot tender offering up to 50,000 metric tons of naphtha on a free-on-board basis from Ras Laffan port inside the Strait of Hormuz , multiple traders who…
Jackie Chan supported an effort to bring back the South China tiger from the edge of extinction; none has been confirmed in the wild for decades
Jackie Chan backed a charity trying to restore the South China tiger. No wild one has been spotted for decades, but a study found captive-born tigers can hunt.
Young bankers to manage AI agents from start, Goldman exec says
It raised the question of what happens to the current middle managers.
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks jittery after bound rout hits global markets
Welcome back to City AM‘s FTSE 100 liveblog. Markets have been left on edge after the price of oil spiked this week leading to a global bond sell-off.
Inside the £1-an-hour official football shirt factories
A BBC Sport investigation traces official football shirt production to factories in Cambodia where workers are paid less than £1 an hour.
Inflation, infrastructure freeze seen to hamper property development
Rising living costs, a sharp drop in public works spending, and slowing economic growth continue to drag on property development.
Galderma's Nemluvio Shows Sustained Benefits In Inflammatory Skin Diseases Through 3 Years
(RTTNews) - Thursday, Galderma (GALD.SW) presented new three-year data from the ARCADIA long-term extension study showing sustained improvements with Nemluvio (nemolizumab) in patients with atopic…
Hydro One Submits C$37 Bln 5-Year Investment Plan To Ontario Energy Board
(RTTNews) - Hydro One Limited (H.TO), an electricity transmission and distribution company, said its unit Hydro One Networks Inc.
Jetour, W Motors unveils owners club, concludes Brazil campaign
Jetour, W Motors Nigeria, the authorised distributor of Jetour vehicles in the country, has announced the establishment of the Jetour read more Jetour, W Motors unveils owners club, concludes Brazil…
ARIA Warns Lawmakers That Australia Could Be Used as ‘Trojan Horse for Big AI’
“Done the way that Big AI is proposing," says ARIA's Herd, frontier training "would devastate the music industry and make Australia a pariah for rights holders globally.”
Jeremy Clarkson Will Return to His Automotive Roots for One-Off Special ‘Jeremy Grows a Car’
Jeremy Grows a Car: A Clarkson’s Farm Special will air on Prime in 2027.
Turkey: Galatasaray give update on Victor Osimhen’s injury ahead of Kasımpaşa clash
Galatasaray chief medical officer, Yener İnce, has provided an update on the injury status of Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen ahead of the club’s upcoming league fixture against Kasımpaşa, scheduled for Friday evening.
BOOK EXCERPT: The brands behind some of SA’s most famous vintage roadside signs
As you pass an old enamel sign on your journey somewhere in rural South Africa, do you ever wonder where the brand came from – and what happened to it?
Singtel’s RE:AI partners SIT-NVIDIA centre to tackle enterprise AI deployment gap
For many companies, the harder part of artificial intelligence is no longer running a pilot. It is turning that pilot into something reliable enough to sit inside daily operations.
Don't rush into a new phone plan without checking their service first — these phone carriers offer free trials
The big three all offer 30-day free trials to let you check what service is like before you commit to a multi-year plan. Here's how it works.
Nobel winner Kenso Soai says he understood the significance of his research
"I may sound arrogant, but I had thought I would not get complaints if I won," the Japanese scientist said of his achievement.
Jane Fonda helped conserve a New Mexico ranch; then a 2018 easement secured 2,229 acres of farmland, habitat, and about 4 miles of Pecos River
Jane Fonda bought a New Mexico ranch in 2000. After she sold it in 2015, a 2018 easement protected 2,229 acres, including nearly four miles of the Pecos River.
AI Squeezes Tech Grads at India’s Banking Hubs
AI is reshaping India’s six-million-strong IT workforce, slowing entry-level hiring at global capability centers and shifting demand toward workers who can deploy the technology and understand the…
Felix Mobile's new, faster unlimited-data mobile plan doubles the speed for just AU$10 more per month
Felix Mobile returns with a revamped unlimited-data plan offering significantly faster download speeds for only a small bump in price.
Only 63pc of doctors offered Sabah and Sarawak postings report for duty, says health minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is reviewing the implementation of a dedicated 30 per cent quot...
In 2024, California completed a 3,400-acre Delta restoration project as habitat restoration efforts targeted more than 30,000 acres
California's Delta restoration effort targets 30,000 acres, and a 3,400-acre project shows how habitat and flood protection can work side by side.
Why are there so many mushrooms around this year?
The RHS says the hot, dry summer followed by autumn rain could lead to record sightings.
A theoretical computer scientist, citing sources, says AI labs have quietly started probing whether their models can break important cryptographic protocols (Scott Aaronson/Shtetl-Optimized)
friend-of-the-blog Omer Reingold (shared with permission) — Last night my 9-year-old son was taunting my wife …
- AI labs probing cryptographic protocols, as per Scott Aaronson
- 372 groundbreaking results from OpenAI, including UGC proof
- Complexity of understanding AI-generated proofs in mathematical community
Menopause patients left without treatment: what is happening in Spain?
The shortage of Lenzetto has had a domino effect on other menopause hormone treatments in Spain and other European countries.
Pfizer's TUKYSA Gets FDA Nod For Front-Line HER2+ Breast Cancer Maintenance
(RTTNews) - Pfizer Inc. (PFE) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved TUKYSA in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab for maintenance treatment of adults with…
Fall Clinical 2026: Galderma Presents New Three-Year Nemluvio® Data Showing Deep and Lasting Skin Lesion and Itch Responses in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis Aged 12 and Older
New Nemluvio® (nemolizumab) post-hoc data from the ARCADIA long-term extension (LTE) study showed the majority of Week 16 responders maintained deep and lasting skin lesion and itch response for up to…
Where AI excels—and where it quietly fails you
Artificial Intelligence is a powerhouse for productivity and complex tasks, but relying on it for emotional advice or personal coaching reveals its greatest limitation: pleasing you instead of truly…
Doctor calls for better endometriosis care after surgery abroad
After more than a decade of symptoms, Dr Rachel O'Connor says she was told her endometriosis was "too severe" to treat in Ireland
WMO: El Niño set to reach record strength by December
WMO’s Global Seasonal Climate Update provides temperature and rainfall predictions for October-December The post WMO: El Niño set to reach record strength by December appeared first on KBC Digital .