Climate needs same urgency as defense spending, COP31 chief says
Turkish Environment Minister and COP31 President-designate Murat Kurum said every country must show the same responsibility and determination.
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NSRP navigates global energy supply volatility
Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC NSRP is making headway from refinery operations to financial performance despite the challenging landscape in 2026 Kazutaka Yamato NSRP general director shared insights with em VIR em s Thanh Van regarding NSRP s strategy for navigating volatility
OPINION… Peter Mbah 680: When govt begins to look like a campaign organization
I thought 101 was a lot. Apparently, Governor Peter Mbah thought it was just an appetizer. On September… The post OPINION… Peter Mbah 680: When govt begins to look like a campaign organization…
These costly recruiter and résumé writer scams are targeting executives
A recruiter reaches out. They tell you you’re a good candidate for a senior role or board seat. The opportunity is plausible, but edging into the too-good-to-be-true zone.
Abu Dhabi's economic licenses surge amid industrial and freelance expansion
Abu Dhabi: More people are starting businesses in Abu Dhabi. New figures from the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) show that the number of new economic licences issued in the first half of 2026…
Gardens Interactive, founded by veterans behind Journey and Sky: Children of the Light, raise over $35m in Series B funding round
Gardens Interactive has raised over $35 million in a Series B funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, bringing its total funding to more than $70 million . Read more
Clockenflap 2026 line-up: Slowdive, Queens of the Stone Age, Hayley Williams, Keshi
Asia’s premier international outdoor music and arts festival Clockenflap has unveiled its initial line-up for this year’s event at the Central Harbourfront Event Space.
Intesa Sanpaolo allocates 20 billion for tertiary SMEs
A 20 billion euro booster for tertiary sector businesses. This is the content of the plan presented by Intesa Sanpaolo through the Banca dei Territori Division, a project that...
Second decline in a row: summer slump hits German foreign trade
Export slump, growing imports: The trade gap with China is widening further. The slight recovery in German foreign trade appears to be over already.
59,275 hotspots turn South Sumatra into haze hotspot as respiratory cases surge
ABOUT 59,275 hotspots were detected across 17 districts and cities in South Sumatra from Sept 1 to yesterday, turning the province into a major source of haze while thousands of residents in Palembang…
Strammer inn pengestøtten for ADHD og cøliaki
I 2019 fikk 500 barn med ADHD pengestøtte. De siste syv årene har antallet økt til 24.600.
Korea decides to recall ambassador to Ukraine over NK POW dispute
The government said Thursday it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine — one of the options it had been considering amid a dispute between President Lee Jae Myung and Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Unvaccinated dogs in Kelantan may be culled after April, says exco
Hilmi Abdullah says the policy is in line with the state’s anti-rabies vaccination order.
Standard Life shares tumble as Aberdeen slashes stake
Shares in Standard Life fell sharply on Thursday as Aberdeen revealed it would sell half of its remaining stake in the company, less than ten years after the messy merger between the two investment…
Bitcoin monthly ‘new money’ inflows near $5B as BTC price rally stalls
Bitcoin’s realized cap rise in the 30 days to Oct. 5 came mostly from existing holders, not fresh capital, Glassnode data showed.
Oil prices surge and stocks slide as fresh inflation fears return
Oil prices soared Thursday and equities tumbled on fresh inflation fears following a report that said President Donald Trump was considering more strikes on Iran ahead of next month's US midterm elections.
London omitted as Super League clubs named for 2027
The 14 Super League clubs will remain in place for 2027 with no spot for Championship winners London Broncos.
Singaporean pilot among 13 detained over half-tonne drug haul
A Singaporean pilot was among 13 people detained in Laos after police uncovered 521 kilogrammes of suspected crystal methamphetamine in luggage intended for a private jet travelling to the…
Rules on Political AI Calls Explained as FCC Considers Change
An FCC petition could let political groups call voters’ cellphones with AI-generated voices without prior consent.
- FCC considers easing regulations for AI-generated political calls before November elections.
- Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez opposes proposal, citing risk of voter intimidation.
South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy amid North Korean POWs dispute
"The government looks forward to the smooth resolution of all pending issues between the two countries and will continue consultations with the Ukrainian side to this end," the South Korean Foreign Ministry said in a press release.
Japan's Halt on New Foreign Restaurant Workers Fuels Urban Influx
Tokyo, Oct. 8 (Jiji Press)--Since Japan stopped accepting new foreign workers in the restaurant industry with the Type I residency status for specified skilled workers in April, rising demand for such workers has driven them to urban areas, exacerbating labor shortages in regional areas.
Swiss National Bank sees no need to change rates despite Iran risks
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chair Martin Schlegel sees no need to adjust monetary policy at this stage, as inflation remains within the central bank's 0%-2% price stability range.
Shot dead days before Khan testimony: ‘Preggy’ Padayachee laid to rest as questions mount
Padayachee is being laid to rest days after he was shot dead on the R21 in Ekurhuleni.
The most dangerous attacker of the past year looked completely ordinary
AI is changing the threat landscape, making behavioral patterns more important than individual indicators.
Afcon final to play out in court - when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champions?
The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to rule on the decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon 2025 title. But fans should not expect an immediate verdict.
Automotive industry: BMW iX3 versus Mercedes GLC: This is how it stands in the duel of the "fate models"
With their electric SUVs, both premium manufacturers want to end their crisis. The sales figures show that one of them is more successful. But other worries remain.
US probes EU carbon border tax over potential trade barriers
The EU's carbon border tax was designed to prevent companies from shifting production abroad to countries with weaker environmental rules — but the US says it amounts to a discriminatory trade rule.
Bursa ends at 1,601 as geopolitical fears eclipse Budget 2027 optimism
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, remaining under selling pressure ahead of Budget 2027 anno...
Steven Sim: Tourism surge and foreign fans drive RM345m SME gains from Bahrain F1 GP
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) reaped over RM345 million in economic spill...
The Straits Times to publish special weekly edition in October in support of ReadSG
The effort aims to encourage people to pick up the habit of reading
Argentina: Nicolas Otamendi joins Lionel Messi in retirement
Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi has announced his retirement from international football, expressing a heartfelt appreciation for his Argentina captain Lionel Messi as both men end their time with…
PHOTOS: Arsenal teenager Dowman sets three Guinness World Records, receives certificates
Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has been presented with three Guinness World Records certificates after setting new marks in English and European football before turning 17. Guinness World Records announced the achievement in a post on its verified X handle on Thursday, saying Dowman had been recognised for his record-breaking rise through…
Nigerian game recreating everyday Lagos life goes viral
A Nigerian-made browser game, Lagos Life, has gone viral, attracting millions of players to its virtual world of jobs, rent, and money in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-game-recreating-everyday-lagos-life-goes-viral/
How to decipher the impact of debt and the dollar on bitcoin
Debt and the dollar are once again conditioning the crypto market's direction with their movements. Analysts warn that bitcoin presents very unstable correlations, even changing over time depending on…
Andrew Garfield says he didn't trust AI after playing Sam Altman in 'Artificial:' I got a bit scared'
Andrew Garfield, who portrays OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the film "Artificial," told Variety he's become mistrustful of AI.
Women in this Sardinian village live exceptionally long. Researchers are asking why
Researchers say Bolotana, a town of just a bit more than 2,000 inhabitants in Sardinia, may join Japan’s Okinawa and Greece’s Ikaria among the world's longevity hotspots.
Cunard loses “Queen Anne”: From 2029, one less Queen will sail the world's oceans
The British luxury shipping company Cunard will be handing over its newest ship. It is changing brands and giving up its royal name - this means that the quartet of queens in the cruise business will soon only be a trio.
12 tricks for more efficient Android texting
No matter what type of Android phone you carry or how you usually use it, one thing is a near-universal constant: You’re gonna spend a ton of time messing with messages. The messages may be from clients, colleagues, or your cousin Crissy from Cleveland (damn it, Crissy!).
Universal Quantum Raises $100 Million to Build a Working Quantum Computer
Quantum computers have been marketed as a disruptive force for a long time now. So when Universal Quantum raises $100 million, people notice.
20 Questions: 20 questions with Lunga Simelane
Lunga Simelane is an award-winning political journalist, but who is she behind her sharp, investigative work? This pop culture enthusiast and unapologetic fan of historical romance took time to answer…
Bartunkova beats Muchova to reach China Open semifinals
- Nikola Bartunkova reaches China Open semifinals
- Defeats Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0
- Faces Mirra Andreeva or Ekaterina Alexandrova next
Yet another attempt to cut off the voice of The Vibes
The Vibes is now back online. Many readers have noticed that The Vibes has been brought down through a spike in visitors to overwhelm the site’s server to force it offline.
Dzulkefly: Food Bill proposes publishing non-compliant food information without court order
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The government has proposed expanding the powers of the Director-General of Health to publis...
NMC brings doctors’ digital patient acquisition under ethics rules
Paid rankings, fake reviews, referral fees and AI-generated patient testimonials prohibited; repeated violations can lead to suspension or removal from medical register
New report claims AI is helping create jobs in UK businesses, as workers can't get enough of it
Three in five say AI has created jobs, one in five expect it to within two years, and just one in 10 believes the contrary.
Nestlé's CEO says this is the most important skill for workers in the AI era
The CEO of Nestlé oversees more than 270,000 workers globally and says one skill is most important.
- Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil says AI understanding is crucial for workforce
- Employees need to grasp business context and use AI tools effectively
- Transformation, not mere tool use, unlocks AI's potential in work processes
GHS calls for urgent review of health workforce strategy
Ghana must urgently review its health workforce strategy to address shortages and improve the deployment and retention of specialist health professionals, the Director of Nursing and Midwifery at the…
"The Axios Show": Inside Bryan Johnson's quest to make 300 the new 70
Bryan Johnson , the face of the longevity movement, wants to make staying alive more important than making money. The famous/infamous biohacker spends over $2 million a year on his health, talks about…
OpenAI's math breakthrough points beyond math
AI's conquest of computer programming offered an early demonstration of what happens when models become good enough at a specialized field that experts can no longer treat them as a novelty. Mathematics appears to be next.
The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every year
The plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th-century Europe, never went away. It is now easily treated with antibiotics.
A Scientist Working on the ‘IceCube’ Neutrino Detector Explains the Nobel Prize–Winning Technology
“Detecting a neutrino is like looking for a needle in a haystack,” says Juan Carlos Díaz Vélez, who breaks down why researchers are looking for the cosmic particles under the Antarctic ice.
Denmark introduces bill to protect people’s faces and voices from deepfakes
The bill follows a broad political agreement reached in June 2025 but would still allow satire, parody and political or social criticism unless it constitutes misinformation posing serious dangers to…
The real test for physical AI starts after the pilot
Why scaling physical AI requires more than investment, ambition and impressive pilot projects.
Kangana Ranaut moves Delhi HC over alleged misuse of personality rights, AI content
The Delhi High Court has issued summons in Kangana Ranaut’s suit seeking protection of her personality and publicity rights, amid concerns over alleged fake news, AI-generated content and unauthorised…
Exaggerating to your boss about how much you're using AI at work? You're not alone.
As companies consider AI mandates for employees, a new survey shows some workers feel pressure to prove themselves and do "performative AI."
Distinct malaria parasites may help explain sickle cell trait's protection against disease
Malaria is one of the deadliest infectious diseases on the planet, afflicting people throughout recorded history. In places where malaria is most common, it's shaped human evolution by driving higher…
Healthy reef sounds can boost coral and fish recovery efforts
Coral reefs are renowned for their visual beauty, but for the marine life they support, their sounds may be just as enticing. Two new studies led by UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography reveal how underwater acoustic enrichment—the playback of sounds from healthy reefs—can help spur the recovery of degraded coral reefs and…
Solar Orbiter tracks origin of mysterious magnetic switchbacks
The European Space Agency–led Solar Orbiter spacecraft has flown through an S-shaped kink known as a "switchback" in the solar wind's magnetic field. By fingerprinting the elusive particles within the switchback, Solar Orbiter has traced its origin back to the sun's surface and revealed more about solar magnetism—the unruly instigator of…
Scientists get a new clue to the origin of solar wind 'switchbacks'
Understanding why our nearest star does what it does
Pioneering molecular reaction duo win Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai were recognised for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Read more: Pioneering molecular reaction duo win Nobel Prize in Chemistry
University College London Offers Fully-Funded PhD on Compound Wind and Rainfall Extremes
University College London (UCL) is offering a fully funded PhD studentship for 2027 focused on compound wind and rainfall extremes … Read More The post University College London Offers Fully-Funded PhD on Compound Wind and Rainfall Extremes appeared first on ProPakistani .