Lesufi calls Zille ‘Ford Cortina’ as they trade blows in the battle for Joburg
The battle for the City of Johannesburg is a high-stakes political contest ahead of the upcoming local government elections.
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Australian Dollar edges higher as hot CPI inflation and hawkish RBA lift rate hike bets
The AUD/USD pair gathers strength to near 0.7035 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) as hotter Australian CPI inflation data…
Zetrix AI loses entire audit committee after two more directors resign
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Zetrix AI Bhd has been left with just three directors and no members on its audit committee...
Court acquits ex-generals accused of planning martial law at burger joint
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday acquitted two former generals...
Google erases a record $500 billion as AI eats into sales
The company's reported disappointing search and advertising sales have reinforced investor concerns about AI's threat to its core business.
(LEAD) LG CNS Q3 operating profit up 15 pct led by AI, cloud biz growth
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- LG CNS Co., the information technology affiliate of L...
Uploading order to FBR’s IRIS portal alone not valid delivery, rules LHC
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Russia Strikes Kremenchuk Again After Attack Kills Three, Injures 32, Including Six Children
Russian forces struck an industrial enterprise in Ukraine’s Kremenchuk district early Friday, hours after a separate attack killed three civilians and injured 32, including six children. Poltava authorities declared a day of mourning.
First BanCorp.: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
Rising deposit costs are pressuring margins across banking, but FBP's repricing strategy offers a buffer.
Thomas, Broberg lead Blues to 4-1 win over Bruins
- Robert Thomas and Philip Broberg each scored and assisted for Blues
- Blues end six-game losing streak against Bruins at home
- Bruins' James Hagens and Jeremy Swayman recorded one and 14 saves respectively
Gene Simmons Calls for Action Against Hate at CCFP’s Gala: ‘We Cannot Be Passive’
"Hate spreads like a cancer, and we must stop the hatred now," the rocker adds at an event that also recognized Erin Foster, Lynn Harris, Kevin Weaver and Ethiopia Habtemariam The post Gene Simmons…
Death Stranding Isolations Anime Gets First Trailer
Kojima Productions revealed the first trailer for Death Stranding Isolations, an original anime series set in the world of Death Stranding, scheduled to release on Disney+ next year.
Android 17 is barely making a dent as Android 11 still powers 10% of phones
More than a quarter of Android users have upgraded, but millions are still running outdated software.
Hualien opens 2026 Pacific Hot Spring Season through November
Hualien County in Taiwan officially opens the 2026 Pacific Hot Spring Season tourism campaign welcoming international visitors to local thermal resorts through 15 November
Patrick Stewart dies at 86, months after vowing he would never retire — Avengers Doomsday will be his final role
In July, with online chatter claiming his next Marvel appearance would be his swan song, Patrick Stewart pushed back. He flatly denied the viral rumours that he was retiring after Avengers: Doomsday…
From school dropout to owning three fuel stations: Young Dee Group CEO shares his story of grit and persistence
From helping his mother roast plantain by the roadside to trying his hand at hunting, shoemaking, construction and food vending, Young Dee Group Chief Executive Officer Desmond Darko says he learnt…
United States Dollar Index slips as US-Iran hopes cap safe-haven bid
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is losing ground for the third successive day and trading near 101.70 during Asian hours on…
Powderfinger Sets ‘Encore’ Dates for 2027 Reunion Tour
The beloved Australian rock band announces an “Encore Run” of nine shows, which will see their tour stretch into December 2027.
Premier League predictions: Man United misery goes on, Liverpool and Arsenal all square
Saturday: Chelsea v Manchester United (4.30pm) Chelsea missed out on a third consecutive league win when they fell to a London derby defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, which also saw Cole Palmer sent off. Then on Wednesday, the Blues lost to Liverpool in the League Cup on penalties .
Penang beats 25 cities worldwide as cheapest base for digital nomads
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Penang has been named the world’s most budget-friendly city for digital nomads in an...
‘I Can’t Stop Thinking About It’: Chloe Fineman on 'You Can See Everything'
Chloe Fineman attends the 2026 TIME100 Next Gala at Pier 59 on October 29, 2026 in New York City. —Craig Barritt/Getty Images for TIME
John Turturro Gives a Career-Best Performance in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
Writer-director Noah Segen’s charming, nimble, and affecting drama follows Turturro as a man who has seen his city, and his world, change drastically.
TotalEnergies posts record profits, fueled by global diesel market turmoil
The French energy giant, with its refineries running at full capacity, reported a net profit up 124% year-on-year in the third quarter, reaching $8.3 billion.
Sources: Indian AI infrastructure company AM Intelligence seeks to raise as much as $3B to fund a previously announced purchase of Nvidia Vera Rubin systems (Bloomberg)
Indian AI infrastructure firm AM Intelligence is seeking to raise as much as $3 billion to fund a previously announced purchase …
Anti-Dumping Duties Bill laid in National Assembly
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was laid in National Assembly on Thursday, proposing changes to the existing law to bring the country’s anti-dumping regime closer to…
Asian trading is mixed as worries about AI-related issues grow
- Asian shares trading mixed amid AI concerns
- Nikkei 225 falls 2.6% to 62,960.60
- Alphabet's Class A shares drop 12.6%
Transit trade directorate detects major misdeclaration
KARACHI: The Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi, has detected a major misdeclaration in a container bound for the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Risalpur, Peshawar, with the seized goods…
Bilawal urges PTI to rejoin parliamentary panels
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday urged PTI to end its boycott of parliamentary panels, calling on opposition leader in National Assembly Mehmood…
ANA holdings to fully acquire parent of two midsize airlines
ANA Holdings is exploring the possibility of operating the two airlines under the ANA brand in the medium term.
Singapore Q3 retrenchments rise to 4,800; resident unemployment edges up to 3%: flash data
Manpower Ministry flags ‘emerging weaknesses’ in labour market
AI agents will come for govt data. Govt is yet to decide which door they’ll use
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PKR urges Melaka voters to weigh track record, plans before casting ballots
MELAKA, Oct 30 — The 16th Melaka State Election gives voters a chance to assess each party’s track record an...
Seoul stocks down over 5 pct late Fri. morning on tech losses amid AI concerns
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks sank more than 5 percent late Fri...
Monday.com bets on deployment experts to turn AI agents into real returns
Enterprises have embraced AI for everyday tasks, but turning autonomous agents into measurable business returns is proving far harder. The bottleneck is no longer the technology but the organizational change needed to rewire processes around it. Software providers are responding by pairing their platforms with hands-on guidance.
Pine Labs Hits New High, Ace Blend Bags $9.9 Mn & More
Pine Labs Sees Profits Swell Pine Labs put up a strong show in Q2 FY27. Buoyed by broad-based improvement across…
Exclusive: Smylo In Talks To Raise ₹30 Cr To Expand Cat Food Portfolio
D2C cat food startup Smylo is in advanced talks to raise around ₹30 Cr (about $3.2 Mn) in a mix…
Fox News’ pro-data center coverage explodes 420% following GOP warning that Democrats are defeating Republicans
Fox News increased pro-data center perspectives after a warning from GOP that Republicans were losing ground in Ohio.
How You Squeeze Planetary Minerals Changes Everything
Studying the interiors of planets is essential for understanding planetary formation, evolution, and their ability to potentially host life as we know it.
Lab-aged microplastics enable tests of interactions with contaminants
A newly published study advances our knowledge of how microplastics may age in the environment and whether they stick to other contaminants as they do so.
Binance and Polymarket are investigating potential hacks. The former says it's frozen around $3 billion.
Binance is investigating a hack potentially worth billions, while Polymarket said it would reimburse users affected by a separate security breach.
Renowned Japanese pianist found guilty of driving at 144 kph
According to a court ruling, Kyohei Sorita drove a car at 144 kph on an expressway in Tokyo's Meguro Ward on the night of Dec. 20 last year.
AEM tumbles 11% along with Singapore and regional chip peers following Alphabet’s record plunge
The losses track an overnight slide on Wall Street
Loving someone with dementia is hilarious and heartbreaking in new show
How do you care for the ones that once cared for us? This bracing and hilarious new play is inspired by the life of a renowned linguist and academic.
How to watch Dexter: Resurrection season 2 online for free – stream Michael C. Hall series from anywhere
Here's how to watch Dexter: Resurrection season 2 online for free from anywhere in the world as Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan.
Binance Suspends Withdrawals After Suspected Hack
Binance suspended all deposits and withdrawals as it investigates a security incident that has resulted in the freezing of more than $2.5 billion in assets.
Pixel Watch owners report severe battery drain across multiple generations
Battery life is suddenly tanking
Amplicity raises US$1M to put Singapore’s sleeping data centre batteries to work
Singapore’s data centres keep roughly 160 MWh of battery capacity on permanent standby, charged and waiting for a blackout that almost never comes. For an island that imports nearly all its fuel and is scrambling for clean power, that is a lot of expensive hardware doing nothing.
New X-ray method isolates faint signals from water at material surfaces
A research team from Toyohashi University of Technology, the Institute for Molecular Science and the Institute of Science Tokyo, led by Yu Kinjo and professor Ryugo Tero of Toyohashi University of Technology, has developed a new method to investigate the state of water near material surfaces using X-rays.
Map Showing Potential Origins of Martian Meteorite Teghaza 001
Description This global map of Mars shows 13 locations that match the mineralogy and chemistry of Teghaza 001, one of the most ancient Martian meteorites ever found on Earth.
Peels, Seeds, and Other Scraps Contain More Fiber Than the Parts We Eat in 10 of 12 Fruits and Vegetables
Learn more about the fiber hidden in produce peels and seeds, and how consuming them could lower food waste and give your fiber a boost.
From workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream
A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.
Full-Term and Preterm Differences in Human Brain Functional Connectivity Development Across Birth
We possess a limited understanding of how preterm and full-term brains develop during the earliest stages of life, from the fetal to neonatal period, and how they respond to the birth transition.
From Images and Words to Modality-Independent Semantic Representations: When and Where They Emerge
Conceptual knowledge can be accessed from different modalities, such as seeing an image or reading a written word. While prior neuroimaging studies implicate anterior temporal cortex in…
Serum nutritional-metabolic recovery during tuberculosis treatment across BMI-defined undernutrition strata: A longitudinal proteomic reanalysis
Background Tuberculosis remains the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, and undernutrition is a major modifiable risk factor.