IEC calls on all political parties to adhere to Code of Conduct
Electoral Code of Conduct pledge is a legally binding agreement promotes a climate of tolerance.
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Fireshine Games acquires Necesse dev Fair Games, described as a "defining moment" for Danish indie studio
Fireshine Games has acquired Danish indie studio Fair Games and its open world sandbox title Necesse. Read more
Amazon lays off retail staff across US, India and UK
Dubai: Amazon confirmed on October 7 that it had cut a small number of jobs, mainly in its Stores unit, which oversees the main e-commerce website.
Labor market weakness points to softer household demand
Unemployment rose to 5.3% in August from 3.9% same period last year but is an improvement from July's 6.0%.
Karachi IT Park Heads for Third Tender After Two Failed Attempts
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has decided to have the bidding documents for the Karachi IT Park independently … Read More The post Karachi IT Park Heads for Third Tender…
Woman sues Katsina Hisbah over alleged detention, flogging
A woman, Hauwa Umar Saulawa, has filed a fundamental rights suit before the Katsina State High Court, seeking N5 million in damages over her alleged arrest, detention and flogging in connection with…
ASUS ProArt Display OLED PA279CDV Professional Monitor review
Is OLED worth the price premium over LCD? Spoiler alert: definitely!
High school students to turn out for new protests across France
High school students across France were preparing for a fresh day of protests on Thursday, despite government efforts to ease the crisis which has rocked the country for days. Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing teachers, overloaded timetables…
Standard Chartered plans institutional crypto custody in Singapore
Standard Chartered plans custody for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and tokenized assets for institutional and eligible corporate clients in Singapore.
Technological Sovereignty Requires Choice, Skills, and Support, Panelists Say During OSS EU
European organisations can enhance their technological sovereignty by developing credible alternatives and acquiring necessary skills, rather than completely avoiding global providers.
OPPO Find X10 Series to Launch Globally on October 21 with Next-Generation True-to-Life Imaging
SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2026 – OPPO today announced that its latest flagship smartphones, OPPO Find X10 Series, will make their global debut on October 21 in Mallorca…
Fresh Grads Have It Hard Enough. Leave Their GPAs Out of Hiring.
If grades-based shortlisting keeps the rote academic pressure on, who is it actually helping? The post Fresh Grads Have It Hard Enough. Leave Their GPAs Out of Hiring. appeared first on RICE .
Fraud at Prudential Life Attributed to Sales-Oriented Culture
Tokyo, Oct. 8 (Jiji Press)--A corporate culture that placed excessive emphasis on sales performance was cited as a cause of fraud by employees of Prudential Life Insurance Co.
Saudi business confidence index records 56.6 points in September 2026
Saudi Arabia’s business confidence index reached 56.6 points in September 2026, reflecting continued optimism across key economic sectors.
Lee orders Korea not apply for CPTPP membership this year
President Lee Jae Myung ordered the government Thursday not to apply for membership to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) this year to allow time for sufficient discussions with farmers and fishermen, his spokesperson said.
Korean won rises against US dollar
The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar Thursday, extending its gains for the fifth consecutive session. The won was quoted at 1,338.5 won per dollar at 3:30 p.m., up 1.9 won from the close of the previous stock trading session.
Recent electronic tracker damage case raises concerns over sex offender monitoring
While more than 5,000 sexual offenders are set to be released over three years starting next year, concerns are rising over a shortage of dedicated staff for post-release monitoring.
Kane eyes Ronaldo record after matching England cap mark
HARRY Kane refused to rule out catching Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of the international goalscoring charts after netting twice against the Czech Republic to celebrate his record-equalling 125th…
Apple Watch Series 12 Cheat Sheet: What’s New, What It Costs, and Which Model to Choose
Get the key details on Apple Watch Series 12, including health features, AI tools, battery life, pricing, compatibility, and which model may suit you best.
Creators of Smart Launcher and KWGT are joining hands for something ‘wild’
The merger is called "Wild Pixels," and its first priority is to make both products work better together.
Deloitte hit with £11m fine after missing £30m taxpayer fraud at UK transport giant
Big Four giant Deloitte has been fined £11m for failing to raise concerns about fraud in its statutory audits of the transport business, the Go-Ahead Group (GAG), which operates multiple train…
Charles Amissah case: Doctors still facing possible sanctions as institutions implement recommendations
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says doctors and other health professionals implicated in the Charles Amissah case could still face sanctions as institutions implement recommendations from a…
How Huawei’s Tech Arena 2026 aims to develop Ireland’s AI talent
Huawei Ireland’s Derek Collins discusses the Tech Arena 2026 hackathon, and why this year’s challenge revolves around recommendation systems.
Headless chicken bags Event Photographer of the Year 2026 title… "The photograph tells it all: it was a very, very hot day and I felt so bad for this poor young girl"
Marc James wins a hatful of trophies at the Event Photography Awards 2026, and a cash prize of US$1,350/£1,000/AU$1,900
European Gas Prices Climb on LNG Shipping Risks
Natural-gas prices climbed back above 80 euros a megawatt-hour as concerns over continued attacks on shipping in the Gulf raised fresh questions about the security of LNG supplies.
Single Market: German exports decline again - imports rose in contrast to
Germany's exports shrink surprisingly for the second month in a row. Above all, the weaker demand from the USA and the EU is weighing on business - and dampening hopes for an economic recovery.
Cutting red tape: Regulatory Control Council: "The relief exists only on paper"
The federal government's independent review panel criticizes rising bureaucracy costs. And, on its 20th anniversary, names the "worst law".
Ukraine’s Frodo robot carries wounded soldier in first reported evacuation
The mission involved one of the first Frodo versions supplied to the military for testing, according to its developer.
Molly Russell’s father to tell UK cinemagoers: ‘Instagram helped kill my daughter’
In ad to be shown before The Social Reckoning, Ian Russell will say ‘too little has changed’ since death of Molly, 14 The father of Molly Russell will tell UK cinemagoers “Instagram helped kill my…
Greece plans 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies
Greece is preparing draft legislation to impose a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies, as it moves towards the country’s first digital asset taxation framework.
Gov’t deploys National Rapid Response Team to Upper West over Yellow fever cases
The government has intensified its response to suspected and confirmed yellow fever cases recorded in parts of the country, with a National Rapid Response Team deployed to the northern regions. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the Upper West Region is receiving particular attention following the confirmation of cases in the…
Sindh Govt to Release Wheat to Control Flour Prices
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved the release of government wheat stocks from October 15 to stabilize flour … Read More The post Sindh Govt to Release Wheat to Control Flour Prices appeared first on ProPakistani .
Euro: Fed and ECB policy outlooks in focus - Danske Bank
Danske Research Team highlights that September FOMC minutes reinforced expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike by year-end, as policymakers remain concerned about upside inflation risks.
T. Geronimo Johnson on Atlanta, White Supremacy, and The Occidental Book of the Dead
Award-winning fiction writer T. Geronimo Johnson joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to talk about his new novel, The Occidental Book of the Dead.
Grade-20 Officer Appointed as Senior Adviser to IMF Executive Director
The government has appointed Mariam Kayani, a BPS-20 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), as adviser to the executive … Read More The post Grade-20 Officer Appointed as Senior Adviser…
Americans' trust in the food safety net is spoiling
Data: Gallup; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios Americans' confidence in the safety of food on grocery store shelves — and in the federal government's ability to regulate it — has plummeted to new lows according to a new Gallup poll.
The GRU’s dud drone: How Russian intelligence botched a sabotage plot at Leipzig airport
Following the failed sabotage operation at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport in early August, many media outlets, citing sources in law enforcement, named some of the perpetrators and reported on the likely involvement of Russia’s military intelligence agency (GRU). However, they were unable to provide concrete evidence.
AI: OpenAI appoints new European sales manager based in Munich
The AI start-up wants to grow strongly in Europe and Germany. With Ismail Elmas, a former SpaceX manager is taking over the sales department - and bringing cyber security experience with him.
Chinese team says its all-in-one mini artificial pancreas offers next-gen diabetes care
Chinese scientists have created a wearable all-in-one device combining a glucose sensor and insulin micropump that they say paves the way for a fully autonomous mini artificial pancreas, although it…
Bolsonaro secures four key party endorsements in Brazil race
The younger Bolsonaro is moving to consolidate support and counter criticism over his lack of governing experience as he prepares to face leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the second…
‘We don't believe in the one bike for everything philosophy’ – Ridley’s 6.2kg Falcn RS 2.0 officially breaks cover
It's super light, balanced, and exceptional on the climbs, but does the Ridley Falcn RS have the mettle to challenge the established, dedicated all-rounders?
As companies spend more on AI, many spend less on workers
As organizations race to adopt AI , some are investing in workforce development to complement the technology, while others are shifting resources to tech—and away from people.
Embedding the human factor into AI agent adoption
SPONSORED FEATURE: Making the link between business strategy and how the workforce adopts technology will be crucial to business success in the agentic AI era
TODAY lands €2.8M to scale its AI platform for financial advisors
TODAY, an AI startuphelping financial and insurance advisors automate their work has raised €2.8million in seed funding. The round was co-led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)and Insurtech Gateway…
Dubai dandiya nights 2026: Events, dates, timings and ticket prices
Navratri is bringing colour, music and plenty of dancing to Dubai this October, with Garba and Dandiya events taking place across the city.
Arteta extends Arsenal stay until 2030
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who last season guided the club to their first Premier League title in 22 years, has signed a new contract until June 2030, the English champions announced yesterday.
Kusum pharma assesses destroyed Ukrainian Sumy plant, shifts supply to India
Pharmaceutical company Kusum is calculating the losses from the destruction of its plant in Sumy by the aggressor and is preparing to supply medicines from its manufacturing facilities in India.
Ronaldo accuses coach Jesus of broken promises, leaves Portugal return open
CRISTIANO Ronaldo has accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word, saying a failed agreement to publicly explain his omission against Norway drove him out of the camp but insisting…
Zambry: MOHE targets 30,000 AI graduates by 2030 to meet future workforce needs
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) aims to produce 30,000 graduates skilled in artifici...
Google makes SynthID AI detector publicly available
Google has, to date, watermarked more than 180bn images and videos, it said. Read more: Google makes SynthID AI detector publicly available
Fastest star in the Milky Way feels the rotation of our central black hole
The Milky Way’s massive black hole is rapidly rotating, and a star in an unprecedentedly close orbit could help measure its spin The post Fastest star in the Milky Way feels the rotation of our…
- S301 is the fastest-known star in the Milky Way, orbiting Sagittarius A at 25,000 km/s.
- S301 has a very short orbital period of 8.7 years, breaking the previous record of 12 years.
El Niño to Peak in December in Potentially Strongest Event Since 1950, WMO Warns
The agency said the Niño 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly a key measure of El Niño conditions is forecast to reach approximately 3.7 degrees Celsius above average between October and December…
Short-term risk from AI and cyber security has spiked, warns Marsh Africa
AI has changed every sector, and organisations are grappling with an increasingly complex cyber security threat landscape, says Marsh Africa.
Hanmi Pharm's obesity treatment Eppe wins domestic approval
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on Thursday approved Hanmi Pharmaceutical's Eppe, Korea's first domestically developed glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)-based obesity treatment.
CS Miano assures tourists Kenya is safe, says Ebola case is isolated
CS Miano spoke on Wednesday during the official opening of the 16th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi.
Type 1 diabetes 'should not set the limits on a child's sports dreams'
'Exercise, know your body, monitor your glucose and learn to adjust your insulin and your diet correctly,' a Greek professor tells those who have type 1 diabetes.
- Type 1 diabetes should not limit children's sports dreams, according to Thanasis Tziamourtas.
- Elite athletes like Alexander Zverev and Gary Hall Jr. successfully compete with type 1 diabetes.
Bronze ring engraved with Lighthouse of Alexandria found in sunken royal palace
For centuries, anyone hoping to picture the Lighthouse of Alexandria has had to make do with fragments: worn coins, a handful of mosaics, and the impressions of travellers who saw it before…
Another NASA crew is coming home. Here's what to expect from their splashdown
NASA's Crew-12 astronauts are set to parachute back to Earth in a SpaceX capsule, after 237 days of conducting orbital research and lab maintenance on the International Space Station.
The 25 January 2026 landslide at Niscemi in Sicily, Italy
On 25 January 2026, a very large landslide reactivated at Niscemi in Sicily, Italy. A new paper in the journal Landslides (Guerriero et al. 2026) describes the event.
Leonardo DiCaprio supported a fund for Indonesia's Leuser Ecosystem, one of the rainforests where elephants, tigers and orangutans still live together
Leonardo DiCaprio helped launch a fund for Sumatra's Leuser forest, where tigers, elephants, orangutans, and rhinos share a home despite constant threats.
Mercury lost its crown, and isn’t our Solar System’s hottest planet
In terms of power, the only body of note in the Solar System is the Sun. Planets, in general, reflect, absorb, and re-radiate energy emitted by their parent stars, and the Sun is the only parent star…