په کابل کې د انټرنېټ کمزورتیا؛ ښوونیز فرصتونه له لاسه وځي او کاروبارونه زیانمنېږي
د کابل یو شمېر اوسېدونکي د انټرنېټي خدمتونو له ټیټ کیفیت او کمزورتیا شکایت کوي. دوی وايي چې په ځینو سیمو کې د انټرنېټ سرعت دومره ټیټ دی چې ان یو ساده پیغام هم په سختۍ لېږل کېږي. د دوی په وینا، له نامطلوب کیفیت او پرله پسې ګډوډيو سره سره، د انټرنېټي کڅوړو بیې [...] The post په کابل کې د انټرنېټ کمزورتیا؛ ښوونیز فرصتونه له لاسه وځي او کاروبارونه زیانمنېږي appeared first on ۸صبح ورځپاڼه .
2026-06-04 08:31:24

PaidBy® by Xryma Plc, partners with Mastercard to scale cross-border account-to-account payments
Strategic partnership combines Mastercard's global Open Finance connectivity and scale with PaidBy®'s orchestration and settlement infrastructure to unlock international A2A payments AMSTERDAM , June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PaidBy®, the global account-to-account (A2A) payment platform developed by Xryma Plc, and Mastercard today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the global adoption of open banking-powered A2A payments and enable seamless cross-border commerce. Xryma and Mastercard announce strategic partnership through PaidBy Global Open Banking Today, open banking payments are largely domestic, forcing merchants into fragmented setups and limiting their ability to scale globally. This partnership addresses that challenge by introducing one of the first scalable cross-border A2A payment models — bringing together connectivity, orchestration, and settlement within a unified framework. Mastercard provides the global connectivity, scheme-level trust, and scale required to make cross-border A2A payments viable for enterprise merchants. PaidBy® complements this with its proprietary orchestration layer, cross-border settlement infrastructure, dynamic currency capabilities, and merchant payout network. Together, Mastercard and PaidBy® will enable consumers to pay merchants directly from their bank accounts in their domestic currency, while allowing merchants to receive settlement in their preferred local currency — with simplified reconciliation and next-business-day settlement across markets. Designed for global merchants, payment service providers (PSPs), and platforms, the partnership creates a scalable foundation for expanding account-to-account payments beyond domestic use cases and into mainstream global commerce. At first the collaboration expands PaidBy®'s real-time A2A capabilities across Europe and the UK. "Open banking is at an inflection point, but its full potential depends on the ability to scale beyond domestic markets," said Nikogiannis Karantzis, Chief Executive Officer of Xryma Plc . "Together with Mastercard, we are bringing connectivity, orchestration, and settlement into a single global model, enabling merchants to move from fragmented A2A setups to a truly international payment experience." PaidBy® is built on Xryma's regulated "banktech" infrastructure, combining payment initiation, multi-currency processing, and real-time settlement into an integrated ecosystem serving businesses across multiple jurisdictions. Through the partnership, PaidBy® will integrate Mastercard's Open Finance capabilities into its platform, enabling enterprise-grade payment initiation and high-volume transaction processing through a unified infrastructure layer. "Account-to-account payments are evolving from a domestic alternative into a global opportunity," said Valerie Nowak, Head of Open Finance APEMEA at Mastercard . "Xryma brings strong infrastructure and orchestration capabilities, and together we're combining that with Mastercard's global network, trusted connectivity, and scale. This allows businesses to move beyond fragmented payment setups and unlock A2A payments as a viable, global payment method." As part of Mastercard's broader Open Finance strategy, the partnership reinforces its commitment to building a globally connected ecosystem that supports a wide range of payment experiences, from account-based payments to value-added services across digital commerce. The companies will also explore additional value-added services to further connect account-to-account payments with the broader digital payments and commerce landscape. The announcement comes amid accelerating global demand for faster settlement, reduced payment friction, and improved cash flow visibility, as businesses increasingly seek alternatives to traditional payment rails for cross-border transactions. About PaidBy® PaidBy® is the global open banking platform developed by Xryma Plc, enabling account-to-account payments, cross-border settlement and local currency merchant settlement worldwide. Built on regulated banking and payments infrastructure, PaidBy® connects banks, financial institutions and businesses through central banking and payment networks across multiple jurisdictions. PaidBy® Website: https://paidby.global Xryma Plc Website: https://www.xryma.com About Mastercard Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Together with its customers, Mastercard is building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. The company supports a wide range of digital payment choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Mastercard's technology, innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Website: https://www.mastercard.com
2026-06-04 08:31:00

PaidBy® by Xryma Plc, partners with Mastercard to scale cross-border account-to-account payments
Strategic partnership combines Mastercard's global Open Finance connectivity and scale with PaidBy®'s orchestration and settlement infrastructure to unlock international A2A payments AMSTERDAM, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PaidBy®, the global account-to-account (A2A) payment platform...
2026-06-04 08:31:00

High-Level Mission reinforces commitment to regional health services in Guinea-Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau Source: World Health Organization Ministry of Public Health and WHO joint mission covered six health regions and highlighted the need for stronger coordination, better use of resources and improved access to care **Bissau—**The Ministry of Public Health and WHO in Guinea-Bissau carried out a joint mission to regional health facilities between 28 and 31 May 2026, visiting health structures in Tombali, Quinará, Bafatá, Gabú, Oio and Cacheu. The mission brought national health authorities and WHO teams closer to the daily realities of regional services, with visits to hospitals, health centres and administrative health structures. It also created space for dialogue with health workers, regional authorities, community leaders, civil society and women’s representatives. The visits made it possible to observe progress in health infrastructure and service organization, while also identifying practical challenges that continue to affect the delivery of care. These include the need for continuous training of health professionals, improved maintenance of medical and laboratory equipment, better distribution of qualified human resources, and further investment in health facilities serving hard-to-reach communities. Turning field observations into coordinated action Throughout the mission, the teams reviewed how available resources are being used and discussed ways to strengthen service delivery at regional level. The findings will inform follow-up actions by the Ministry of Public Health, WHO and health partners, particularly in areas where infrastructure, equipment, staffing and community access require closer attention. The mission also underscored the importance of listening to local actors. Health teams and community representatives shared first-hand information on service needs, operational constraints and barriers faced by communities in accessing timely and quality care. WHO Representative in Guinea-Bissau calls for stronger partner alignment According to Dr. Walter, WHO Representative in Guinea-Bissau, the mission showed the value of continued support from development partners to the health sector, while also pointing to the need for greater coordination. “To optimize the delivery of the minimum package of health services for Universal Health Coverage, a high level of coordination is needed. WHO calls on all development partners to unite around the leadership of the Minister of Public Health, ensuring stronger integration around the One Health Policy, One Health Strategy, One Health Plan, One Budget, One Monitoring and Evaluation System and One Report, in order to guarantee an integrated, people-centred, high-quality and barrier-free approach for communities.” He noted that better coordination is essential to ensure that donated equipment and investments in infrastructure are effectively distributed, maintained and used to improve services for the population. Commitment to Universal Health Coverage WHO reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Ministry of Public Health in strengthening the national health system and advancing towards Universal Health Coverage. The joint mission is expected to guide practical follow-up measures aimed at improving the quality of care, strengthening regional health services and reducing barriers faced by communities, especially in underserved and hard-to-reach areas. For Additional Information or to Request Interviews, Please contact: Mariana Cursino da Cruz Gender, Equity, and Human Rights Officer damaria@who.int
2026-06-04 08:30:36

تجلیل از عید سعید غدیر خم در مدرسه علمیه صادقیه شهر مزارشریف
مراسم بزرگداشت عید سعید غدیر خم با عنوان «از غدیر تو به معراج رسیدیم» و همایش «روز تجدید عهد با راه حق و عدالت» به همت هیئت‌های بیت‌الزهرا (سلام‌الله‌علیها) و محبان بین‌الحرمین، امروز پنج‌شنبه (۱۴ جوزا) در مدرسه علمیه صادقیه شهر مزارشریف برگزار شد.
2026-06-04 08:29:09

Country’s Exports to Central Asia Surge 77 Percent Following Closure of Trade Routes with Pakistan
KABUL: The country’s exports to Central Asian countries have increased by 77 percent through the Hairatan border crossing following the closure of key trade routes with Pakistan, according to a statement from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on Wednesday. The statement said that Afghan producers and exporters have increasingly... Source
2026-06-04 08:27:50

Senior Presidential Envoy backs emergency preparedness in South Sudan amid Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and DRC
Countries: South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda Source: World Health Organization Juba - Today, Hon. Adut Salva Kiir, Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programmes in South Sudan, alongside the Minister of Health, Hon. Luke Thompson Thoan and the WHO Representative for South Sudan, Dr Humphrey Karamagi, visited the National Public Health Institute (NPHI), and the Infectious Disease Unit (IDU) in Juba to strengthen emergency preparedness and response capacity in the context of the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BVD) outbreak in the region. They were hosted by the Executive Director of the National Public Health Institute and were joined on the visit by the UNICEF Representative, plus representatives of Africa CDC, the International Medical Corps (IMC) and other health partners. South Sudan is classified as high-risk country for importation of BVD cases due to its proximity to the outbreak areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the high traffic with Uganda. This high-level visit to two of the central pillars of the preparedness and response is a reflection of the Government’s commitment to do what it takes, to ensure it is appropriately prepared, and able to respond to any threat. Hon. Adut reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to safeguarding the population, stating that authorities remain fully committed to enhancing all emergency preparedness and response measures, as well as streamlining coordination mechanisms. “The health of our people is a top priority. I am grateful for the continued efforts to protect communities across the country,” She said. Given the threat of Ebola, "it is important that we educate our people, especially at the grassroots level, to ensure they have the necessary information to protect themselves.” She also announced a donation of up to 10 vehicles from the Government, to ease movement and transport of the NPHI during this period. While at the Infectious Disease Unit, a temporary location functioning both as an isolation, and if required a treatment center for BVD, Hon Adut lauded the commitment of the health workers and encouraged them to double their efforts to ensure that health and wellbeing is protected. The current center was initially set up by WHO at the location of the future Government’s forensic laboratory during the COVID-19 response. It has since continued to be repurposed for different infectious disease threats until this BVD threat. As a BVD isolation and treatment site, it is being managed by the IMC, with operations financed by European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) and equipment and supplies by WHO. Hon. Luke Thompson Thoan, Minister of Health, noted the challenges facing the health sector and stated that the Government is taking swift action to protect the country from disease outbreaks, including the current Ebola threat. Dr. Kediende Chong, the Executive Director of the National Public Health Institute underscored the need for the Government to commit resources to the BVD preparedness and response, highlighting the importance of the NPHIs independence. He also called for accelerated investment in the IDUs completion, so it moves from temporary, to more permanent and safe structures. Dr Humphrey Karamagi, WHO Representative underscored the risk posed by Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to South Sudan and call for a robust and multisectoral collaboration under the leadership of the government to prepare for and response to potential Ebola outbreak and other emergencies.“Although South Sudan has not confirmed any BVD case, implementation of effective public health measures is critical in managing the risk posed by South Sudan’s complex humanitarian context,” said Dr Karamagi “to prevent an outbreak requires a very decisive action under the leadership of the government, we cannot afford to have Ebola in South Sudan, and in order to prevent it, let’s put our action together as fast as possible this time in the areas of coordination, strengthening surveillance, Infection prevention and control among others.” WHO is working in high-risk locations, including Juba, Nimule, Yei Tambura, Yambio, Maridi, alongside their respective state health ministries and partners to provide strategic public health leadership and support required to ensure that all the high-risk counties are operationally ready and prepared to implement timely and effective BVD risk mitigation, detection, and response measures. For Additional Information or to Request Interviews, Please contact: Mr Atem John Ajang Communication Officer Mobile: +211 921736375 Email: atema@who.int RUTAREMARA Alice Communications officer Emaill: rutaremaraa@who.int
2026-06-04 08:27:39

اوچا: به بیش از دو میلیون تن در افغانستان کمک کرده‌ایم
بخش افغانستان دفتر هم‌آهنگ‌کننده‌ی کمک‌های انسان‌دوستانه‌ی سازمان ملل متحد (اوچا)، اعلام کرده که از جنوری تا مارچ به دو میلیون و ۳۰۰ هزار تن در این کشور کمک کرده است. این نهاد، امروز (پنج‌شنبه، ۱۴ جوزا) در اکس نوشته که مجموع‌ کمک‌ توزیع‌شده در سه ماه نخست سال روان میلادی به ۲۰ میلیون و ۳۰۰ هزار دالر می‌رسد. The post اوچا: به بیش از دو میلیون تن در افغانستان کمک کرده‌ایم first appeared on SALAM WATANDAR .
2026-06-04 08:27:23

WHO donates critical supplies as Ghana intensifies Ebola preparedness efforts
Country: Ghana Source: World Health Organization The recent declaration of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has reinforced the need for countries across the African region to remain vigilant and prepared. Although Ghana has not recorded any case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the country is taking proactive measures to strengthen its readiness to detect, respond to, and contain any potential threat. As part of these efforts, the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, led a high-level assessment visit to key institutions that form the backbone of Ghana's preparedness and response system - the Accra International Airport, the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) and Ga East Municipal Hospital. The visit to the Accra International Airport focused on assessing measures at one of Ghana's busiest points of entry, where screening and surveillance systems play a critical role in the early detection of potential public health threats. At NMIMR, the team reviewed laboratory preparedness and testing capacity. As one of the country's leading public health laboratories, the institute serves as a key facility for the timely diagnosis and confirmation of infectious diseases. The delegation also visited Ga East Municipal Hospital, a designated referral facility with experience in managing infectious disease outbreaks and a critical component of Ghana's case management and treatment readiness. To further support the country's preparedness efforts, the World Health Organization (WHO) donated essential equipment and supplies to the Ministry of Health. The support was mobilized in response to a request from the Government of Ghana as part of ongoing efforts to ensure that frontline facilities have the resources needed to respond effectively should a case be detected. The donated items included examination gloves, surgical gloves, chlorine, hand disinfectant gel, nose masks, face shields, coveralls, temperature guns, and other infection prevention and control supplies. These materials will support screening, case management, infection prevention and control measures, and the protection of frontline health workers. Speaking during the visit, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh emphasized the importance of preparedness in safeguarding public health. "Ghana has not recorded an Ebola case, but preparedness cannot wait until an outbreak reaches our borders. We are taking proactive steps to assess our systems, identify any gaps, and ensure that our points of entry, laboratories, and treatment facilities are ready to respond” , he said. The WHO Representative to Ghana, Dr Fiona Braka, reaffirmed the Organization's commitment to supporting the country's efforts to prevent and respond to public health emergencies. "Preparedness is one of the most effective investments a country can make in protecting its population from health emergencies. We commend Ghana for taking proactive steps to assess and strengthen its readiness before any case is detected" , she said. The assessment visit and donation underscore the strong collaboration between the Government of Ghana and WHO in advancing health security and emergency preparedness. While the country remains free of Ebola, continued investments in surveillance, laboratory capacity, infection prevention and control, and case management will be essential to maintaining readiness. Through coordinated action and strong partnerships, Ghana continues to strengthen its ability to respond rapidly and effectively to public health threats, helping to safeguard the health and well-being of its population. For Additional Information or to Request Interviews, Please contact: Abdul-Lahie Abdul-Rahim Naa Communications Officer WHO Ghana abdullahiea@who.int +233 20 1962393
2026-06-04 08:26:01

Mobile health services in Kenya reduce the risk of stillbirths
Country: Kenya Source: World Health Organization Samburu County, Kenya - In Lolmolong village, in Samburu County in northern Kenya, Neshoo Leaungokiok laboured through the night, far from the nearest health facility. With no transport available and a six-hour journey on foot to reach care, she had no choice but to give birth at home, assisted only by a traditional birth attendant. In this remote part of Kenya, long distances, difficult terrain and insecurity continue to limit access to skilled care during childbirth, placing mothers and newborns at significant risk. But this time, help arrived. As labour intensified, Lucy Makena, a reproductive health officer from a nearby mobile outreach clinic supported by World Health Organization (WHO), reached the home. These clinics operate from off-road trucks fitted with a consultation room, patient beds, a small laboratory, and a pharmacy, designed to bring essential care directly to communities far from any permanent facility. Trained in emergency obstetric and newborn care through programmes also supported by WHO, she quickly assessed Leaungokiok’s condition and began monitoring the progress of labour. “I found her already in active labour” Makena recalls. “I stayed with her, monitored her progress closely and supported the delivery.” Makena’s presence came at a critical moment. In settings where complications can go unrecognized and timely care is often out of reach, skilled support can mean the difference between life and death. With Makena’s support and care, Leaungokiok safely delivered a healthy baby girl. Shortly after birth, however, Leaungokiok began to bleed heavily, a potentially life-threatening complication if not managed quickly. Acting immediately, Lucy administered lifesaving medicine to control the bleeding. She also supported the mother to initiate breastfeeding within the first hour, an essential step in protecting the newborn’s health. “The baby is feeding well now. I am grateful to have delivered safely and to have a healthy baby,” says Leaungokiok, cradling her daughter. For Makena, moments like this reflect the importance of reaching women wherever they are. “In many of these communities, there may be no doctor nearby” she explains. “The training we receive helps us to act quickly, manage complications and support mothers safely through delivery.” Through collaboration with county health authorities, WHO is supporting the expansion of emergency obstetric and newborn care services in northern Kenya, including training health workers and strengthening outreach services to reach remote communities. In the past year, WHO has supported 14 of the 47 counties in Kenya to develop a pool of facility-based mentors of emergency obstetric and newborn care, helping ensure that more women can access skilled care during pregnancy and childbirth, even in the most hard-to-reach areas. While access to skilled birth care remains limited in some parts of the African Region, targeted investments in health workforce training and service delivery are helping to close the gap, as in Leaungokiok’s case. For Additional Information or to Request Interviews, Please contact: Genna Print Communication officer WHO Kenya Tel: +254 740 466 426 Email: printg@who.int
2026-06-04 08:23:44

受30多個國家領導人與政府高官聚集東京研討海洋問題
“世界島國海洋會議”(討論海洋資源保護和氣候變化對策)於2026年6月3日至4日在東京舉行,來自島國的國家領導人、政府高級官員以及海洋領域專家齊聚一堂,旨在推動基於科學依據、兼具氣候變化韌性和可持續性的“海洋規畫”的制定與管理實踐,並將其推廣至全球範圍。
2026-06-03 06:47:32

受30多个国家领导人与政府高官聚集东京研讨海洋问题
“世界岛国海洋会议”(讨论海洋资源保护和气候变化对策)于2026年6月3日至4日在东京举行,来自岛国的国家领导人、政府高级官员以及海洋领域专家齐聚一堂,旨在推动基于科学依据、兼具气候变化韧性和可持续性的“海洋规划”的制定与管理实践,并将其推广至全球范围。
2026-06-03 06:47:31

India's IT stocks head for worst day in 4 months on AI disruption worries; TCS plunges 9%
June 3 : India's information technology stocks were headed for their worst day in four months on Wednesday as renewed concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt traditional software services rattled investors.The IT index was down 5.8 per cent at 29,310.25 points. If losses hold, this would be its wo
2026-06-03 06:47:00

India's IT stocks head for worst day in four months; TCS plunges 9%
June 3 : India's information technology stocks were headed for their biggest single-day drop in over four months on Wednesday as investors assessed the impact of AI on demand for traditional software services.The IT index was down 5.8 per cent at 29,310.25 points. If losses hold, this would be its worst day s
2026-06-03 06:47:00

Ali Khamenei funeral planned in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad: Tehran municipality
A senior Tehran municipality official says funeral ceremonies for former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei will be held in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.
2026-06-03 06:45:13

طوفان و باران شدید در خوست؛ خسارات گسترده به خانه‌ها، زمین‌های زراعتی و تأسیسات مخابراتی
در پی طوفان شدید همراه با بارندگی و ژاله در مرکز و شماری از ولسوالی‌های خوست، به دارایی‌های مردم، زمین‌های زراعتی و برخی تأسیسات خدماتی خسارات قابل توجهی وارد شده است.
2026-06-03 06:44:21

الإعلام العبري يعترف بفشل جيش الاحتلال في لبنان ميدانياً
إسلام تايمز (لبنان) - كشف محلل عسكري "إسرائيلي" في اعتراف لافت عبر القناة 12 العبرية، النقاب عن حجم الإخفاق الذي تعاني منه جيش الاحتلال "الإسرائيلي" في مواجهة حزب الله بلبنان.
2026-06-03 06:44:10

۲۳ اوکراینی در حمله روسیه کشته شدند
خبرگزاری رویترز، امروز (چهارشنبه، ۲۳ جوزا/۳ جون) گزارش داده که در تازه‌ترین حمله‌های روسیه بر اوکراین، دست‌کم ۲۳ تن کشته و ۱۳۰ تن دیگر زخمی شده ‌اند. بر بنیاد گزارش، روسیه با استفاده از صدها پهپاد و ده‌ها موشک، بخش‌های مختلف اوکراین از جمله شهرهای کی‌یف و دنیپرو را هدف قرار داده است. The post ۲۳ اوکراینی در حمله روسیه کشته شدند first appeared on SALAM WATANDAR .
2026-06-03 06:40:41

Man linked to S$3 billion money laundering case admits to filing false tax information to IRAS
Wang Junjie, 43, provided corporate secretarial services for companies where Su Haijin and Su Baolin – both implicated in Singapore's largest money laundering operation – were directors.
2026-06-03 06:40:09

World Giving Report reveals factors that increase generosity to good causes
LONDON , June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) reveals how people give to good causes in countries around the world and what influences people to be generous. As the leading global study on generosity and civil society, CAF's World Giving Report uses insights from more than 60,000 people to explore giving across 105 countries. Charities_Aid_Foundation Around the world, 61% of people donated last year, either directly to people in need, to charity, or for religious reasons. This has declined slightly from 64% in 2024. On average, people donated 1% of their income but levels vary. People in Africa give an average of 1.6% of their income, compared to 0.6% in Europe. Nigeria is the world's most generous country, where people give an average of 2.8% of their income to charities, for religious reasons or to people in need. The ten most generous countries are in Africa and Asia. As a proportion of income, the most generous age group are 25- to 44-year-olds who donate twice as much of their income on average than those aged over 55 (1.2% vs 0.6%). Religious causes are most popular for donations, supported by 31% of people. This is followed by children and young people and poverty relief which are supported by 29% of people. Globally, people are much more likely to support charities that work locally to them (56%) or nationally in their country (55%) than those working across many countries (22%). However, donors in higher income countries, for instance in Europe, give a higher share to charities that work in many countries than donors in lower income countries. The research explores the factors that influence giving including personal motivations, social norms, and a sense of belonging to a community. Countries where more than 80% of the population feels a strong sense of belonging to their local community give nearly three times more than countries where levels of belonging are low. Mark Greer, Managing Director at the Charities Aid Foundation, said: "Giving is deeply personal based on different factors including values, circumstances and experiences. By understanding these influences and how they appear around the world, we can learn what drives vibrant cultures of giving to support the resilience of civil society. "We all have a role to play in growing giving. Encouraging conversations, and more importantly, action by individuals, charities, businesses, and governments can help build stronger and more thriving civil societies." Explore the report and country level data at: www.worldgivingreport.org
2026-06-03 06:39:00

تاکسی بدون راننده: اوبر می‌خواهد ربات‌تاکسی‌های خودران را در مونیخ آزمایش کند
در سانفرانسیسکو و پکن تاکسی‌های بدون راننده حالا بخشی از چهره شهرند و قرار است به زودی در مونیخ هم مسافران را جابه‌جا کنند. اوبر قصد دارد از ربات‌تاکسی‌های خودران استفاده کند، اما هنوز منتظر مجوز نهایی مقام‌هاست.
2026-06-02 05:15:33

China and Pakistan’s special envoys for Afghanistan discuss Urumqi Process
China’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, said on Monday he met with Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, and discussed constructively about Urumqi Process, a regional dialogue mechanism involving Afghanistan that was launched in April. Meanwhile, Mohammad Sadiq described the talks as productive and said the discussions focused on regional security challenges. “Held [...] The post China and Pakistan’s special envoys for Afghanistan discuss Urumqi Process first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News .
2026-06-02 05:15:29

Ascendion to Host its Flagship CIO Summit in Manila
Invite only | Attended by the nation's top C-suite leaders Theme | 1 Billion Interactions. One Engineering Vision. Scaling AI Transformation for the Philippines' Largest Industries A Day in the Life of a Filipino | The invisible systems behind everyday moments MANILA, Philippines, June 2,...
2026-06-02 05:13:00

Ascendion to Host its Flagship CIO Summit in Manila
Invite only | Attended by the nation's top C-suite leaders Theme | 1 Billion Interactions. One Engineering Vision. Scaling AI Transformation for the Philippines' Largest Industries A Day in the Life of a Filipino | The invisible systems behind everyday moments MANILA, Philippines , June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascendion , an AI-native software engineering company, today announced that it will host the Ascendion CIO Summit 2026 on June 23, 2026 , at Bonifacio Hall, Shangri-La The Fort, BGC . Ascendion CIO Summit 2026 on June 23, 2026, at Bonifacio Hall, Shangri-La The Fort, BGC. The invite-only summit will bring together senior technology and business leaders from across the Philippines to discuss a question that is becoming urgent for every enterprise: how do you turn AI ambition into systems that work reliably at scale? Under the theme "1 Billion Interactions. One Engineering Vision.", the summit will look at the digital moments that shape everyday life in the Philippines, from a payment going through and a customer getting help to a patient accessing care, a retailer managing demand, or a global team keeping business operations moving. These moments may feel simple to the people experiencing them. Behind each one is a complex network of software, data, platforms, engineering decisions, and now, AI. That is the idea behind "A Day in the Life of a Filipino," the summit's central narrative. It will explore how invisible systems power daily experiences across banking, retail, healthcare, customer service, enterprise operations, and GCCs. "Every system you build becomes a moment someone lives," said Manan Mehta, SVP and Head of APAC at Ascendion . "In the Philippines, those moments happen millions of times a day, when people pay, shop, work, get care, ask for help, or connect with a business. The next wave of AI transformation will not be judged by how impressive the pilot looked. It will be judged by whether enterprises can build systems people can trust, use, and depend on every day." As AI adoption accelerates in the Philippines, many organizations are moving past experimentation and asking harder questions. How do we scale AI safely? How do we build trust into AI-enabled systems? How do we make sure quality, reliability, and security do not become afterthoughts? And how do we redesign the way people and AI work together? The summit is designed to help leaders answer those questions in practical terms. Sessions will cover agentic AI, AI-native engineering, enterprise AI governance, quality and reliability, human and AI operating models, and the growing role of GCC. For GCCs, the event will focus on a major shift already underway. The Philippines' GCCs are no longer just delivery arms. They are increasingly becoming hubs for digital transformation, product engineering, AI operations, and enterprise innovation. The summit will explore how GCC leaders can use AI to move higher up the value chain and build systems that support both local and global business impact. The program will include keynote sessions, executive panels, partner discussions, immersive demonstrations, and curated networking among senior leaders. Across the day, the focus will be on closing the gap between boardroom ambition and engineering execution. Event Details Event: Ascendion CIO Summit Manila Theme: 1 Billion Interactions. One Engineering Vision. Date: June 23, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Venue: Bonifacio Hall, Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City Format: Keynotes, executive panels, partner discussions, immersive AI experience, and executive networking Audience: CIOs, C-suite technology leaders, and enterprise transformation decision makers Attendance: Strictly by invitation only About Ascendion Ascendion is the AI-native disruptor reinventing how global enterprises build software for impact. Its engineering teams, powered by AAVATM, the company's proprietary agentic AI platform, deliver measurable business outcomes: accelerating growth, unlocking capital, and de-risking transformation. With 11,000+ engineering professionals and 10,000+ AI agents working across 12 countries, Ascendion delivers the promise of AI to more than a third of the Fortune 500. Learn more at https://www.ascendion.com . Engineering to the Power of AITM, AAVATM, Engineering AI , Engineering to Elevate LifeTM, Enterprise Platforms AI , Data & Insights AI , Experience AI , GCC AI , Operations AI , Platform Engineering AI , Product AI , and Quality Engineering AI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVATM is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
2026-06-02 05:13:00

از میانجی‌گری تا تهدید؛ وال‌استریت ژورنال: آمریکا عمان را برای قطع روابط با ایران تحت فشار گذاشت
به گزارش وال‌استریت ژورنال، اگرچه عمان در مذاکرات ایران و آمریکا نقش میانجی را ایفا کرد و در اوایل جنگ اخیر برای حفظ کانال ارتباطی کوشید، اما دولت ترامپ اخیرا رویکرد عمان در قبال ایران را به عنوان رویکردی خصمانه در قبال آمریکا دانسته و مسقط را برای انتخاب میان تهران و واشنگتن تحت فشار گذاشته است.
2026-06-02 05:08:25

Amazon moves Prime Day back to June, keeps it a four-day event
NEW YORK, June 2 : Amazon.com will host its annual Prime Day sales event from June 23 to June 26 after launching the event in July for the past five years, citing major holidays and sporting events as factors in its decision.Prime Day is one of Amazon's biggest sales events of the year, and helped drive $24.
2026-06-02 05:06:48

Amazon moves Prime Day to June, keeps it a four-day event
NEW YORK, June 2 : Amazon.com will host its annual Prime Day sales event from June 23 to June 26 after launching the event in July for the past five years, citing major holidays and sporting events as factors in its decision.Prime Day is one of Amazon's biggest sales events of the year, and helped drive $24.
2026-06-02 05:06:48

Supermicro Collaborates with Arm to Deliver a New Class of Energy-Efficient Rack-Scale Infrastructure for Enterprise Agentic AI
Arm AGI CPU is designed for maximum efficiency in agentic AI workload orchestration Supermicro rack-scale Arm AGI CPU designs increase agentic AI compute performance density within any power envelope Supermicro's DCBBS capabilities and global manufacturing footprint reduce time-to-online (TTO) for large-scale AI infrastructure deployments SAN JOSE, Calif. and TAIPEI , June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) , an AI, Enterprise, Storage, 5G/Edge total solution provider featuring Data Center Building Block Solutions ® (DCBBS), today announced a new class of AI-centric solutions featuring Arm ® AGI CPUs. The increasing compute demands of modern agentic AI require a new class of rack-scale infrastructure that maximizes compute performance within the power envelopes and physical footprints of enterprise data centers. Supermicro's new solutions are built to support the rapid growth of agentic AI, delivering performance, efficiency, and density that maximizes the economics of rack-scale deployments backed by Supermicro's, end-to-end DCBBS capabilities reduce time-to-online. Supermicro's New Rack Scale AI Solutions "Supermicro continues to lead the industry when it comes to deploying new and innovative rack-scale solutions that maximize performance and efficiency," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "Our DCBBS technology stack delivers end-to-end data center solutions of any size, which combined with the new density and efficient performance optimized Arm AGI CPU microarchitecture, helps enterprises realize significant TCO savings on their agentic AI infrastructure investments." Learn more about the Supermicro Arm server line here . "Agentic AI is driving a fundamental shift in infrastructure requirements, where efficiency, scalability, and orchestration performance are becoming just as critical as raw compute," said Mohamed Awad, Executive Vice President, Cloud AI Business Unit, Arm. "By combining Arm AGI CPUs with Supermicro's rack-scale system expertise, we're enabling infrastructure designed to deliver higher AI throughput, maximum compute density, and improved data center economics at scale." Supermicro's new computing platforms consist of air-cooled dual-socket 2U compute-optimized and 5U GPU-optimized rackmount servers, as well as a liquid-cooled multi-node solution designed specifically for rack-scale agentic AI deployments. Combining Supermicro's proven modular, high-density architectures with the energy-efficient Arm Neoverse ® CSS V3-based CPUs enables scalable, flexible infrastructure that maximizes performance-per-watt and dramatically lowers energy demand to accelerate AI adoption across modern data centers. When deployed in Supermicro solutions, the Arm AGI CPU can deliver over 2x performance per rack compared to traditional architectures and help enterprises save up to $10 billion in CAPEX per Gigawatt of AI data center capacity based on Arm's estimates. Building on Supermicro's industry-leading rack density and performance-per-watt, these solutions help ensure maximum utilization of data center space and power resources. Arm AGI CPU boasts a dense 136-core microarchitecture purpose built for performance, minimizing legacy overhead and completing more work per cycle for sustained, unthrottled performance. 6GB/s memory bandwidth per core and latency-optimized memory access support linear scaling, while expanded memory capacity and flexible I/O provides energy-efficient, scalable agentic AI infrastructure to orchestrate thousands of parallel tasks across distributed infrastructure. With over 6,000 cores in a single air-cooled rack, enterprises can efficiently deploy numerous dedicated systems for a high volume of agentic AI tasks. The Supermicro lineup of Arm-based servers includes five models: 2U Hyper Server – Optimized for agentic AI, Cloud, and memory-intensive workloads https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/hyper/2u/ars-222h-nr Two Arm AGI CPUs, up to 136 cores per CPU Up to 6TB of DDR5-8800 MT/s RDIMMs Up to two GPUs 5U GPU Server – GPU-dense configuration for AI training and inference https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/gpu/5u/ars-522gp-nr Two Arm AGI CPUs, up to 136 cores per CPU Up to 6TB of DDR5-8800 MT/s RDIMMs Up to 8 Double Width GPUs 2U4N Liquid-Cooled Server – For OCP ORV3 environment https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/hyper/2-ou/ars-242tp-qnr-lcc Two Arm AGI CPUs per node, up to 136 cores per CPU 4 Nodes in 2-OU potentially up to 20,672 cores per one ORV3 Rack. Up to 6TB of DDR5-8800 MT/s RDIMMs per node 2U Hyper-E Server – Single-socket edge-optimized architecture with front I/O https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/hyper/2u/ars-212he-fnr Single socket Arm AGI CPU, up to 136 cores Up to 3TB of DDR5-8800 MT/s RDIMMs Up to 2 GPUs 1U 4N in an OCP ORW rack – Massive Compute Density ORW - 48U rack 336 Arm AGI CPUs per rack 168 Servers per rack with 45,696 cores per rack Supermicro continues to lead the industry with its comprehensive portfolio of AI infrastructure solutions, enabling organizations worldwide to deploy scalable, efficient, and environmentally responsible AI data centers. The latest rack-scale solutions will be on display at the Supermicro booth at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1, 4F, N0602, offering attendees a first-hand look at their design and capabilities. About Super Micro Computer, Inc. Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first-to-market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro's motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Asia, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling). Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
2026-06-02 05:05:00

جلوگیری از سفر ۸ مظنون با اسناد جعلی در میدان هوایی کابل
سخنگوی ریاست عمومی پولیس سرحدی می‌ گوید که منسوبان کنترل عبور میدان هوایی بین‌المللی کابل طی یک هفته گذشته از سفر هشت نفر که قصد خروج از کشور با اسناد جعلی و غیرقانونی را داشتند، جلوگیری کرده‌‌اند.
2026-06-02 05:02:13

Ukraine: Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) - Four years of evolution: From economic shock to the protracted economic impacts of the war (2022-2025), May 2026
Country: Ukraine Source: REACH Initiative Please refer to the attached file. KEY MESSAGES • Air attacks and damage to energy infrastructure from 2022 to 2025 had a significant and multifaceted impact on the functioning of the economy, financial infrastructure, and local markets. In particular, they limited the operating hours of local shops and financial service providers. Damage to infrastructure also contributed to rising prices for agricultural products. • Agricultural yields were among the most important longterm factors influencing inflationary processes in Ukraine. Poor weather conditions and the loss of agricultural territories led to lower harvests, creating substantial inflationary pressure which disproportionately affecting vulnerable population groups. • Financial factors appeared to have a much stronger impact on access to goods than physical barriers. Older customers (i.e., persons 60 years old or older) were among the most vulnerable groups, with 80 to 90% typically reporting the impact of financial barriers on their access to goods. • Local markets demonstrated a high level of resilience and adaptability, continuing to meet the needs of residents. The greatest difficulties in market functionality were observed in frontline hromadas, where conditions remained particularly severe and complex.
2026-06-01 03:36:15

Konate to leave Liverpool after contract not renewed
June 1 : France defender Ibrahima Konate will end a five-year spell at Liverpool when his contract expires next month, the Premier League club said on Sunday.The 27-year-old, who joined from RB Leipzig in 2021 for a fee of £36 million ($48 million), had said in April he was close to agreeing a new deal.
2026-06-01 03:35:30

Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 on AI boost; SoftBank becomes most valuable Japanese firm
TOKYO, June 1 : Japan's Nikkei share average topped 67,000 for the first time on Monday, powered by AI-related stocks, as startup investor SoftBank Group overtook Toyota Motor to become the country's most valuable company.The Nikkei climbed as much as 1.4 per cent to touch a record 67,231.28 before ending the
2026-06-01 03:32:26

Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 for first time on AI boost; SoftBank becomes Japan's most valuable firm
TOKYO, June 1 : Japan's Nikkei share average topped 67,000 for the first time on Monday, powered by AI-related shares, as startup investor SoftBank Group overtook Toyota Motor to become the country's most valuable company.The Nikkei climbed 1.1 per cent to enter the midday recess at 67,038.24, after pushing a
2026-06-01 03:32:26

Sanchita Basu On 'Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar' Season 2: Every Emotion Comes With A Consequence
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) The makers of–Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar– on Monday unveiled the trailer of the show's second season, which, as per the lead actress Sanchita Basu, will showcase ...
2026-06-01 03:30:51

Mali - Mise à jour des messages clés : Dégradation de l’insécurité alimentaire en Urgence (Phase 4 de l'IPC) à Kidal à cause des fortes perturbations sécuritaires, Mai - Septembre 2026
Country: Mali Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Messages clé Suite à l’escalade de l’insécurité après les attaques coordonnées de fin avril, l**’insécurité alimentaire devrait se détériorer de Crise (Phase 3 de l'IPC) à Urgence (Phase 4 de l'IPC) à Kidal à partir de juin,** avec une faible proportion de ménages pauvres et déplacés en Catastrophe (Phase 5 de l’IPC). Les flux commerciaux, notamment en provenance d’Algérie, ont été fortement réduit en raison de l’intensification des bombardements militaires, des persécutions des groupes armés, et de l’absence de convois escortés, entraînant un isolement accru de la région durant la période de soudure agropastorale. La forte baisse des approvisionnements et des pénuries observées sur certains marchés, combinées aux prix déjà élevés et à la baisse des revenus, réduisent considérablement l’accès des ménages aux aliments. Bien que les ménages pauvres de Kidal disposent encore d'actifs en mai, leur capacité d'adaptation devrait se dégrader considérablement à partir de juin. L'accès à l’assistance humanitaire demeure sévèrement restreint en raison des contraintes de mobilité. La forte baisse des flux commerciaux est susceptible d'entretenir la flambée des prix et les pénuries d'approvisionnement sur les marchés, tandis que les perturbations des mouvements de bétail compromettent une source essentielle d'alimentation et de revenus saisonniers. Un recours atypique à la décapitalisation du bétail et à la mendicité tentera d'atténuer des importants déficits de consommation alimentaire ; toutefois, la détérioration de l'insécurité alimentaire ne fera qu'exacerber la situation nutritionnelle dans cette région. Dans le contexte de détérioration sécuritaire et économique, des résultats d’Urgence (Phase 4 de l’IPC) persisteront à Ménaka jusqu’en septembre avec une augmentation du nombre de personne en Urgence (Phase 4 de l’IPC) à Catastrophe (Phase 5 de l’IPC) à cause des impacts significatifs de la recrudescence de l’insécurité sur la capacité des ménages à accéder aux aliments dans la région. Dans les zones d’insécurité de Gao, Mopti et Tombouctou, des résultats de Crise (Phase 3 de l'IPC) seront observés de mai à septembre liés à la baisse importante du pouvoir d’achat. Les zones du nord des régions de Ségou, Nara et de Nioro et les centres urbains devraient rester en Stress (Phase 2 de l’IPC) jusqu’en septembre 2026, avec une faible proportion des ménages déplacés et plus pauvres en Crise (Phase 3 de l’IPC), sous l’effet combiné de la baisse des revenus, des prix élevés, et d’une soudure précoce liée à l’épuisement des stocks. Les attaques coordonnées du Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) et du Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) le 25 avril 2026 et la tentative de blocus de Bamako, annoncé le 28 avril , ont fortement perturbé les flux commerciaux et les activités économiques à l’échelle nationale. Les attaques visant les garnisons de Kidal, Gao, Mopti, Bamako, Kati, ainsi que la tentative de blocus sur Bamako, ont considérablement réduit les mouvements de marchandises et de personnes sur plusieurs axes routiers stratégiques. Les affrontements se sont poursuivis en mai, malgré l’intensification des offensives militaires et les escortes. Les menaces et attaques contre les véhicules en direction de Bamako réduisent les flux alimentaires depuis Sikasso et Ségou vers Kayes, Nioro et la capitale. Les approvisionnements restent inférieurs à la normale, maintenant des prix élevés et limitant la capacité des ménages pauvres à satisfaire leurs besoins alimentaires malgré les stocks disponibles. Les perturbations persistantes de l’approvisionnement en carburant en dehors de Bamako, entraînent des prix anormalement élevés du transport et des denrées alimentaires, exacerbant les difficultés d’accès alimentaire des ménages pauvres, en particulier dans les zones déjà affectées par l’insécurité. Début mai, les prix de l’essence sur le marché parallèle ont enregistré une hausse allant de 42 à plus de 60 pour cent par rapport aux deux dernières semaines dans plusieurs localités (Koro, Mopti, Bankass, Douentza, Ménaka). Les prix des céréales de base affichaient en fin avril une augmentation de 15, 19 et 42 pour cent respectivement à Ménaka, Gao et Kidal par rapport à la moyenne quinquennale ; parallèlement, la hausse de des prix des denrées de base variait de 25 à 71 pour cent d’avril à mai dans les régions de Mopti, Gao et Ménaka, selon OCHA . L’impact conjugué de l’insécurité, de la crise d’électricité, du carburant et de la flambée des prix des denrées dégrade fortement le pouvoir d’achat et l’accès aux aliments des ménages pauvres. La campagne agricole 2026/27 démarre dans un contexte de perspectives pluviométriques moins favorables et de contraintes persistantes d’insécurité et d’accès aux intrants agricoles. Alors que des cumuls de pluies moyens étaient initialement prévues, les dernières prévisions indiquent des conditions pluviométriques inferieures à la moyenne entre juin et août dans le sud. Ces perspectives défavorables dans les zones agricoles du sud s’ajoutent aux effets du conflit, et de l’accès réduit aux intrants, y compris les engrais, à cause des développements au Moyen Orient, qui devraient tous ramener la production de moyenne à inférieur à la moyenne dans le pays. Néanmoins, malgré les difficultés de la production agricole, les activités agricoles dans le sud en cours offrent des revenus et de nourriture qui atténueront les difficultés d’accès aux aliments des ménages pauvres. Dans le centre et le nord du pays, l’insécurité limite l’accès aux champs, réduit les superficies cultivables et restreint les opportunités de main d’œuvre agricole.
2026-06-01 03:30:41

Indigo Crew Wins Hearts After Comforting Elderly Passenger In Pain Mid-Flight, Viral Post Sparks Praise (WATCH)
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) An IndiGo cabin crew member has won widespread admiration on social media after a passenger shared a touching account of how the airline staff helped an elderly woman who ...
2026-06-01 03:30:34

Get Addicted To This Feeling...: Mo Bobat's Rallying Cry After RCB's Back-To-Back IPL Title Triumphs
(MENAFN - IANS) Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) After their monumental triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, delivered a ...
2026-06-01 03:30:24

Embracing a Zero-Carbon Future | The 6th LiuGong Global Customer Day Held in Liuzhou
LIUZHOU, China , June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 31, the 6 th LiuGong (000528.SZ) Global Customer Day was held in Liuzhou, China. Mr. Su Zimeng, President of the China Construction Machinery Association, Mr. Song Zhiping, President of the China Association for Public Companies, Mr. Zheng Jin, Chairman of LiuGong Group and LiuGong Machinery, Mr. Luo Guobing, Vice Chairman, and President of LiuGong Machinery and other LiuGong top management, along with more than 1,200 customers, partners, industry experts and media representatives from over 50 countries and regions gathered to witness LiuGong's latest achievements in sustainability, intelligence and globalization, and explore the future of low-carbon transformation in the construction equipment industry. The 6th LiuGong Global Customer Day Held in Liuzhou More than 150 machines were displayed onsite, and the new energy equipment accounts for half. The event featured a series of activities, including discussions on zero-carbon smart mining and electrification solutions, machine demonstrations, test drives and factory tours. President Mr. Luo Guobing shared its global development strategy, the customer from South Africa presented real-world success stories, showcasing LiuGong's innovation capabilities and comprehensive solutions for global markets. Zero-Carbon Mining Solutions Unveiled During the event, LiuGong officially launched its Zero-Carbon Smart Mining Solution, covering green power, intelligent equipment, digital management and lifecycle services. New mining machines and solutions were also showcased through live demonstrations. Hands-On Experience As one of the most anticipated activities, LiuGong's test-drive program featured star products including electric wheel loaders and autonomous mining trucks, allowing customers to experience equipment performance and the synergy of LiuGong's integrated solutions firsthand. Delivering the 600,000th Wheel Loader As LiuGong celebrates the 60 th year of its wheel loader business, the company officially delivered its 600,000 th wheel loader during the event, marking another important milestone in its development. Since launching China's first wheel loader in 1966, LiuGong has continuously advanced industry innovation and expanded its global presence, helping shape the evolution of China's construction equipment industry. Stronger Partnerships, Shared Success LiuGong also hosted strategic cooperation signings, key account order signings and partner award ceremonies, further strengthening collaboration with customers and partners worldwide. As part of the welcome activities, guests enjoyed a night cruise on the Liujiang River and a drone light show, experiencing the unique charm of Liuzhou and LiuGong's culture. "Looking ahead, LiuGong will continue to put customers first, drive green and intelligent innovation, and work closely with global partners to build a more efficient, sustainable and low-carbon future for the mining and construction equipment industries," said Zheng Jin, Chairman of LiuGong Group and LiuGong Machinery. The 6th LiuGong Global Customer Day Held in Liuzhou
2026-06-01 03:27:00

Niger - Mise à jour des messages clés : Des déficits de consommation alimentaire persistent dans les zones de conflit, Mai - Septembre 2026
Country: Niger Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Messages clé Des résultats de Crise (Phase 3 de l’IPC) persistent dans les régions de Tillabéry, Diffa et du nord-ouest de la région de Tahoua, de mai à septembre, où l’insécurité a entraîné une faible production agricole conduisant à un épuisement précoce des stocks alimentaires et une forte dépendance aux marchés, tant pour les déplacées que pour les ménages pauvres. Le pouvoir d’achat est insuffisant qui ne leur permettent pas d’accéder à des quantités adéquates de nourriture, face à des prix élevés (le mil se vend à 300 FCFA/kg au lieu du prix national de 230 FCFA/kg). La faible demande et l'augmentation de l'offre de main-d'œuvre locale disponible entraînent une baisse des revenus inférieure à la moyenne saisonnière, obligeant ces ménages à réduire le nombre de repas, générant ainsi des déficits alimentaires. Des groupes restreints connaissent une insécurité alimentaire aiguë d’Urgence (Phase 4 de l’IPC). Ce sont les ménages déplacés qui envoient leurs enfants mendier et les ménages résidents très pauvres qui sont obligés de consommer les stocks de semences conservés pour la prochaine campagne agricole. Une insécurité alimentaire aiguë de Stress (Phase 2 de l’IPC) est observée dans presque tout le pays et pourrait persister jusqu’en septembre 2026. Les zones concernées sont principalement les zones agricoles, agropastorales et pastorales qui ne sont pas affectées par les conflits et dont les marchés fonctionnent normalement, mais affichent des prix élevés. Les ménages pauvres, à faibles revenus et qui n’ont plus de stocks alimentaires, sont les plus affectés. Ils ont une consommation alimentaire adéquate, mais sont incapables de satisfaire les besoins essentiels non alimentaires sans recourir à des stratégies d’adaptation négatives. L’insécurité civile s'est considérablement accrue suite à une augmentation du nombre d’incidents sécuritaires et de déplacés dans les foyers de conflit. Selon ACLED, le nombre total d’incidents sécuritaires a augmenté de 33 pour cent entre janvier et avril 2026 par rapport à la même période en 2025, avec des augmentations de 53 pour cent, 19 pour cent et 12 pour cent enregistrées, respectivement dans les régions de Tillabéry, Dosso et Diffa. Ces attaques de groupes armés ont entraîné des déplacements continus de populations. La population en déplacement interne (PDI) est estimée à 548 000 personnes, soit 53 pour cent de la population totale en déplacement forcé de 1 042 859 personnes, selon l’ UNHCR . Ces PDI sont concentrés à Tillabéry (45 pour cent), Diffa (32 pour cent) et Tahoua (12 pour cent), ce qui amplifie la pression sur les sources de revenus et de nourriture dans ces régions. Le fonctionnement des marchés est perturbé dans les zones de conflit, où les prix des denrées de base sont supérieurs de 30 pour cent à la moyenne nationale. L’offre est en baisse par rapport à l’année dernière et à la moyenne quinquennale, en raison des répercussions des conflits et du recul de la production agricole 2025/26 consécutif à l’arrêt précoce de la saison des pluies et à la baisse des superficies emblavées. Dans le reste du pays, l'offre moyenne sur les marchés reflète un fonctionnement normal, la demande toutefois inférieure à celle de l’année dernière, du fait de la disponibilité des stocks de report et du démarrage de la vente de céréales à prix modéré. Les prix des denrées alimentaires, inférieurs à ceux de l'année dernière, s'inscrivent dans la ligne de la baisse de 7,5 pour cent du taux global d'inflation en glissement annuel enregistrée en avril 2026 par rapport à 2025 ( Institut national de la statistique ). Les perturbations du commerce international provoquées par les conflits en cours au Moyen-Orient pourraient, à moyen terme, augmenter les prix des produits importés, notamment le riz importé, l’huile, le sucre, la farine de blé et les engrais. Cette augmentation des prix de ces produits constitue un facteur additionnel, réduisant davantage le pouvoir d’achat des ménages particulièrement pauvres et déplacés, ainsi que celui des ménages des centres urbains. Toutefois, les prochaines récoltes, ainsi que la stabilité des prix des hydrocarbures et des coûts de transport résultant d'une production domestique de carburant permettant de maîtriser l'inflation, atténueront les impacts sur l’accès aux produits alimentaires. Les précipitations pour la prochaine saison pluvieuse , de juin à septembre, sont estimées inférieures à la moyenne, contrairement aux prévisions antérieures qui prévoyaient des précipitations moyennes à supérieures à la moyenne dans la région du Sahel.Par ailleurs, des périodes de longue à moyenne durée, sans précipitations significatives au début de la saison, sont aussi attendues. Les effets combinés d’une pluviométrie déficitaire, d’une faible utilisation d’engrais par rapport à la normale, à la suite de la hausse de leur prix due au conflit au Moyen-Orient, et d’une baisse des superficies cultivées à cause des entraves à l’accès aux champs dues à l’insécurité civile vont entraîner une baisse de la production agricole globale pour la campagne 2026/2027. Les pics de baisse de la production céréalière seront enregistrés dans les zones affectées par les conflits.
2026-06-01 03:26:47

RBI Policy, US-Iran Tensions Among Key Factors Likely To Drive Stock Market Next Week
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) India's benchmark equity indices ended sharply lower on Friday after a steep selloff in the final hour of trade, with investors turning cautious ahead of key ...
2026-05-31 02:00:41

Watch: Nithin Kamath Tries To Decode 'Rizz', 'Simp' And 'Slay' In Viral Gen Z Slang Quiz Scores 1 Out Of 4
(MENAFN - Live Mint) Most workplace conversations revolve around targets, meetings and deadlines. At Zerodha, however, one casual chat between CEO Nithin Kamath and an employee turned into a crash ...
2026-05-31 02:00:33

Naveen Patnaik Urges Odisha Citizens To Verify Voter Rights Amid SIR
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2026-05-31 02:00:31

غلبه هوش مصنوعی بر تلاش نافرجام ریاضی‌دانان؛ مدل اوپن‌ای‌آی مساله باز ۸۰ ساله اردوش را حل کرد
یک مساله مشهور ریاضی که برای حدود ۸۰ سال ذهن بزرگترین ریاضی‌دانان جهان را به خود مشغول کرده بود، سرانجام به دست هوش مصنوعی حل شد. اوپن‌ای‌آی اعلام کرد که یکی از مدل‌هایش بدون کمک انسان توانسته است برای «مساله فاصله واحد» پال اردوش، ریاضی‌دان مجار راه‌حل ارائه کند.
2026-05-31 01:58:57

Norwegian Refugee Council: More Than Three Million People Displaced in Iran Due to Recent War
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) says that 3.2 million people in Iran have fled their homes following Israeli and US airstrikes. Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, wrote on X on Saturday, May 30, that the organization is working to assist both Iranians affected by the war and Afghan migrants in the [...] The post Norwegian Refugee Council: More Than Three Million People Displaced in Iran Due to Recent War appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
2026-05-31 01:53:46

Kullu Sees Massive Tourist Rush Amid Heatwave Police On High Alert
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Amid soaring temperatures, tourists are increasingly heading to hill destinations, leading to a sharp rise in visitor numbers in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district. Speaking ...
2026-05-31 01:45:29

Five Arrested For Heckling TMC's Abhishek Banerjee In Sonarpur
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Five people have been arrested on Sunday in connection with the heckling of Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to ...
2026-05-31 01:45:29

Manipur: Kuki Body Suspends Shutdown As Goodwill Gesture Post Talks
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has announced the temporary suspension of the total shutdown imposed across Kuki-Zo-inhabited districts following discussions and consultations with ...
2026-05-31 01:45:29

India's Growth Slowdown Due To Weak Private Investment: Surjit Bhalla
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Indian economist and author Surjit Bhalla has said that weak private investment, rather than the ongoing West Asia crisis, is the key factor slowing India's economic growth. ...
2026-05-31 01:45:29

Madhya Pradesh: Black Dog Bites 65 In Shivpuri, Municipality On Hunt
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2026-05-31 01:45:28

Zimbabwe Key Message Update May - September 2026: Food access improves with harvests, but grain prices remain high in deficit areas
Country: Zimbabwe Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes are expected through September 2026 in deficit-producing areas as the April to June main crop harvest progresses. Households in these areas are accessing food through their own-produced crop harvest, despite localized impacts to production from excessive rainfall and prolonged dry spells during the November 2025 to March 2026 rainy season. However, households still have limited cash incomes – in part due to below-average access to casual labor, livestock sales, wild produce such as Mopane worms, remittances and other sources – preventing them from meeting essential non-food needs. Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes are ongoing and expected through September in typical surplus-producing areas in the Mashonaland Provinces and other parts of the country. Households can meet their food and non-food needs, despite localized impacts to production from excessive rainfall and dry spells. Households will have access to own-produced stocks and sufficient income from food and cash crop sales, casual labor, self-employment, and other typical sources. Increased availability of staple cereals at household and market levels is resulting in seasonal price declines in surplus-producing areas. Maize grain prices are between 0.23-0.29 USD/kilogram (kg) (or 4-5 USD/17.5 kg bucket), about 40-50 percent lower than prices during the January to March 2026 peak lean season. However, household and open market staple cereal stocks are limited in some deficit-producing southern and eastern areas where crop production was low. The movement of staple cereal from surplus- to deficit-producing areas is still low across most areas, as most farmers with surpluses have not yet finished harvesting and are not yet ready to sell their grain. As a result, staple cereal prices in deficit-producing areas remain elevated, around 0.46 USD/kg (8 USD/bucket). The demand for maize meal in these areas also remains unseasonally high. Above-average water availability following average to above-average cumulative rainfall received during the November 2025 to March 2026 rainy season is supporting winter crop production and seasonal livelihood activities such as casual labor, horticultural production, brick making, and construction labor. Other seasonal activities include the harvesting and sale of wild products such as thatch grass and wild fruits, crafts, and petty trade. Livestock conditions, prices, and income are expected to be above average through the outlook period , supported by fair to good pasture conditions and above-average hay, silage, and stover stocks. However, the prevalence of livestock diseases, such as January disease, lumpy skin disease, foot and mouth disease, and others in some areas will affect livestock conditions, reducing potential income from livestock sales. Fuel price and transport fare increases driven by the conflict in the Middle East continue to negatively impact poor households’ livelihoods, disposable income, and access to markets. Despite relative stability in the prices of some basic food and non-food commodities, increases in production and freight costs and some commodity supply disruptions will likely push price increases for some commodities in the near term. According to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) , the May local ZiG (0.5 percent) and USD (0.3 percent) monthly inflation decreased by 0.6 and 0.8 percent, respectively, from April.
2026-05-30 00:37:12

Azerbaijani Agricultural Miracle: Triumph Of Strategy Over Geography
(MENAFN - AzerNews) Qabil Ashirov Read more When the world turns its gaze toward Azerbaijan, it almost instinctively focuses on the subterranean wealth of the Caspian Sea. The gleaming towers of ...
2026-05-30 00:36:21

What is body dysmorphic disorder and how does it affect mental health?
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2026-05-30 00:36:13

In Bangkok, I learnt chilling is not an option – from the coolest creative spots to an 'art forest' day trip
Bangkok's creative energy is in overdrive. The new Voco Bangkok Surawong puts you right in the middle of it.
2026-05-30 00:35:42

Yemen - Key Message Update May - September 2026: Price fluctuations and above-average temperatures negatively impact incomes
Country: Yemen Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages In areas controlled by the Sana’a-Based authorities (SBA), Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes are expected to persist through September in Al-Hudaydah, Hajjah, and Ta'izz governates, with Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes widespread elsewhere. The slow recovery of operational capabilities at Red Sea ports and a worsening business environment continue to severely constrain income-generating activities. Additionally, in the rural lowlands, high fodder costs and above-average temperatures, along with declining household purchasing power, are expected to limit the seasonal profits of pastoral households during Eid al-Adha, when demand for livestock increases. Intense competition for scarce opportunities, further intensified by the presence of large numbers of internally displaced persons (IDPs), is expected to result in extremely limited financial access to food, widespread food consumption gaps, and the persistent use of negative coping strategies. Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to persist in areas controlled by the internationally recognized government (IRG) through September, with pockets of Emergency (IPC Phase 4) , particularly among households with extremely limited sources of food and income. Prolonged economic disruptions, significantly below-average labor demand, and severely limited livelihood opportunities are resulting in income levels insufficient to meet food consumption needs. Demand for agricultural labor is expected to rise moderately throughout May due to the fruit harvesting season, especially for mangoes. However, from June to September, which is typically a dry period across most IRG areas, demand for all types of labor is expected to decline. For the poorest households, food consumption gaps or the use of unsustainable coping strategies to mitigate those gaps remain likely through September. Price fluctuations for basic food, and particularly non-food items, continued in May as demand increased with the approach of Eid al-Adha . Data for SBA-controlled areas are limited, but indicate reduced imports and higher shipping costs are driving increased prices for select food and non-food commodities, including cooking oil , which increased 13 percent between March and April. In IRG-controlled areas, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) in Aden is regulating market prices through the enforcement of an administrative circular , mandating set prices for essential commodities. Additionally, the Supreme Authority for Medicines and Medical Supplies in Aden has issued a requirement that pharmaceutical companies print the official retail price on medicine packaging, aiming to regulate the market and curb price manipulation following sustained price increases since January 2026. Nonetheless, higher shipping costs and more limited enforcement of price controls are leading to price increases of 10-22 percent for cooking oil, diesel, and gasoline, and for cooking gas in reference markets outside of Aden. Extreme heat – with temperatures expected to reach as high as 42 degrees Celsius in coastal and desert areas – is placing additional burdens on poor households and limiting their income-earning capacity . Countrywide, the extreme heat has adversely affected the development of vegetable crops and livestock production: households have limited shelter to protect their animals from the heat, resulting in diminished productivity and reduced profits. In IRG-controlled areas, power outages have worsened in recent months, with outages lasting over 18 hours in Aden in May, further driving down casual labor demand as operational hours and profits for small businesses dwindle. Expenditures on energy and health typically begin to increase at this time of year; however, the intense heat has driven these expenditures to atypical levels. Demand for public water is soaring, and there are reports of increased malaria and Dengue fever incidence. Given extremely low income levels and strained budgets, reports of poor households turning to self-treatment with natural products and food items are increasing. The IRG continues to operate with a fiscal deficit, as revenues remain stagnant and local authorities continue to withhold the transfer of local revenues to the government’s account at the Central Bank of Yemen in Aden (CBY-Aden). The Ministry of Finance announced a 20 percent duty on wheat flour imports from May 1 to October 31 (renewable) in an effort to protect the local milling industry. While likely increasing government revenues, the new duty is unlikely to meaningfully decrease the deficit. Additional policy plans were also introduced in May, which are expected to have mixed effects on government revenues; however, detailed information on implementation is not yet available. A significant amount of currency, estimated at trillions of YER, remains outside the formal banking system, leading to local currency shortages. Many small companies and private-sector employers have had to withhold or delay salary payments due to liquidity issues. However, the severity of the shortage eased slightly in May as the approximately 3 billion YER injected to the Yemeni economy by CBY-Aden in March began to circulate more widely. As a result, the limit for hard currency exchange transactions increased from 100 SAR to 1,000 SAR , providing some relief to households, particularly as the Eid al-Adha holidays approach (a time when remittances from abroad traditionally increase).
2026-05-30 00:33:03

Quote Of The Day By Robert Browning: Grow Old Along With Me! The Best Is Yet To Be
(MENAFN - Live Mint) Robert Browning's quote, –Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be...–, is one of literature's most hopeful lines on love and ageing. Taken from his poem –Rabbi Ben Ezra,– ...
2026-05-30 00:30:53

Quote Of The Day By Edward Abbey: 'Love Flowers Best In Openness And Freedom'
(MENAFN - Live Mint) Edward Abbey's quote, –Love flowers best in openness and freedom,– is a beautiful reminder that love grows when it is not controlled, forced or confined. The line is attributed ...
2026-05-30 00:30:53

Quote Of The Day By Louisa May Alcott: Love Is The Only Thing We Can Carry With Us
(MENAFN - Live Mint) Louisa May Alcott, best known for her classic novel Little Women, wrote with unusual warmth about family, sacrifice, kindness, duty and the emotional bonds that shape a ...
2026-05-30 00:30:52

Nifty, Sensex End Lower This Week Over Below-Normal Monsoon Forecast, FII Selling
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable losses during the week due to sustained FII selling and below-normal monsoon forecast, causing fears of food ...
2026-05-30 00:30:40

India's Design-Linked Incentive Scheme Showing Good Results: Ashwini Vaishnaw
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) India's design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme is showing good results, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said, hailing the country's first flagship AI ...
2026-05-30 00:30:38

The Commodities Feed: Ceasefire Optimism Weighs On Energy Markets
(MENAFN - ING) Energy – Gradual oil supply recovery in event of a deal The oil market continues to edge lower amid growing optimism that the US and Iran are moving toward a deal. Reports suggest ...
2026-05-28 23:07:16

Paris Auction Spotlights Centuries Of Chinese Craftsmanship
(MENAFN - USA Art News) Artcurial's Paris Sale Maps a Wide Arc of Chinese Craftsmanship A single auction in Paris is set to bring together more than 350 Chinese works, ranging from Song dynasty ...
2026-05-28 23:06:07

US, Iran Agree On 60-Day Extension Of Ceasefire: Report
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) The United States and Iran reached an agreement yesterday ?to extend their ceasefire pending the approval of President Donald Trump, after Iran had targeted a US ?air base in ...
2026-05-28 23:03:04

U.S. Continues Maximum Pressure With Sanctions Targeting Iran's Shadow Oil Economy
(MENAFN - U.S. Department of State) The United States is taking coordinated action to sever the Iranian regime's access to the revenue streams that fuel its regional aggression and global terrorism. ...
2026-05-28 23:01:38

U.S. Continues Maximum Pressure With Sanctions Targeting Iran's Shadow Oil Economy Fact Sheet
(MENAFN - U.S. Department of State) Today, the Department of State is sanctioning numerous entities, individuals, and vessels to reduce revenue that the Iranian regime uses to attack its neighbors, ...
2026-05-28 23:01:38

South Korea: Police Raid Seoul City Govt, Engineering Company Over Overpass Collapse
(MENAFN - IANS) Seoul, May 29 (IANS) South Korean Police on Friday raided the offices of the Seoul city government, an engineering company and others involved in the demolition of an overpass in ...
2026-05-28 23:00:41

Maharashtra Weather LATEST Update: Nagpur Swelters At 46.4°C, Heatwave Persists Across Vidarbha
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Maharashtra Weather LATEST Update: A brief spell of rain in parts of Nagpur failed to bring lasting relief as the city continued to reel under intense heat. Temperatures ...
2026-05-28 23:00:31

IND-W Vs ENG-W 1St T20I: Mandhana Lauds Team's Collective Effort In Win
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) India Women's stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana praised the team's collective effort after their 38-run win over England Women in the opening T20I of the three-match series at ...
2026-05-28 23:00:29

First In The World: Dogsee Chew Represents Pet Industry At Cannes
(MENAFN - PR Urgent) > Dogsee Chew, India's homegrown pet wellness brand, recently made a landmark debut at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2026, becoming one of the first Indian pet ...
2026-05-28 23:00:15

Innovent Biologics and Pfizer Enter Global Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Development of Innovative Oncology Medicines
SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, and SUZHOU, China , May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. (01801.HK) and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE), today announced the companies have entered into a strategic global licensing and collaboration agreement for the research and development of 12 promising new breakthrough early-stage and de novo cancer medicines. The partnership includes licensing, co-development, and co-commercialization opportunities across a diverse portfolio of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) with novel differentiated payloads and multi-specific antibodies with differentiated immune-engaging features and unique designs. The strategic collaboration brings together Innovent's scientific discovery and clinical capabilities in oncology innovation with Pfizer's deep scientific expertise, global clinical development capabilities, regulatory leadership and commercial scale, which are highly complementary to each company's core areas of interest. The agreement spans a portfolio of 12 programs comprising eight Innovent-originated early-stage programs and four Pfizer-proposed discovery programs. The companies will co-develop and share costs for select programs as they advance these programs through clinical development. "This agreement brings together best-in-industry expertise of Pfizer and Innovent to advance novel cancer medicines to patients at a global scale," said Dr. Hui Zhou, Chief R&D Officer (Oncology Pipeline) of Innovent . "By leveraging both companies' complementary resources, we can develop our early-stage oncology pipeline with greater speed and impact to help bring innovative therapies to patients more efficiently worldwide. Furthermore, co-developing and co-commercializing key projects in the U.S. and Europe expands Innovent's global reach. At Innovent, we are laying the foundation for a truly global oncology platform that can deliver meaningful and lasting benefits for patients around the world." "At Pfizer, everything we do starts with patients and the urgency to change what's possible for people living with cancer," said Jeff Legos, Chief Oncology Officer, Pfizer . "This collaboration brings together two highly complementary engines of innovation with a shared ambition to move faster, go further and deliver truly transformative medicines to patients who are waiting. By combining Innovent's discovery and early clinical development with Pfizer's global research and development and commercialization capabilities, we have an opportunity not only to strengthen our pipeline, but to accelerate the delivery of breakthroughs that can redefine standards of care and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives." According to the agreement, Innovent will conduct development of these programs through Phase 1, powered by its proprietary discovery engine and robust early clinical capabilities, after which Pfizer will lead future global development. The agreement also sets out the following licensing and commercialization structure: Innovent and Pfizer will co-develop four programs globally and share the development costs. The companies will co-commercialize in the United States and Europe * , and share the profits. Innovent will retain Greater China rights to these programs. Pfizer will receive an exclusive license outside Greater China for four programs, and will be responsible for the majority of the development costs; and Pfizer will receive an exclusive global license for four programs, and will be responsible for the global development costs. Under the financial terms of the agreement, Innovent will receive a $650 million upfront payment and is eligible for up to $9.85 billion in development, regulatory and commercial milestone payments, bringing the total value of the deal to up to $10.5 billion. Additionally, Innovent will receive up to double-digit royalties on sales of each licensed product if approved. For the 'co-developed, co-commercialized' programs, the two companies will share the profits in the U.S. and Europe. The closing of the transaction is subject to fulfillment of required regulatory approvals. * Europe refers to the European Union and the United Kingdom About Innovent Innovent is a leading biopharmaceutical company founded in 2011 with the mission to empower patients worldwide with affordable, high-quality biopharmaceuticals. The company discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes innovative medicines that target some of the most intractable diseases. Its pioneering therapies treat cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic, autoimmune and eye diseases. Innovent has launched 18 products in the market. It has 5 assets in Phase III or pivotal clinical trials and 14 more molecules in early clinical stage. Innovent partners with over 30 global healthcare companies, including Eli Lilly, Roche, Takeda, Sanofi, Incyte, LG Chem and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Guided by the motto, "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent maintains the highest standard of industry practices and works collaboratively to advance the biopharmaceutical industry so that first-rate pharmaceutical drugs can become widely accessible. For more information, visit www.innoventbio.com , or follow Innovent on Facebook and LinkedIn. Statement: Innovent does not recommend the use of any unapproved drug(s)/indication(s). About Pfizer Oncology At Pfizer Oncology, we are at the forefront of a new era in cancer care. Our industry-leading portfolio and extensive pipeline includes three core mechanisms of action to attack cancer from multiple angles, including small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and multispecific immune-engaging antibodies. We are focused on delivering transformative therapies in some of the world's most common cancers, including breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, genitourinary cancer, hematologic malignancies, and thoracic cancers, such as lung cancer. Driven by science, we are committed to accelerating breakthroughs to help people with cancer live better and longer lives. About Pfizer: Breakthroughs That Change Patients' Lives At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, we collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For over 175 years, we have worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at www.Pfizer.com . In addition, to learn more, please visit us on www.Pfizer.com and follow us on X at @Pfizer and @Pfizer News , LinkedIn , YouTube and like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Pfizer . Forward-looking Statement of Innovent Biologics This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to Innovent Biologics ("Innovent"), are intended to identify certain of such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements regularly. These forward-looking statements are based on the existing beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates, projections and understandings of the management of the Company with respect to future events at the time these statements are made. These statements are not a guarantee of future developments and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control and are difficult to predict. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of future changes or developments in our business, the Company's competitive environment and political, economic, legal and social conditions. The Company, the Directors and the employees of the Company assume (a) no obligation to correct or update the forward-looking statements contained in this site; and (b) no liability in the event that any of the forward-looking statements does not materialise or turn out to be incorrect. Pfizer Disclosure Notice The information contained in this release is as of May 27 , 2026. Pfizer assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this release as the result of new information or future events or developments. This release contains forward-looking information about Pfizer Oncology and a strategic global licensing and collaboration agreement between Pfizer and Innovent Biologics, Inc. for the research and development of 12 early-stage and de novo cancer medicine programs, including their potential benefits and the anticipated timing of closing of the transaction, that involves substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, risks related to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to closing the proposed transaction (including the failure to obtain required regulatory approvals) in the anticipated timeframe or at all, including the possibility that the proposed transaction does not close; risks related to the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the licensing and collaborations agreement, including the possibility that the expected benefits will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; risks related to the successful integration of the licensed assets with Pfizer's business; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; negative effects of this announcement or the consummation of the proposed transaction on the market price of Pfizer's common stock and/or operating results; significant transaction costs; unknown liabilities; the risk of litigation and/or regulatory actions related to proposed transaction or the programs; manufacturing capabilities or capacity; other business effects and uncertainties, including the effects of industry, market, business, economic, political or regulatory conditions; future exchange and interest rates; risks and uncertainties related to issued or future executive orders or other new, or changes in, laws, regulations or policy; changes in tax and other laws, regulations, rates and policies; the uncertainties inherent in business and financial planning, including, without limitation, risks related to Pfizer's business and prospects, adverse developments in Pfizer's markets, or adverse developments in the U.S. or global capital markets, credit markets, regulatory environment, tariffs and other trade policies or economies generally; future business combinations or disposals; uncertainties regarding the commercial success of the programs and Pfizer's commercialized and pipeline products; the uncertainties inherent in research and development, including the ability to meet anticipated clinical endpoints, commencement and/or completion dates for clinical trials, regulatory submission dates, regulatory approval dates and/or launch dates, as well as the possibility of unfavorable new clinical data and further analyses of existing clinical data; risks associated with initial, preliminary or interim data; the risk that clinical trial data are subject to differing interpretations and assessments by regulatory authorities; whether regulatory authorities will be satisfied with the design of and results from the clinical studies; whether and when drug applications may be filed in any jurisdictions for any drug candidates for any potential indications; whether and when any such applications may be approved by regulatory authorities, which will depend on myriad factors, including making a determination as to whether the product's benefits outweigh its known risks and determination of the product's efficacy and, if approved, whether any such candidate medicines will be commercially successful; decisions by regulatory authorities impacting labeling, manufacturing processes, safety and/or other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of any such drug candidate; whether our collaboration with Innovent will be successful; uncertainties regarding the impact of COVID-19 on Pfizer's business, operations and financial results; and competitive developments. A further description of risks and uncertainties can be found in Pfizer's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and in its subsequent reports on Form 10-Q, including in the sections thereof captioned "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information and Factors That May Affect Future Results", as well as in its subsequent reports on Form 8-K, all of which are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov and www.pfizer.com .
2026-05-28 23:00:00

TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Resigns From Post, Cites Misogyny
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has resigned from the post of president of the All India Trinamool Mahila Congress, citing concerns over alleged ...
2026-05-27 21:30:29

AI can recommend wine. But can it replace a sommelier?
As AI becomes increasingly adept at recommending wines and pairings, sommeliers argue that great wine service involves far more than technical knowledge alone.
2026-05-27 21:27:19

Nature's Miracle Holding Inc Reports Q1 2026 Net Income of $2.8 Million with Fully Diluted EPS of $0.01 and Strategic Expansion into U.S. Advanced Contract Manufacturing for Drone and AI Data Center
ONTARIO, Calif. , May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. ("Nature's Miracle" or the "Company") (OTCID: NMHI), a leader in controlled environment agriculture, vertical farming and infrastructure solutions, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights Reported net income of approximately $2.85 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss of approximately $(2.02) million for the same period in 2025, due to $5.0 million gain on debt settlement. Fully Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were approximately $0.01 , compared to a diluted loss per share of $(0.43) in the prior-year period. Total assets increased to approximately $21.5 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to approximately $20.4 million at December 31, 2025. Property and equipment increased to approximately $19.2 million , reflecting continued investment in infrastructure and operational capabilities. Current liabilities decreased to approximately $18.9 million from approximately $23.3 million at year-end 2025. Accounts payable decreased significantly to approximately $3.5 million from approximately $9.7 million at December 31, 2025. Shareholders' deficit improved to approximately ($9.3 million) compared to approximately ($12.7 million) at December 31, 2025. Tie "James" Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nature's Miracle, commented: "Achieving approximately $2.8 million in net income during the first quarter of 2026 represents an important milestone for Nature's Miracle as we continue transforming the Company into a diversified infrastructure and advanced manufacturing platform. We believe our strategic initiatives in AI infrastructure, drone manufacturing and controlled environment agriculture position us for long-term growth opportunities." Strategic Expansion into Advanced Manufacturing On May 21, 2026, Nature's Miracle announced that it entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire a 55% equity interest in CM Fabrication, LLC, CEA Studios and CM E-Commerce LLC. The proposed transaction is expected to: Expand the Company's capabilities in U.S.-based drone manufacturing and precision fabrication Support growth opportunities in AI data center infrastructure, energy and horticulture industries Provide access to a 500,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Illinois Position the Company for future public market expansion opportunities The target companies generated approximately $8.6 million in revenue during fiscal year 2025 and are projected to achieve approximately $18.2 million in revenue and $3.6 million in EBITDA in 2026. About Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. is a growing agriculture technology company providing products, equipment and services to the Controlled Environment Agriculture ("CEA") industry, including vertical farming and greenhouse solutions in North America. The Company also maintains a pipeline to build commercial-scale greenhouse projects designed to meet increasing demand for locally grown fresh produce. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated growth, future operations, acquisition opportunities, financing activities, manufacturing expansion, market opportunities and other future events. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied due to various risks and uncertainties, including the Company's ability to complete proposed transactions, secure financing, execute its business strategy and general market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Nature's Miracle undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
2026-05-27 21:27:00

Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7 billion deal in bid to cut costs, end license sprawl
WASHINGTON, May 27 : The Pentagon on Wednesday announced a five-year, $9.69 billion agreement to consolidate Microsoft and other enterprise software licenses scattered across the military services, the intelligence community, and the U.S. Coast Guard into a single contract vehicle, officials said. The cost-c
2026-05-27 21:24:21

Cruise operator Carnival discloses personal data breach
May 27 : Cruise operator Carnival Corp said on Wednesday it had detected a cybersecurity incident involving a compromised account of an employee in April, leading to the leak of certain personal information of individuals, including names, addresses and government-issued identification numbers.The company sai
2026-05-27 21:22:04

Saudi’s Abdulhamid to join US Camp after passport theft delay
May 27 : Saudi Arabia defender Saud Abdulhamid will join the national team’s training camp in the United States on Thursday after resolving a passport issue that delayed his departure.The 26-year-old had been due to report to a preparatory camp in Riyadh on Monday before travelling with the squad, but his p
2026-05-27 21:19:03

Oil prices fall as markets monitor state of play on US-Iran situation
NEW YORK: Oil prices fell Wednesday (May 27) while global stocks mostly rose as markets parsed the latest posturing between Washington and Tehran over a peace accord.Hopes of an imminent deal to avoid further hostilities in the Mideast war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz pressured oil pric
2026-05-27 21:17:00

Casio To Release G-SHOCK Collaboration Watches Featuring XG
(MENAFN - PR Newswire) TOKYO, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of two new additions to the G-SHOCK line of shock-resistant watches. The GM-S5600XG ...
2026-05-27 21:16:05

Ladakh's First Rock Check Dam On Indus River To Tackle Water Woes
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Ladakh's 'Sindhu Jal Samriddhi Abhiyan' Kicks Off with Unique Rock Dam Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has officially launched the 'Sindhu Jal Samriddhi ...
2026-05-27 21:15:15

Mateta strike hands Crystal Palace Conference League title
LEIPZIG, Germany, May 27 : Crystal Palace claimed their first European trophy as Jean-Philippe Mateta’s second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday, the perfect farewell for manager Oliver Glasner.Palace took the lead on 51 minutes through a
2026-05-27 21:08:37

Eid al-Adha 2026 wishes: Share Eid Mubarak greetings, messages, WhatsApp status quotes & Instagram captions
Celebrate Eid al-Adha 2026 with meaningful wishes, messages, quotes and captions to share with loved ones.
2026-05-26 19:50:07

Israel says targeted new Hamas armed wing chief in Gaza strike
“Under the direction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, the IDF has just carried out a strike in Gaza targeting Mohammed Odeh," a joint statement said.
2026-05-26 19:30:55

Morocco select injured Aguerd for World Cup as En-Nesyri misses out
May 26 : New Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has selected Nayef Aguerd in his 26-player World Cup squad despite the defender having not played since early March but left out forward Youssef En-Nesyri ahead of the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada.Former national team under-20 coach Ouahbi took the r
2026-05-26 19:29:49

چرا سرطان روده بزرگ در جوانان رو به افزایش است؟
پژوهشی تازه به رهبری دانشمندان دانشگاه ژنو و بیمارستان‌های دانشگاهی ژنو نشان می‌دهد موارد ابتلا به سرطان روده بزرگ در میان جوانان در حال افزایش است.
2026-05-26 19:18:05

مفاوضات ربع الساعة الأخير بين طهران وواشنطن!
إسلام تايمز (خاص) - شهد اليوم حراكاً دبلوماسياً مكثفاً عبر قنوات وسيطة في عُمان وسويسرا، لتفكيك خطوط الاشتباك ومنع حرب شاملة بين أمريكا وإيران.
2026-05-26 19:16:22

نږدې دوه زره کسان په جبري توګه افغانستان ته ستانه کړای شوي
۸صبح، کابل: طالبانو خبر ورکړی چې نن ۸۶۸ کورنۍ چې ۱۰۸۴۷ کسان کېږي، له بېلابېلو لارو افغانستان ته راغلي دي. د طالبانو مرستیال ویاند حمدالله فطرت سه‌شنبه د غبرګولي پر ۵مه په یوې خپرې کړې خبرپاڼې کې لیکلي چې له دې ډلې ۷۷۲ کورنۍ د تورخم له لارې راستنې شوې دي. د خبرپاڼې له مخې، [...] The post نږدې دوه زره کسان په جبري توګه افغانستان ته ستانه کړای شوي appeared first on ۸صبح ورځپاڼه .
2026-05-26 19:11:49

تأکید چین و پاکستان بر هماهنگی نزدیک درباره افغانستان
چین و پاکستان در بیانیه‌ای مشترک بر ارتباط و هماهنگی نزدیک این دو کشور درباره افغانستان تأکید کردند.
2026-05-26 19:09:34

آغاز تلاش‌ها برای تجهیز و معیاری‌سازی بندر حیرتان
Efforts Underway to Modernize Hairatan Port mursaleen Tue, 05/26/2026 - 23:42 Author Sirat Noori Afghanistan Local officials in Balkh say that alongside the launch of 24-hour customs services at the Hairatan commercial port, plans have also been initiated to modernize and standardize the port in line with international standards. According to officials, these measures are aimed at facilitating exports and imports, increasing transit capacity, improving trade services, and strengthening the economic position of Hairatan as one of Afghanistan’s most important trade gateways. Mohammadullah Zarar, head of Balkh’s Information and Culture Department, said: “This port will be developed in a standardized manner similar to ports in advanced countries, and its services will also be provided according to international standards.” Meanwhile, traders have welcomed the round-the-clock services at Hairatan Port, saying the move will help expand trade exchanges and speed up the transit of goods. They also emphasized the need for greater coordination among the ASTRAS administration, banks, railway authorities, and the reduction of bureaucratic procedures. Trader Asadullah Asadi said: “Relevant institutions such as ASTRAS, the railway authority, and banks must operate in coordination. The main problem is not only working hours, but also the lengthy service process at Hairatan Port despite the presence of multiple branches.” Another trader, Esmatullah Eshaqzai, said: “A large volume of commercial goods enters through this route, which previously faced congestion and numerous challenges, but with these measures, some of the existing problems at Hairatan Port have been resolved.” Local officials in Balkh also said plans are underway to install advanced scanners, standardize customs services, and expand the railway system at Hairatan Port. According to them, these efforts are intended to increase the speed of cargo transfers, improve transparency in inspections, facilitate trade, and enhance the port’s transit capacity. Nurulhadi Abu Idris, deputy governor of Balkh, said: “The more trade increases, the more facilities should be provided. Islamic Emirate officials, especially local authorities in Balkh and the governor himself, are making serious efforts in this regard.” The Ministry of Public Works had previously announced that, on average, nearly 235,000 tons of goods are transported weekly through the country’s railway ports, of which around 160,000 tons are imported or exported through Hairatan Port alone, figures that highlight the port’s central role in Afghanistan’s trade and transit sector.
2026-05-26 19:08:35

Swiatek cruises, Wawrinka concludes French Open chapter with loss
PARIS, May 25 : Four-times French Open champion Iga Swiatek charged into the second round with a comfortable victory on Monday, but another much-admired winner in Paris was unable to extend his stay as Stan Wawrinka bowed out of Roland Garros for the final time.French favourite Gael Monfils, who like Wawrinka
2026-05-25 18:02:07

پزشکیان مصوبه بازگشایی اینترنت بین الملل را به وزارت ارتباطات ابلاغ کرد
رسانه‌های ایران خبر دادند که مصوبه بازگشت اینترنت به وضعیت قبل از دی‌ماه ۱۴۰۴ از سوی مسعود پزشکیان، رئیس‌جمهوری ایران به وزارت ارتباطات ابلاغ شد.
2026-05-25 18:00:13

EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports
FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS, May 25 : The European Union is planning to fine Alphabet's Google a high triple-digit million euro amount as part of an antitrust investigation, Germany's Handelsblatt newspaper reported, citing commission sources.The decision is nearing completion and is expected to be officially announce
2026-05-25 17:59:21

امریکا در روز یادبود، نظامیان جان‌ باخته راگرامی میدارد
از آخرین روز دوشنبه ماه می به عنوان روز یادبود در ایالات متحده بزرگداشت میشود. به مناسبت از این روز به قربانی های مردان وزنان که درصفوف قوای مسلح امریکا جانهای شانرا از دست داده اند، ارج گذاری میشود.
2026-05-25 17:58:29

بیش از ۱.۵ زایر برای ادای حج وارد عربستان سعودی شدند
بیش از ۱.۵ میلیون زایر از سراسر جهان با آغاز رسمی مراسم حج وارد عربستان سعودی شده‌اند؛ مراسمی که مکه و اماکن مقدس اطراف آن را به مرکز یکی از بزرگ‌ترین گردهمایی‌های مذهبی جهان تبدیل کرده است.
2026-05-25 17:54:40

Pengerusi XCMG Yang Dongsheng Sertai Delegasi Xuzhou dalam Lawatan Ekonomi dan Perdagangan ke Indonesia dan Australia
XUZHOU, China, 26 Mei 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yang Dongsheng, Pengerusi XCMG Group dan XCMG Machinery, baru-baru ini menyertai delegasi perbandaran Xuzhou dalam lawatan ekonomi dan perdagangan ke Indonesia dan Australia yang bertujuan memperkukuh kerjasama antarabangsa serta memperluas...
2026-05-25 17:54:00

دستور رئیس‌جمهور ایران برای بازگشت اینترنت به وضعیت عادی در این کشور
رسانه های جمهوری اسلامی ایران گزارش دادند که رئیس جمهور این کشور مصوبه دستور بازگشت اینترنت به وضعیت عادی قبل از جنگ را ابلاغ کرده است.
2026-05-25 17:51:18

تایید یک مورد دیگر هانتاویروس در اسپانیا: دو مبتلا در قرنطینه مادرید
وزارت بهداشت اعلام کرده است که دومین مورد ابتلا به هانتاویروس در میان اسپانیایی‌های قرنطینه‌شده در مادرید پس از شیوع در یک کشتی تفریحی تایید شده و در همین حال ۱۲ نفر دیگر همچنان تحت قرنطینه و نظارت پزشکی هستند.
2026-05-25 17:50:43

Philippines ends rescue operation for 12 missing in building collapse
Rescue teams ended operations after a building collapse in Angeles City killed at least four people and left 12 people believed to be trapped in the debris.
2026-05-25 17:46:00

ادعای ترامپ: مذاکرات با ایران به خوبی پیش می‌رود
دونالد ترامپ، رئیس جمهور امریکا در تازه ترین اظهارات خود ادعا کرد که مذاکرات با ایران به خوبی پیش می‌رود.
2026-05-25 17:45:59

Rwanda's Hamza Khan smashes second-highest score in Men's T20I with unbeaten 164
Gaborone [Botswana], May 24 (ANI): Rwanda batter Hamza Khan has created history by scoring the second-highest individual total in Men's T20 International cricket, smashing an unbeaten 164 against the Ivory Coast in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier in Gaborone on Sunday. Hamza's record-breaking knock now stands behind only former Australia captain Aaron Finch, who holds the highest individ
2026-05-24 16:36:24

Rwanda's Hamza Khan smashes second-highest score in Men's T20I with unbeaten 164
Gaborone [Botswana], May 24 (ANI): Rwanda batter Hamza Khan has created history by scoring the second-highest individual total in Men's T20 International cricket, smashing an unbeaten 164 against the Ivory Coast in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier in Gaborone on Sunday. Hamza's record-breaking knock now stands behind only former Australia captain Aaron Finch, who holds the highest individ
2026-05-24 16:36:24

Sulm i përgjakshëm ndaj trenit ushtarak në Pakistan, të paktën 20 të vrarë
Të paktën 20 persona kanë humbur jetën dhe rreth 70 të tjerë janë plagosur pas një shpërthimi që goditi një tren që transportonte personel ushtarak në Pakistan. Shpërthimi ndodhi pranë stacionit Chaman Phatak, teksa treni po kalonte......
2026-05-24 16:35:02

Haiti: Un nouveau rapport de l’OIM met en évidence le potentiel inexploité des envois de fonds de la diaspora dans la réponse aux crises
Countries: Haiti, Lebanon, Philippines, Somalia, Ukraine Source: International Organization for Migration Genève, 22 mai 2026 – Alors que les envois de fonds de la diaspora dépassent désormais l’aide publique au développement et les investissements directs étrangers réunis, l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) a publié aujourd’hui une nouvelle étude montrant comment un engagement renforcé avec les communautés de la diaspora peut améliorer la réponse humanitaire et soutenir les efforts de relèvement dans le monde entier. Le document met en lumière la manière dont les communautés de la diaspora mobilisent rapidement des ressources, atteignent les populations touchées par l’intermédiaire de réseaux de confiance et fournissent des solutions localement adaptées et culturellement pertinentes, tout en demeurant encore partiellement intégrées aux systèmes humanitaires formels. Les communautés de la diaspora comptent parmi les partenaires les plus agiles et les plus dignes de confiance dans la réponse aux crises, a déclaré Ugochi Daniels, Directrice générale adjointe de l’OIM chargée des opérations. Ce rapport montre comment dépasser la solidarité spontanée pour établir de véritables partenariats structurés qui renforcent les réponses locales avant, pendant et après les crises. En reliant les communautés de la diaspora aux efforts humanitaires, l’OIM contribue à garantir que l’aide parvienne rapidement, efficacement et dans un climat de confiance aux personnes qui en ont besoin. S’appuyant sur des études de cas menées en Haïti, au Liban, aux Philippines, en Somalie et en Ukraine, le rapport présente des résultats concrets. La diaspora ukrainienne a levé 283 millions de dollars des États-Unis au cours de la première année du conflit, tandis que plus de 100 organisations de la diaspora se sont mobilisées en quelques jours après le séisme de 2021 en Haïti. Ces exemples reflètent une tendance plus large. En 2024, les envois de fonds de la diaspora vers les pays à revenu faible et intermédiaire ont atteint un montant estimé à 700 milliards de dollars des États-Unis, dépassant l’aide publique au développement et les investissements directs étrangers réunis. Le rapport montre comment un engagement structuré de la diaspora a renforcé la préparation, permis des interventions vitales et accéléré le relèvement grâce à des systèmes d’alerte précoce, des solutions de logement plus sûres, des services de santé, des mécanismes de financement innovants et des initiatives de relèvement menées par les communautés. Le document présente également des priorités pratiques à l’intention des donateurs et des partenaires, notamment des mécanismes de financement flexibles, des outils numériques de coordination, le renforcement des partenariats en matière de données et un appui ciblé au développement des capacités. Il s’inscrit dans le cadre des efforts plus larges de l’OIM et alimente l’élaboration prochaine d’une Stratégie de l’OIM sur la diaspora, qui positionne l’engagement de la diaspora comme un pilier central de l’action de l’Organisation. Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le Centre des médias de l’OIM .
2026-05-24 16:33:10

Haiti: Un nuevo informe de la OIM destaca el potencial aún no aprovechado de las remesas de la diáspora en la respuesta a crisis
Countries: Haiti, Lebanon, Philippines, Somalia, Ukraine Source: International Organization for Migration Las remesas de la diáspora ponen de manifiesto un potencial sin explotar en la respuesta a las crisis: nuevo informe de la OIM Miembros de la comunidad somalí en el Reino Unido participan en un taller de alfabetización financiera digital de la OIM, impartido junto con Women’s Inclusive Team, RISE Projects y Dahabshiil, para promover remesas más seguras y asequibles. Foto: OIM 2024/Joe Newman. Ginebra, 22 de mayo de 2026 – En un contexto en el que las remesas de la diáspora superan ya, en conjunto, la ayuda oficial al desarrollo y la inversión extranjera directa, la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) ha publicado hoy un nuevo informe que muestra cómo un mayor compromiso con las comunidades de la diáspora puede mejorar la respuesta humanitaria y apoyar los esfuerzos de recuperación en todo el mundo. El informe destaca que las comunidades de la diáspora movilizan recursos con rapidez, llegan a las poblaciones afectadas a través de redes de confianza y ofrecen soluciones adaptadas al contexto local y cultural, aunque siguen estando solo parcialmente integradas en los sistemas humanitarios formales. "Las comunidades de la diáspora se encuentran entre los socios más ágiles y fiables en la respuesta a las crisis", afirmó Ugochi Daniels, Directora General Adjunta de la OIM para Operaciones. "Este informe muestra cómo podemos pasar de la solidaridad espontánea a alianzas reales y estructuradas que refuercen las respuestas locales antes, durante y después de las crisis. Al conectar a las comunidades de la diáspora con los esfuerzos humanitarios, la OIM contribuye a garantizar que el apoyo llegue a las personas de manera rápida, eficaz y basada en la confianza". Basándose en estudios de caso de Haití, el Líbano, Filipinas, Somalia y Ucrania, el informe documenta resultados concretos: la diáspora ucraniana recaudó 283 millones de dólares estadounidenses durante el primer año del conflicto, mientras que más de 100 organizaciones de la diáspora se movilizaron en cuestión de días tras el terremoto de Haití en 2021. Estos ejemplos reflejan una tendencia más amplia: en 2024, las remesas de la diáspora hacia los países de ingreso bajo y mediano alcanzaron una cifra estimada de 700.000 millones de dólares estadounidenses, superando en conjunto la ayuda oficial al desarrollo y la inversión extranjera directa. El informe muestra cómo un compromiso estructurado con la diáspora ha reforzado la preparación ante crisis, posibilitado respuestas que salvan vidas y acelerado la recuperación mediante sistemas de alerta temprana, soluciones de alojamiento más seguras, servicios de salud, mecanismos de financiación innovadores y esfuerzos de recuperación liderados por las comunidades. El documento también define prioridades prácticas para donantes y socios, como mecanismos de financiación flexibles, herramientas digitales de coordinación, el fortalecimiento de las alianzas en materia de datos y un apoyo específico al desarrollo de capacidades. Contribuye a los esfuerzos más amplios de la OIM y sirve de base para una próxima Estrategia de la OIM sobre la diáspora, que sitúa la participación de la diáspora como un pilar central del trabajo de la Organización. Para más información, visite el Centro de Medios de la OIM .
2026-05-24 16:33:08

Sea turtles: threats and opportunities
TEHRAN – As one of the oldest reptiles on Earth, with some species dating back more than 200 million years, more than half of turtle species are threatened with extinction today, and without extensive conservation efforts, they may die out.
2026-05-24 16:33:00

33 سفينة تعبر مضيق هرمز بعد حصولها على تصريح من إيران
إسلام تايمز (ايران) - أعلنت بحرية حرس الثورة الاسلامية، اليوم الأحد، عبور 33 سفينة عبر مضيق هرمز خلال الساعات الـ 24 الماضية.
2026-05-24 16:30:33

Bengaluru: 6 Cops Suspended Over Gelatin Sticks Found During PM's Visit
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Policemen Suspended After Security Scare Six policemen have been suspended by the order of the Superintendent of Police, Bangalore South (Ramnagar), in connection with the ...
2026-05-24 16:30:27

Dversnes keeps sprinters at bay to win Giro stage 15, Vingegaard retains pink
May 24 : Norway's Fredrik Dversnes outsprinted rivals in a breakaway group and kept the peloton at bay to win stage 15 of Giro d'Italia on Sunday, with Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard retaining the pink jersey after the stage was shortened for safety reasons.Dversnes, an Uno-X Mobility rider, joined Martin Marcell
2026-05-24 16:29:56

رئیس پیشین آژانس بین‌المللی انرژی اتمی: ترامپ دیوانه در پی یافتن راه خروج از جنگ ایران است
محمد البرادعی، معاون رئیس‌جمهور اسبق مصر و رئیس پیشین آژانس بین‌المللی انرژی اتمی گفته است: مردی دیوانه جنگ علیه ایران را آغاز کرد و اکنون به دنبال راه خروج از این جنگ است.
2026-05-24 16:26:13

Frenchman Fils out of Roland Garros due to hip pain
PARIS, May 23 : French hopes for a title at Roland Garros suffered a blow even before the year's second Grand Slam got underway as world number 19 Arthur Fils withdrew on Saturday with pain because of a hip issue.The 21-year-old had marked himself as a contender for the French Open title after lifting the Bar
2026-05-23 15:05:30

“Any Good News?” - The Question That Quietly Hurts Newly Married Couples
(MENAFN - Tribal News Network) There is a beautiful tradition in our society that we share each other's joys and sorrows. Congratulating others on happy occasions and standing by them in difficult ...
2026-05-23 15:04:08

Jordan Presents Urban Development Efforts At World Urban Forum In Baku
(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, May 23 (Petra) – Jordan participated in the 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, from May 17 to 22 with broad international participation ...
2026-05-23 15:03:26

تیم جبل‌السراج قهرمان رقابت‌های آشی‌هارا کاراته پروان شد
در نُزدهمین دور رقابت‌های منتخب آشی‌هارا کاراته ولایت پروان، تیم جبل‌السراج با کسب بیشترین مدال طلا مقام نخست را از آن خود کرد.
2026-05-23 15:00:46

IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant On LSG's Tough Season After Loss To PBKS
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Pant Reflects on Challenging Season Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant admitted that his side endured a challenging IPL 2026 season after a seven-wicket defeat to ...
2026-05-23 15:00:32

SM Krishna Open: Adil Kalyanpur/Mukund Sasikumar Win Men's Doubles Title, Claim Maiden ATP Challenger Title
(MENAFN - IANS) Bengaluru, May 24 (IANS) Adil Kalyanpur and Mukund Sasikumar gave the host nation a lot to cheer for as they won the doubles title in the SM Krishna Memorial Open 2026, claiming ...
2026-05-23 15:00:25

نجات ۳۲ غیرنظامی از سیلاب در تخار توسط نیروهای هوایی وزارت دفاع
نیروهای قوای هوایی وزارت دفاع ملی در پی جاری‌شدن سیلاب در ولسوالی اشکمش ولایت تخار، ۳۲ تن از باشندگان ملکی، به‌ شمول سه زخمی را از مناطق آسیب‌دیده نجات داده و به ساحات امن انتقال دادند.
2026-05-23 14:47:23

Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people, state media said on Saturday, in the country’s deadliest mining accident in recent years.
2026-05-23 14:46:24

日本防衛省16年前曾評估過中國統一台灣後對日軍事影響
據《產經新聞》報導稱,日本防衛省過去曾就中國統一台灣可能對日本產生的軍事影響進行過探討。2010年制定《防衛計畫大綱》時,該部門內曾就此展開討論。據悉,當時正值解放軍致力於航母等現代化建設並加強在日本周邊活動之際,日本防衛省設想了安全保障環境進一步惡化的情景。
2026-05-23 14:46:06

شش کشته در پی رویداد ترافیکی در ولسوالی دامان قندهار
در نتیجه برخورد یک موتر کرولا با موتر باربری در ولسوالی دامان ولایت قندهار، شش تن جان باخته و سه تن دیگر زخمی شدند.
2026-05-23 14:45:43

Mixed migration through Iran (May 2026)
Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Pakistan Source: Mixed Migration Centre Please refer to the attached Infographic. This infographic presents key findings on the migration experiences of Afghan and Pakistani refugees and migrants who passed through Iran en route to Türkiye. It examines respondents’ journeys through Iran, the conditions and protection risks they faced in the country, and their onward movements to Türkiye. Highlights ·The most common reasons for stopping in Iran were waiting for transport (31% of stops), earning money to pay for the next stretch of the journey (29%), and looking for smugglers (28%). The highest number of stops was recorded in Tehran, Zahedan, and Mashhad. ·Respondents most often experienced their greatest unmet assistance needs along the journey while in Iran. Needs were greatest in Tehran, Isfahan, and Urmia. Afghan respondents experienced protection risks at higher rates than Pakistanis; 39% of Afghans personally experienced physical violence in Iran, compared to 11% of Pakistanis . While Pakistani respondents had mostly considered Iran a transit country (81%), Afghans more commonly reported moving onwards due to their legal status (48%) or discrimination and hostility (42%). Background Iran is a key transit country for refugees and migrants from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and elsewhere seeking to reach Europe through the Eastern Mediterranean route. Recently, many Afghan refugees and migrants settled in Iran have been driven out of the country by largescale deportations and state-sponsored anti-Afghan sentiment. The ongoing war opposing Iran to Israel and the United States, and its 2025 preamble, have fuelled further departures from Iran. Barriers to research in Iran limit the availability of data on conditions of refugees and migrants in transit. Data collection with recent arrivals in Türkiye offers insight into their experiences in Iran.
2026-05-22 13:39:18

India sends 20 tons of vaccine supplies to Afghanistan
India said it has sent 20 tons of vaccine-related medical supplies to Kabul to support child immunization programs in Afghanistan. Indian foreign ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said the shipment included essential materials used in preparing BCG, tetanus and diphtheria vaccines. India said additional medical assistance and healthcare supplies would also be sent to Afghanistan in [...] The post India sends 20 tons of vaccine supplies to Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press .
2026-05-22 13:38:49

Strait of Hormuz closure shakes Europe: Oil price forecast soars 46%
TEHRAN – The European Commission has issued a stark warning that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz – triggered by the ongoing war in West Asia – will drive Brent crude prices to an average of $91.2 per barrel in 2026, a staggering 46% jump from previous estimates. The revised forecast, published Thursday in the EU’s Spring 2026 Economic Outlook, signals what officials call the most severe energy shock to hit Europe since the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
2026-05-22 13:38:35

Strategic view of Iran-China rail corridor, a prerequisite for preserving Iran’s position in Silk Ro
TEHRAN- The head of the China Desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran said: “A strategic view of the Iran-China rail corridor is a prerequisite for preserving our country's position in the Silk Road.”
2026-05-22 13:38:35

Nearly $6.4m in facilities paid to implement industrial support package
TEHRAN- The Director General of Monetary and Credit Operations of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) stated: From January 8 to May 4, selected banks disbursed 1,076 trillion rials (about $6,329,411) in facilities across 25,548 cases to support producers affected by the government's new foreign currency policy.
2026-05-22 13:38:35

Iran NPC chief delivers speech at Russian Paralympic Committee's anniversary
TEHRAN - Ghafour Kargari, President of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Iran, delivered a keynote address at the 30th anniversary ceremony of the Russian Paralympic Committee during his official visit to Russia.
2026-05-22 13:38:35

Over 12.7m tons of long steel products produced in a year
TEHRAN- According to the statistics of the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA), 12.712 million tons of long steel products was produced in Iran during the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).
2026-05-22 13:38:35

Working together to preserve Iran’s precious biodiversity
TEHRAN - Iran ranks among the top 20 countries in the world for biodiversity and is home to a variety of plant and animal species. However, in recent years, certain actions have destroyed habitats and pushed many species to the brink of extinction.
2026-05-22 13:38:35

Iranian duo secure gold at 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships
TEHRAN – Iranian taekwondo athletes achieved significant success on Friday at the 27th Asian Taekwondo Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, clinching two gold medals.
2026-05-22 13:38:35

Health minister meets WHO officials in Geneva
TEHRAN – Iranian Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has held meetings with the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and WHO director for the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO), Hannan Balkhi, discussing ways to enhance health cooperation.
2026-05-22 13:38:35

Neurovia AI, a Subsidiary of Robo.ai, Concludes Participation at ISNR2026, Demonstrating NeuroStreamTM Visual Data Infrastructure and 96.37% Visually Lossless Compression
ABU DHABI, UAE , May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurovia AI, an artificial intelligence data processing and compression technology provider and a subsidiary of Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO), announced the conclusion of its inaugural presentation at the 9th International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR2026), which officially closed today.   On-Site at ISNR 2026 | Neurovia AI Unveils the NeuroStreamTM AI Data Processing Solution At the exhibition, Neurovia AI Chief Technology Officer Mansoor Ali Khan presented the processing capabilities of the NeuroStreamTM AI technology platform, which utilizes a proprietary bitmap vectorization algorithm, operating under high-concurrency data environments. During a technical demonstration, the platform processed a 12.15GB, 4K 60-frame original video featuring UAE landscapes, reducing the file size to 421MB. This represents a quantifiable storage space reduction of approximately 96.37%. The comparative video files are available for review and download on the Neurovia AI official website ( https://www.neuroviaai.ae/ ). The evaluation results indicated that the NeuroStreamTM platform reduces file size while retaining core visual metrics, including resolution, frame rate, and color, achieving visually lossless compression. Mr. Khan stated during the demonstration that the primary objective of this technical capability is to ensure the compressed data remains a complete and viable source for subsequent machine vision and AI computing applications. During ISNR2026, Neurovia AI presented the financial and operational aspects of its data throughput architecture to government agencies, security departments, and industry participants. The company also engaged in material discussions with commercial partners in the Middle East regarding potential commercialization milestones. Neurovia AI confirmed the market demand among government and enterprise entities for localized, high-efficiency AI data infrastructure. These developments indicate that Neurovia AI's strategic deployment in Sovereign AI and Physical AI infrastructure is advancing into the practical delivery and system integration verification phase. About Neurovia AI Limited Neurovia AI ( www.neuroviaai.ae ) provides AI data processing and visual infrastructure through its NeuroStreamTM platform. Dedicated to transitioning visual data from human viewing to machine understanding, the company utilizes AI-native compression and edge computing to address data bottlenecks in Physical AI. Its technology serves autonomous driving, smart cities, and intelligent manufacturing, providing a foundational layer for global machine perception and collaboration. About Robo.ai Inc. Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) is a technology company dedicated to building an artificial intelligence machine economy platform. Its mission is to integrate smart terminals through AI software, intelligent hardware, and smart assets to construct a unified artificial intelligence operating system and a blockchain-empowered ecosystem to pioneer an intelligent future. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ from expectations; for further details, please refer to the documents the company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
2026-05-21 12:06:00

إيطاليا تطالب بعقوبات أوروبية على بن غفير على خلفية احتجاز ناشطي أسطول الحرية
إسلام تايمز (أوروبا) - طلبت إيطاليا، يوم الخميس، من الاتحاد الأوروبي فرض عقوبات على وزير "الأمن القومي" الإسرائيلي إيتمار بن غفير، على خلفية معاملته للناشطين المحتجزين من أسطول الحرية المتجه إلى غزة.
2026-05-21 12:04:12

Touching Hearts Through Cinema -- Chinese Film My World Without Me Earns High Praise At Cannes
(MENAFN - PR Newswire) 79th Festival de Cannes. Spotlight on Chinese Cinema. China PavilionCANNES, France, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 14 (local time), the Chinese film My World Without Me, ...
2026-05-21 12:03:44

Syria: Comprehensive Overview of IDPs and IDP Returns Dashboard (as of 21 May 2026)
Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-05-21 12:03:20

Syria: Comprehensive Overview of Refugee Returnees (as of 21 May 2026)
Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-05-21 12:03:17

IOM Chief Commits to Shared Vision for Global AI Hub in the Republic of Korea
Country: Republic of Korea Source: International Organization for Migration Director General Amy Pope joined the Government of the Republic of Korea and UN partners in Seoul for the Global AI Hub Vision Declaration Ceremony. Photo: IOM 2026 Geneva/Seoul, 21 May 2026 – The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Amy Pope, joined the Government of the Republic of Korea and United Nations partners today in Seoul to reaffirm IOM’s commitment to the launch of a new Global AI Hub in the Republic of Korea. The initiative aims to strengthen responsible and human-centred artificial intelligence under the shared vision, “AI for All, AI to Solve Global Challenges.” From health and climate change to migration, food security and humanitarian response, governments and international organizations are facing increasingly complex global challenges that are evolving faster than traditional systems can keep pace. “Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform how we protect vulnerable communities,” said DG Pope, speaking at the Vision Declaration Ceremony, where she was joined by IOM Deputy Director General for Management and Reform, SungAh Lee. “By working together, we can better use data to anticipate risks, prevent crises from escalating and support more informed decision-making.” DG Pope also emphasized that strengthened international cooperation will be essential to ensure that the benefits of artificial intelligence are shared equitably and responsibly. Hosted by the Republic of Korea, the Global AI Hub will bring together participating organizations – initially nine UN agencies and related entities – around shared infrastructure, expertise and innovation. The Hub is designed to support more coordinated and efficient approaches to applying emerging technologies, with particular attention to countries and communities most in need. The platform will serve as a collaborative space for advancing AI governance, standards, safety and accountability, while also supporting the development of practical AI tools to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative will further enable participating organizations to design and scale AI applications through shared engineering capacity, data resources and responsible AI practices. This milestone builds on the Letter of Intent signed in Geneva in March 2026 and reflects continued progress in establishing the Hub, which is expected to become fully operational in 2027. For more information, please visit IOM’s Media Centre .
2026-05-21 12:03:05

نظارت جدی بر بازارهای ناحیه ششم کابل در آستانه عید قربان
مسئولان ناحیه ششم شهر کابل می‌گویند که در آستانه عید سعید قربان، روند نظارت بر بازارها، تطبیق نرخ‌نامه و تأمین نظم شهری در ساحات سه‌راهی علاءالدین و کارته سه افزایش یافته است.
2026-05-21 12:01:26

NGT Directs Removal Of Encroachments From Hingonia Dam Area In Rajasthan
(MENAFN - IANS) Jaipur, May 21 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Zone Bench, Bhopal, has issued significant directions for the protection of the Hingonia Dam area in Rajasthan and ...
2026-05-21 12:00:58

Delhi High Court Directs Mechanism To Identify Ration Beneficiaries Without Income Proof For Daily Wagers
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has directed the city government to evolve a mechanism for identifying eligible ration card beneficiaries without insisting that daily ...
2026-05-21 12:00:57

Delhi BJP Chief, CM Rekha Gupta Address Party Workers From East Delhi
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday credited the hard working party workers for ensuring the formation of the ...
2026-05-21 12:00:55

South Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan 2025 In Review
Country: South Sudan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. In 2025, South Sudan continued to face multiple, overlapping shocks and trends that worsened the humanitarian situation and increased the needs of vulnerable communities. According to the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP), an estimated 9.3 million people, approximately three-quarters of the population, required humanitarian assistance. Several factors, including protracted conflict, intercommunal violence, the worsening food insecurity and economic crisis, spillover effects from the Sudan crisis, insufficient humanitarian funding and extreme climate events such as flooding and localised dry spells, exacerbated the humanitarian situation. South Sudan remains one of the most dangerous contexts for humanitarians. In 2025, continued attacks on civilians, humanitarian staff and assets severely constrained the delivery of life-saving assistance and worsened the fragile situation in affected communities. At least 21 humanitarian workers were killed in the line of duty, while 606 humanitarian access incidents were reported during the year, up from 453 incidents in 2024. Despite these challenges, humanitarians reached approximately 4.3 million people across South Sudan with assistance. This represents 81 per cent of the 5.4 million people, including some 680,000 refugees, targeted through the 2025 HNRP. This includes more than 3.1 million people who received food assistance and livelihood support, and about 2 million people who accessed health care services. In addition, nearly 707,000 people received protection services, while some 500,000 people accessed safe water and sanitation services. At least 530,000 people received emergency shelter and essential household items, while some 620,000 people were reached through camp coordination and camp management services. About 1.2 million children, as well as pregnant and lactating women, were provided with emergency nutritional assistance, and 330,000 children were supported to access education in emergencies. A total of 8,169 metric tonnes of humanitarian cargo were transported during the year. In 2025, only US $763 million, representing 45 per cent of the US $1.7 billion required for the HNRP, was received. Despite this funding shortfall, 293 humanitarian organisations, 66 per cent of which were South Sudanese non-governmental organisations, contributed to the response, reaching people in dire need across the country.
2026-05-20 10:22:49

وزير العدل يتوجه الى الهند لحضور منتدى وزراء العدل بدول الـ"بريكس"
إسلام تايمز (إيران) - غادر وزير العدل الإيراني " أمين حسين رحيمي"، صباح اليوم الاربعاء، العاصمة طهران متوجها الى مدينة أحمد آباد الهندية، للمشاركة في الاجتماع السنوي لوزراء العدل للدول الاعضاء بمجموعة الـ"بريكس" المقرر انعقاده يومي الخميس والجمعة21–22 ايار/مايو 2026.
2026-05-20 10:17:00

تغییر در سایه دکترین «اول آمریکا»؛ آمریکا حضور نظامی خود در اروپا را حتی برای دوران جنگ کاهش می‌دهد
در حالی که تنش‌ها میان واشنگتن و متحدان اروپایی‌اش بر سر ایران، اوکراین و ناتو افزایش یافته، ایالات متحده در آستانه اعلام کاهش بخشی از تعهدات و توان نظامی خود در اروپاست؛ اقدامی که در چارچوب راهبرد «اول آمریکا» دولت دونالد ترامپ ارزیابی می‌شود.
2026-05-20 10:15:43

Construction work of major residential complex launched in N. Afghanistan
KABUL, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan government launched construction of a major residential complex at 150 million U.S. dollars on 21 acres of land in Mazar-i-Sharif city, the capital of northern Balkh province, on Tuesday, reported the official Bakhtar News Agency on Wednesday. Invested and managed by the private sector, the housing complex with 1,448 apartments would have all the facilities of modern living c
2026-05-20 10:15:17

Construction work of major residential complex launched in N. Afghanistan
KABUL, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan government launched construction of a major residential complex at 150 million U.S. dollars on 21 acres of land in Mazar-i-Sharif city, the capital of northern Balkh province, on Tuesday, reported the official Bakhtar News Agency on Wednesday. Invested and managed by the private sector, the housing complex with 1,448 apartments would have all the facilities of modern living c
2026-05-20 10:15:17

Somalia Crisis Cannot Wait, Never Again: End the Funding Exclusion, Save Lives Now
Country: Somalia Sources: ChildFund Alliance, Plan International, Save the Children, SOS Children's Villages International, Terre des hommes, World Vision Please refer to the attached file. Joint Statement by Joining Forces Alliance, East and Southern Africa Region ChildFund Alliance, Plan International, Save the Children International, SOS Children’s Villages International, Terre des Hommes International Federation, and World Vision International The Joining Forces Alliance expresses deep alarm at the rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis in Somalia. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) findings show that nearly 6.5 million people across Somalia are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, while more than 1.8 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition. Among them, hundreds of thousands face severe acute malnutrition requiring urgent treatment. These are not simply numbers. They represent children going to bed hungry, families forced from their homes by repeated drought and conflict, and mothers struggling to make impossible trade-offs to keep their children alive. Somalia is once again approaching the brink of catastrophe. Unlike previous crises, this emergency unfolds as humanitarian resources shrink, and Somalia is excluded from key pooled funding mechanisms within the international humanitarian system. Alarming data confirm a sharp reduction in humanitarian resources. Figures show that funding requirements dropped from approximately $1.42 billion in the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan to $852 million in 2026—nearly a 40 per cent reduction, not due to declining needs, but tough funding decisions. Exclusion from Pooled Funds is Deepening the Crisis At the very moment Somalia requires rapid and flexible financing, the country has been excluded from major pooled funding allocations. This exclusion comes at a time when there is clear evidence of escalating need, despite repeated warnings from humanitarian actors operating across the country. Although the Somalia Humanitarian Fund continue to provide important support, the scale of available funding remains far below growing humanitarian needs. This funding gap is severely constraining humanitarian organisations, from expanding critical life-saving interventions. Programmes providing food, nutrition, water, health, child protection, and gender-based violence support are being reduced or incapacitated. Frontline Somali organisations must do more with less, even as needs continue to rise. This is not only a funding gap. It is a failure of prioritisation and a blow to humanitarian action. Somalia has demonstrated before that famine is preventable when the international community acts early and decisively. In 2022, coordinated support from donors helped avert a far greater tragedy. Today, however, delayed decisions and shrinking resources are placing millions of lives at risk of unnecessary and preventable tragedy. Women and Children are Bearing the Heaviest Burden Children are at the centre of this crisis. Hunger, displacement, and the collapse of basic services are exposing children to disease, exploitation, child labour, family separation and loss of education. Women and girls are facing heightened risks of violence and abuse as they travel longer distances in search of water, food and firewood, or live in overcrowded and unsafe displacement sites. Without urgent investment in protection and essential services, the consequences for children and families will be devastating and long-lasting. Our Call to Donors The Joining Forces Alliance, East and Southern Africa, urgently calls on bilateral and multilateral donors, including OCHA-managed funding mechanisms, to: Reverse Somalia’s exclusion from key pooled funds and immediately allocate additional emergency resources to Somalia. Provide early, flexible and predictable funding that enables humanitarian actors to respond before conditions deteriorate further. Prioritise support to national and local organisations that have access, community trust and the capacity to deliver humanitarian assistance quickly. Increase multi-year investments that link humanitarian response with resilience, drought preparedness and recovery. Reduce administrative barriers that delay the release of life-saving funds. We join the Somali NGO Consortium, which recently submitted an open letter to Donors, to assert that the cost of inaction will be measured in lives lost, communities destabilised, and a generation of Somali children permanently affected by hunger and deprivation. The world pledged “Never Again” after the 2011 famine in Somalia claimed more than a quarter of a million lives, many of them children. That promise is now being tested. Somalia does not need sympathy alone. It needs urgent action, political attention, and immediate financing. The humanitarian warning signs are clear. The solutions are known. What is needed now is the courage and commitment to act before it is too late. The Joining Forces Alliance stands in solidarity with the people of Somalia and urges all partners to respond now.
2026-05-20 10:13:24

ارتفاع حصيلة الشهداء في قطاع غزة إلى 72,773 والإصابات إلى 172,723 منذ بدء العدوان
إسلام تايمز (فلسطين) - أعلنت مصادر طبية في قطاع غزة، اليوم الأربعاء، ارتفاع حصيلة عدوان الاحتلال الإسرائيلي على القطاع إلى 72,773 شهيدا، و172,723 مصابين، منذ بدء العدوان في السابع من تشرين الأول/ أكتوبر 2023.
2026-05-20 10:12:13

Singapore Deepens AI Ecosystem with Global Collaborators to Accelerate Real-World Deployment
SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At ATxSummit 2026, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo unveiled new global partnerships and initiatives to strengthen Singapore's position as a...
2026-05-20 10:12:00

Singapore Deepens AI Ecosystem with Global Collaborators to Accelerate Real-World Deployment
SINGAPORE , May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At ATxSummit 2026, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo unveiled new global partnerships and initiatives to strengthen Singapore's position as a leading AI hub. These announcements mark a shift from exploring AI tools to building, deploying and governing real-world AI systems that deliver impact. As recently highlighted by the Economic Strategic Review committee, Singapore aims to be a trusted hub to develop, test and deploy AI solutions that solve real-world problems at scale. Singapore Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo delivering the opening keynote at ATxSummit 2026 Singapore Government and eight industry leaders to research, test and deploy physical AI in Punggol Digital District IMDA, JTC and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) are collaborating with eight industry leaders to bring physical AI into the real world at Punggol Digital District (PDD). Launching later in 2026, the testbed will be Singapore's first scaled mixed-use public space for multi-use case and multi-operator physical AI deployments. Certis, DHL, Grab and QuikBot will be among the first to co-design, deploy, test and validate commercially viable robotics services, including food and parcel delivery, cleaning and security patrolling, to complement human operations. The testbed is facilitated with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) through a precinct-level exemption framework under the Active Mobility Act. To strengthen Singapore's embodied AI (EAI) capabilities, IMDA and National Robotics Programme (NRP) will work with FieldAI and Thoughtworks, alongside companies like Slamtec, Unitree, and QuikBot, to develop and trial EAI use cases through SIT's new Centre for Intelligent Robotics at PDD. Strengthening Singapore's AI Research Frontier To sharpen Singapore's manufacturing advantage, NVIDIA is launching its Singapore AI research lab, its second research presence in Asia Pacific, focused on embodied and efficient AI with university researchers, industry partners, and government. The lab will focus on two domains with manufacturing potential: Embodied AI, enabling intelligent systems to perceive, reason and act in the physical world, and Efficient AI computing, which optimises models and infrastructure to reduce compute costs, improve energy efficiency and support scalable AI deployment. Accelerating AI for Public Good: New Industry Partnerships The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and Google announced a new National AI partnership to expand collaboration with the Singapore Government. The partnership aims to harness frontier AI to address societal challenges, fostering an AI-ready workforce in Singapore, and creating a secure, trusted ecosystem. MDDI and OpenAI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the "OpenAI for Singapore" initiative to strengthen Singapore as a hub for applied AI innovation. The MOU covers advancing applied AI innovation, building AI talent, and making AI accessible to citizens, enterprises and the public sector, backed by OpenAI's over S$300 million commitment to Singapore's AI ecosystem. Building the foundations for trusted, scalable AI deployment Singapore is advancing ecosystem-wide initiatives to support AI adoption in high-trust sectors like finance and the public sector, where reliability, governance and safety are critical. Temus, a Temasek-established AI and digital transformation firm, will launch an AI Foundry to help enterprises scale AI solutions and develop talent pipelines. Supported by Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), the Foundry will hire 50 professionals and deploy them on enterprise projects including financial services and precision health. A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research (A*STAR I 2 R) is updating the MERaLiON (Multimodal Empathetic Reasoning and Learning in One Network) AI Model to advance capabilities, drive real-world use cases, and scale adoption. The updated MERaLiON AudioLLM v3 will deliver paralinguistic intelligence across Southeast Asian languages. MERaLiON will be available through cloud hosting, API access, and edge computing, including Apple silicon devices such as Mac and iPad. Governance that keeps pace with AI Singapore continues to take a practical, risk-based approach. Two initiatives reflected this approach: Updated Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI: First launched at the World Economic Forum in January 2026, the Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI ("MGF") has been updated with real-world case studies and new best practices contributed by over 50 organisations. Google Whitepaper on AI Agents: Google worked with CSA, GovTech Singapore, and IMDA to explore how AI agents can be safely and effectively used in the real world. The resulting Whitepaper provides guidance for governments looking to harness AI agents for public good. As Singapore grows its AI ecosystem, these initiatives will help translate innovation to real-world impact, strengthening Singapore's position as a trusted global AI hub where businesses, researchers and governments can develop, test and deploy AI solutions at scale. Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo attended an ASEAN-US AI Ministerial Roundtable on the sidelines of ATxSummit today. Bringing together ASEAN Digital Ministers, the ASEAN Secretariat, the US government, and industry leaders from Amazon and Google, the Roundtable marked the launch of "The Road to 50 Years of ASEAN-US Relations" under the ASEAN-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Discussions centred on inclusive AI adoption across the region. For more information on ATxSG, please visit asiatechxsg.com . Media: atxsg.imda@archetype.co
2026-05-20 10:12:00

CSTO, SCO to Discuss Afghanistan and Central Asia Security
Collective Security Treaty Organization said it will hold a joint meeting with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Commonwealth of Independent States later this year to discuss security in Central Asia and the situation in Afghanistan. Russian state media reported that CSTO Secretary General Talantbek Masadykov said the meeting would focus on regional security threats [...] The post CSTO, SCO to Discuss Afghanistan and Central Asia Security appeared first on Khaama Press .
2026-05-20 10:10:00

Analysis:BOJ could temper its taper as bond wobbles rattle markets
TOKYO, May 19 : Financial market turbulence could force the Bank of Japan to go slow on the unwinding of its massive debt holdings, giving anxious bond investors some relief as surging yields lay bare worsening fiscal strains and inflation pressures.The central bank sets a high bar for outright bond market in
2026-05-19 08:31:54

Chile Doubles Bank Capital Buffer As Iran War Threatens Global Markets
(MENAFN - The Rio Times) Live ticker intelligence Chile Live Market Board Live market dataMay 19, ...
2026-05-19 08:30:37

US Baker Sets ₹57,000 Cake On Fire - And It Was The Client's Idea Sparks Buzz Online WATCH Viral Video
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) The internet was left with a lot of doubts when one Louisiana baker ended up burning a birthday cake costing USD 600 (about Rs 57,000) on the pickup day itself. one may be ...
2026-05-19 08:30:33

Electric Vehicle Subsidies In Indian States: Is Tamil Nadu's New CM Vijay's TVK Government Implementing It?
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Tamil Nadu's newly sworn-in Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and his TVK government are pressing ahead with the state's electric vehicle policies. While no fresh standalone ...
2026-05-19 08:30:33

Tourists Steel Paneer Outside Dairy In Uttarakhand's Nainital, Viral CCTV Sparks Anger
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) A CCTV video from Uttarakhand's Nainital has gone viral after three youths were allegedly seen stealing a 10-kilogram paneer bag from outside a dairy shop on Bhimtal-Bhowali ...
2026-05-19 08:30:33

Maharashtra Inks Massive Nuclear Power Deals With Adani, Reliance, NTPC
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Maharashtra on Tuesday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with multiple companies for nuclear power generation projects aimed at boosting clean energy capacity and ...
2026-05-19 08:30:32

TPL Plays Key Role In Expanding Tennis In India, Says Rohan Bopanna
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Bopanna Hails TPL's Growth and Impact Former Indian Tennis player Rohan Bopanna praised the growth of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), saying the tournament has played an ...
2026-05-19 08:30:31

Tribal elder gunned down in Kandahar
May 19, 2026 KANDAHAR (AIP): Unknown gunmen shot and killed a tribal leader in his home in Kandahar province, police said Tuesday (May 19).Mullah Asadullah Jamshid, spokesman of Kandahar police, told the Afghan Islamic Press (AIP) that the incid...
2026-05-19 08:30:31

Donald Trump as next James Bond? White House post depicting US President as 007 sparks meme fest
A stylized spy makeover meets online chaos as fans flood social media with jokes and disbelief.
2026-05-19 08:27:00

تب ساعت جدید؛ تعطیلی فروشگاه‌ها هواداران سواچ را ناامید می‌کند
ده ها خریدار بیرون فروشگاه سواچ در لیون جمع شدند تا ساعت پرطرفداری را که با اودمار پیگه عرضه شده بود بخرند، اما به علت درگیری و کمبود موجودی با درهای بسته روبه‌رو شدند.
2026-05-19 08:26:35

قاآني معزياً بالقائد عز الدين الحداد: اغتياله يثبت أن المقاومة حية في قلب غزة
إسلام تايمز (إيران) - تقدّم قائد قوة القدس في حرس الثورة الإيراني، العميد إسماعيل قاآني، بالتعازي باستشهاد قائد هيئة أركان كتائب القسام - الجناح العسكري لحركة حماس، عز الدين الحداد "أبو صهيب"، مباركاً له نيل الشهادة.
2026-05-18 06:47:53

برخورد دو جنگنده در آسمان آیداهو؛ هر ۴ خلبان به صورت معجزه‌آسا نجات پیدا کردند
مقامات آمریکایی می‌گویند روز یکشنبه در جریان یک نمایش هوایی در پایگاه نیروی هوایی «ماونتین هوم» در غرب آیداهو، دو جنگنده نیروی دریایی با یکدیگر برخورد کرده و سقوط کردند.
2026-05-18 06:46:25

WHO Keeps Hantavirus Risk Assessment at Low Level
The World Health Organization said Sunday that the global public health risk linked to a hantavirus cluster aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius remains low following a rapid risk assessment. In a report released on May 17, the WHO said its latest evaluation, based on currently available information, found no indication of a broader international [...] The post WHO Keeps Hantavirus Risk Assessment at Low Level appeared first on Khaama Press .
2026-05-18 06:46:15

قائد مقر خاتم الأنبياء يثمن نضال الكادر الطبي خلال أيام الحرب المفروضة الأخيرة
إسلام تايمز (إيران) - أصدر قائد مقر خاتم الانبياء (ص) المركزي في ايران، اللواء علي عبد اللهي، بيانًا أشاد فيه بنضال الكادر الطبي خلال أيام الحرب المفروضة الثالثة (حرب رمضان).
2026-05-18 06:45:18

Inspur Showcases at the 2026 China Smart Industry Trade Exhibition
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 15, the 2026 China Smart Industry Trade Exhibition officially opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Inspur presented its full-lifecycle data center solutions and comprehensive BSS/OSS solutions at the exhibition, and was awarded the "3-Year Best Supporter of the 2026 China Smart Industry Trade Exhibition" certificate of appreciation by the China Entrepreneurs Association in Malaysia (PUCM). During the exhibition, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing, and PUCM President Datuk Keith Li visited the Inspur exhibition booth. Cao Shouye, Managing Director of Inspur Communications Malaysia, accompanied the delegation and introduced the company's achievements in data centers, green energy efficiency, and network intelligence, while exchanging views on Malaysia's digital infrastructure upgrades and China–Malaysia technology cooperation. At the exhibition, Inspur highlighted its one-stop data center solutions covering the entire process from planning, construction and delivery to operations and maintenance. Leveraging modular deployment, green energy-saving technologies and intelligent operations and maintenance capabilities, the solutions are designed to deliver efficient, stable and low-carbon next-generation computing infrastructure. Inspur also introduced its integrated BSS/OSS full-stack solutions powered by AI, big data and cloud-native technologies, aimed at enhancing network operation efficiency and intelligent service capabilities for telecommunications operators and enterprise customers. Backed by more than two decades of international expansion, Inspur's business now spans more than 120 countries and regions worldwide. Since deepening its presence in the Malaysian market in 2020, Inspur Communications has established a fully localized operational framework and obtained key certifications including CIDB G7 and ASP qualifications, enabling the company to undertake a wide range of projects covering data center construction, intelligent engineering, network management software, and operations and maintenance services. Supported by its localized expertise and comprehensive service capabilities, Inspur has provided services to leading enterprises including Telekom Malaysia, Maxis, PiDC and Tenaga Nasional, while delivering multiple large-scale data center projects in Cyberjaya and Johor Bahru. Moving forward, Inspur will continue to leverage its local platform to deepen technological innovation and project delivery capabilities, while working closely with ecosystem partners to advance digital development in Malaysia and across the ASEAN region. Media Contact For further information, please contact: Tel: +603-2242 2576 Email: ICI_Malaysia@inspur.com
2026-05-18 06:45:00

Inspur Showcases at the 2026 China Smart Industry Trade Exhibition
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 15, the 2026 China Smart Industry Trade Exhibition officially opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Inspur presented its full-lifecycle data center solutions and comprehensive BSS/OSS solutions at the exhibition, and was awarded the...
2026-05-18 06:45:00

CLPe and Great Eagle Sign MoU
Taking Cordis, Hong Kong as the Starting Point to Accelerate Green Transformation across Properties in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland HONG KONG , May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLP e and Great Eagle Group (Great Eagle) are collaborating to provide Cooling-as-a-Service at Cordis, Hong Kong, a hotel owned by Langham Hospitality Investments Limited under Great Eagle. As part of the collaboration, CLP e will enhance the hotel's energy performance with a new high-efficiency cooling system equipped with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) management technologies. The two parties have further signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore extending the successful model of innovative energy management to Great Eagle's portfolio of hotels, shopping malls and office buildings in Hong Kong, as well as its hotel properties in the Chinese Mainland. The collaboration supports Great Eagle's target of achieving net-zero impact by 2045, provides a leading example for the industry in embedding sustainability into core operations, while contributing to the carbon neutrality targets of Hong Kong and the country by 2050 and 2060 respectively. CLPe Managing Director Mr Ringo Ng (left), and Great Eagle Group Executive Director Mr Alexander Lo (right), sign a MoU to jointly explore one stop decarbonisation and energy management solutions for Great Eagle’s properties in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, supporting the portfolio’s transition towards a low carbon future Located in Mong Kok, Cordis, Hong Kong is a 42-storey High Tariff A hotel. The project will be delivered under the Build‐Own‐Operate‐Transfer (BOOT) model over a 15-year period. CLP e will design a new-generation high‐efficiency water‐cooled air‐conditioning system tailored to the hotel and be responsible for its operation and maintenance. Equipped with AI technologies for system monitoring, intelligent control and data management, the new system will reduce electricity consumption by approximately 40% compared with the existing system, equivalent to a reduction of around 600 tonnes of carbon emissions a year. The project will support Cordis, Hong Kong in implementing its Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Policy and assist Great Eagle in achieving its decarbonisation targets. In addition, the two parties will deepen the collaboration by exploring extension of the energy management model to Great Eagle's property portfolio in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, driving broader and more comprehensive sustainable development. Accelerating Low‐Carbon Transformation at Hong Kong Flagship Properties Both parties will continue to explore low-carbon transformation solutions applicable to Great Eagle's flagship properties in Hong Kong. The one-stop energy solutions to be explored covering cooling system upgrades, renewable energy applications, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicle charging, smart energy solutions, retro‐commissioning and energy audits, fully supporting Great Eagle's Climate Leadership Strategy. Extending Hong Kong's Successful Experience to Projects in the Chinese Mainland The collaboration will expand the scope of exploration to Great Eagle's hotel properties in the Chinese Mainland. Energy management and energy‐saving solutions will be tailored to the operational needs of individual properties, accelerating the decarbonisation progress across Great Eagle's overall property portfolio. Joint Development of a "Low-Carbon Impact Building Playbook" By consolidating project implementation experience and operational data, the two parties will jointly develop a "Low-Carbon Impact Building Playbook" with net-zero impact as its objective. The Playbook will provide practical guidance across building planning, design, daily operations and upgrade retrofits, offering the industry, as well as local, Mainland and overseas markets a reference framework in pursuing low‐carbon transformation. CLP e Managing Director Mr Ringo Ng said, "CLP e will deliver a one‐stop, high‐efficiency cooling solution for Cordis, Hong Kong, which not only underscores our role as a trusted energy partner, but also marks a new chapter in advancing building energy retrofit initiatives. The collaboration goes beyond improving energy performance at a single property by setting a benchmark for low‐carbon transition across the industry. Looking ahead, CLP e will continue to advance innovative energy solutions, support Great Eagle in achieving its net‐zero ambitions, and add green momentum to Hong Kong and cities across the Chinese Mainland." Great Eagle Group Executive Director Mr Alexander Lo said, "Great Eagle is pleased to collaborate with CLP e to accelerate the green transformation of our properties through innovative solutions. Guided by our Climate Leadership Strategy, we are fully committed to advancing energy conservation and emissions reduction. This collaboration marks an important milestone on our journey towards net‐zero impact by 2045 and reflects our determination to promote sustainable development. Starting with Cordis, Hong Kong, we look forward to leveraging the strengths of both parties to enhance energy efficiency and create long‐term value for the industry." The new high‐efficiency water‐cooled air‐conditioning system at Cordis, Hong Kong is scheduled to commence full operation in the second quarter of 2027. The project will adopt next-generation chiller system using eco-friendly refrigerants with low Global Warming Potential (GWP), in line with the Hong Kong SAR Government's Ozone Layer Protection (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 to phase out conventional refrigerants in order to mitigate the impacts of global warming. In response to the Development Bureau's initiative to promote innovation in the construction industry, CLP e will apply advanced construction technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Multi-trade integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MiMEP) in the project. This marks Great Eagle's first application of these technologies in Repair, Maintenance, Alteration and Addition (RMAA) works for an existing building, helping to enhance construction efficiency, quality and safety, reduce construction waste and minimise disruption to hotel operations.
2026-05-18 06:45:00

CLPe and Great Eagle Sign MoU
Taking Cordis, Hong Kong as the Starting Point to Accelerate Green Transformation across Properties in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLPe and Great Eagle Group (Great Eagle) are collaborating to provide Cooling-as-a-Service at Cordis, Hong...
2026-05-18 06:45:00

WHO Weekly Situation Update on Ongoing Health Emergency Events in South Sudan - Week #: 19 ; Date: 15th May 2026
Country: South Sudan Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. Introduction During this reporting period, South Sudan continued to operate under sustained public health emergency pressure. Multiple outbreaks and other priority public health events remained under active surveillance. Recurrent disease outbreaks, climate-related shocks, displacement, and access constraints continued to strain response operations and health system capacity. Despite these challenges, steady progress was recorded across preparedness, surveillance, coordination, and response activities, supported by partner collaboration and delivery of critical public health interventions. Operational constraints, resource gaps, and evolving emergency risks remain key concerns requiring sustained attention.
2026-05-18 06:42:32

ایران به امریکا: دریای عمان را به گورستان ناوهای ‌تان تبدیل می‌کنیم
محسن رضایی، مشاور نظامی رهبر ایران، به امریکا هشدار داده که در صورت ادامه‌ی محاصره‌ی دریایی بندرهای این کشور، دریای عمان به «گورستان» نیروها و ناوهای امریکایی تبدیل خواهد شد. The post ایران به امریکا: دریای عمان را به گورستان ناوهای ‌تان تبدیل می‌کنیم first appeared on SALAM WATANDAR .
2026-05-18 06:42:08

پیشرفت پروژه زیربنایی کابل/ سرک جدید کابل–جلال‌آباد به کابل–پروان وصل می‌شود
کار ساخت سرک جدید اتصالی کابل–جلال‌آباد تا کابل–پروان در مربوطات نواحی نهم، هجدهم و نزدهم شهر کابل، با هدف کاهش ازدحام ترافیکی، تسهیل رفت‌ و آمد شهروندان و تقویت ارتباط میان شمال و شمال‌ شرق پایتخت قرار است در جریان سال جاری تکمیل شود.
2026-05-17 04:47:05

Rousey rolls back the clock to submit Carano in 17 seconds
INGLEWOOD, California, May 17 : Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey came roaring out of the traps in her first mixed martial arts fight in almost a decade, securing her trademark armbar submission in the opening seconds to defeat Gina Carano on Saturday night.The 39-year-old, an Olympic bronze medallist in judo
2026-05-17 04:46:47

بعد تمديد الهدنة 45 يوما.. واشنطن تناقش آلية تنسيق عسكري بين بيروت وتل أبيب
أفادت تقارير إعلامية إسرائيلية بأن مباحثات جرت خلال جولة المفاوضات الأخيرة التي عقدت بين لبنان وإسرائيل في واشنطن، لتأسيس آلية تنسيق عسكري مشتركة بإشراف الولايات المتحدة.
2026-05-17 04:45:34

Israeli Army Reports Extensive Strikes in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli army has announced that it carried out strikes on around 100 targets in southern Lebanon over the past two days. Al Jazeera reported on Saturday, May 16, that the attacks were conducted across different parts of southern Lebanon during the weekend. According to the report, the Israeli army claimed that the targeted sites [...] The post Israeli Army Reports Extensive Strikes in Southern Lebanon appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
2026-05-17 04:45:33

Kerala Verdict Rejects Communalism, Minister List Soon: KC Venugopal
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Ahead of the swearing-in scheduled to take place on Monday, Congress General Secretary and MP KC Venugopal on Sunday said that the Keralam verdict clearly showed that people ...
2026-05-17 04:45:21

Indian Diplomat Defends Democracy, Minority Rights In Netherlands
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) MEA Secretary West Sibi George, on Saturday, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Netherlands, strongly defended India's democratic system, diversity and ...
2026-05-17 04:45:21

KKR Ends GT's Streak Green Says Team Has 'Fighting Chance' For Playoffs
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) snapped Gujarat Titans' five-match winning streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 29-run victory at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on ...
2026-05-17 04:45:21

Vathsal Govind On Idolising Sachin, Meeting 'Elder Brother' Sanju Samson
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Kerala batter Vathsal Govind, a part of the team's 2024-25 Ranji Trophy runners-up finish squad, spoke on idolising cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar and his experience of ...
2026-05-17 04:45:21

TTV Dhinakaran Slams TVK For 'Horse-Trading', Demands CBI Inquiry
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Dhinakaran accuses TVK of 'horse-trading' AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran has alleged that the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) had engaged in "horse-trading" to ...
2026-05-17 04:45:21

IPL: Raghuvanshi's Heroics Help KKR Thrash GT Mcclenaghan Wants More
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) thrashed Gujarat Titans (GT) by 29 runs at their home venue on Saturday after Finn Allen, Cameron Green and Angkrish Raghuvanshi made ...
2026-05-17 04:45:21

Pakistan's Lashkar-ISKP Gamble Backfires Against Resurgent BLA-TTP
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) After having faced embarrassing losses at the hands of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), the Pakistani security forces have been hit hard by the ...
2026-05-16 03:15:38

Ayushmann Khurrana On Preparing For The Lows Of Life: Live One Day At A Time
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Actor Ayushmann Khurrana shared his views on the importance of being prepared for the unforeseen lows of life. Discussing the recent incident where the 90s ...
2026-05-16 03:15:36

Trinamool Cries Political Vendetta Against Abhishek Banerjee After Bidhannagar Police Registers FIR Against Leader
(MENAFN - IANS) Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress on Saturday alleged political vendetta against party General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP, Abhishek Banerjee, by the ruling BJP over an ...
2026-05-16 03:15:35

Fuel Price Rise Likely Provides Rs 52,700 Crore Relief To Omcs: Report
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The recent retail fuel price increase of Rs 3 per litre will trim mounting losses at oil marketing companies and provide up to Rs 52,700 crore worth of ...
2026-05-16 03:15:33

CBI Conducts Raids In Delhi To Trace Suspects In Chandranath Rath Murder Case
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out extensive search operations in Delhi's Swaroop Nagar area in connection with the murder case of ...
2026-05-16 03:15:32

Pulkit Samrat: To Achieve Anything, Obsession Is Very Important
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Bollywood actor Pulkit Samrat, who is seen playing a boxer in the show–Glory–, feels that to achieve anything, obsession is very important. Talking about the ...
2026-05-16 03:15:30

Indian Diaspora In Netherlands Excited, Feels Privileged Ahead Of PM Modi's Community Programme
(MENAFN - IANS) The Hague, May 16 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in a community programme in The Hague, members of the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands on Saturday ...
2026-05-16 03:15:27

Dola Sen Confident Of Justice After FIR Against Abhishek Banerjee
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) TMC MP Dola Sen on Saturday expressed confidence that "truth and justice" would prevail after an FIR was registered against the party's general secretary Abhishek Banerjee ...
2026-05-16 03:15:19

Tourists Ignore PM's Fuel Saving Plea, Throng Dehradun, Mussoorie
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Heavy Tourist Traffic Continues Despite Fuel Saving Pleas Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to conserve petrol and diesel, there appears to be little impact on ...
2026-05-16 03:15:19

Thane: 2 Arrested For Assaulting, Parading Women Over Temple Entry
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Thane: Women assaulted, paraded over temple entry dispute Ulhasnagar Police have arrested two individuals in the alleged assault of women at Vitthal Wadi area after a video, ...
2026-05-16 03:15:19

Yemen: El CICR está listo para iniciar los preparativos para la liberación, transferencia y repatriación de personas detenidas tras el acuerdo firmado en Amán
Country: Yemen Source: International Committee of the Red Cross Amán (CICR) – El Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja (CICR) recibe con agrado la firma del acuerdo entre las partes en el conflicto en Yemen para la liberación, transferencia y repatriación de personas detenidas. El desenlace positivo de las negociaciones en Amán, copresididas por la Oficina del Enviado Especial del Secretario General de las Naciones Unidas para Yemen y el CICR, representa un avance crucial. “Hoy, las partes han dado un paso más hacia la reunificación de familiares que esperan con ansias volver a ver a los suyos”, señaló Christine Cipolla, jefa de delegación del CICR en Yemen. “Ahora que ya se ha llegado a un acuerdo sobre quiénes son los detenidos que van a ser liberados, transferidos y repatriados, el CICR está en condiciones de asumir su función de intermediario neutral en la implementación de estas complejas operaciones humanitarias”. En la siguiente instancia, el CICR requerirá acceso total y sin trabas a todas las personas detenidas incluidas en el acuerdo. Ese acceso es esencial para llevar adelante entrevistas sin testigos y confirmar el consentimiento voluntario de cada persona incluida en el proceso, de modo que todas las operaciones se realicen en condiciones de seguridad y dignidad para todos los participantes. “Contamos con que todas las partes colaborarán al máximo para que podamos poner en marcha los preparativos a fin de implementar el acuerdo, en el marco de un proceso ordenado”, expresó Cipolla. El CICR felicita a las partes por haber llegado a un acuerdo. También expresa su sincero agradecimiento a la Oficina del Enviado Especial del Secretario General de las Naciones Unidas para Yemen por su liderazgo en tan intensivas negociaciones y extiende su gratitud al Reino Hachemita de Jordania por auspiciar este diálogo. Nota a los editores: La función de intermediario neutral que desempeña el CICR en estas transferencias se establece en el Acuerdo de Estocolmo de diciembre de 2018 y deriva de su mandato neutral, imparcial y humanitario, fundado en el derecho internacional humanitario. En virtud de ese marco, el CICR llevó adelante la liberación, transferencia y repatriación de más de 1000 personas detenidas en 2020, y más de 900 en 2023. Contacto para los medios de comunicación: Iscander Saeed, ICRC Saná: +967 730500719, ialmamari@icrc.org CICR, Ginebra, +41 22 730 34 43, press@icrc.org Hachem Osseiran, CICR Dubái, +971 50 425 4091, hosseiran@icrc.org
2026-05-15 01:42:02

Beijing Review: Living Archive of Global Exchange
BEIJING , May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Journey back to 1951. The People's Republic of China (PRC) was young. Yook Kearn Wong, an eager military recruit from Guangdong Province, and his new comrades in the People's Liberation Army ventured westward through the fortress of Jiayunguan, Gansu Province, the terminus of the Great Wall, past the legendary cliffs of Dunhuang, with their magnificent muraled caves, beyond the crumbling glory of the Jade Gate (Yumen Pass), through the high plains, desert sands and yellow earth until they reached their posts at the edge of the country. Dunham and his wife enjoy traditional musical performances with local residents in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa, Xinjiang, on January 2 (EMRAN MAVLAN) In his book At the Edge of Empire, Yook Kearn Wong's son, New York Times correspondent Edward Wong, chronicles China's far western frontier as a region defined not just by its distance from Beijing, but by its proximity to many things: to Central Asia, to history, to disparate cultures. But while Xinjiang may be the western edge of China, it is, and has long been, a center—a nexus of the movement of people and ideas and commerce across continents. That idea stayed with me as I moved through Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region with my wife and some Chinese journalist friends—north into the Ili River Valley near the border with Kazakhstan, and south into the ancient oasis city of Kuqa (Kucha). As a history-major-turned-journalist and journalism professor, I found myself seeing Xinjiang not only as a tourist destination, but as a living archive of global exchange. The region is often framed today through geopolitics or political controversy. But to understand Xinjiang fully, one must step back and see it as a crossroads of civilization for nearly two millennia. Beyond the edge Standing amid the ancient ruins in Kuqa, I began a conversation with my traveling companions: How far are we, I wondered, from the centers of the ancient world? Our smartphones provided instant answers. Beijing, where Marco Polo would travel, lies thousands of km to the east—roughly 3,000 km, a long but now routine journey by modern transport. Looking westward, the ancient travelers were well on their way to Baghdad, once the world's largest city, about 4,500 km away; Constantinople, the great hinge between Europe and Asia, is 5,000 km distant; and Rome, the symbolic endpoint of the ancient Silk Road in the Western imagination, is a trek of some 7,000 km. The area now called Xinjiang became a conduit for cultural and intellectual exchange. From the west came horses, metals and artistic influences. From the east came paper, silk and technological innovations that would transform societies far beyond China. Languages mixed, religions spread and identities evolved. Today's Xinjiang is still a midpoint in a network that connects economies and ideas across continents. As a key part of China's Belt and Road concept, Xinjiang connects the nation's commercial centers of the east with Pakistan and the Global South through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and to London and other points in Europe via the "Iron Camel Caravan," officially known as the China-Europe Railway Express. (The China-proposed Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road, collectively known as the Belt and Road Initiative, aim to boost connectivity along and beyond the ancient Silk Road routes—Ed.) Xinjiang's role in world history begins with its contrasting geography, which creates commercial corridors between societies. In the north, the Ili River Valley opens into rolling grasslands framed by the Tianshan Mountains—a landscape that feels closer to Central Asia than to east China. In winter, the mountains are stark and imposing; in summer, they give way to pastureland long used by Kazak herders. We rode horses through those mountains and hiked through the snows. It was a long way from Beijing. In the south lies a very different world: the Tarim Basin, dominated by the vast Taklimakan Desert (the world's second largest shifting desert, behind the Sahara—Ed.). Along its edges sit oasis cities with large Uygur populations like Kuqa, which once thrived as critical stops along the Silk Road's southern routes. Together, these landscapes created the network of passageways between East and West. Traders, pilgrims and armies moved along these corridors, linking China to Central Asia, the Middle East and Europe. In Kuqa, just outside the modern city, the ruins of ancient settlements and the nearby Kizil caves offer a glimpse into this world. The murals, some faded but still dramatic, tell stories of Buddhism's arrival in China, carried along these trade routes by monks and merchants. The power of context As a journalist, I often consider how information travels: How stories move across borders and are reinterpreted in the process. The Silk Road was, in many ways, an early version of a transnational information network, a camel-powered Internet, if you will. Xinjiang was one of its key transmission nodes. Over centuries, Xinjiang's history has been shaped by shifting powers—from early Indo-European communities in the Tarim Basin to Han (206 B.C.-A.D. 220) and Tang (618-907) expansion, and to Qing (1644-1911) and PRC consolidation. The diversity of Xinjiang's geography and population creates dual identities: oasis and steppe, settled and nomadic. Historically, until modern times, it has never been defined by a single culture or political system. Instead, it has absorbed and reflected influences from multiple directions. Xinjiang is often described as a frontier. But historically, it has functioned as a meeting ground. Traveling through Xinjiang earlier this year, I was struck by how these historical patterns remain visible. In the Tianshan Mountains, herders move across winter landscapes that have supported pastoral life for generations. The setting—wide open, wind-swept, edged by mountains—felt timeless. It was easy to imagine being in the exact same setting with similar Kirgiz or Kazak herders in centuries past, following seasonal rhythms that long predate modern borders. Kuqa's ruins and caves are reminders of a time when this was a vibrant junction in a transcontinental network. Standing there, it becomes clear that what we now think of as "globalization" has deep historical roots. Long before container ships and digital networks, goods and ideas were moving across Eurasia, linking distant societies in complex ways. While teaching multimedia reporting, I often emphasize the importance of context—helping audiences understand not just what is happening, but why it matters. Xinjiang's history shows that today's global economy is built on patterns of exchange that stretch back thousands of years. It also challenges simple narratives. Xinjiang is not easily categorized. It is shaped by influences from China's heartland, Central Asia and the broader Eurasian region, all layered over time. From the enticing grasslands and rugged mountains of the north to the ancient ruins and surviving cities of the Silk Road, the region offers a legacy of movement—of people, goods and communication—and of the ways that movement has shaped, and is shaping, societies. The author, Rick Dunham, is former co-director of the Global Business Journalism program at Tsinghua University, a veteran Washington journalist and former president of the National Press Club in the U.S. Comments to ffli@cicgamericas.com
2026-05-15 01:39:00

Montreal strippers plan strike for Formula One weekend
May 15 : Montreal strippers are planning a strike for the weekend of the Canadian Grand Prix, hoping that withdrawing their labour on the busiest night of the year for the city's strip clubs will help them move towards their goal of full employment rights.The Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) have called t
2026-05-15 01:37:36

Yemen: ICRC to start preparations for release, transfer and repatriation of detainees following agreement in Amman [EN/AR/DE/PT/ZH]
Country: Yemen Source: International Committee of the Red Cross Please refer to the attached files. Amman (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the agreement between the parties to the conflict in Yemen on the release, transfer and repatriation of detainees. The positive outcome of negotiations in Amman, co-chaired by the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General of the United Nations for Yemen and the ICRC, represents a crucial step forward. “Today’s agreement has brought families closer to the reunifications they have been so anxiously waiting for,” said Christine Cipolla, the ICRC’s head of delegation in Yemen. “Now that the identities of those detainees who are to be released, transferred and repatriated has been agreed, the ICRC is ready to assume its role as a neutral intermediary in implementing these complex humanitarian operations.” In the next phase, the ICRC will require full and unhindered access to all detainees included in the agreement. This access is essential to conduct private interviews and confirm each individual’s voluntary consent to be included in the process, so as to ensure that the operations are carried out safely and with dignity for all concerned. “We count on all parties to extend their full cooperation so that we can begin preparations to implement the agreement and ensure the process runs smoothly,” Cipolla said. The ICRC commends the parties for reaching a common agreement. It also expresses its sincere appreciation to the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General of the United Nations to Yemen for its leading role in these intensive negotiations and extends its gratitude to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for hosting these talks. Note to editors: The ICRC’s role as a neutral intermediary in these transfers is set out in the December 2018 Stockholm Agreement and stems from its neutral, impartial and humanitarian mandate, which is grounded in international humanitarian law. The ICRC carried out the release, transfer and repatriation of more than 1,000 detainees in 2020 and more than 900 detainees in 2023 under this framework. For more information, please contact: Iscander Saeed, ICRC Sana’a: +967 730500719, ialmamari@icrc.org ICRC Geneva, +41 22 730 34 43, press@icrc.org Hachem Osseiran, ICRC Dubai, +971 50 425 4091, hosseiran@icrc.org
2026-05-15 01:34:32

Iran: Escalation in the Middle East and Beyond - Mobility Report (05 - 11 May 2026)
Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Turkmenistan Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. OVERVIEW Now in its tenth week, the escalation of hostilities across the Middle East and beyond continue to trigger a humanitarian crisis spanning multiple regions in an already fragile context, with significant impact to population mobility. National social systems and host community safety networks are under considerable strain as protection needs continue to rise. The temporary cessation of hostilities remains fragile and subject to change, requiring continued monitoring and operational readiness while the humanitarian consequences of earlier hostilities continue to affect populations across multiple regions. In the Islamic Republic of Iran, widespread destruction of more than 149,0001 civilian infrastructures and essential services, including hospitals, schools and emergency facilities, continues to reduce basic living conditions. As of 29 April 2026 an estimated 400,000 people have seen their homes directly affected by housing damages. Mobility patterns are being shaped by housing damage, livelihood loss, and service disruptions, leading to temporary internal relocation, reliance on family networks, and increased labour‐related movement. While no large‐scale cross‐border displacement has been observed, the cumulative pressures are contributing to heightened interest in outward migration among vulnerable groups, including youth, migrants, and low‐income urban households. Overall, population movements remain localised, temporary, and economically driven, with no signs of mass displacement; however, ongoing strain on housing, livelihoods, and basic services is likely to sustain elevated mobility levels in the near- and medium-term. In Lebanon, the ceasefire has contributed to a partial stabilization of population movements, with an initial slowdown in large-scale displacement. However, mobility patterns remain fluid and the situation fragile. While hundreds of thousands of households have begun cautious and often temporary returns, they remain limited in several areas, including the South, Nabatieh, the southern suburbs of Beirut and parts of the Bekaa, due to ongoing insecurity and infrastructure damage. Concurrently, collective sites and host communities continue to face sustained pressure, with some previously displaced families returning to shelters after unsuccessful attempts to return home. Crossborder flows into the Syrian Arab Republic are continuing, reaching over 400,0002 movements since 02 March and placing additional pressure on an already overstretched humanitarian system. IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is on the ground, actively tracking displacement and crossborder mobility while scaling operations in coordination with local authorities and partners to better understand how the crisis is impacting human mobility in the region.
2026-05-15 01:33:17

Somalia - Emergency Trend Tracking (ETT) - 5 Districts assessed | Week 60 (02 - 06 May 2026)
Country: Somalia Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached Infographic. This latest round of Emergency Trends Tracking was initiated in February 2025 to monitor displacement movements during the Jilaal dry season. Since February 2025, DTM teams collected data in 25 districts: Afgooye, Afmadow, Baardheere, Baidoa, Balcad, Belet Weyne, Belet Xaawo, Bu’Aale, Bulo Burto, Cabudwaaq, Dayniile, Dhuusamarreeb, Diinsoor, Doolow, Gaalkacyo, Garoowe, Hodan, Jamaame, Jowhar, Kahda, Kismaayo, Luuq, Qansax Dheere, Waajid and Xudur. Please note that since week 26, only 5 districts were assessed due to limited funding: Baidoa, Dayniile, Diinsoor, Doolow, and Kahda. ETT is a crisis-based tool that tracks sudden displacement triggered by specific events or emerging crises. The objective of ETT is to help prioritize humanitarian response and to enable partners to deliver rapid assistance. Based on previous shock-induced displacement patterns, the humanitarian community expects that people will continue to move toward urban areas in search of humanitarian services. Consequently, the ETT coverage focuses on the main urban centers and surrounding villages for each assessed district. The data is collected through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) at the location level, from Saturday to Wednesday, every week. It includes information on new arrivals, numbers and demographic of IDPs, reasons for displacement, intentions, humanitarian assistance and priority needs among others.
2026-05-15 01:33:14

Burkina Faso: West and Central Africa - Regional Mobility Mapping (December 2025)
Countries: Burkina Faso, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Togo Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached Infographic. The development and implementation of policies and programmes in West and Central Africa promoting safe, orderly and humane migration require a better understanding of human mobility in the region. Human mobility in the region take many different forms. Transhumance, seasonal migration conducted during the harvesting season, travel during religious festivities, tourism, economic migration to North Africa and Europe, the search for employment in the mining industry, forced displacements due to conflict, natural disasters or climate-related migration, rural exodus, are all examples of movements observes in West and Central Africa and show the many faceted nature of mobility in the region. The maps contained in this document are not only meant to inform on ongoing mobility patterns but also provide information to support direct programming (protection of migrants, management of transhumance flows, support to safe returns of displaced people) and policy.
2026-05-15 01:33:10

Burkina Faso: Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre - Cartographie régionale des mobilités (Décembre 2025)
Countries: Burkina Faso, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Togo Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached Infographic. Le développement et la mise en œuvre de programmes et politiques migratoires favorisant une migration sûre, ordonnée et légale en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre requière une meilleure compréhension des mobilités humaines dans la région. La mobilité régionale prend différentes formes. La transhumance, la migration saisonnière lors des saisons des récoltes et des extractions de minerais, la migration économique à destination de l’Afrique du Nord et de l’Europe, les mouvements liés aux fêtes religieuses et culturelles, le tourisme, les mouvements étudiants, les déplacements forces, l’exode rural, et les migrations environnementales, sont des exemples de mouvements observes en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre, reflétant la diversité de la mobilité dans la région. Ce rapport a pour tâche de fournir un aperçu des dynamiques, des tendances et schémas migratoires en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre et au-delà. Le rapport est mis à jour de manière régulière afin de fournir les dernières informations concernant les mobilités régionales. Les cartes présentées dans le rapport ne servent pas qu’à établir des informations sur les mobilités dans la région. Elles fournissent également des données qui peuvent orienter la mise en œuvre de programmes d’assistance aux migrants (protection, gestion des flux de transhumance, retour des populations déplacées et l’élaboration de politiques migratoires fondées sur des éléments factuels.
2026-05-15 01:33:06

Yemen: Yémen : après l’accord conclu à Amman, le CICR entamera les préparatifs en vue de la libération, du transfert et du rapatriement de détenus
Country: Yemen Source: International Committee of the Red Cross Amman (CICR) – Le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) se félicite de la conclusion d’un accord entre les parties au conflit au Yémen concernant la libération, le transfert et le rapatriement de détenus. L’aboutissement des négociations, qui se sont tenues à Amman sous la coprésidence du CICR et du Bureau de l’Envoyé spécial du Secrétaire général de l’ONU pour le Yémen, représente un pas en avant décisif. « L’accord conclu aujourd’hui rapproche les familles des retrouvailles qu’elles attendent si impatiemment », déclare Christine Cipolla, cheffe de la délégation du CICR au Yémen. « Maintenant que les parties se sont accordées sur l’identité des détenus qui seront libérés, transférés et rapatriés, le CICR se tient prêt à jouer son rôle d’intermédiaire neutre dans la réalisation de ces opérations humanitaires complexes. » La prochaine phase va nécessiter un accès complet et sans entrave du CICR à tous les détenus faisant l’objet de l’accord – condition indispensable pour que le personnel du CICR puisse s’entretenir en privé avec eux et vérifier que chacun consent librement à être inclus dans le processus, afin de faire en sorte que les opérations se déroulent en toute sécurité et dans la dignité pour toutes les personnes concernées. « Nous comptons sur la pleine coopération de toutes les parties afin de pouvoir entamer les préparatifs nécessaires pour que l’accord soit mis en œuvre et que le processus se déroule sans heurts », ajoute Mme Cipolla. Le CICR félicite les parties d’être parvenues à un accord. Il tient également à exprimer sa sincère gratitude au Bureau de l’Envoyé spécial du Secrétaire général de l’ONU pour le Yémen pour le rôle de premier plan qu’il a joué dans ces négociations intenses, ainsi qu’au Royaume hachémite de Jordanie pour avoir accueilli les pourparlers. Note pour les rédacteurs: Le rôle d’intermédiaire neutre joué par le CICR dans ces transferts est défini dans l’Accord de Stockholm de décembre 2018 et découle de son mandat d’organisation humanitaire neutre et impartiale, qui est ancré dans le droit international humanitaire. Dans le cadre de cet accord, le CICR a facilité la libération, le transfert et le rapatriement de plus de 1000 détenus en 2020 et de plus de 900 détenus en 2023. Informations complémentaires : Iscander Saeed, CICR Sanaa : +967 730500719, ialmamari@icrc.org CICR Genève : +41 22 730 34 43, press@icrc.org Hachem Osseiran, CICR Dubai : +971 50 425 4091, hosseiran@icrc.org
2026-05-15 01:32:53

Japan finance minister says G7 likely to discuss bond volatility next week
TOKYO, May 15 : Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that Group of Seven finance chiefs are likely to discuss recent volatility in global bond markets as sharp moves in Japan, the United States and Britain ripple across major markets."We've seen bond yields rise across all three major mar
2026-05-15 01:31:56

Negotiating safe passage through Hormuz Strait a 'slippery slope', says Zhulkarnain
The moment you put a price on safe passage, your principles can be bought, says the minister of state for foreign affairs.
2026-05-14 00:00:00

Agoda and Macao Government Tourism Office Deepen 2026 Partnership to Spotlight Macao's Unique Stays
Agoda search data shows rising travel interest to Macao from a broader mix of international markets SINGAPORE, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda expands its partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) to promote Macao's boutique and independent...
2026-05-14 00:00:00

Agoda and Macao Government Tourism Office Deepen 2026 Partnership to Spotlight Macao's Unique Stays
Agoda search data shows rising travel interest to Macao from a broader mix of international markets SINGAPORE , May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda expands its partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) to promote Macao's boutique and independent hotels, bringing more visibility to stays that sit beyond the city's most familiar clusters. The 2026 collaboration will spotlight properties in Macao's Outer Harbour District (including ZAPE and NAPE districts) a well-connected waterfront close to the city center. The district offers convenient access to dining, entertainment and neighbourhood experiences that make it a natural base for travelers looking to explore a different side of Macao. MGTO and Agoda have collaborated since 2025 to launch Macao hotel accommodation promotion campaigns in various international markets across Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia and the Middle East. The renewed partnership comes as Macao continues to broaden its appeal across a more diverse set of international travelers supported by visa facilitation measures, stronger connectivity efforts and Muslim-friendly tourism initiatives. Building on the success of their previous collaboration, this year's partnership is designed to help selected boutique hotels in the Outer Harbour District strengthen their visibility, connect with new traveler segments from more markets such as Brazil, Vietnam, and Central Asia, and benefit from Macao's evolving demand profile. Travel interest in Macao is widening across a broader mix of source markets, particularly across Asia and the Middle East. The strongest year-on-year growth in accommodation searches came from the Middle East, which saw a 247% increase, followed by India at 70%, Japan at 62%, Thailand at 56%, the Philippines at 39%, and Singapore at 25%. "This broadening mix of interest shows that more travelers are looking at Macao through different trip lenses, not just the traditional patterns," said Damien Pfrisch, Chief Commercial Officer, Agoda . "Our partnership with MGTO is designed to turn that into an actual trip and experience, bringing neighbourhood areas like the Outer Harbour District to the forefront and showcasing boutique stays that reflect the city's character. It is also a practical example of how tourism authorities and travel platforms can work together to broaden a destination's story across multiple markets." Under the partnership, MGTO and Agoda, combining MGTO's destination priorities with Agoda's reach across accommodations, flights and activities, supported by its Media Solutions capabilities. Agoda will also work closely with MGTO and participating hotel partners to help showcase the Outer Harbour District's boutique properties to travelers across a broader mix of source markets. This move underscore Agoda's commitment to creating memorable travel experiences through its global network of accommodations, flights, and activities connecting travellers with Macao's latest varied offerings. -ENDS-
2026-05-14 00:00:00

Nvidia CEO's foundation buys $108 million of AI computing from CoreWeave, donates it to researchers
SAN FRANCISCO, May 13 : The foundation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and his wife, Lori, is buying computing time from CoreWeave and donating it to universities and other nonprofit institutes, according to a filing that valued the donation at $108.3 million so far.According to a filing on Tuesday, the computing
2026-05-13 23:57:09

Beijing Review: Paving Way For Stable, Mutually Beneficial China-U.S. Ties
(MENAFN - PR Newswire) BEIJING, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly nine years have passed since a sitting U.S. president last paid a state visit to China. Now, as President Donald Trump launches ...
2026-05-13 23:46:05

Trump, Xi Begin Summit Talks Over Trade, Iran, Taiwan, Other Key Issues
(MENAFN - IANS) Beijing, May 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held summit talks in Beijing on Thursday, with trade, the US-Israeli war on Iran, Taiwan and ...
2026-05-13 23:45:27

Top Policymakers Call For Prompt Settlement Of Samsung Labour Dispute
(MENAFN - IANS) Seoul, May 14 (IANS) South Korea's top economic and financial policymakers on Thursday called for the prompt settlement of a labor dispute at Samsung Electronics, warning that a ...
2026-05-13 23:45:26

MK Stalin Expresses Gratitude To DMK Partners But Omits Cong Pledges Secular Front's Battle For TN
(MENAFN - IANS) Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin expressed gratitude to all alliance partners, party workers and leaders of the Secular ...
2026-05-13 23:45:25

Revanth Reddy Announces New Urban Growth Corridors For Telangana's Dev
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced a slew of proposals, which include the development of the Urban Growth Corridors, Temple and Tourism corridors, along ...
2026-05-13 23:45:17

Uber CEO Picks Delhi Metro Over Traffic, Calls It 'Fast, Affordable, Reliable' (WATCH)
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) A video of Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi travelling on the Delhi Metro has gone viral on social media, with many users saying even Uber's own chief trusts the metro more during ...
2026-05-13 23:45:16

H-1 B Visa Scam Suit Targets Chinese-Linked Firm
(MENAFN - IANS) Washington, May 13 (IANS) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued a North Texas company and its Chinese owner, alleging they operated fake childcare businesses to fraudulently ...
2026-05-12 22:15:28

В Улан-Баторе состоялось 10-е заседание монголо-турецкого межправительственного совместного комитета
Монголия и Турция углубят сотрудничество во всех областях, включая оборону.
2026-05-12 22:13:58

Bento blunder delays Al Nassr's title celebrations
RIYADH, May 12 : Al Nassr goalkeeper Bento scored a 98th-minute own goal that denied his team the chance to wrap up the Saudi Pro League title in a 1-1 draw with Al Hilal on Tuesday.Al Nassr were seconds away from clinching the title for the first time since the 2018-2019 season when Brazil international Bent
2026-05-12 22:07:17

Trump-Xi summit to weigh US energy sales amid Hormuz crisis
Energy partnership will be one of the key items on the agenda when United States President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing from Wednesday to Friday, with Washington seeking Beijing’s commitment to resume regular purchases of American oil and gas. US officials have recently said a deal for Beijing to buy more [...] The post Trump-Xi summit to weigh US energy sales amid Hormuz crisis appeared first on Asia Times .
2026-05-12 22:06:29

Swiggy Witnessed A Significant Surge In Food Delivery Demand On Mother's Day 2026
(MENAFN - ForPressRelease) May 12, 2026: Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, revealed how the spirit of Mother's Day (May 10, 2026) ...
2026-05-12 22:02:38

One Wire Instruction Across 75+ Currencies: Keyrails Unveils World's Biggest 3rd Party RTGS Network For Emerging Markets
Stable OS 2.0 enables financial institutions to execute trade payments through one unified wire instruction across 100+ markets and 75+ currencies, with settlement at the beneficiary bank via local RTGS. Keyrails' direct banking relationships in New York, London and Hong Kong extend its cut-off time coverage over multiple time zones and enable an average of 12 hours uptime for processing. LONDON , May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Keyrails today announced Stable OS 2.0 , an institutional, stablecoin-compatible payment execution layer built for high-value trade payments across emerging markets. Keyrails Operational Coverage For banks, fintechs, and trade operators, cross-border payments are not only a speed problem, they are an execution problem. High value import, export, and commodity flows often move through fragmented correspondent chains, multiple intermediaries, inconsistent payment formats, and corridor-specific requirements, limiting control over when funds reach the beneficiary bank. Stable OS 2.0 is designed to change that. The platform enables institutions to execute trade payments through one unified wire instruction routed via SWIFT rails (using Keyrails' BIC KEYRCA62) across 100+ markets and 75+ currencies , with settlement at the beneficiary bank via local RTGS. Wire messages created via Stable OS 2.0 follow a POBO scheme, meaning the Original Sender becomes the actual sender in the SWIFT message for all currencies. Stable OS 2.0 also generates UETR tracking codes automatically. "Trade payments still depend on a chain of intermediaries no one controls end-to-end," said Berhan Kongel , CEO of Keyrails. "Stable OS 2.0 gives institutions a standardized execution path across complex markets: payments can be instructed directly from stablecoin wallets, move through one wire instruction and one flow, and settle at the beneficiary bank via local RTGS." Not Your Everyday Wire Transfer Stable OS 2.0 connects stablecoins to local RTGS rails via 450+ nostro accounts in 100+ jurisdictions. RTGS is a fast interbank rail that allows Keyrails to settle funds in beneficiary accounts without a complex routing, usually associated with the slowness of the SWIFT wires. By standardizing trade payment execution, Keyrails helps institutions reduce operational handoffs, improve traceability, and execute across complex corridors and exotic currencies with greater predictability. About Keyrails Keyrails is a stablecoin-native trade operating system unifying payments, treasury, and credit for global B2B finance in emerging markets. Learn more about Stable OS 2.0 at keyrails.com . Media Contact : enterprise@keyrails.com
2026-05-12 22:00:00

Commentary: Singapore-New Zealand 'world-first' trade pact is a bold commitment in times of crisis
Amid growing worries about energy and food supplies, the agreement is more than a reaction to the ongoing war in the Middle East, says Hinrich Foundation’s Deborah Elms.
2026-05-12 22:00:00

More pregnant women taking respiratory virus vaccine, but uptake still low
Doctors say the number of vaccinated mothers remains too low to show a measurable dip in infant hospitalisations.
2026-05-12 22:00:00

What issues will dominate Trump-Xi summit, and who has the upper hand?
Analysts say expectations for any meaningful reset in Sino-US ties remain tempered - and that the real test will be whether the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump in Beijing produces durable mechanisms.
2026-05-12 22:00:00

Commentary: Singapore bets on home ground advantage at SEA Games 2029
The ramping up of support before the SEA Games return to Singapore is an encouraging sign, says former Team Singapore chef de mission Nicholas Fang.
2026-05-12 21:59:00

特朗普:美伊停火“岌岌可危”
5月11日,美国总统特朗普宣称,美伊停火“岌岌可危“。特朗普表示,他正在考虑重启“自由行动”,“引导”被困船只驶离海峡。行动遭遇伊朗强硬回应,美伊海上摩擦迅速升级。
2026-05-11 20:46:27

Satair Finalises Acquisition of Unical Aviation and ecube
COPENHAGEN, Denmark , May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Satair , an Airbus company, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Unical Aviation Inc. ("Unical") and its subsidiary ecube. This milestone creates a premier, end-to-end global provider of Used Serviceable Material (USM) and aircraft lifecycle solutions. Satair expands its global footprint and USM capabilities with the acquisition of Unical and ecube, creating a premier end-to-end aircraft lifecycle solution. This agreement brings together Unical's extensive inventory and distribution network, ecube's world-class disassembly and storage capabilities, and Satair's existing USM expertise through VAS Aero Services. As part of the new leadership structure, Sharon Green, CEO of Unical, will also assume the role of CEO of VAS Aero Services, ensuring strategic alignment across Satair's USM business units, while Tommy Hughes assumes his full-time responsibilities as CCO of Satair. Richard Stoddart, CEO of Satair and Head of Airbus Material Services, commented: "Today is a major step forward. Bringing Unical and ecube into our business isn't just about getting bigger; it's about leveraging the circular economy to the benefit of our customers. We're gaining excellent facilities and, crucially, a team of highly skilled professionals in the USM market. For our customers, this means better parts availability and a simpler way to manage an aircraft's full lifecycle." Sharon Green, CEO of Unical and VAS Aero Services, added: "Joining Satair marks the culmination of Unical and ecube's transformation—and the beginning of a powerful next phase, bringing together our leadership in Used Serviceable Material and end-of-life capabilities with Satair's global scale and Airbus's vision for the future of material services. I'm proud of what our teams have built and confident that together we will deliver a true end-to-end lifecycle solution that improves material availability, extends asset life, and creates meaningful value for customers worldwide. Our teams are excited about joining Satair and working alongside new colleagues at VAS Aero Services—both highly respected and trusted organizations in our industry—and we look forward to delivering the full value of this combination across the global aviation market." Industrialising the USM lifecycle With the integration of Unical and ecube's major operational sites across North America and Europe, Satair significantly expands its industrial footprint. The acquisition advances Satair's strategy to provide a seamless, "one-stop shop" flow of material—from aircraft storage and disassembly to technical repair management and global distribution. The combined operations will now begin a coordinated integration process, focused on coordinating our efforts across Satair, Unical, ecube, and VAS Aero Services to deliver a well-connected customer experience.
2026-05-11 20:38:00

Zelenskyy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine
“Nearly 20 countries are currently involved at various stages,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
2026-05-11 20:38:00

New Trump sanctions on Chinese firms: leverage on Xi or overkill?
The United States has sanctioned a new group of mainland China- and Hong Kong-linked companies and individuals accused of helping Iran secure drone materials and missile-related components, raising fresh tensions days before US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China. The US Treasury Department said on May 8 that its Office of Foreign Assets Control [...] The post New Trump sanctions on Chinese firms: leverage on Xi or overkill? appeared first on Asia Times .
2026-05-11 20:36:42

High-Trend International Group Class A Shareholders Approve Major Corporate Governance Enhancements
NEW YORK , May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- High-Trend International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO) ("HTCO" or the "Company"), a global ocean transportation company, today announced that the Company's Class A shareholders approved a series of transformative corporate governance measures at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on May 7, 2026. The approved resolutions include a significant enhancement of voting rights attached to the Company's Class B ordinary shares, a substantial increase in authorized share capital and the authorization of potential future share consolidations. Key Shareholder Approvals: Enhanced Class B Voting Rights: Class A shareholders approved a special resolution to increase the voting rights attached to each Class B ordinary share from twenty votes to one hundred votes on all matters subject to a vote at general meetings of the Company. Increased Authorized Share Capital: Class A shareholders approved an expansion of the Company's authorized share capital from US$1,250,000 to US$5,275,250, increasing the number of authorized Class A ordinary shares from 489,900,000 to 2,000,000,000 and Class B ordinary shares from 10,100,000 to 110,100,000. Share Consolidation Authorization: Shareholders granted the Company's Board of Directors discretionary authority to consolidate the Company's issued and outstanding Class A ordinary shares at any time during a period of up to two years, provided that the accumulative consolidation ratio shall not exceed 1,000:1. The Board of Directors will retain full discretion on whether to implement any such consolidation, as well as the exact ratio and effective date. Amended Memorandum and Articles of Association: Shareholders approved the adoption of the Fourth Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, which reflect the above changes and additionally established that certain major corporate actions will be subject to the prior written consent of the Majority of the holders Class B ordinary shares. "These shareholder approvals represent a pivotal milestone in High-Trend International Group's corporate evolution," said Mr. Christopher Nixon Cox, Chairman of the Company. "The enhanced governance framework and expanded capital structure provide the Company with greater strategic flexibility to pursue growth initiatives, strengthen our balance sheet, and create long-term value for all stakeholders. We remain committed to executing our vision as a leading global ocean technology company." About High-Trend International Group High-Trend International Group is a global ocean transportation company with core businesses in international shipping. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, made under the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "future," "will," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or similar expressions. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this press release is as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.
2026-05-11 20:30:00

Planet Green Holdings Corp. Announces Required NYSE Disclosure Regarding Going Concern Opinion
NEW YORK , May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Green Holdings Corp. (NYSE American: PLAG) (the "Company") announced that the audit report issued by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm in connection with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 contained a going concern qualification and an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026. This announcement is being made solely to comply with Sections 401(h) and 610(b) of the NYSE American Company Guide. It does not represent any change or amendment to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Additional information may be found in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov . About Planet Green Holdings Corp. Planet Green Holdings Corp. ("Planet Green"), headquartered in Flushing, New York, is a Nevada holding company with business operations conducted through its subsidiaries in mainland China and Canada. Planet Green operates a diversified portfolio of businesses, including consumer products, chemical products, and online advertising. Forward Looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "estimate", "plan", "outlook", and "project" and other similar expressions that indicate future events or trends or are not statements of historical matters. These statements are based on our management's current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside of our control and all of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements can be found in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available, free of charge, on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov . For further information, please contact: Ms. Lili Hu Chief Financial Officer Phone: 347 370 2352 Email: hulili@planetgreenholdings.com
2026-05-11 20:10:00

Iran to mobilize expats for post-war restoration of damaged heritage sites
TEHRAN- The head of the Parliament’s Tourism Fraction has revealed that more than 140 historical monuments across Iran have sustained damage during the Ramadan War and the recent aggressions by the United States and the Zionist regime.
2026-05-11 20:08:52

All different, all relative: remembering Issa Omidvar, Iran’s last great research adventurer
TEHRAN- His lifelong journey, shared with his late brother Abdullah, took them from the Amazon to the Arctic. They left behind a unique ethnographic treasure and a simple, lasting message: “All different, all relative.”
2026-05-11 20:08:52

Mashhad nominated as Iran’s candidate for OIC Tourism Capital 2030
TEHRAN- The holy city of Mashhad has been nominated as the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to compete for the prestigious title of the Tourism Capital of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in 2030.
2026-05-11 20:08:52

“Thank You, Spain” music video honors Spain’s solidarity with Iran
TEHRAN – A newly produced music video titled “Thank You, Spain” is centered on a group of young people and students expressing gratitude for the solidarity shown by the government and people of Spain with the people of Iran.
2026-05-11 20:08:52

Gelatin Sticks Near PM's Venue: BJP Slams Cong For Security Lapse
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) BJP Slams Congress Over 'Grave Failure' Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra on Sunday criticised the Congress party after two gelatin sticks were found in Bengaluru near ...
2026-05-10 16:00:36

PM Modi Urges Indians To Cut Edible Oil Use, Save Foreign Currency
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stressed the need to reduce dependence on imports and said every household should cut down on edible oil consumption and move towards ...
2026-05-10 16:00:35

مجله خبری| ۲۰ اردیبهشت ۱۴۰۵ (۱۰ مه ۲۰۲۶) - شامگاهی
آخرین تحولات اروپا و جهان را دنبال کنید ۲۰ اردیبهشت ۱۴۰۵ (۱۰ مه ۲۰۲۶). با یورونیوز در جریان آخرین اخبار و رویدادهای سیاسی، اقتصادی، فرهنگی و سرگرمی قرار بگیرید.
2026-05-10 16:00:04

Nottingham Forest strike late to grab precious point against Newcastle
NOTTINGHAM, England, May 10 : Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson fired a late equaliser against his boyhood club Newcastle United, securing a 1-1 draw on Sunday to grab a vital point for his side in their effort to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Newcastle had taken the lead through Harvey Barnes
2026-05-10 15:49:24

Afghanistan, Karakalpakstan sign trade accords worth over $100 million
Serial No 1007May 10, 2026Afghanistan, Karakalpakstan sign trade accords worth over $100 millionKABUL: (AIP): The private sectors of Afghanistan and the Republic of Karakalpakstan of Uzbekistan signed trade accords worth over $100 million in Kabul on...
2026-05-10 15:47:41

الجزیره: ایران خواستار تضمین عدم ازسرگیری جنگ توسط امریکاست/پاکستان: پاسخ ایران را منتقل کردیم
منابع دیپلماتیک پاکستانی می‌گویند که پاسخ ارسال ایران را به طرف امریکایی ابلاغ کرده است. در همین حال الجزیره روز یکشنبه تأکید نمود که ایران پیش از بحث درباره تنگه هرمز، به دنبال تضمین کامل از سوی امریکاست تا بار دیگر تجاوز نظامی علیه ایران را آغاز نکند.
2026-05-10 15:47:23

Naxalism Not Eradicated In Chhattisgarh, Incidents Still On: Bhupesh Baghel
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has said that Naxalism has not been completely eradicated in the state, asserting that incidents are still taking place and ...
2026-05-10 15:45:38

IPL: MI Fell Short By 10-15 Runs In Narrow RCB Loss, Says Suryakumar
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Suryakumar Yadav on falling '10-15 runs short' Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Suryakumar Yadav felt his side fell just short by 10-15 runs in their narrow defeat against Royal ...
2026-05-10 15:45:37

Sanjay Raut Echoes TMC's I-PAC Criticism, Says It's Not Just Bengal
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that the statement made by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Bannerjee regarding I-PAC is not just Bengal's story but extends ...
2026-05-10 15:45:37

UP Cabinet Expansion: Supporters Celebrate Hansraj Vishwakarma's Entry
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) A festive atmosphere was witnessed at the residence of newly inducted minister Hansraj Vishwakarma in Lucknow following the expansion of the Uttar Pradesh cabinet. Supporters ...
2026-05-10 15:45:37

ښځې او هغه محدودیتونه چې ژوند یې ورته سخت کړی دی
په وروستیو کالو کې په افغانستان کې د ښځو وضعیت له پراخو بدلونونو او کمسارو محدودیتونو سره مخ شوی دی. د دغو محدودیتونو له مهمو لاملونو څخه د طالبانو د امر بالمعروف او نهی عن المنکر وزارت له خوا د سختو مقرراتو پلي کېدل ګڼل کېږي. د دغه وزارت کارکوونکي په سخت چلند سره ښځې [...] The post ښځې او هغه محدودیتونه چې ژوند یې ورته سخت کړی دی appeared first on ۸صبح ورځپاڼه .
2026-05-09 14:35:17

Delegation from Uzbekistan Arrives in Kabul
The Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has reported that a delegation from Uzbekistan has arrived in Kabul to strengthen trade relations. The Taliban announced on Saturday, May 9, that the delegation is scheduled to meet Nooruddin Azizi, the group’s Minister of Industry and Commerce. It is also reported that the delegation will participate in [...] The post Delegation from Uzbekistan Arrives in Kabul appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
2026-05-09 14:33:34

Aktivistët e flotiljes së Gazës lirohen nga paraburgimi në Izrael
Dy aktivistë të arrestuar muajin e kaluar kur forcat izraelite ndërprenë flotën me të cilën po udhëtonin për në Gaza, pritet të deportohen në ditët në vijim pasi u liruan nga paraburgimi i sigurisë të shtunën,......
2026-05-09 14:33:31

MimiSilk Celebrates Mother's Day 2026: The Gift of Skin Confidence
MONROE, N.J. and RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. , May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MimiSilk, the clinical-grade at-home beauty device brand, launched its 2026 Mother's Day campaign, offering a limited-time promotion across its full product collection. The campaign aims to provide consumers with accessible, professional skincare solutions as a gifting choice for the holiday, offering mothers a way to experience medical-grade skin rejuvenation from the comfort of home. MimiSilk's 2026 Mother's Day campaign About MimiSilk: Silk Your Skin, Love Your Glow MimiSilk was founded on a clear mission: to make clinical-grade skincare part of everyday life — offering an effective standalone solution for those seeking skin rejuvenation at home, and a powerful complement to in-clinic treatments for long-term maintenance and lasting results. Its devices are designed to be safe, accessible, and built into daily life – supporting women in building consistent self-care habits that help soften visible signs of aging, restore a natural inner glow, and achieve a texture as smooth as silk. At the core of the brand is a simple belief: beauty is about confidence, control, and taking time to care for yourself. MimiSilk Iris: Multi-Benefit Anti-Aging in One Device The flagship product of this season's campaign is the MimiSilk Iris , a non-ablative fractional laser device for at-home use. Operating at a clinically proven 1450 nm wavelength, Iris stimulates natural collagen production to address the appearance of wrinkles, refine pore visibility, and improve overall skin radiance. The device is non-invasive and requires no recovery downtime, making it compatible with a standard nightly skincare routine. A Limited-Time Mother's Day 2026 Offer The Mother's Day promotion is available across MimiSilk's collection, catering to both individual consumers and gift shoppers, making it a practical gifting choice for those looking to offer a practical, results-oriented skincare solution. MimiSilk believes skincare can be more than a beauty step — it can be a meaningful part of how women feel refreshed, confident, and cared for in daily life. A few focused moments each week can become a quiet ritual of restoration and self-care. This Mother's Day and beyond, the brand hopes mothers everywhere feel seen, appreciated, and beautifully radiant. Further details on the campaign and products are available on the MimiSilk official website .
2026-05-09 14:30:00

Slot explains Ngumoha substitution after furious fan reaction
LIVERPOOL, England, May 9 : Liverpool manager Arne Slot played down the furious Anfield reaction to his substitution of teenager Rio Ngumoha in Saturday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Chelsea, saying the 17-year-old was having injury issues and needed to be replaced.Ngumoha was one of Liverpool’s brightes
2026-05-09 14:27:22

«پتر مادیار» رسما به عنوان نخست‌وزیر مجارستان انتخاب شد
با ادای سوگند پیتر ماگیار در پارلمان مجارستان، وی رسما نخست‌وزیر این کشور شد.
2026-05-09 14:23:44

سرقت دام در آلمان: باندها مزارع را غارت می‌کنند
سرقت دام در آلمان به معضل برای کشاورزی تبدیل شده و گاهی یک گله کامل در یک شب ناپدید می‌شود. این جرم‌ها علاوه بر خسارت مالی، فشار روحی به دامداران وارد می‌کند و پلیس از باندهای حرفه‌ای خارجی سخن می‌گوید.
2026-05-09 14:23:43

طلوع‌نیوز - خبر ساعت شش - ۱۹ ثور ۱۴۰۵
TOLOnews - 6pm News - 09 May 2026 Youtube video URL https://www.youtube.com/v/I7IMKIKqgRM najibullah.lalzoy Sat, 05/09/2026 - 18:54 Nightly News Following heightened tensions between Kabul and Islamabad and the closure of trade routes between the two countries, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, says Islamabad is seeking to expand trilateral and regional cooperation with Afghanistan, China, Bangladesh, and other countries. Dar also stressed that regional stability and cooperation are in the interest of all countries in the region.
2026-05-09 14:22:48

TelkomGroup Launches Pukpuk Submarine Cable: The First Digital Bridge Connecting Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
Through Telin, TelkomGroup strengthens Papua's network resilience and opens a new digital connectivity corridor across the Asia-Pacific region. JAYAPURA, Indonesia, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, through its operating company, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia...
2026-05-09 14:19:00

TelkomGroup Launches Pukpuk Submarine Cable: The First Digital Bridge Connecting Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
Through Telin, TelkomGroup strengthens Papua's network resilience and opens a new digital connectivity corridor across the Asia-Pacific region. JAYAPURA, Indonesia , May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, through its operating company, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), officially inaugurated the Pukpuk Submarine Cable System (Puk-Puk 1) at Telkom Witel Jayapura, Papua, on Friday (8/5). The milestone marks a new chapter in strengthening digital connectivity across Eastern Indonesia while reinforcing bilateral collaboration between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea in developing cross-border telecommunications infrastructure. More than just a cable system, Pukpuk represents a bridge between nations—connecting communities, unlocking opportunities, and bringing the Asia-Pacific region closer together through resilient digital infrastructure. The project is expected to open a new connectivity corridor into the Asia-Pacific region, accelerating digital economic growth, expanding digital access for communities, and strengthening connectivity across border areas and Eastern Indonesia. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Indonesia's Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Angga Raka Prabowo, President Director of Telkom Indonesia Dian Siswarini, Papua New Guinea Consular representative in Jayapura Leon Galemo, Papua Provincial Government representative L. Christian Sohilait, and PNG DataCo CEO Paul Komboi. In his remarks, Vice Minister Angga Raka Prabowo emphasized that accelerating digital transformation remains one of Indonesia's national priorities in building a more advanced, inclusive, and globally competitive nation. "Connectivity must be developed equally, sustainably, and inclusively so that every region - including Eastern Indonesia has the same opportunity to grow within the digital economy ecosystem," said Angga. He also expressed appreciation for TelkomGroup's commitment to strengthening national connectivity. "The Pukpuk Cable plays an important role in creating more reliable and resilient connectivity that will benefit communities across Eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and beyond," he added. The Pukpuk submarine cable system is the first cross-border cable in the Asia-Pacific region to directly connect Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Operated by TelkomGroup, the landing station in Jayapura serves as a strategic connectivity gateway to Kumul Telkom Holdings' network in Papua New Guinea, delivering capacity from multiple provinces across PNG to Vanimo. Beyond telecommunications infrastructure, the project reflects a strategic partnership between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea in shaping regional connectivity—connecting nations, unlocking future. The synergy between Telin and PNG DataCo, further strengthened through the signing of a commercial agreement on the same day, marks a significant step toward deeper network integration and stronger Asia-Pacific digital connectivity. With the launch of the cable system, Jayapura now has two independent connectivity routes. The first route connects Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua, while the newly inaugurated second route links cities in Papua New Guinea like Vanimo, Madang and Port Moresby to Jayapura, continuing onward Manado in North Sulawesi and United States, through the SEA-US cable system. This alternative connectivity route significantly enhances Papua's digital infrastructure resilience through route diversity, ensuring more reliable and uninterrupted services. As Papua's connectivity hub, Jayapura is now better positioned to support regional digital economic growth and unlock new economic opportunities through world-class infrastructure. President Director of Telkom Indonesia Dian Siswarini stated that the Pukpuk project reflects TelkomGroup's strong commitment to expanding equitable connectivity across Eastern Indonesia. "Through Pukpuk, TelkomGroup is not only strengthening Papua's digital infrastructure, but also reaffirming that Eastern Indonesia is an integral part of the global connectivity ecosystem. We want to ensure that no region is left behind in the digital era. We hope this initiative will strengthen connectivity in Eastern Indonesia while opening broader opportunities for regional and global digital collaboration," said Dian. "The Pukpuk Cable demonstrates how TelkomGroup, through Telin, continues to bridge digital gaps between nations. We are proud to be part of a historic milestone in Asia-Pacific connectivity and remain committed to delivering world-class digital infrastructure for a more connected future," Dian concluded. PNG DataCo CEO Paul Komboi highlighted that the PUKPUK-1 cable is the tangible result of a partnership built over nearly a decade. "PUKPUK-1 is more than just a cable. It is a bridge between nations, a platform for economic opportunity, and a foundation for digital transformation," he said. He further noted that the geographical proximity between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea should naturally be strengthened through reliable digital connectivity, and the collaboration with Telin stands as a clear manifestation of that shared vision. Media Contact: Pri Handoko – VP Corporate Affairs, Email: corcomm@telin.net | Phone: +62811 8400 999
2026-05-09 14:19:00

South Sudan: Humanitarian Snapshot (April 2026)
Country: South Sudan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. In April, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan remained dire, driven by escalating conflict, mass displacement, severe food insecurity, and disease outbreaks. The crisis has been further compounded by the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which had forced more than 1.37 million6 people into South Sudan by 30 April. According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)7 analysis, more than 7.8 million people nearly 56 per cent of the population are projected to face Crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above) between April and July 2026. Of these, 73,300 people are experiencing Catastrophe (IPC Phase 5), the most severe level of acute food insecurity, in Nasir and Ulang counties in Upper Nile State, and Akobo, Fangak, Nyirol and Uror counties in Jonglei State. Violence in Jonglei State continued to drive large-scale displacement. By 30 April, more than 304,770 people10 had been displaced, according to IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM). This includes 242,850 people displaced within Jonglei State, nearly 29,000 to Awerial County in Lakes State, about 27,000 to Nasir, Panyikang and Ulang counties in Upper Nile State, and more than 6,000 to Juba County in Central Equatoria State. In addition, over 100,000 people fled to Tiergol in Ethiopia. An inter-agency assessment mission conducted on 2 April across at least 12 locations in Akobo County identified nearly 142,000 people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The mission reported rising cases of malnutrition and acute watery diarrhea, particularly among children and women, while looting and destruction of health and nutrition facilities severely disrupted essential services and response efforts. In Nyatim, around 30,000 displaced people who fled violence in Lankien, Duk County and Pieri in Uror County were reported to be living in extremely dire conditions. At least 58 deaths were reportedly linked to the lack of access to essential services, including food assistance. Humanitarian partners have been unable to carry out assessments or deliver aid due to access restrictions imposed by local authorities. Disease outbreaks continued to place additional pressure on already overstretched services. On 28 April, the Ministry of Health declared a polio outbreak following confirmation of nine cases of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) in Maiwut County, Upper Nile State. Urgent vaccination campaigns are planned, although access constraints threaten to delay implementation. Meanwhile, a severe cholera outbreak continued to spread across the country, with more than 103,200 cases and 1,669 deaths reported across 55 counties and administrative areas as of 30 April, driven by displacement and poor water, sanitation and hygiene conditions.
2026-05-08 13:07:49

شکایت شهروندان از نبود فرصت‌های کاری در کشور
Afghan Youth Struggle with Rising Poverty, Unemployment Ebadullah.Ebadi Fri, 05/08/2026 - 22:00 Author Liluma Qadiry Business Poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan, especially among young people, have become major social and economic challenges. The lack of sufficient job opportunities has forced many young people to migrate to major cities in search of work. Sayed Mahdi, a 32-year-old resident of Samangan province, has come to Kabul to find a job and support his family. Despite many efforts, he says he has still been unable to find employment. Sayed Mahdi, a resident of Samangan, said: “There is no work there and no one can find a job. Only some people who are forced to work manage to do so. I came to Kabul hoping it would be better here, but even here jobs cannot be found.” Other citizens also say that the lack of job opportunities forces many young people to consider migrating to other countries. The common demand of citizens, especially the youth, is the creation of permanent jobs and practical government support to reduce unemployment and improve the economic situation. Sayed Haider, a resident of Kabul, said: “The government should pay attention and establish factories or companies so that our young people can be freed from this situation and become employed.” Shifaullah, another resident of Kabul, added: “We ask the government to create job opportunities for us because currently there is no work and we are facing many problems.” Economic analysts say that rising poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan require serious planning and investment in productive and infrastructure sectors. Mujtaba Askari, an economic analyst, stressed: “Any country that can invest more in different sectors, whether industry or infrastructure, will be able to create more job opportunities for our youth.” Meanwhile, the Ministry of Economy says efforts are underway to address these challenges. Abdul Latif Nazari, the ministry’s deputy minister for professional affairs, said: “Supporting domestic production, increasing employment through job-generating and infrastructure projects, as well as encouraging private enterprises and supporting small and medium industries, are among our policies aimed at reducing poverty and unemployment.” It is worth noting that poverty and unemployment, especially among young people, are not new challenges in Afghanistan and have placed the country among those considered in need of humanitarian support. Although the government says it is working to reduce these challenges, the problems continue to affect citizens’ lives and have driven many people toward migration.
2026-05-08 13:05:17

Amazon's Chile data center moves ahead after residents lose environmental challenge
SANTIAGO, May 8 : Patricio Hernandez lives on the northern outskirts of Chile's capital Santiago, a hilly area below the Andes mountains which he and other residents fear could be devastated by a major Amazon data center complex."This hill is very important to the community; it is a green space, a place for r
2026-05-08 13:03:13

Lebanon: Spain contributes €10 million to WFP to support people facing hunger driven by conflict and violence | World Food Programme
Countries: Lebanon, Mali, Niger, occupied Palestinian territory, Spain Source: World Food Programme ROME, Italy – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of EUR 10 million from the Government of Spain to help meet urgent needs amid worsening food insecurity driven by conflict and the ripple effect of the escalation in the Middle East. The humanitarian package, approved by Spain’s Council of Ministers on 14 April, is channelled through the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). Of the EUR 10 million package, EUR 7.05 million is allocated to Lebanon, Palestine, Mali and Niger. This funding will support WFP’s response to the severe humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and the wider impact of the current conflict in the Middle East on food security across the region, and in other vulnerable contexts in the Central Sahel. Disruptions to international maritime traffic are further compounding these challenges. The restrictions risk undermining the upcoming planting season by delaying the movement of essential agricultural inputs. “Spain has mobilized an initial EUR 7.05 million humanitarian contribution through the World Food Programme to address urgent food security needs in Lebanon, Palestine, Mali and Niger. This support comes at a time of growing humanitarian needs, driven by protracted crises and the escalating situation in the Middle East, which is further exacerbating food insecurity in already fragile contexts,” said Jose Manuel Albares, Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. “Spain's support couldn't come at a more critical time. This contribution enables WFP to deliver emergency food assistance in Lebanon, Palestine, Mali and Niger - countries where conflict and economic shocks are pushing families to the edge. When planting seasons are at stake and global supply chains are buckling, every day matters. This is exactly the kind of partnership that saves lives and livelihoods,” said Cindy McCain, WFP Executive Director. The geographical allocation of the EUR 7.05 million is as follows: Palestine (EUR 500,000); Lebanon (EUR 700,000); Mali (EUR 2.8 million); and Niger (EUR 3.05 million). The remaining EUR 2.95 million will be allocated in due course. # # # The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) is the state agency responsible for promoting, planning, coordinating and implementing Spain’s public policies on sustainable development cooperation, humanitarian action and global citizenship education. The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. Follow us on X, formerly Twitter, via @wfp_media, @WFPGovts. Spain Funding Executive Director Conflicts For more information please contact (email address: firstname.lastname@wfp.org): Julian Miglierini, WFP/ Rome, Mob. +39 348 2316793 Martin Rentsch, WFP/Berlin, Mob +49 160 99 26 17 30 Shaza Moghraby, WFP/New York, Mob. + 1 929 289 9867 Rene McGuffin, WFP/ Washington Mob. +1 771 245 4268
2026-05-08 13:03:04

CAR: République centrafricaine : Rapport de situation N°66, au 05 mai 2026
Country: Central African Republic Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. FAITS SAILLANTS Trois personnes tuées et au moins 800 personnes déplacées suite à l’insécurité Reprise des cliniques mobiles à Koumboli après près d’un an de suspension CONTEXTE GENERAL Préfecture de la Vakaga – Nord-Est Plus de 460 personnes, dont 367 enfants, des villages de Tétembala, Charmout, Bierra et Goba dans la commune de Am-Dafock,ont fui leur village par crainte de représailles et ont trouvé refuge dans le village Gnalida. Ce mouvement qui se poursuit, fait suite à l’assassinat de quatre ressortissants soudanais dans la nuit de 11 au 12 avril 2026 dans cette localité de Bilibili excentrée de l’axe principal de Birao - Am-Dafock par les éléments armés non identifiés. Le comité de paix de Birao s’est rendu, le 14 avril, à Am-Dafock afin de mener une mission visant à apaiser les tensions au sein des communautés locales. Préfecture de Haut-Mbomou – Sud-Est Depuis le 30 avril, cinq personnes ont été enlevées, plusieurs habitations ont été pillées et incendiées, et les résidents de la ville de Djémah, par crainte pour leur sécurité, se sont réfugiés dans la brousse suite à une attaque menée par des éléments armés dans le quartier Fouka, situé à environ trois kilomètres de la rivière Ouara qui traverse la ville de Djémah. Dans la nuit du 30 avril au 1er mai 2025, la localité de Fouka dans la même région a été attaquée par des éléments armés, causant le déplacement des habitants vers la brousse, avant de regagner leurs domiciles, même si la crainte d’une nouvelle attaque demeure au sein de la population. BESOINS ET REPONSE HUMANITAIRE Protection Préfecture de l’Ouham Fafa – Nord-Ouest L’ONG COOPADEM, avec le soutien du Fonds humanitaire, a organisé deux sessions de formation à Batangafo le 28 avril et le 2 mai pour 25 points focaux et 22 autorités locales sur la gestion des sites de personnes déplacées, les violences basées sur le genre (VBG) et la prévention de l’exploitation et des abus sexuels. Ces activités s’inscrivent dans le cadre du renforcement des capacités des acteurs locaux en matière de protection et de gestion des sites de déplacement à Batangafo.
2026-05-08 13:00:56

ربات‌ها و انسان‌ها: راهکارهای هوش مصنوعی اروپا با هدف تحول در تجارت الکترونیک
ربات‌های مبتنی بر هوش مصنوعی همین حالا هم در انبار شرکت‌های تجارت الکترونیک کالاها را همانند انسان‌ها بسته‌بندی می‌کنند، برمی‌دارند و مرتب می‌کنند؛ با این تفاوت که سریع‌تر، کارآمدتر و دقیق‌تر از انسان‌ها عمل می‌کنند.
2026-05-08 13:00:45

Big Horn Outdoors® Announces First-Ever Big Horn Day with Exclusive Savings on Outdoor Cooking Essentials
The four-day online event brings outdoor cooking lovers the brand's lowest prices of the year, exclusive giveaways, and more ways to enjoy professional-level cooking at home or on the go. LOS ANGELES , May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Horn Outdoors® , the ultimate solution provider for pizza baking, grilling, and outdoor cooking, will officially launch its first-ever Big Horn® Day this Saturday, featuring a four-day online shopping celebration running from May 9 to May 12 exclusively on bighornoutdoors.com . As the brand's biggest sales event ever, Big Horn Day gives customers more time to discover and score incredible deals on some of Big Horn Outdoors' best outdoor cooking gear at the brand's lowest prices of the year, with savings of up to 50% on select products. Big Horn Outdoors’ first-ever brand day — Big Horn Day — will launch on May 9. Built to celebrate the growing community of Big Horn Outdoors® customers who bring outdoor cooking culture to life, Big Horn Day invites backyard hosts, campers, tailgaters, balcony cooks, and outdoor food lovers to experience a more effortless way to achieve restaurant-level results. From pizza ovens and gas grills to camping stoves and other outdoor cooking essentials, the event highlights the tools that help make outdoor meals easier, more consistent, and more enjoyable. "This is the first year we are celebrating Big Horn Day with our community as a way to thank the customers who have made Big Horn Outdoors® part of their outdoor cooking moments," said Richard Jin, founder of Big Horn Outdoors®. "Great outdoor cooking is not just about technique — it is also about having tools that make the experience easier and more enjoyable. With Big Horn Day, we want more people to discover how approachable high-quality outdoor cooking can be." During Big Horn Day, customers can explore the brand's deepest annual discounts on select outdoor cooking products and take part in giveaways while supplies last. The shopping event is filled with deals on products designed for outdoor food lovers looking to make pizza nights easier, backyard grilling more reliable, campsite cooking more versatile, and small-space outdoor setups more practical. Big Horn ® Day highlights include: Up to 50% off select outdoor cooking essentials on Bighornoutdoors.com . The brand's lowest prices of the year on select pizza ovens, gas grills, kitchen islands, and more. Giveaway opportunities throughout the event, including a chance to win products such as pizza ovens and infrared grills. As outdoor cooking continues to become a bigger part of everyday living, Big Horn Outdoors® is focused on helping people bring more flavor, fire, and confidence to the way they cook outside. Whether preparing pizza in the backyard, grilling at a campsite, hosting friends before a game, or making dinner on a balcony deck, the brand's products are designed to make high-quality outdoor cooking feel less complicated. Big Horn Day will be available exclusively at Bighornoutdoors.com from May 9 to May 12. Customers will be able to visit the website to explore limited-time offers, participate in giveaways, and discover outdoor cooking tools built for professional-level results in everyday settings. About Big Horn Outdoors® Founded over 14 years ago, Big Horn Outdoors® is an outdoor cooking brand specializing in grills, pizza ovens, and outdoor cooking solutions designed to make professional-quality cooking more accessible. The brand helps people create memorable moments through food, fire, and shared outdoor experiences. Big Horn Outdoors® products are available through major U.S. retailers, including Walmart, The Home Depot, and Lowe's. The brand is also an active supporter of motorsports culture through its sponsorship of Alli Owens Racing in the NASCAR-owned ARCA Menards Series, reinforcing its connection to outdoor lifestyle, performance, and high-energy community experiences. For more information, visit www.bighornoutdoor.com .
2026-05-08 13:00:00

بري يبحث مع وفد أوروبي ملف النازحين وتداعيات الاعتداءات الإسرائيلية على لبنان
بحث رئيس مجلس النواب اللبناني نبيه بري مع وفد من الاتحاد الأوروبي المساعدات الإنسانية والاعتداءات الإسرائيلية على لبنان وأزمة النازحين.
2026-05-08 12:59:24

تلاش‌ها برای بازگشایی سفارت افغانستان در کویت
Afghanistan, Kuwait Discuss Reopening Embassy and Expanding Ties Hayatullah.Rahimi Fri, 05/08/2026 - 23:02 Author Bibi Amina Hakimi Profile Photo Author Short Bio Bibi Amina Hakimi reports on the economy for TOLOnews. Author Job TOLOnews' Reporter Afghanistan The Afghan Embassy in Indonesia has announced that the acting head of the embassy in Jakarta met with the Ambassador of Kuwait and discussed the expansion of bilateral relations. According to the information released, both sides discussed the reopening of Afghanistan’s embassy in Kuwait, the development of political and economic relations, as well as regional and international cooperation. Suhail Shaheen, the acting head of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s embassy in Doha, said: “At present, Afghanistan’s embassies in some Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, are active, and ambassadors and acting diplomats are carrying out their duties. We want embassies to become active in other countries such as Kuwait as well, because the presence of ambassadors plays an important role in strengthening relations between the two countries.” Meanwhile, international relations experts believe that the reactivation of Afghanistan’s diplomatic missions in different countries could help improve political ties, facilitate consular services, and expand economic cooperation. Wahid Faqiri, an expert on international relations, said: “The reopening of Afghanistan’s embassy in Kuwait is a positive development and may help Afghanistan emerge from the isolation it is currently facing, while also paving the way for broader relations with Arab countries.” Najib-ur-Rahman Shamal, another international relations expert, also said: “Expanding political, diplomatic, and economic relations is a necessity for Afghanistan under the current circumstances and could help address some of the country’s challenges. The reopening of Afghanistan’s embassy in Kuwait will also play an important role in expanding these relations.” This comes as Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, previously told TOLOnews that the Foreign Ministry has been able to activate Afghanistan’s political and diplomatic missions in more than 40 countries, a move which he said reflects continued engagement and progress in Afghanistan’s foreign relations.
2026-05-08 12:59:11

NYSE Content Update: HawkEye 360 Soars 31% in Trading Debut
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Enhanced will begin trading on NYSE today Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on May 8th Equities are higher Friday morning as investors track the latest developments in Iran and digest April's jobs report. Shares of signal intelligence company HawkEye 360 (NYSE: HAWK) jumped by 31% on Thursday following its IPO. Enhanced CEO Maximilian Martin will join Taking Stock this afternoon to celebrate the performance medicine company's IPO. Ryan Serhant will join NYSE Live to discuss his real estate firm's expansion to California. Opening Bell Silver Bow Mining (NYSE American: SBMT) celebrates its recent IPO Closing Bell Enhanced (NYSE: ENHA) celebrates its IPO For market insights, IPO activity, and today's opening bell, download the NYSE TV App: TV.NYSE.com Corning at NYSE to celebrate 175th anniversary
2026-05-08 12:55:00

آغاز پروژه اعمار ترمینل باربری دوراهی حیرتان به ارزش ۸۵۰ میلیون افغانی
پروژه اعمار یک ترمینل جدید و مجهز باربری به‌ارزش ۸۵۰ میلیون افغانی، امروز (پنجشنبه، ۱۷ ثور) در دوراهی حیرتان طی دو سال در زمینی به مساحت یک هزار جریب، به‌گونه‌ی مشارکت عامه و خصوصی آغاز شده است.
2026-05-07 11:31:42

رویټرز: ایران او امریکا د لنډمهالې هوکړې په درشل کې دي
رویترز راپور ورکړی چې امریکا او ایران د جګړې د درولو لپاره د یوې محدودې او لنډمهالې هوکړې د کولو په درشل کې دي. دغه خبري اژانس پنجشنبه د مې پر ۷مه، راپور ورکړی چې د لومړنۍ مسودې له مخې به د امریکا او ایران ترمنځ جګړه ودرول شي، خو د دواړو لورو ترمنځ به [...] The post رویټرز: ایران او امریکا د لنډمهالې هوکړې په درشل کې دي appeared first on ۸صبح ورځپاڼه .
2026-05-07 11:30:40

بخش زنان ملل متحد: حدود ۱۱ میلیون زن و دختر در افغانستان به کمک‌های عاجل نیاز دارند
بخش زنان سازمان ملل متحد و گروه کاری «جنسیت در اقدام‌های بشردوستانه» می‌گویند که به دلیل بحران حقوق زنان و وضعیت وخیم بشردوستانه در افغانستان، نزدیک به ۱۱ میلیون زن و دختر در این کشور به کمک‌های فوری نیاز دارند.
2026-05-07 11:29:58

Indonesia - Floods and landslides (BNPB, BMKG, NOAA-CPC) (ECHO Daily Flash of 7 May 2026)
Country: Indonesia Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations From 4‐6 May, floods and landslides struck large parts of Indonesia, causing deaths, displacement and extensive damage. According to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), as of 6 May, a landslide in Thunder Village, Dramaga District, Bogor Regency on 5 May claimed one fatality, while a separate landslide in Cipendawa Village, Pacet District, Cianjur Regency killed another person when a wall collapsed. In West Java, several areas were also hit by landslides; in Bogor City, 54 people were affected, three buildings suffered heavy damage and ten incurred moderate damage from landslides. Additionally, Jakarta recorded 4 755 residents and 1 582 housing units affected by floods across 28 villages in 12 sub‐districts. In Tangerang City, Banten, 45 people were evacuated to temporary centres, affecting 60 families. Bandung Regency reported 63 families affected in Cilampeni Village, Katapang District, while 61 housing units and two places of worship were damaged due to floodwater. Additional moderate to isolated heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours across Indonesia.
2026-05-07 11:29:12

Philippines - Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, DROMIC DSWD, ADINet) (ECHO Daily Flash of 7 May 2026)
Country: Philippines Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck Eastern Samar Island on 4 May at 06:09 UTC (14:09 local time). The epicentre was located approximately 5 km west‐northwest of Nena Barangay (Eastern Samar Province). According to the USGS PAGER system, around 8 000 people were exposed to strong shaking. The ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) reports that 212 people have been affected across the provinces of Eastern Samar, Leyte, Tacloban City, and Western Samar, all located in the Eastern Visayas Region. In addition, three houses were destroyed and 48 were damaged in Eastern and Western Samar provinces.
2026-05-07 11:29:11

Cambodia - Tornado (NOAA-CPC, ADINet) (ECHO Daily Flash of 7 May 2026)
Country: Cambodia Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations On 4 May, a tornado hit Thnal Dach Village in Otdar Meanchey Province (northern Cambodia), resulting in damage. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), 728 people have been affected, while 182 houses and one school have been destroyed. Over the next three days, moderate to locally heavy rainfall is expected across most of the country, including the affected province.
2026-05-07 11:29:10

روایت پزشکیان از دیدار با مجتبی خامنه‌ای: دو ساعت و نیم و بی‌واسطه گفتگو کردیم
در حالی که به گزارش برخی از منابع خبری احتمال توافق بین ایران و آمریکا افزایش یافته و پیش‌بینی می‌شود ایران به زودی پاسخ پیشنهاد آمریکا را بدهد، رییس‌جمهور ایران می‌گوید با محتبی خامنه‌ای، رهبر ایران دیدار کرده است.
2026-05-07 11:28:28

دانشمندان روسی دستگاهی برای ارزیابی سریع وضعیت زخم‌ها ساخته‌اند
دانشمندان دانشگاه پزشکی دولتی رازوموفسکی ساراتوف دستگاهی برای تشخیص سریع ارگان‌ها و بافت‌های آسیب‌دیده با استفاده از ارزیابی غیرتماسی جریان خون ساخته‌اند. به گفته سرویس مطبوعاتی دانشگاه، این پیشرفت به شناسایی ناهنجاری‌ها و تعیین شدت وضعیت بیماران مبتلا به دیابت، سوختگی و زخم کمک خواهد کرد.در پزشکی مدرن، از جریان‌سنجی داپلر لیزری برای ارزیابی جریان خون در کوچکترین مویرگ‌ها پوست یا غشاهای مخاطی استفاده می‌شود. این روش سریع، بدون درد و ایمن مبتنی بر تابش لیزر به پوست است: هنگامی که گلبول‌های قرمز خون در مویرگ‌ها حرکت می‌کنند، فرکانس نور تغییر می‌کند (اثر داپلر)، که امکان اندازه‌گیری دقیق سرعت جریان خون و تعداد گلبول‌های قرمز خون را فراهم می‌کند.با استفاده از این روش، یک پزشک می‌تواند به عنوان مثال، میزان آسیب سوختگی به بدن، قابلیت زنده ماندن و پیوند اعضا، میزان آسیب اختلالات میکرواسکولار در بیماری دیابت، قابلیت حیات پذیری جداره روده در حین جراحی شکم را ارزیابی کند و در تعدادی دیگر از موارد، اطلاعات لازم را برای پیش‌بینی سلامت بیمار به دست آورد.گلب ماریف، رئیس بخش گوش و حلق و بینی دانشگاه پزشکی دولتی ساراتوف (SSMU) که به نام وی. آی. رازوموفسکی، محقق برجسته در مرکز علمی و آموزشی تحقیقات بالینی و زیست پزشکی در SSMU نامگذاری شده است، خاطرنشان کرد: استفاده از جریان‌سنجی داپلر لیزری در روسیه به دلیل کمبود تجهیزات مدرن محدود است. این دانشمند توضیح داد: "تنها دستگاه داخلی نیاز به تماس مستقیم با بیمار دارد. معادل‌های وارداتی نیز خیلی جمع و جور نیستند: آنها نیاز به اتصال به رایانه با نرم‌افزار تخصصی و آموزش تخصصی برای پزشکان دارند. به همین ترتیب، نمی‌توان از آنها برای انجام اندازه‌گیری‌ها بدون تماس مستقیم با بافت مورد بررسی استفاده کرد، که منجر به تحریف داده‌ها می‌شود. در برخی موارد، به عنوان مثال، در طول مداخلات جراحی، تماس با بافت مورد بررسی نامطلوب یا غیرممکن است."برای حل این مشکل، محققان "دانشگاه پزشکی دولتی ساتاروف (بنام وی. آی. رازوموفسکی)"، یک مجتمع نرم‌افزاری-سخت‌افزاری (APK) اختصاصی و غیرتماسی برای بررسی جریان خون حجمی در ارگان‌ها و بافت‌های مختلف تولید کرده‌اند. این محصول بر پایه قطعات مدرن ساخته شده است که اجازه می‌دهد دستگاه جدید، سبک، فشرده، کاملاً مستقل و از نظر یادگیری برای پزشک ساده باشد.ماریف افزود: "سیستم ما می‌تواند به طور گسترده مورد استفاده قرار گیرد، از جمله در شرایط درگیری های نظامی، بلایای انسانی و صنعتی برای آسیب دیدگان و مجروحان و سایر وضعیت های اضطراری. کاربردهای آن شامل سنجش جریان خون مویرگی در اندام‌ها پس از بستن رگ‌بند برای قطع خونریزی و تصمیم‌گیری در مورد قطع عضو، و همچنین تعیین زنده ماندن بافت‌ها پس از جراحت‌های نافذ و در جراحی‌های پلاستیک است. علاوه بر این، این دستگاه می‌تواند برای اندازه‌گیری میزان سوختگی و در حین عمل‌های جراحی بر روی اندام‌های مختلف به کار رود"
2026-05-07 11:28:23

Global Media Visits Wuling: SGMW Beijing Auto Show Overseas Brand Event Concludes Successfully
BEIJING and LIUZHOU, China, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, SAIC-GM-Wuling's (SGMW) overseas brand series events for the Beijing Auto Show successfully concluded in Beijing and Liuzhou. Overseas media and renowned automotive influencers from around the world participated in auto...
2026-05-07 11:28:00

Global Media Visits Wuling: SGMW Beijing Auto Show Overseas Brand Event Concludes Successfully
BEIJING and LIUZHOU, China , May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, SAIC-GM-Wuling's (SGMW) overseas brand series events for the Beijing Auto Show successfully concluded in Beijing and Liuzhou. Overseas media and renowned automotive influencers from around the world participated in auto show visits, corporate heritage exploration, Intelligent Island-Style Manufacturing factory tours, full-range product test drives, and brand co-creation exchanges. This series of activities gave overseas media, dealers, and users a new and deeper understanding of Global Wuling. During the Beijing Auto Show, Wuling showcased its new product matrix featuring key models including the Huajing S, Starlight L, and Bingo Pro. The Huajing S, the first flagship large six-seat SUV jointly developed by Wuling and Huawei and equipped with Huawei Qiankun intelligent driving technology, represents the deep strategic collaboration between Wuling and Huawei Qiankun, demonstrating Wuling's pursuit of technological and brand advancement. Notably, SGMW established an overseas exhibition zone for the first time at this Beijing Auto Show, showcasing its determination to accelerate brand and ecosystem globalization. Subsequently, overseas media and influencers traveled to Liuzhou for an in-depth heritage exploration. At the Baojun Base, they witnessed the world's first Intelligent Island-Style Manufacturing system. This system revolutionizes traditional automotive assembly-line processes, pioneering the third revolution in automobile manufacturing. Its "static + dynamic" flexible island design enables simultaneous production of fifteen vehicle models on one line. Empowered by a full-chain digital platform and AI Excellent Operation Grand Model (EOAI), component assembly precision reaches 0.1 millimeter level with zero misassembly rate and zero quality defects, achieving "consistency across ten thousand miles" and "uniformity across ten thousand vehicles." Overseas guests observed the highly intelligent production process, directly experiencing Wuling's core competitiveness of "manufacturing heritage + intelligent technology," forming a new understanding of "Intelligent Manufacturing in China." At the Liuzhou Baojun Base vehicle test track, overseas media test-drove core products including the Huajing S, Starlight series, and Bingo series. The right-hand-drive model Darion, with spacious interior, comfortable cabin, and class-exclusive electric sliding door, perfectly meets overseas family needs. The Bingo series redefines urban refined mobility with its retro-fashionable exterior and exquisite interior. Multiple overseas media outlets praised Wuling's practicality, reliability, and design, recognizing its product strength in meeting global mainstream market demands. Following the test drives, Wuling and global media engaged in deep-level brand co-creation exchanges. Both parties conducted face-to-face dialogues on brand value, product experience, global market trends, and overseas development strategies. Based on regional market characteristics and user needs, they exchanged viewpoints, built consensus, and contributed ideas for Wuling's globalization path. This co-creation established an efficient, transparent, long-term communication bridge, enabling overseas guests to comprehensively understand Wuling's brand vision, manufacturing strength, and long-term commitment. Through this co-creation, Wuling absorbed first-hand global market insights, clarified localization directions, strengthened partner trust, and laid foundation for continued global market cultivation and high-quality globalization. SGMW adheres to "Caring Mobility, For Everyone," with cumulative sales exceeding 32 million vehicles—the first Chinese automobile brand to reach this milestone. New energy vehicle sales exceed 3 million, ranking top three globally. Under its globalization strategy, Wuling operates six production bases including Indonesia and India, exporting to 70+ countries and regions with 1.5 million cumulative export sales and ten consecutive years of export growth. This Beijing Auto Show overseas brand series event showcased Wuling's leap from manufacturing to intelligent manufacturing and its global market determination. Standing at a new starting point of global competition, Wuling establishes trust with an open posture, promotes joint expansion through collaboration, and works with global partners to advance Chinese new energy vehicle standards worldwide. CONTACT: wuling.global@sgmw.com.cn www.wuling.com/en
2026-05-07 11:28:00

US Gas Prices Rise as Iran War Tightens Fuel Supply
(MENAFN) US gasoline prices have risen past $4.50 per gallon for the first time since July 2022, as the ongoing war involving Iran continues to strain fuel supply chains and put additional pressure ...
2026-05-06 09:47:13

Ashutosh Gowariker's Docu-Drama On India's Temple Idol Smuggling Titled 'Temple Raiders'
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker will be donning the director's cap yet again for a drama-led documentary series titled "Temple Raiders".The project will revolve ...
2026-05-06 09:45:27

Nora Fatehi To Appear Before NCW Tomorrow In 'Sarke Chunar' Song Row
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has scheduled a hearing in connection with the controversy surrounding the song 'Sarke Chunar', with actor Nora Fatehi ...
2026-05-06 09:45:26

SEBI Tightens Rules, Mandates Index Providers To Register For Key Benchmarks
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed index providers of 'significant indices' to register with it within six months under the Index ...
2026-05-06 09:45:23

IPL 2026: 'Pitch Wasn't A Belter, We Adapted Quickly,' Says Akeal Hosein After CSK Beat DC
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Akeal Hosein said quick assessment of conditions and effective communication among bowlers played a key role in their ...
2026-05-06 09:45:11

US Secures Early AI Testing Access from Google, Microsoft, xAI
(MENAFN) Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI have reached agreements with the US government that will allow early-stage access to their advanced artificial intelligence systems for national security ...
2026-05-06 09:42:37

Advantech โชว์นวัตกรรม Edge AI และโซลูชันตรวจสอบเวเฟอร์ในงาน SEMICON SEA 2026 เพื่อเร่งขับเคลื่อนนวัตกรรมเซมิคอนดักเตอร์
สิงคโปร์ 6 พฤษภาคม 2569 /PRNewswire/ – Advantech ผู้นําด้านระบบอัจฉริยะและโซลูชันการประมวลผลที่ Edge ระดับโลกได้ประกาศความพร้อมเข้าร่วมงาน SEMICON SEA 2026 มหกรรมจัดแสดงสินค้าอุตสาหกรรมเซมิคอนดักเตอร์ชั้นนํา ณ Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) กรุงกัวลาลัมเปอร์...
2026-05-06 09:42:00

France Sends Carrier Strike Group Toward Red Sea
(MENAFN) According to reports, France has deployed its aircraft carrier strike group toward the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden as part of efforts to support maritime security operations in the region, ...
2026-05-06 09:39:38

NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for May 6, 2026
Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need. The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles ...
2026-05-06 09:38:58

Who is Elisabetta Tai Ferretto? Italian model who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexual misconduct vanishes mysteriously in New York
Epstein accuser’s sudden silence in New York sparks panic, questions, and an international investigation.
2026-05-06 09:38:27

Gunman Wounded Near White House After Shooting, Triggers Security Lockdown
A gunman opened fire near the White House, prompting a brief security lockdown as United States Secret Service officers responded, according to Reuters. Officials said agents identified an armed and suspicious individual on Monday who attempted to flee before being shot and wounded by security forces. Authorities confirmed the suspect was carrying a firearm, while [...] The post Gunman Wounded Near White House After Shooting, Triggers Security Lockdown appeared first on Khaama Press .
2026-05-05 07:58:00

در روز جهانی قابله‌ها؛ تأکید ملل متحد بر سرمایه‌گذاری بر یک میلیون قابله در افغانستان
صندوق جمعیت سازمان ملل متحد (UNFPA) می‌گوید که سرمایه‌گذاری روی بیش از یک میلیون قابله در افغانستان، مؤثرترین راه برای نجات جان مادران و نوزادان خواهد بود.
2026-05-05 07:57:33

Mumbai Indians pull off record chase as IPL action continues
Rickelton was named Player of the Match for his match-defining innings, as Mumbai secured their third win of the season, while Lucknow slipped to a sixth straight defeat. The post Mumbai Indians pull off record chase as IPL action continues first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News .
2026-05-05 07:56:08

Seven cases of deadly hantavirus confirmed or suspected on stranded cruise ship
Two cases of the deadly hantavirus have been confirmed, and five more are suspected among people who were on a luxury cruise ship now held in the Atlantic near Cape Verde, the World Health Organi
2026-05-05 07:55:27

Afghanistan: ES-NFI Cluster - Cluster Coordination Structure (Updated on 22 March 2026)
Country: Afghanistan Sources: Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic. The document outlines the coordination structure of the Shelter, Land, and Site Coordination (SLSC) Cluster in Afghanistan. Updated as of March, 2026, it details the leadership and coordination teams at the national, sub-national, and provincial levels. Key organizations involved include UNHCR and IOM, with numerous focal points across different regions of Afghanistan, all tasked with managing various aspects of humanitarian shelter and aid distribution. The document includes contacts for coordinators, co-chairs, strategic advisory groups, PSEA and GBV focal points, AAP focal points, IM team, regional focal points, and provincial focal points indicating a well-structured network designed to effectively address the needs of those requiring emergency shelter and related supplies.
2026-05-05 07:54:04

GIGABYTE คว้ารางวัล Red Dot Design Award ตอกย้ําความเป็นผู้นําด้านดีไซน์ในกลุ่มผลิตภัณฑ์ AI ระดับโลก
ไทเป, 5 พฤษภาคม 2569 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE แบรนด์คอมพิวเตอร์ชั้นนําระดับโลก ประกาศว่าไลน์กลุ่มผลิตภัณฑ์ AI ของบริษัทได้รับการยอมรับจากเวที Red Dot Design Award ครอบคลุมทั้งกลุ่มการ์ดจอ เมนบอร์ด และแล็ปท็อป ซึ่งสะท้อนถึงแนวทางที่เป็นเอกภาพในการพัฒนาและมอบประสบการณ์การใช้งาน AI...
2026-05-05 07:53:00

Shelter Cluster Afghanistan: March Monthly Snapshot 2026
Country: Afghanistan Sources: International Organization for Migration, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-05-05 07:51:22

«۳ هزار ژن متفاوت» در مغز؛ علم در مورد تفاوت‌های مغزی زن و مرد چه می‌گوید؟
پژوهشی تازه در ایالات متحده که در ماه آوریل در مجله علمی «ساینس» منتشر شده، به بررسی تفاوت‌های واقعی میان مغز زنان و مردان پرداخته است؛ تفاوت‌هایی که می‌توانند به پرسش‌هایی دیرینه پاسخ دهند که مثلا چرا افسردگی در زنان شایع‌تر است و اوتیسم در مردان؟
2026-05-05 07:51:17

Afghanistan: ES/NFI Cluster Operational Presence (as of March 2026)
Country: Afghanistan Sources: International Organization for Migration, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-05-05 07:49:25

ADX welcomes Morgan Stanley as the first international investment bank Remote Trading Member, expanding global access to Abu Dhabi's capital markets
ABU DHABI, UAE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today announced that Morgan Stanley, a leading investment bank and financial services company, has joined the ADX as its first international investment bank Remote Trading Member — enabling Morgan...
2026-05-05 07:49:00

هشدار قاطع ایران به امریکا درباره اسکورت کشتی‌ها در تنگه هرمز
رئیس کمیسیون امنیت ملی مجلس شورای اسلامی ایران در واکنش به طرح جدید دونالد ترامپ برای اسکورت کشتی‌های تجاری در تنگه هرمز تاکید کرد که مدیریت این گذرگاه راهبردی با اظهارات و مواضع «توهم‌آلود» رئیس‌جمهور امریکا امکان‌پذیر نیست.
2026-05-04 06:31:07

آغاز رقابت‌های کونگ‌فو «جام هم‌بستگی جوانان» در کابل با حضور ۲۷۰ ورزشکار
رقابت‌های کونگ‌فو تحت عنوان «جام هم‌بستگی جوانان» با اشتراک ۲۷۰ ورزشکار از ۱۰ ولایت کشور به میزبانی کابل آغاز شد؛ این مسابقات با هدف ترویج ورزش و تقویت همبستگی میان جوانان برگزار می‌شود.
2026-05-04 06:26:39

CENTCOM announces support for project freedom to help navigation through Strait of Hormuz

Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it will begin supporting "Project Freedom" starting Monday, May 4, 2026, to help merchant vessels get through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement, CENTCOM explained that its forces, under the direction of US President Donald Trump, will support commercial vessels seeking free passage. It noted that the Departments of State and War launched the Maritime Freedom Construct initiative to enhance coordination in the strait.

For his part, Commander of CENTCOM Admiral Brad Cooper said that supporting this defensive mission is essential for regional security and the global economy, pointing out that the military support will include guided-missile destroyers.

He added that the operation will involve more than 100 aircraft and approximately 15,000 military personnel, emphasizing that support for Project Freedom comes at a time when the United States is also continuing to enforce a naval blockade.

The US President had previously announced the launch of an operation to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. He said, in a post on his Truth Social account, that countries that have no connection to the conflict in the Middle East have asked the United States for help in freeing their ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. 

2026-05-04 06:25:30

طهران تحذر: سنستهدف أيّ قوة أجنبية أو أميركية إذا اقتربت من مضيق هرمز
إسلام تايمز (إيران) - جدّدت إيران التأكيد أنّ أمن مضيق هرمز هو بيد قواتها المسلّحة، مؤكدة أنّ أي «عبور آمن» يتمّ بالتنسيق معها، وذلك رداً على «خطة» تحدّث عنها الرئيس الأميركي دونالد ترامب تبدأ اعتباراً من اليوم «لمواكبة القوات الأميركية للسفن التي تعبر مضيق هرمز».
2026-05-04 06:23:19

رئيس السلطة القضائية في إيران: الوحدة الوطنية شوكة في عيون الأعداء
إسلام تايمز (إيران) - أكّد رئيس السلطة القضائية في إيران، غلام حسين محسني إيجئي، أنّ الوحدة والانسجام الوطنيين يمثلان "شوكة في عيون الأعداء"، مشدداً على فشل المخططات الخارجية التي تستهدف الجبهة الداخلية للبلاد.
2026-05-04 06:21:11

پایان امپراتوری غریزه؛ آیا رابطه جنسی به یک «سرگرمی» صرف تبدیل خواهد شد؟
در طول یک دهه گذشته، پیش‌بینی‌های جسورانه‌ای درباره آینده روابط جنسی و تولیدمثل مطرح شده است. یکی از ساده‌ترین آن‌ها این است که انسان‌ها همچنان تا سالیان سال به برقراری رابطه جنسی ادامه خواهند داد، اما با هدفی متفاوت: آن‌ها دیگر برای بچه‌دار شدن لزوما نیازی به این کار نخواهند داشت.
2026-05-04 06:18:55

Israeli Strikes Kill Eight in South Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Extension
At least eight people were killed in fresh Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday, despite a ceasefire extension brokered by the United States, Lebanese officials said. Anadolu Agency reported that the attacks hit multiple region in the south, with civilians among the casualties. In one airstrike near the coastal city of Tyre, three people [...] The post Israeli Strikes Kill Eight in South Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Extension appeared first on Khaama Press .
2026-05-04 06:18:37

Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Hantavirus is a rare but potentially serious infection transmitted primarily through contact with rats or mice or their droppings. The post Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News .
2026-05-04 06:17:46

مبارزان، افسانه‌ها و گروه‌های ایندی محبوب: این هفته در اروپا چه ببینیم و بشنویم
مارینا آبراموویچ با نمایشگاهی تازه در ونیز به استقبال هشتادسالگی می‌رود، گروه راک بروکن سوشال سین بازمی‌گردد و «مورتال کومبت ۲» حال و هوای سالن‌های بازی را به سینما میاورد؛ اینها پیشنهادهای فرهنگی این هفته‌اند.
2026-05-04 06:16:38

3 killed in high-speed vehicle collision in N. Afghanistan
KABUL, May 4 (Xinhua) -- At least three commuters have been confirmed dead following a high-speed collision between a passenger vehicle and a truck in northern Afghanistan's Faryab province, the provincial police office said in a statement on Monday. The accident occurred on Sunday evening on the outskirts of Andkhoy district, according to the provincial police office. All three victims were traveling in the hig
2026-05-04 06:15:09

نُه میلیون رأس مواشی در افغانستان واکسین شدند
بخش افغانستان سازمان خوراک و کشاورزی ملل متحد، گفته که بیش از نُه میلیون رأس مواشی را در برابر بیماری طاعون نشخوارکننده‌ی کوچک واکسین کرده است. The post نُه میلیون رأس مواشی در افغانستان واکسین شدند first appeared on SALAM WATANDAR .
2026-05-03 04:54:30

رد اظهارات وزیر اطلاعات پاکستان؛ کابل: خبرنگاران افغان مستقل عمل می‌کنند
وزارت اطلاعات و فرهنگ، اظهارات اخیر وزیر اطلاعات پاکستان درباره خبرنگاران افغان را «غیرمسوولانه و بی‌اساس» خوانده و تأکید کرده که خبرنگاران کشور در چارچوب منافع ملی و اصول حرفه‌ ای ژورنالیزم فعالیت دارند.
2026-05-03 04:52:54

Baseless Accusations Undermine Regional Stability
Recent remarks from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again bring attention to a recurring issue in relations between Kabul and Islamabad. Pakistani officials describe their expectation as simple and direct, stressing that Afghan territory should not be used against Pakistan. While such a principle is consistent with international norms...
2026-05-03 04:52:25

معرفی ۱۲۰۰ دانشجو ممتاز برای استخدام در ادارات دولتی
وزیر تحصیلات عالی می‌گوید که ۱۲۰۰ تن از دانشجویان ممتاز فارغ‌شده، به‌ منظور فراهم‌سازی زمینه کاریابی به رهبر امارت اسلامی معرفی شده‌‌اند و قرار است پس از ارزیابی، در ادارات دولتی جذب شوند.
2026-05-03 04:48:28

Six Drown In Ganga At UP's Ballia During Ritual, CM Orders Swift Rescue Operations
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A tragic incident unfolded at Shivrampur Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district on Sunday morning as six people, including four teenage girls, drowned in the ...
2026-05-03 04:45:22

Nifty, Sensex Likely To Stay Range-Bound With Mild Bullish Bias: Experts
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) India's benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex are expected to remain range-bound in the near term, with a slight bullish undertone in Nifty but continued caution in ...
2026-05-03 04:45:21

Anil Kapoor Reveals He Was Nervous About Working With Hema Malini In 'Yudh'
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, May 03 (IANS) Veteran actor Anil Kapoor admitted that he was extremely nervous about working with Hema Malini in the 1985 action thriller "Yudh".Marking 41 years since the ...
2026-05-03 04:45:19

هوای تازه (تکرار) - ساعت درسی

2026-05-03 04:45:00

تأکید کابل و تهران بر همکاری‌های عدلی؛ دور جدید انتقال زندانیان افغان آغاز می‌شود
سرپرست سفارت امارت اسلامی در تهران در دیدار با معاون وزارت عدلیه جمهوری اسلامی ایران، بر گسترش همکاری‌های عدلی و قضایی میان دو کشور و آغاز دور جدید انتقال زندانیان افغان تأکید کرده است.
2026-05-03 04:44:14

Iran offers 14-point plan to end war; Trump reviews proposal
In response to a nine-point proposal from the United States, Iran has presented a 14-point plan centered on achieving a “complete end to the war.” Donald Trump has stated that the proposal will be reviewed soon.
2026-05-03 04:41:53

Trump Says Iran Hostilities Over
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump formally notified Congress on Friday that military hostilities with Iran have ceased, citing a ceasefire that has held since early April – exactly 60 days after he ...
2026-05-02 03:23:48

Gaza-Bound Flotilla Activists Return to Turkey After Detention
(MENAFN) Activists detained after an Israeli interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla have arrived in T–rkiye, according to officials cited in reports.A Turkish Airlines flight carrying ...
2026-05-02 03:21:29

Lufthansa Extends Suspension of Tel Aviv Flights Through June
(MENAFN) Lufthansa Group has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Tel Aviv until at least June, according to reports citing Israeli media.The aviation group, which includes Lufthansa, ...
2026-05-02 03:15:49

Solar Surge Powers Tamil Nadu To The Top In Southern Grid Performance
(MENAFN - IANS) Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has registered a strong jump in solar power evacuation, consolidating its position as the top-performing state in southern India. Data compiled by ...
2026-05-02 03:15:40

Drug Peddler Arrested With 1.957 Kg Ganja In Delhi AATS Makes Major Breakthrough
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) In a major crackdown under its zero-tolerance policy against drugs, the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of East District, Delhi Police, has arrested a drug ...
2026-05-02 03:15:37

UN Says Energy Crisis Deepens Humanitarian Strain in Cuba
(MENAFN) The humanitarian situation in Cuba is deteriorating as an ongoing energy shortage continues to disrupt basic public services nationwide, a United Nations official said Friday, according to ...
2026-05-02 03:12:18

MP SHOCKER! Bride Leaves Wedding Stage Mid-Garland Ceremony, Allegedly Chooses Lover WATCH Viral Video
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) A shocking moment from a wedding in Madhya Pradesh has grabbed attention online. During the garland exchange ceremony, a bride allegedly selected her beau and fled the ...
2026-05-02 03:09:13

Pune Horror: Supriya Sule Urges Restraint, Assures Justice For 4-Yr-Old
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Supriya Sule Assures 'Strictest Action' Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) MP Supriya Sule on Saturday urged people to "maintain restraint" while assuring that ...
2026-05-02 03:09:12

SC Rejects AITC Plea On Counting Supervisors, Amit Malviya Hails Move
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) BJP Hails SC Decision on AITC Plea BJP leader Amit Malviya on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision not to pass any directions on plea filed by the All India ...
2026-05-02 03:09:12

Got That Emergency Alert On Your Phone? Here's Why Everyone Is Talking About It
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) If your phone buzzed today with an urgent-sounding government alert, you were not alone and there was no need to panic. On Saturday, the Indian government officially unveiled ...
2026-05-02 03:09:12

Ethiopia Shelter Cluster: Cluster Coordination Performance Monitoring – Action Plan 2026
Country: Ethiopia Sources: Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file.
2026-05-01 01:54:43

ایجاد فرصت آموزش رایگان برای صدها دانش‌آموز در هرات
Free Education for Hundreds of Students in Herat mursaleen Fri, 05/01/2026 - 06:26 Author Nasir Ahmad Salehi Profile Photo Author Short Bio Nasir Ahmad Salehi reports on security, politics, economy and social stories for TOLOnews. Author Job TOLOnews Reporter Afghanistan A charitable foundation has provided free education opportunities for hundreds of students by constructing a standard school in a village in Injil district of Herat. All essential supplies for students, including clothing, books, pens, and notebooks, have been provided free of charge. Saad Khatibi, head of the charitable foundation, said: “We have provided in this school the kind of facilities that exist in neighboring and more developed countries. We have tried to ensure that all the requirements of a standard school are available here. Our primary focus is on talented students children who can become useful and effective members of society in the future.” In addition to free education, clothing, books, school bags, pens, and notebooks are also distributed to students at no cost by the foundation. Mustafa, one of the students, said: “Our school is a good place, and all the facilities we need are available. We have capable teachers who teach us very well.” Keyhan, another student, said: “I have enrolled in this school, and both the facilities and the quality of education here are very good. We are not charged any fees, and clothing, bags, books, and all our necessities are provided free of charge so that we can study and serve our country in the future.” Local residents say that the absence of a school in their village had previously deprived many children of access to education. Sultan Mohammad, a local resident, said: “Previously, there was a school located farther away, but the quality of education was not good. Now that this school has been built, teachers provide proper instruction, and many people have turned to this school. It has more students than the previous one.” Abdul Khalil, another resident, said: “The construction of this school has created many conveniences for the people. Children from all surrounding villages come here to study. Clothing and other student necessities are also free. This is a great service to the community, and we are grateful.” According to officials of the charitable foundation, nearly one million dollars has been spent on the construction of this school and a nearby mosque. They added that, to provide local youth with access to free higher education, a university is also planned to be built in the area in the near future.
2026-05-01 01:53:53

Somalia faces a triple threat of drought, Middle East Conflict and predicted El Niño flooding, FAO warns
Country: Somalia Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization cautions that there is no room for complacency in the country’s battle to ensure food security in the face of threefold dangers. The humanitarian crisis confronting Somalia has not abated with the country indirectly impacted by conflict in the Middle East, prolonged drought and forecasted El Niño floods later this year, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned. The Iran war has triggered rapidly rising food and water prices in the country, eroding household purchasing power, disrupting trade and markets, and damaging supply chains. Government figures show that the price of fuel has doubled in Mogadishu from about $0.60 to about $1.50 per litre with knock on effects across the supply chain in a country hugely reliant on imported food. “The exorbitant fuel price rises are driving inflation in food, transport, utilities, and services, significantly raising logistics costs,” said FAO’s Food Security Cluster Coordinator Gordon Dudi. “The cost of staple foods and essential commodity prices have surged, further eroding household purchasing power. “High prices of agricultural and livestock inputs (including transport costs), equipment and services could lead to reduced planting areas and unattainable costs of production during the Gu season.” Mr Dudi said that a constrained global funding environment and shifting donor attention have combined to reduce operational efficiency and increase the risk of scaled down assistance. Furthermore, agricultural and livestock deliveries especially in hard to reach and drought affected areas - have declined. Latest data released by FAO’s Somalia Water and Land Information System (SWALIM) shows that recent rainfall has brought some respite – and even flooding - in parts of the country, with the Shabelle river remaining dangerously high at Jowhar. But at the same time, areas of the south and central coastal areas continue to face severe water shortages, with drought conditions especially bad in Southwest State. The data shows that Somalia faces a fragile and uneven short to medium term recovery where lives and livelihoods continue to be endangered by food insecurity driven by the near-total failure of the 2025 Deyr (October–December) rains, followed by a harsh and dry Jilaal season from January to March 2026. Between April and June 2026, an estimated 5.5 million people in Somalia are projected to experience severe acute food insecurity - those classified under IPC Acute Food Insecurity (AFI) Phase 3 (Crisis) or worse. Of these, close to 1.6 million people are in Phase 4 (Emergency). FAO and other UN agencies and NGOs have warned that the scale and severity of the crisis require urgent humanitarian support. An IPC analysis for the April – June projection period is ongoing; updated results are expected by mid-May 2026. While the April to June Gu season is expected to bring some drought respite for farmers and pastoralists, neither crop production nor livestock numbers are expected to fully recover before the possible arrival of El Niño, often characterized by heavy rainfall and flooding in Somalia. Rainfall during the October–December 2026 Deyr season was less than 30% below normal in many areas disrupting livelihoods and triggering widespread food insecurity, resulting in crop and pastureland failures and mass displacements. Livestock deaths are also widespread, with rangelands left severely degraded by the drought and water sources either drying up or becoming contaminated. Citing data from the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, SWALIM’s Lead Meteorologist Bethwell Mutai said that while rainfall and surface run-off from hilly land in Ethiopia up until the end of May are likely to remain manageable, the El Niño phenomenon is likely to develop from the middle of this year, intensifying by the end of 2026. “El Niño is expected to be more intense than 2023, making it a major driver of extreme weather conditions,” he said. “From that time onwards we’re likely to see a shift from drought concerns to flood risks. But later the main risk is likely to shift to flooding, especially along the Juba and Shabelle, the country’s two main rivers. “In fact, there is a possibility that there could be flooding downstream of the two rivers before the arrival of El Niño because of above-normal Kiremt rains from June to September.” Dr Mutai said it was imperative to continue support for drought-affected communities while also preparing for possible floods and fuel shortages. In the short term, temperatures have soared between 35°C and 40°C, forcing communities to rely on expensive trucked water. Worsening soil dryness is commonplace, along with increased water scarcity. “Even if rainfall during the ongoing April to June 2026 Gu season is more than we predict, households with depleted seed stocks will be unable to plant without immediate agricultural support,” FAO Somalia Representative Etienne Peterschmitt said. “Humanitarian assistance must be sustained throughout 2026 and into 2027 if we are to prevent further suffering and help the affected population recover from the drought emergency and prepare for the arrival of El Niño. “We cannot be complacent if we are to address the triple threat to food security. The time to act is now!” Note to editors The UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund allocated $10 million for early drought action, aiming to assist over 600,000 people. However, Somalia’s 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) is only 11.3% funded (as of March), leaving critical gaps in food, water, and health support. Humanitarian assistance must be urgently scaled up and sustained at least until mid-2026 to prevent extreme food security and nutrition outcomes. Immediate priorities include: The need to refocus humanitarian assistance on rural and underserved areas to prevent displacement to urban area Enhancing Anticipatory Action (AA) as a cost-effective way to mitigate the impact of predictable shocks (like drought and floods) before they escalate into full-scale disasters Emergency water provision (borehole rehabilitation, water trucking, temporary water points) Livestock support (feed, water, supplements, veterinary services) Unconditional cash transfers to preserve household purchasing power and prevent asset loss Unconditional cash transfers plus quality emergency agriculture and livestock kits (cash plus) to ensure immediate availability and access to nutritious food through own production, while in simultaneity sustain animal health and avert further livelihood assets depletion Conditional cash transfers through temporary employment/cash for work schemes to facilitate access to food while supporting asset building, restoration or maintenance. Pre-emptive destocking and strategic herd concentration near viable water sources Preparations for 2026 Gu (desilting berkads and pans, rehabilitating shallow wells, distributing drought-tolerant seeds) Strengthened hydrometeorological monitoring for early rainfall onset tracking. Contact Alastair Lawson-Tancred Communications Specialist| FAO Somalia+88-01302 870545 (WhatsApp) +252772117149Alastair.lawsontancred@fao.org
2026-05-01 01:53:06

Sudan 3H Humanitarian Health Minimum Service Response Package 2026
Country: Sudan Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. Executive Summary: Sudan’s humanitarian health response is operating in one of the most challenging contexts globally. Ongoing conflict, repeated displacement, recurrent disease outbreaks, humanitarian access constraints, damage to health infrastructure, and disruption of referral and supply systems have sharply reduced access to essential health care. In this context, the 3H Humanitarian Health Minimum Service Response Package offers a practical, evidence-based framework to protect life-saving health services under severe operational and financial constraints. The 3H package defines the minimum set of health services to be delivered across humanitarian settings in Sudan, organized by service delivery platform and linked to referral, surveillance, emergency stabilization, and continuity of supplies. Its key strength lies in its integrated design: it brings together RMNCAH/SRH, nutrition and child health, communicable disease prevention and response, trauma and injury care, continuity of care for non-communicable diseases, and mental health within a single operational framework. This is particularly important in Sudan, where excess morbidity and mortality often result not from the absence of a single service, but from fragmentation across the continuum of care. The package is closely aligned with Sudan’s current crisis profile. It responds directly to the country’s major health risks, including cholera and measles resurgence, malaria and dengue, maternal and newborn complications, severe acute malnutrition, conflict-related trauma, and interruption of care for chronic conditions. By consolidating these priorities into a minimum service package, 3H enables the health sector to move from broad, frequently underfunded ambitions toward a more clearly prioritized and monitorable response model. In the context of the humanitarian reset, 3H is especially relevant. It provides the health sector with a practical tool for severity-based prioritization, operational realism, and stronger accountability for results. It also offers a more credible basis for donor investment by clarifying which services are most essential, which platforms are expected to deliver them, and which minimum systems are required to ensure functionality. However, the effectiveness of the package will depend on disciplined implementation. Key priorities include phasing services according to severity and access, strengthening referral systems, aligning essential supplies and bills of quantity (BoQs) with the package, and simplifying monitoring through a limited set of tracer indicators. Investment is also needed to support localization by translating the package into practical delivery and supervision tools for national NGOs and local health actors. Support to 3H offers donors an opportunity to invest in a standardized, cost-conscious, and life-saving framework that is aligned with the humanitarian reset and responsive to Sudan’s current realities. Rather than financing fragmented or duplicative interventions, donor support to 3H can help protect the most critical health functions, improve operational coherence, and preserve health gains in a highly constrained environment. The 3H package therefore provides Sudan’s health sector with a credible minimum service platform for crisis response. With appropriate support, it can serve as the foundation for more coherent programming, more strategic financing, and stronger protection of vulnerable populations.
2026-05-01 01:50:14

Afghanistan: Emergency Border Response report (12 - 25 Apr 2026)
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-05-01 01:47:21

Maharashtra Day: Committed To Fulfil Ajit Pawar's Development Vision, Says Dy CM Sunetra Pawar
(MENAFN - IANS) Beed, May 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Beed Guardian Minister Sunetra Pawar on Friday said that she is committed to fulfilling the development vision of her husband ...
2026-05-01 01:45:47

UP: Instagram Comment Sparks Violence In Aligarh Two Brothers Injured, One Critical
(MENAFN - IANS) Aligarh, May 1 (IANS) A minor dispute over an Instagram comment escalated into a violent clash in Nagla Patwari, under the Quarsi police station area of ​​Aligarh, leaving two ...
2026-05-01 01:45:46

Jabalpur Cruise Tragedy: Rescue Operations Continue, Says MP Minister
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The search and rescue operation following the Bargi Dam cruise accident in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur continued on Friday, even though nine people remained ...
2026-05-01 01:45:43

Suvinder Vicky: Proving Myself In My Profession Is Glory
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Actor Suvinder Vicky, who is basking in the success of his latest release–Dhurandhar-The Revenge–, has explained what–Glory– means to him and said that it is ...
2026-05-01 01:45:42

Nishikori, Who Defeated Djokovic & Federer, To Retire At The End Of 2026 Season
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori has announced his decision to retire at the end of the 2026 season. Nishikori has been a critical figure for Japanese ...
2026-05-01 01:45:23

PortalCam ของ XGRIDS กลายเป็นผลิตภัณฑ์แรกที่คว้ารางวัล NAB Product of the Year ได้ถึงสี่รางวัลภายในปีเดียว
ลาสเวกัส, 30 เมษายน 2569 /PRNewswire/ -- XGRIDS บริษัทด้านปัญญาเชิงพื้นที่ (spatial intelligence) ประกาศว่า PortalCam ซึ่งเป็นกล้องเชิงพื้นที่ของบริษัท ได้รับการประกาศให้เป็นผู้รับรางวัลในสี่สาขา ในงาน NAB Show Product of the Year Awards ประจําปี 2569 ซึ่งมีการประกาศผลเมื่อวันที่ 22 เมษายน...
2026-04-30 00:23:00

Samsung Electronics sees robust AI demand after Q1 profit surges eightfold to set record
SEOUL, April 30 : Samsung Electronics said on Thursday its operating profit jumped eightfold to a record in the first quarter, underpinned by higher chip prices as an artificial intelligence boom led to a supply crunch.Samsung expects earnings to improve further in the second quarter, saying investment in AI
2026-04-30 00:13:42

Samsung Electronics sees robust AI demand after Q1 chip profit jumps almost 50-fold
SEOUL, April 30 : Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported record quarterly profit driven by a 49-fold jump in chip income, saying it expects the momentum to continue as clients spend on AI infrastructure and drive up prices of its memory chips.The world's top memory chipmaker by sales also said it has signed
2026-04-30 00:13:42

DJI Agriculture เผยว่าการนําโดรนการเกษตรมาใช้ทั่วโลกลดการปล่อยคาร์บอนลงได้ 51 ล้านตัน และช่วยประหยัดน้ําได้ 410 ล้านตันให้แก่เกษตรกรทั่วโลก
รายงานฉบับใหม่ที่นําเสนอในงาน Agrishow ที่บราซิล ชี้ให้เห็นว่าอุตสาหกรรมนี้กําลังพัฒนาเติบโตเต็มที่ โดยขณะนี้มีโดรนเพื่อการเกษตรของ DJI มากกว่า 600,000 ลําถูกนําไปใช้งานในกว่า 100 ประเทศและภูมิภาค เซินเจิ้น, ประเทศจีน, 30 เมษายน 2569 /PRNewswire/ -- ในวันนี้ DJI Agriculture...
2026-04-30 00:13:00

Ascletis to Present Data on Multiple Programs at the American Diabetes Association's 2026 Scientific Sessions
HONG KONG, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascletis Pharma Inc. (HKEX: 1672, "Ascletis") announces today poster presentations highlighting multiple programs at the American Diabetes Association's (ADA's) 2026 Scientific Sessions, taking place June 5–8, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The...
2026-04-30 00:10:00

Australian banks warned frontier AI could create larger, faster cyber attacks
SYDNEY, April 30 : Australia's financial system regulator said on Thursday the country's banks were not keeping pace with AI industry developments, warning frontier AI systems such as Anthropic's Mythos had the potential to lead to larger and faster cyber attacks.In a letter to banks, the Australian Prudentia
2026-04-30 00:09:46

Australia calls for stronger AI risk controls at financial firms
April 30 : Australia's prudential watchdog warned on Thursday that many financial firms still lack the technical knowledge needed to effectively challenge AI-related risks, while calling for an overhaul in AI-related risk procedures.In a letter to the financial industry, the Australian Prudential Regulation A
2026-04-30 00:09:46

UNFPA Situation Report - Humanitarian Crisis in the Central African Republic (1 - 31 March 2026)
Countries: Central African Republic, Sudan Source: United Nations Population Fund Please refer to the attached file. In March 2026, the Central African Republic (CAR) faced overlapping security and climate-related crises. On 11 March, an attack in Bowaye injured five people and forced approximately 1,000 residents to flee. Displaced in haste, affected populations are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Women and girls face heightened risks of gender-based violence (GBV), while pregnant and lactating women require immediate access to food and essential health services. In response, UNFPA and its implementing partners are providing emergency kits, food assistance, and critical protection services. On 13 March, severe storms in Bouca Centre damaged homes and affected 857 people, creating acute protection needs. UNFPA, in partnership with Médecins du Monde, responded by ensuring affected households received life-saving support through the distribution of pre-positioned emergency and dignity kits. Overall, in March, UNFPA supported 1,566 individuals with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and delivered 15 reproductive health kits to service delivery points, meeting the needs of an estimated 3,750 people. In addition, 5,324 people were reached with GBV prevention, mitigation, and response interventions through community awareness activities, and nine women and girls’ safe spaces. Furthermore, 1,638 young people accessed life-saving information and referral services on family planning, HIV/AIDS, and GBV through 13 youth centres and support kiosks. In 2026, UNFPA requires US$13.2 million to sustain its humanitarian operations in CAR. As of March, US$2.2 million has been mobilized, including funds carried over from 2025 and new contributions from KOICA and the UNFPA Emergency Fund. However, 82 per cent of the required funding remains unmet, posing significant risks to the continuity of essential SRH, GBV, and youth programmes in CAR.
2026-04-30 00:08:31

UNFPA Situation Report: Crisis in Yemen, January - March 2026
Country: Yemen Source: United Nations Population Fund Please refer to the attached file. After more than a decade of conflict, Yemen remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. In 2026, over 22 million people—including 10.95 million women and girls—need humanitarian assistance. More than 5.2 million are internally displaced, and nearly half of those in need are women and girls facing heightened risks of gender-based violence, early marriage, and limited access to essential services. Yemen is among the most food-insecure countries globally, with 18.3 million people acutely food insecure, including 1.3 million malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women. Malnutrition increases the risk of pregnancy-related complications, poor birth outcomes, and infant health issues. The health system continues to collapse, with two out of five facilities non-functional, leaving 19.3 million people in urgent need of healthcare. Among them are approximately 662,000 pregnant women requiring life-saving services, including 340,000 needing emergency obstetric care. Challenging operating conditions and funding cuts since 2025 have forced UNFPA to scale back critical programmes. Despite this, between January – March 2026, UNFPA reached over 165,000 people with emergency relief and life-saving reproductive health and protection services and information. This response has been delivered through support to 26 health facilities, 14 safe spaces, 8 shelters, 7 youth spaces, and 5 specialized mental health centres. UNFPA is appealing for US$71.9 million to deliver critical sexual and reproductive health services and gender-based violence prevention and response programmes in Yemen in 2026. As of March, only US$9 million, leaving an 87% funding gap. Without urgent support, millions—especially women and girls—will face worsening hunger, preventable maternal deaths, and increased violence.
2026-04-30 00:07:22

Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin
The presidents "paid particular attention to the situation regarding Iran and in the Persian Gulf".
2026-04-30 00:06:00

King Charles meets with US tech leaders, talks startup challenges
WASHINGTON, April 28 : Britain's King Charles met with U.S. tech leaders on Tuesday as part of his four-day state visit, discussing challenges for early-stage startups as the UK touts itself as a top destination for technology firms.Among the leaders Charles met with were Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO
2026-04-28 22:54:55

India Condemns Attacks On Hormuz Shipping At UNSC, Calls For Restoration Of Free Navigation
(MENAFN - IANS) United Nations, April 29 (IANS) India has condemned the attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital to its energy and economic security, and called for ...
2026-04-28 22:30:52

سر "الخط الأصفر" في غزة.. أبو الغيط يفضح مخططا إسرائيليا خطيرا
أكدت جامعة الدول العربية أن دولها لم تدع إلى الحرب مع إيران بل سعت عدة منها لتجنبها ومع ذلك تعرضت لهجمات إيرانية عدوانية، مشددة على إدانة هذه الهجمات بشدة ورفض أي تبريرات لها.
2026-04-28 22:26:04

بالسلاح الذي بات "كابوسا" للجنود.. مشاهد من عملية لـ"حزب الله" ضد الجيش الإسرائيلي (فيديو)
عرض "حزب الله" اللبناني مشاهد من عملية عسكرية نفذها يوم الجمعة الماضي، استهدف فيها آلية عسكرية تابعة للجيش الإسرائيلي جنوبي لبنان.
2026-04-28 22:25:55

قمة جدة تؤكد ضرورة صون مصالح دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي في أي تسوية للأزمة بين طهران وواشنطن
بحث قادة دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي خلال قمتهم في جدة سبل إيجاد مسار دبلوماسي ينهي الأزمة بين طهران وواشنطن ويمهد لاتفاقات تعالج مصادر قلق دول المجلس بما يعزز أمن المنطقة واستقرارها.
2026-04-28 22:25:35

سفر پادشاه بریتانیا به واشنگتن؛ ترامپ: مادرم روی چارلز «کراش» داشت
چارلز سوم، پادشاه بریتانیا به همراه ملکه کامیلا روز دوشنبه در چارچوب سفر رسمی وارد آمریکا شد و مورد استقبال دونالد ترامپ و همسرش قرار گرفت. پادشاه بریتانیا روز سه‌شنبه با رئیس‌جمهوری آمریکا در کاخ سفید دیدار کرد و طی سخنرانی در کنگره ایالات متحده بر لزوم حفظ «رابطه ویژه» دو کشور تاکید کرد.
2026-04-28 22:17:48

Cadence lifts annual revenue forecast on sustained AI chip-design boom
April 27 - Cadence Design Systems raised its full-year revenue forecast on Monday, betting that sustained, heavy investment in specialized artificial intelligence processors will continue to drive demand for its chip-design tools.Demand for Cadence's electronic design automation (EDA) software and hardware ha
2026-04-27 20:48:10

Yili บริษัทผลิตภัณฑ์นมอันดับหนึ่งของเอเชีย กวาดรางวัลมากมายในงาน GDIC Asia 2026
สิงคโปร์, 28 เมษายน 2569 /PRNewswire/ -- ระหว่างวันที่ 22–23 เมษายน การประชุม Global Dairy Innovation Congress (GDIC) Asia ครั้งที่ 9 ประจําปี 2569 ได้จัดขึ้นที่ประเทศสิงคโปร์ โดย ดร. Ignatius Szeto รองประธานของ Yili Group บริษัทผลิตภัณฑ์นมอันดับ 1 ของเอเชีย...
2026-04-27 20:47:00

Hikvision เผยผลประกอบการทางการเงินประจําปี 2568 และไตรมาสแรกของปี 2569
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2026-04-27 20:38:00

Tailgating allowed at World Cup matches in Boston, say organisers
April 27 : Boston's World Cup organising committee announced on Monday that tailgating will be permitted at this year's matches in the city following a policy clarification from world soccer's governing body FIFA on the North American tradition.Organisers in Boston had previously indicated that earlier guidan
2026-04-27 20:36:11

OMODA & JAECOO Host“From Million To Annual Million” Strategy Launch, Reveal Global Expansion Plans
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) WUHU, China, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 26, 2026, during the Chery International Business Summit (IBS), the From Million To Annual Million Strategy ...
2026-04-27 20:31:46

KKR, Macquarie in Italy-backed talks over telecoms network commercial deal, sources say
MILAN, April 27 : The owners of Italian telecommunications companies FiberCop and Open Fiber are discussing the terms of a possible commercial deal to complete the country's high-speed broadband rollout, three sources close to the matter said.FiberCop has the Italian government and U.S. fund KKR as its main i
2026-04-27 20:19:29

Darts-Greaves beats Smith 8-7 to become first woman to win a PDC ranking title
April 27 : Beau Greaves became the first woman to win a Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) ranking title when she beat Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes on Monday.The 22-year-old made a 142 checkout on double 11 in the deciding leg against the former world champion afte
2026-04-27 20:17:10

پر کونړ د پاکستان پوځي رژیم بریدونه؛ د شهیدانو شمېر اوو تنو ته پورته شو
Seven Martyred in Pakistan Military Regime Strikes on Kunar Hayatullah.Rahimi Tue, 04/28/2026 - 05:44 Author Sadaqat Ghorzang Profile Photo Author Job TOLOnews Reporter Afghanistan Although a ceasefire had been reached between the Pakistan military regime and the forces of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan through efforts by tribes on both sides of the hypothetical Durand Line in Nari of Kunar and Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal districts of eastern Nuristan, the Pakistan military regime on Monday once again carried out drone and missile strikes on various areas in Asadabad, the provincial center of Kunar, and several districts. Local officials say that as a result of these attacks, seven people have been martyred and 85 others injured, all of them civilians. A resident of Kunar said: “My mother, wife and three sons have been injured, and one of my daughters has been martyred. My sister herself is also injured and her two daughters are also wounded.” Another Kunar resident said: “It was a six-month-old baby whose head and eyes were hit by shrapnel. I took her to the hospital, but her condition was critical and she was transferred to Nangarhar.” The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has condemned the attacks, calling them an “unforgivable war crime.” Deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, Hamdullah Fitrat, said: “We strongly condemn these attacks by the Pakistan military regime, which have targeted civilians and educational institutions, and we consider them an unforgivable war crime, brutality and a provocative act.” This comes as the Pakistan military regime has for more than two months been firing indiscriminate shells on remote districts of Kunar along the hypothetical Durand Line, resulting in the martyrdom and injury of dozens of civilians and the destruction of hundreds of residential homes, either fully or partially.
2026-04-27 20:15:14

خیز بلند شاگردان انریکه برای فتح لوشامپیونه؛ پیروزی مقتدرانه پاریس مقابل آنژه با تیم دوم
تیم فوتبال پاری‌سن‌ژرمن در ادامه رقابت‌های لیگ یک فرانسه، با ارائه یک بازی برتر موفق شد میزبان خود «آنژه» را با نتیجه ۳ بر صفر در هم بکوبد. لوئیس انریکه در این دیدار با استفاده از سیاست چرخش بازیکنان و استراحت دادن به ستاره‌های اصلی، ثابت کرد که پاریس حتی با ترکیب دوم خود نیز مدعی بلامنازع قهرمانی است و اکنون با ۶ امتیاز اختلاف نسبت به تعقیب‌کنندگان، در آستانه فتح جام قرار دارد.
2026-04-26 10:57:19

پیروزی تلخ شاگردان سیمئونه در متروپولیتانو؛ اتلتیکومادرید با بهای سنگین از سد بیلبائو گذشت
تیم فوتبال اتلتیکومادرید در یک دیدار پرفراز و نشیب خانگی، موفق شد با نتیجه ۳ بر ۲ مقابل اتلتیک بیلبائو به برتری دست یابد. این پیروزی اگرچه سه امتیاز ارزشمند را به حساب روخی‌بلانکو واریز کرد، اما مصدومیت مجدد ستاره‌های کلیدی این تیم در آستانه نبرد حساس لیگ قهرمانان اروپا مقابل آرسنال، طعم این برد را برای دیه‌گو سیمئونه تلخ کرد.
2026-04-26 10:54:04

ចិន និងភូមាប្តេជ្ញាជំរុញកិច្ចសហប្រតិបត្តិការពាណិជ្ជកម្ម និងសន្តិសុខឲ្យកាន់តែច្រើនឡើង
ប្រទេសចិន និងភូមា បានសន្យាពង្រីកចំណងទាក់ទងពាណិជ្ជកម្ម និងសន្តិសុខ ដែលផ្តោតជាសំខាន់នៅក្នុងតំបន់ព្រំដែននៃប្រទេសទាំងពីរ​។ ការប្តេជ្ញាចិត្តនេះ ធ្វើឡើងក្នុងអំឡុលពេលនៃការពិភាក្សាគ្នារវាងលោក មីន អ៊ុងឡាំង ប្រធានាធិបតីភូមា និងមន្ត្រីការទូតកំពូលៗរបស់ប្រទេសជិតខាងទាំងពីរនៅឯកិច្ចប្រជុំកំពូលរបស់សមាគមប្រជាជាតិអាស៊ីអាគ្នេយ៍ ហៅកាត់ អាស៊ាន។ អ្នកវិភាគយល់ថា មេដឹកនាំរបបយោធាភូមានៅបន្តពង្រឹងការក្តោបក្តាប់អំណាច តាមរយៈការខិតខំរឹតចំណងទាក់ទងជាមួយទីក្រុងប៉េកាំង។
2026-04-26 10:53:02

Marathon-Kenya's Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours to win in London
LONDON, April 26 : Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours when he won the London Marathon with a time of one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday.Sawe broke the world record previously held by Kelvin Kiptum who set a time of 2:00:35 at the Chicago Marathon in Oct
2026-04-26 10:49:17

Kenya's Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours at London Marathon
LONDON: Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours when he won the London Marathon with a time of one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday (Apr 26).The 31-year-old Sawe, who has never lost a marathon, shattered the world record previously held by the late Kelvin Kipt
2026-04-26 10:49:00

Solomon Islands: Tropical Cyclone Maila - Humanitarian Snapshot (24 April 2026)
Country: Solomon Islands Sources: Government of Solomon Islands, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-04-26 10:46:13

IPL 2026: Hopefully, LSG Finds Batting Rhythm In Power-Play, Get Back To Winning Ways, Says Marsh
(MENAFN - IANS) Lucknow, April 26 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants batting all-rounder Mitchell Marsh admitted the side has struggled to find fluency at the top of the order in the Indian Premier League ...
2026-04-26 10:45:17

IPL 2026: 'It Was A Challenging Pitch, We Couldn't Adapt To The Conditions,' Says Gaikwad After CSK's Loss To GT
(MENAFN - IANS) Chennai, April 26 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that his side struggled to adapt to challenging pitch conditions as they slumped to an eight-wicket ...
2026-04-26 10:45:16

الاهلی عربستان برای دومین سال پیاپی قهرمان آسیا شد و ۱۲ میلیون دالر جایزه گرفت
تیم الاهلی عربستان با پیروزی یک بر صفر مقابل ماچیدای جاپان در فینال لیگ نخبگان آسیا، برای دومین فصل متوالی عنوان قهرمانی قاره را به‌دست آورد؛ دیداری که در وقت‌های اضافه با گل دقیقه ۹۶ فراس البریکان به سود نماینده عربستان پایان یافت و ۱۲ میلیون دالر جایزه را برای این تیم به همراه داشت.
2026-04-26 10:44:53

واکنش رهبران جهان به تیراندازی در ضیافت کاخ سفید؛ ترامپ: «افراد تاثیرگذار همیشه هدف قرار می‌گیرند»
رهبران جهان در پی تیراندازی در ضیافت خبرنگاران کاخ سفید در واشنگتن که با حضور رئیس‌جمهوری آمریکا برگزار می‌شد، با ابراز شوک‌زدگی، همزمان از نبود تلفات جانی ابراز آسودگی کردند؛ در همین حال، دونالد ترامپ در واکنش به این حادثه، خود را در زمره «رهبران تاثیرگذار» دانست که همواره هدف حملات قرار می‌گیرند.
2026-04-26 10:44:12

CGTN: The Art Of Governance: How China Is Shaping A New Path For Sustainable Development
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) BEIJING, April 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the world grapples with achieving sustainable economic growth, China is successfully using technology to boost ...
2026-04-25 00:46:08

BJP's Big Guns To Roar In West Bengal Today In Campaign Blitz Ahead Of Phase 2 Polls
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP National President Nitin Nabin are set to lead a packed schedule of rallies and ...
2026-04-25 00:45:43

Subhash Ghai Says Reprising The Iconic Character Ballu Is 'Big Challenge' For Sanjay Dutt
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who helmed the 1993 film–Khalnayak–, has heaped praise Sanjay Dutt for bringing back the action crime movie and said that playing the ...
2026-04-25 00:45:41

Google To Invest Up To $40 Billion In Anthropic Amid Global AI Race
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) US tech giant Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in the artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic, as global technology giants accelerate their ...
2026-04-25 00:45:40

Badshah Overwhelmed As Kids Sing 'Ladka Tera Deewana' By Heart: Some Songs Don't Belong To You Anymore
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Rapper Badshah recently shared a heartwarming moment on his social media that left him visibly overwhelmed. In the video shared by the rapper, a group of ...
2026-04-25 00:45:38

Mumbai Police Arrest Man With Brown Heroin Valued At Approximately Rs 10 Lakh
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Mumbai's Samta Nagar Police have arrested a man in possession of brown heroin near a public toilet in Kandivali East. The seized narcotics are estimated to be ...
2026-04-25 00:30:41

'KD: The Devil' Makers Express Regret For Uncertified Content Getting Inadvertently Included In Trailer!
(MENAFN - IANS) Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Expressing regret for uncertified content getting inadvertently included in the recently released trailer of the film, the makers of director Prem's upcoming ...
2026-04-25 00:30:39

Plantar fasciitis: 3 simple exercises to keep your feet pain-free
It can be incredibly uncomfortable. But a few simple movements can ease and prevent it.
2026-04-25 00:24:01

Tennis vs pickleball: What’s a better workout for cardio and fitness?
Both are great ways to get out and get moving, and both can cause injuries. But there are a few important differences.
2026-04-25 00:23:38

I couldn’t have children – but being an aunt has been its own kind of joy
Balvinder Sandhu never had children of her own but embraced life as a PANK – Professional Aunt, No Kids – devoting time, love and yes, money to her niece and nephew. She reflects on how their relationship has evolved, from childhood outings to meaningful conversations as adults.
2026-04-25 00:22:52

3 Firs Filed Over Misleading Social Media Posts On Char Dham Yatra Monitoring Stepped Up
(MENAFN - IANS) Dehradun, April 24 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government has intensified action against the spread of misleading and unverified information related to the Char Dham Yatra on social ...
2026-04-23 14:45:37

Milan tech firm Bending Spoons picks banks for $20 billion US listing, sources say
MILAN/NEW YORK, April 23: Bending Spoons, a European tech firm whose business model is based on reviving companies, has picked banks to organise a potential $20 billion U.S. initial public offering this year, two people close to the matter said.The Milan-based firm, whose name is inspired by the Hollywood mov
2026-04-23 14:45:13

NEPA Director General meets Japan’s deputy minister for environmental protection
Serial No 865April 23, 2026NEPA Director General meets Japan’s deputy minister for environmental protectionKABUL: (AIP): Director General of the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), Maulvi Matiul Haq Khalis and his accompanying dele...
2026-04-23 14:44:05

The 9th DONG Connection Event Concludes in Sanya: Global Luxury Travel Resources Unite to Shape a New Intelligent Travel Ecosystem
SANYA, China, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 9th DONG Connection Event, themed "Future Journey, Human Moments," drew to a successful close at The Sanya EDITION. This pivotal gathering marked the first high-end travel industry event held in Sanya since the commencement of the Hainan...
2026-04-23 14:44:00

سپینه ماڼۍ: ولسمشر ټرمپ د ایران لپاره کوم ضربالاجل نه دی ټاکلی
د سپینې ماڼۍ ویاندې کارولاین لیویټ پرون خبریالانو ته وویل چې ولسمشر ټرمپ ایران ته د انعطاف ښودلو ترڅنګ، د دغه هېواد د اقتصاد ساه بنده کړې ده. لیویټ ټینګار وکړ چې د ایران رژیم اوس مهال له سختو داخلي اختلافاتو او مالي بحران سره مخ دی.
2026-04-23 14:43:21

Warner Bros shareholders back US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance
Warner Bros Discovery shareholders on Thursday (Apr 23) backed the company's proposed US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, but cast an advisory vote against executive compensation plans tied to the deal.Under the pay packages proposed to executives, CEO David Zaslav could receive up to US$887 millio
2026-04-23 14:43:17

Inovance ทุ่มลงทุน 280 ล้านดอลลาร์ สร้างฐานผลิตมอเตอร์กําลังสูง มุ่งสู่อุตสาหกรรมหนัก Net-Zero
เซินเจิ้น, จีน, 23 เมษายน 2569 /PRNewswire/ -- Inovance Technology (SZSE: 300124) จัดพิธีวางศิลาฤกษ์สร้างฐานวิจัยและพัฒนา (R&D) และฐานการผลิตแห่งใหม่ ณ เขตใหม่จินผู่ เมืองต้าเหลียน มณฑลเหลียวหนิง ประเทศจีน...
2026-04-23 14:37:00

اینفوگرافی/خطی بر نقشه، بحرانی در واقعیت؛ روایت دیورند
خط موسوم به دیورند، به‌عنوان یکی از مناقشه‌برانگیزترین میراث‌های استعمار، نه‌تنها یک مرز جغرافیایی ساده نیست، بلکه ریشه اصلی بحران‌های سیاسی، امنیتی و هویتی میان افغانستان و پاکستان به‌شمار می‌رود؛ بحرانی که پس از بیش از یک قرن، همچنان بدون راه‌حل باقی مانده است.
2026-04-23 14:34:40

آغاز نخستین صادرات ال‌ان‌جی قطر انرژی از پروژه ۱۰ میلیاردی دلاری گلدن پس در تگزاس
قطر انرژی صادرات ال ان جی از پروژه گلدن پس خود در تگزاس را آغاز کرده و حضورش در بازار آمریکا و جایگاهش در بازار جهانی گاز را تقویت می‌کند.
2026-04-23 14:33:09

WHO South Africa 2026 1st Quarter Newsletter
Country: South Africa Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. WHO South Africa’s Quarter 1 Newsletter (January–March 2026) highlights key results delivered with national counterparts, partners and communities. This edition captures regional engagement at the Southern African Development Community Joint Ministerial Meeting on health, HIV and AIDS, and forward-looking dialogue through the Health Systems 2050 roundtable in Pretoria. It also features work to strengthen preparedness and response capacity, advance health financing discussions for Universal Health Coverage, and support evidence-based public communication. The newsletter includes a dialogue with South Africa-based WHO Collaborating Centres, continued partner engagement, and health awareness highlights across the quarter. Together, these updates reflect practical collaboration to promote health, provide essential support and protect communities across South Africa.
2026-04-23 14:33:09

Dujarric: UN Secretary-General Welcomed the Extension of the Ceasefire Between Iran and the US
Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, says that the Secretary-General welcomes the United States’ announcement of the extension of the ceasefire between Iran and the US and considers it an important step toward reducing tensions. Dujarric said early Wednesday, April 22, that this decision could create important space to advance diplomacy and strengthen trust [...] The post Dujarric: UN Secretary-General Welcomed the Extension of the Ceasefire Between Iran and the US appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
2026-04-22 04:29:27

Arab FMs Call on Iran to Compensate for Attacks, Maritime Disruption
(MENAFN) Arab foreign ministers on Tuesday called for Iran to compensate several Arab states for what they described as attacks and for disruptions linked to the closure of key maritime routes, ...
2026-04-22 04:27:49

Dmitriev: Wrong and Ideological Decisions Have Limited Europe’s Development
Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian President’s Special Representative for Investment Affairs, says that “wrong and ideological” decisions have limited Europe’s development. Dmitriev wrote on the X platform on Tuesday, April 21, that Europe, in his view, is facing a series of wrong and ideological decisions that have hindered the continent’s growth and development. He added that [...] The post Dmitriev: Wrong and Ideological Decisions Have Limited Europe’s Development appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
2026-04-22 04:27:15

Lufthansa Reduces Summer Flights as Iran Conflict Drives Up Fuel Prices
(MENAFN) Lufthansa Group said Tuesday it is reducing about 20,000 short-haul flights from its summer schedule through October as it works to reduce fuel expenses that have increased since the ...
2026-04-22 04:23:26

حزب‌الله لبنان شمال اسرائیل را هدف قرار داد
حزب‌الله لبنان، اعلام کرده که به دلیل نقض آتش‌بس از سوی اسرائیل، شمال این کشور را هدف قرار داده است. این حزب‌، در بیانیه‌ای نوشته که روز گذشته شمال اسرائیل را با دسته‌ای از موشک‌ها و چندین راکت هدف قرار داده است. هم‌زمان با این، اسرائیل، اعلام کرده که حزب‌الله با شلیک راکت به سوی ارتش این کشور در جنوب لبنان، آتش‌بس را نقض کرده است. The post حزب‌الله لبنان شمال اسرائیل را هدف قرار داد first appeared on SALAM WATANDAR .
2026-04-22 04:22:04

US Military Depletes Missile Stockpiles During Iran War
(MENAFN) The US military has burned through a substantial portion of its most critical missile reserves during the ongoing Iran conflict, leaving the nation's arsenal potentially ill-equipped for a ...
2026-04-22 04:21:30

Temporary Shipping Rule Relief May Continue to Back US Oil Transport
(MENAFN) According to reports, Donald Trump is weighing the possibility of prolonging a temporary exemption from a long-standing maritime regulation in order to facilitate oil transportation between ...
2026-04-22 04:19:05

Gold Prices Recover In Dubai As US Announces Ceasefire Extension
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) [Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Gold prices recovered in Dubai when ...
2026-04-22 04:18:40

Marsh Seeks IPL Redemption After Disappointing T20 World Cup
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Mitchell Marsh is trying to put a disappointing Twenty20 World Cup campaign behind him but the Australian all-rounder concedes he has yet to hit his stride in the Indian ...
2026-04-22 04:18:27

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely With Peace Talks In Doubt
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) [Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]US President Donald Trump said he would ...
2026-04-22 04:18:20

په افغانستان کې پر بشري اړتیاوو د طبیعي پېښو اغیز
په افغانستان کې د ملګرو ملتونو مرستندویه پلاوی وايي چې د طبیعي پېښو څخه د اغېزمنو شویو افغانانو سره د مرستې دپاره یې د څیړنیزو بحثونو یوه لړۍ بشپړه کړې ده.
2026-04-20 18:19:47

Iran says 'no decision' on joining new talks, with US delegation set to depart
Iran said it had yet to decide whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, as Washington's delegation prepared to depart for Pakistan on Monday. The uncertainty over the talks on ending the war that engulfed the region came as US President Donald Trump suggested he could resume attacks should the current temporary ceasefire -- now in its final days -- lapse. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.
2026-04-20 18:13:32

اسرائیل وايي د لبنان د سویلي برخې حایله سيمه نقشه بندي کوي
د اسراییلو پوځ یوه نقشه خپره کړه چې له ۵۰ څخه زیاتو کلیو نومونه پکې ذکر شوي وو چې اوسیدونکي یې باید بیرته راستانه نشي، او ویې ویل چې ځواکونه یې د حزب الله لخوا "د روانو ترهګریزو فعالیتونو په وړاندې" جنوبي موقعیتونه ساتي.
2026-04-20 18:11:12

What exit strategy? Trump, Iranians send mixed signals as truce deadline looms
A container ship seized in the Gulf, a ceasefire deadline that's running out fast and plenty of bargaining table brinkmanship between the U-S and Iran. With the price of oil back on the rise, de-escalation would certainly offer relief to Donald Trump's constitutents. So what's the plan of a U.S. president who’s proved impulsive – at times threatening civilizational erasure, at others floating the idea of splitting the profits with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz toll for tankers? How to bargain when your opponent enjoys home field advantage and knows you don’t want to put boots on the ground?
2026-04-20 18:10:33

یورش گسترده صهیونیست‌ها به کرانه باختری و بازداشت 80 فلسطینی
نظامیان اشغالگر رژیم صهیونیستی بامداد امروز دوشنبه با یورش به منازل فلسطینیان و تفتیش آن حملات گسترده‌ای را در مناطق مختلف کرانه باختری اشغالی آغاز و ده‌ها فلسطینی را بازداشت کردند.
2026-04-20 18:07:12

سفر قریب‌الوقوع کمیشنر عالی سازمان ملل در امور پناهندگان به کابل
UNHCR Chief Set to Visit Kabul Soon Ebadullah.Ebadi Mon, 04/20/2026 - 22:44 Author TOLOnews Profile Photo Author Short Bio TOLOnews is Afghanistan’s first 24-hour TV/online news channel covering national, regional and world affairs. Author Job TV Network Afghanistan Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, met with Arafat Jamal, the Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Afghanistan, and discussed the situation of Afghan migrants and returnees. According to the statement of the Ministry of Refugees, Jamal said that, in addition to UN agencies, other international organizations are also working to address the challenges facing Afghan migrants. He added that the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih is expected to visit Kabul soon to assess the situation of returnees. He further noted that the global group addressing Afghan migrants’ issues has begun efforts to mobilize more financial resources to tackle the challenges of returnees and will visit Afghanistan in the near future. Arafat Jamal also noted efforts to provide assistance and create job opportunities for returnees, stating that two large carpet-weaving factories have been established in Herat and Mazar-e-Sharif, which will provide employment for hundreds of Afghan returnees. Meanwhile, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir welcomed the UNHCR representative and expressed appreciation for the organization’s support and assistance to Afghan migrants and returnees. The minister described the situation of Afghan returnees across the hypothetical Durand Line as concerning, saying that Afghan migrants in the Zakhil and Hamza camps still face registration challenges and lack access to services. He also supported UN efforts to create job opportunities inside the country and added that Afghanistan welcomes visits by international officials working on migration issues.
2026-04-20 18:06:57

مقصدهایی برای عاشقان طبیعت و پیاده‌روی :برترین پارک‌های بکر اروپا کدام‌اند؟
اگر می‌خواهید تابستان امسال از فضای شهری دور شوید و به دل طبیعت بروید، جایی بکر که صدها گونه پرنده در آن زندگی می‌کنند این فهرست می‌تواند نقطه شروع خوبی باشد.
2026-04-20 18:05:46

Project 21 - Chad: Sudanese Emergency | Border Monitoring Comparative Analysis - Displacement and protection dynamics related to the Sudanese crisis (April 2023 - March 2026)
Countries: Chad, Sudan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. 1. General Context and Framework for Analysis Since the outbreak of the armed conflict in Sudan in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the region has been facing a major displacement crisis. The intensification and prolongation of the fighting has led to a widespread deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation, particularly in Darfur and in the border areas. Over time, civilian populations have faced serious violations of rights including the right to life, disruption of essential services, and limited access to economic opportunities and livelihoods. This situation has forced many households to flee to neighboring countries, including Chad, to seek international protection. Eastern Chad serves as a major destination for displacement flows from Sudan, particularly in the provinces of Ouaddaï, Wadi Fira, Ennedi Est and Sila, through the main entry points of Adré, Tiné, Kariari and Adé. Project 21 (P21) border monitoring documents displacement dynamics based on profiles, reasons for departure and protection risks. Over three time periods (April 2023 – March 2024, April 2024 – March 2025 and April 2025 – March 2026), more than 67,000 households, representing more than 213,000 individuals, were interviewed at ports of entry and transit sites. This report provides a comparative analysis of the three periods in order to identify the evolution of displacement dynamics, profiles and protection risks.
2026-04-20 18:03:17

Projet 21 - Tchad - Urgence Soudanaise | Monitoring aux Frontières Analyse comparative - Dynamiques de déplacement et de protection liées à la crise soudanaise (avril 2023 – mars 2026)
Countries: Chad, Sudan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. 1. Contexte général et cadre d’analyse Depuis le déclenchement du conflit armé au Soudan en avril 2023 entre les Forces armées soudanaises (SAF) et les Forces de soutien rapide (RSF), la région fait face à une crise de déplacement majeure. L’intensification et la prolongation des affrontements ont entraîné une dégradation généralisée de la situation sécuritaire et humanitaire, notamment au Darfour et dans les zones frontalières. Au fil du temps, les populations civiles ont été confrontées à des violations graves des droits dont le droit à la vie, à la perturbation des services essentiels et à un accès limité aux opportunités économiques et aux moyens de subsistance. Ce contexte a contraint de nombreux ménages à fuir vers les pays voisins, dont le Tchad, afin d’y solliciter une protection internationale. L’Est du Tchad constitue un espace majeur d’accueil des flux en provenance du Soudan, notamment dans les provinces du Ouaddaï, du Wadi Fira, de l’Ennedi Est et du Sila, à travers les principaux points d’entrée d’Adré, Tiné, Kariari et Adé. Le monitoring aux frontières du Projet 21 (P21) documente les dynamiques de déplacement à partir des profils, des motifs de départ et des risques de protection. Sur les trois périodes (avril 2023 – mars 2024, avril 2024 – mars 2025 et avril 2025 – mars 2026), plus de 67 000 ménages, représentant plus de 213 000 individus, ont été interviewés aux points d’entrée et dans les sites de transit. Le présent rapport propose une analyse comparative des trois périodes afin d’identifier l’évolution des dynamiques de déplacement, des profils et des risques de protection.
2026-04-20 18:03:13

بازدارندگی هسته‌ای: گفت‌وگوهای پاریس و ورشو درباره تبادل اطلاعات و رزمایش‌های مشترک

2026-04-20 18:00:12

Dhami Slams 'Anti-Women' Opposition For Stalling Reservation Bill
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Dhami Slams 'Anti-Women' Opposition Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday launched a sharp attack on opposition parties, accusing them of being ...
2026-04-19 08:06:10

Who Was Darshan Kumar? T-Series Founder Gulshan Kumar's Brother Passes Away At 70
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Some sad news has come in from the entertainment world. According to media reports, Darshan Kumar, the brother of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar, has passed away. Darshan was ...
2026-04-19 08:06:10

Salman Khan Visits Varun Dhawan's Film Set, Compliments His Dance
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan visited the sets of Varun Dhawan starrer 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' during a dance song shoot. He also complimented the dance skills of ...
2026-04-19 08:06:09

WTO Ruling On Transnational Subsidies Discussed By Experts In Delhi
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, in collaboration with the South Asian International Economic Law Network (SAIELN) and the ...
2026-04-19 08:06:09

2026 Polls: ECI Sets Strict 3-Hour Rule For AI, Social Media Posts
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday reiterated strict compliance with legal frameworks for social media and AI-generated content in the 2026 state assembly ...
2026-04-19 08:06:09

Amit Shah's Tamil Nadu Push: Temple Visit, Roadshow For BJP's Polls
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) With only four days remaining before Tamil Nadu heads to the polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah intensified the BJP's southern push on Sunday, combining spiritual outreach ...
2026-04-19 08:06:09

IPL: Shreyas Iyer On The Cusp Of 4,000 Runs, Eyes Milestone Vs LSG
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer is just 66 runs away from completing 4,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Iyer, who has been in a red-hot form for PBKS ...
2026-04-19 08:06:09

DK Shivakumar Slams Centre's 'Hitler Rule' Over Amendment Bill
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Shivakumar calls Centre's move 'Hitler's rule' Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) government in centre ...
2026-04-19 08:06:09

PM Modi Accuses TMC Of 'Phd In Looting', 'Maha Jungle Raj' In Bengal
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Raising the political temperature in West Bengal just days before the state heads to the polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing offensive against the ...
2026-04-19 08:06:09

TCS Nashik Case: Family Calls Accused 'High Performer', Blames Office Politics, Jealousy
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Family members of TCS employee Raza Memon have claimed that allegations of harassment and forced conversion against him are false and driven by office rivalry. Police have ...
2026-04-19 08:06:09

Nuclear Power Key To India's Energy Independence: Former US Energy Secretary (IANS Interview)
(MENAFN - IANS) Stanford, April 18 (IANS) Nuclear power could anchor India's energy independence, former US Energy Secretary and Nobel Laureate Steven Chu said, warning that geopolitical tensions ...
2026-04-17 21:45:31

ملادينوف يؤكد دخول خطة غزة في مرحلة حساسة ويحذر: قيود إسرائيلية وأوضاع مروعة في غزة
حذر الممثل الأعلى لمجلس السلام في قطاع غزة نيكولاي ملادينوف من التداعيات الإنسانية الخطيرة للإجراءات الإسرائيلية في القطاع.
2026-04-17 21:32:02

Coventry promoted to Premier League after 25-year absence
BLACKBURN, England, April 17 : Coventry City ended their 25-year absence from the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers to secure promotion from the Championship on Friday.Needing a point to make it mathematically certain, Frank Lampard's league leaders salvaged a draw as Bobby Thomas heading a l
2026-04-17 21:06:19

How Companies Should Design Content To Be Quoted More Often By AI
(MENAFN - GetNews) Companies should design content so it is clear, specific, well-structured, and easy to understand not only for readers, but also for AI systems. These are the kinds of materials ...
2026-04-17 21:04:59

Bulk 12 Ounce Travel Mug Savings From Coffee Cups Wholesale
(MENAFN - GetNews) Every little thing shapes how people see a business. Coffee shops, events, and offices-they all weigh looks against cost when choosing what to serve drinks in. Once seen ...
2026-04-17 21:04:57

Stop Smoking Hypnosis In Orlando, FL Helps 63-Year-Old End A 40+ Year, 2-Pack-A-Day Habit After Just One Session
(MENAFN - GetNews) "Stop Smoking Hypnosis in Orlando, FL Daniel Olson"Stop Smoking Hypnosis in Orlando, FL at Orlando Hypnosis Center is changing lives. Wanda, 63, smoked 1–2 packs daily since 1950 ...
2026-04-17 21:04:56

Apple iPad Air to get updated with OLED display in 2027? Here’s all you need to know
The iPad Air OLED may not offer 120Hz refresh rate.
2026-04-16 11:47:43

Lideri i ri i Iranit ende nuk është parë në publik - ku është ai?
Për dekada të tëra, i ndjeri Ajatollah Ali Khamenei ishte zëri i kudondodhur i vendimmarrjes iraniane. Asnjë javë nuk kalonte pa një fjalim, një vendim, një ndërhyrje të planifikuar. Gjatë negociatave të epokës së Obamas mbi......
2026-04-16 11:46:23

Lebanese president says ceasefire essential for talks as Israeli airstrikes persist
BEIRUT, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Thursday a ceasefire is crucial to opening the door to direct negotiations, as Washington said Israeli and Lebanese leaders would speak later in the day. Aoun made the remarks during a meeting in Beirut with British lawmaker Hamish Falconer, according to a statement from the Lebanese presidency. Lebanon seeks to halt escalating hostilities i
2026-04-16 11:45:15

Lebanese president says ceasefire essential for talks as Israeli airstrikes persist
BEIRUT, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Thursday a ceasefire is crucial to opening the door to direct negotiations, as Washington said Israeli and Lebanese leaders would speak later in the day. Aoun made the remarks during a meeting in Beirut with British lawmaker Hamish Falconer, according to a statement from the Lebanese presidency. Lebanon seeks to halt escalating hostilities i
2026-04-16 11:45:15

غرس 35 هزار اصله نهال در ولسوالی خدیر ولایت دایکندی
ریاست زراعت، آبیاری و مالداری ولایت دایکندی با همکاری مردم ولسوالی خدیر این ولایت با برگزاری کمپاین نهال شانی 35 هزار نهال غیر مثمر را در این ولسوالی غرس نموده است.
2026-04-16 11:42:38

Three Years of Crisis in Sudan: Kids for Kids Charity Continues to Respond
Country: Sudan Source: Kids for Kids Please refer to the attached file. Kids for Kids — the only British charity operating in remote villages in Darfur — calls on the public to act as Sudan enters its fourth year of devastating conflict. April 15th 2026 marks three years since conflict erupted in Sudan, triggering what is now widely recognised as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), around 34 million people – nearly three quarters of the population – need urgent help today. Over 21 million face acute food insecurity – and Darfur is hardest hit of all. More than 13 million people have been forced from their homes, losing everything, creating the largest displacement crisis in the world. Health care has collapsed and cholera, measles and malaria are spreading. As the conflict enters its fourth year, the situation is worsening. Humanitarian needs are rising while global funding is shrinking, putting millions at risk of losing access to even the most basic support. Children are bearing the brunt of this crisis, with over 17 million in need of humanitarian support today (Save the Children). Tens of thousands are now unaccompanied, exposed to trafficking, child labour, and recruitment into armed groups. For girls, the dangers are acute. The OCHA describes widespread gender-based violence, with rape and sexual exploitation used as weapons of war. Everyday tasks like collecting water or queuing for food can expose them to violence. Meanwhile, female-headed households, now increasingly common, are among the most food insecure. Sudan’s Children need the world not to look away. While many aid agencies have been unable to access those in desperate need, Kids for Kids has continued to deliver life-saving support. Through its unique network of local volunteers, built over 25 years of sustainable, community-led initiatives, Kids for Kids has reached some of the most remote and vulnerable families. Right now, Kids for Kids is delivering: • Kids Kitchen Kits – vital food packages of protein, minerals and vitamins, plus seeds, for families with children aged five and under (the most at risk of starvation). • Goat loans providing protein-rich milk, often the only source of nutrition for young children in remote areas. • Essential supplies including food, blankets, medicine and soap for families displaced by conflict. Established Sustainable initiatives providing additional support: • Trained midwives and first aid workers in each of 110 Kids for Kids villages, reducing illness and mortality where health systems have collapsed. • Trained Paravets in each village to care for the animals. • 14 Kindergartens that remain open as safe learning spaces, offering children a sense of normality and hope while schools across Sudan stay closed. • Women-led initiatives, strengthening entire communities and reducing vulnerability to exploitation and hunger. The third anniversary of the Sudan conflict is a stark reminder of the cost of inaction. Without urgent international attention and sustained support, the crisis will continue to deepen. Kids for Kids demonstrates that local, sustainable interventions can still make a profound difference and communityled initiatives are able to withstand even in the face of humanitarian crisis. Support Kids for Kids to provide emergency aid and continued sustainable projects to give children in Darfur a chance at survival and a future. For more information visit www.kidsforkids.org.uk or contact Davina Patel, COO davina@kidsforkids.org.uk NOTES TO EDITORS Contact: Davina Patel, COO. 07985 297594 davina@kidsforkids.org.uk Interviews are available with Patricia Parker OBE, Founder and Andy Caudell, CEO of Kids for Kids. Please contact Davina Patel to arrange. Photographs are also available. • Kids for Kids’ Kids Kitchen Kits include lentils, onions, ground nuts, oil, sugar, or equivalent depending on what is available at local markets, to families with children who are 5 and under living in our 110 villages located in North Darfur. • Inflation is rising rapidly, pushing everyday food items beyond the reach of families and placing millions at risk of starvation.
2026-04-16 11:41:01

Bangladesh: WHO Newsletter Issue 27 (Oct - Dec 2025)
Country: Bangladesh Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. Highlights: Nationwide TCV Campaign Strengthens Child Health in Bangladesh 2nd GWCC meeting highlights strong MoHFW–WHO collaboration and programme progress. A united effort for a healthier Bangladesh! Building a safer future for mothers and newborns in Cox’s Bazar Advancing infection prevention through WHO–BMU partnership. Bangladesh advances UHC: WHO hosts 2026–2035 roadmap consultation. Nearly one million Rohingya benefit from WHO scabies drive.
2026-04-16 11:33:06

EXCLUSIVE: 2PM's Hwang Chansung gushes about Kim Go-eun reunion, cameo in 'Yumi's Cells' season 3

2026-04-16 11:32:53

Two landmark satellite antennas removed from Bukit Timah Satellite Earth Station
The towering antennas stood prominently at the southern end of the Bukit Timah Expressway for close to four decades.
2026-04-16 11:32:13

بنك إنكلترا يحذر: أزمة الطاقة سترفع التضخم في عدة بلدان وستؤجل خفض الفائدة في بريطانيا
إسلام تايمز (أوروبا) - حذر محافظ بنك إنكلترا أندرو بيلي، اليوم الخميس، من أن أزمة الطاقة الناتجة عن الحرب على إيران ستؤدي إلى ارتفاع معدلات التضخم في العديد من دول العالم، وتقلل من فرص خفض أسعار الفائدة في المملكة المتحدة خلال عام 2026.
2026-04-16 11:30:00

After three years of conflict, Sudan faces a deeper health crisis
Country: Sudan Source: World Health Organization Three years of war in Sudan have created the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis, with devastating consequences for people’s health. While the situation is improving in some states, the health crisis is deepening in areas where fighting continues. Disease outbreaks and malnutrition are rising, while access to health services shrink, and funding falls short. Nearly 34 million people need humanitarian assistance, including 21 million in need of health assistance. Over 4 million people are estimated to be acutely malnourished in 2026 ( IPC Alert, 5 February 2026 ) making them vulnerable to medical complications and disease. Disease outbreaks are widespread, with malaria, dengue, measles, polio (cVDPV2), hepatitis E, meningitis, and diphtheria reported from several states, including Al Jazirah, Darfur, Gedaref, Khartoum, Kordofan, River Nile, and White Nile states. Across Sudan’s 18 states, 37% of health facilities remain non-functional. Health facilities, ambulances, patients and health workers have been repeatedly attacked, further reducing access to health care, particularly in conflict-affected areas where hospitals are only partially functioning or have closed due to the destruction of facilities and equipment. WHO has verified 217 attacks on health care, since 15 April 2023, with 2052 deaths and 810 injuries. “The war in Sudan is devastating lives and denying people their most basic rights, including health, water, food and safety. The health system has been crippled, leaving millions without essential health care,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “Doctors and health workers can save lives, but they must have safe places to work and the medicines and supplies they need. Ultimately, the best medicine is peace.” In the Greater Darfur and Kordofan regions, fighting has forced people from their homes and severely restricted the movement of humanitarian supplies. An example of this is the recent attack on El Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, which has further compounded the crisis, resulting in at least 64 deaths, including children and health workers, and rendering the hospital non-functional. The hospital served as a critical referral hospital for hundreds of thousands of people across East Darfur. “Three years in conflict have turned Sudan into the world’s largest ongoing health crisis, where disease is spreading, malnutrition is rising, and access to health care is rapidly declining,” said WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy. “With millions lacking basic medical care, facing hunger, and at risk of disease, Sudan’s health crisis continues to deepen, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian support and long-term solutions. We remain committed to the people of Sudan.” With services suspended, patients in urgent need of care are forced to undertake long and dangerous journeys to reach the nearest functioning health facilities. Repeated attacks on health care in the Kordofans have also destroyed health facilities, and have had a similar human toll, with injuries and deaths of patients, including children. “WHO has been on the ground since the start of the conflict, with supplies, disease surveillance, training and coordination,” said Dr Shible Sahbani, WHO Representative to Sudan. “As access to some areas opens up, we are stepping up efforts to support early recovery and rehabilitation of the health system alongside the humanitarian response.” WHO is supporting the supply chain for essential medicines, medical supplies and equipment, strengthening the health workforce and has helped restore key public health services, including state and national reference laboratories. Since April 2023, WHO has delivered over 3300 metric tons of medicines and medical supplies, including supplies for cholera, malaria, nutrition, and trauma care. WHO-supported services have helped provide essential health care to more than 4.1 million people through primary health care centres, mobile clinics and hospitals. WHO also supported the treatment of over 118 000 children with complicated severe acute malnutrition, and vaccination campaigns, reaching more than 46 million children and adults with cholera, polio, diphtheria, measles and rubella vaccines. Malaria vaccines were also introduced; Sudan being the first country in the region to include malaria vaccines in the routine immunization programme. WHO worked closely with the Federal and State Ministries of Health and partners to contain two cholera outbreaks. The most recent one was declared over in March 2026, following a sustained response lasting more than a year, including oral cholera vaccination campaigns reaching 24.5 million people. WHO acknowledges the financial support of donors and development partners, whose generosity has ensured the provision of medical supplies, equipment, operational support and technical assistance. WHO reiterates its commitment to the health of everyone, everywhere in Sudan. To ensure this, WHO calls for unrestricted and safe access to all areas of Sudan, for the protection of health care, and for sustained humanitarian and long-term funding. Peace is long overdue for Sudan. Without peace, health cannot be attained. Media Contacts WHO Media Team World Health Organization Email: mediainquiries@who.int
2026-04-15 01:49:51

Ivystrides Launches SAT Summer Batch 2026 As Ivy Leagues Reinstate Test Requirements
(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- IvyStrides, a premium online SAT and ACT preparation academy founded by alumni of BITS Pilani, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and the ...
2026-04-15 01:46:12

Mumbai: 400-Tonne Crane Tilts At BKC During Metro 2B Work, No Injuries Reported
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) During the ongoing construction work of Metro Line 2B at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, a mechanical failure caused a 400-tonne mobile crane to ...
2026-04-15 01:45:49

Industrial And Warehousing Demand In India Sees 22 Pc Growth In Jan-March
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The industrial and warehousing demand across the top eight cities remained strong in the January-March period, witnessing a 22 per cent annual growth with ...
2026-04-15 01:45:47

Unruly Conduct By Workers May Lead To Blacklisting Of Agencies, Warns UP Govt
(MENAFN - IANS) Noida, April 15 (IANS) Gautam Buddha Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam chaired a meeting with outsourcing agencies and contractors associated with various industrial units, ...
2026-04-15 01:45:46

AI Specialist, Content Creator Among Fastest-Growing Roles For Fresh Graduates In India: Report
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Fresh graduates entering India's job market are seeing rising demand for new-age roles such as AI specialists, generative AI engineers, and digital content ...
2026-04-15 01:45:44

PM Modi Arrives In Karnataka, Receives Warm Welcome From CM Siddaramaiah
(MENAFN - IANS) Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the HAL Airport in Bengaluru on Wednesday, where he arrived to participate ...
2026-04-15 01:45:43

John Abraham: With 'Force 3', We're Taking That Legacy Forward In A Big Way
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actor-producer John Abraham, Harshvardhan Rane and Tanya Maniktala are deep into the shoot for the first schedule of the third installment of–Force–, which is ...
2026-04-15 01:45:41

Healthcare Firms In India Likely To Deliver Single-Digit Revenue Growth In Q4
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Healthcare companies in India are expected to deliver high single-digit revenue growth (year-on-year) in the fourth quarter of FY26 (Q4 FY26), a report ...
2026-04-15 01:45:40

Sudan: Three years on, warring parties intensify brutal war on civilians
Country: Sudan Source: Amnesty International The three-year-long brutal conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their respective allies continues to intensify and to inflict devastating harm on civilians, Amnesty International said today, ahead of the anniversary of the outbreak of the war on 15 April. Each shift of the frontlines has left behind a trail of death and destruction characterized by direct and indiscriminate attacks on civilians, looting and destruction of civilian infrastructure, widespread sexual violence , restriction of humanitarian aid delivery and reprisal attacks . The Sudan conflict is not forgotten; it is being deliberately ignored and neglected. Behind this neglect are countless human beings undergoing untold suffering as the world looks the other way. This has to stop. Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General “Time and again, the parties to the conflict have deliberately and indiscriminately targeted civilians, notably during and after their takeover of towns and cities throughout the country. They continue to block humanitarian aid from reaching those desperately in need,” said Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General. “Minimal, half-hearted and lacklustre responses from the African Union, the UN Security Council and other international and regional actors have only emboldened the perpetrators to continue carrying out these attacks. The world must now urgently prioritize the protection of civilians in Sudan.” Amnesty International further calls for the international community, including the African Union, the European Union and the UN to prioritize accountability for ongoing crimes under international law and other serious human rights violations and abuses in Sudan. The UN Security Council must expand the Darfur conflict referral to the ICC to also include investigation and prosecution of crimes committed in the rest of Sudan. The international community must also secure increased funding and pressure the parties to the conflict to ensure unhindered humanitarian access to allow lifesaving healthcare services to be delivered to civilians, including survivors of sexual violence. “The Sudan conflict is not forgotten; it is being deliberately ignored and neglected. Behind this neglect are countless human beings undergoing untold suffering as the world looks the other way. This has to stop,” said Agnès Callamard. A war on civilians Since the armed conflict erupted, Amnesty International has documented systemic attacks on civilians by both the RSF and the SAF. The violations against civilians include deliberate and unlawful killings, rape, gang-rape, sexual slavery and other forms of sexual violence, torture, enforced disappearances and widespread looting, all of which amount to war crimes and some of which may also amount to crimes against humanity. During and in the aftermath of a large-scale attack on Zamzam in April 2025, the largest camp for internally displaced persons in Sudan’s North Darfur, the RSF and its allied forces deliberately killed civilians, pillaged and destroyed civilian objects, and took hostages. RSF fighters also deliberately set fire to homes, businesses and damaged critical civilian infrastructure and displaced over 400,000 people in the process. Amnesty International has also documented widespread atrocities committed by the RSF in El Fasher after the fighters took control of the city in October, following an 18-month siege. The SAF has conducted air strikes against civilian areas, including on a crowded market in the town of Kabkabiya in North Darfur, killing dozens of civilians. The SAF and its allies have also carried out reprisal attacks against civilians and human rights defenders labelled as RSF collaborators. Since the conflict erupted, there has been no respite for civilians, they find themselves trapped in a relentless cycle of death, displacement and hunger. Agnès Callamard Members of the grassroot Sudanese network Emergency Response Rooms, activists, journalists, medical professionals, humanitarian workers, human rights defenders, civilians opposing the war and those perceived to be aligned with opposing forces have faced attacks, harassment, arbitrary detention and killings. The ongoing fighting in the Kordofan region between SAF and RSF is also taking a heavy toll on civilians. El Obeid in North Kordofan is currently under RSF siege. “The window for avoiding a repeat of El Fasher in El Obeid and in other parts of the Kordofan region is fast closing. Unless fast and coordinated diplomatic pressure is applied on both parties, then a repeat of the mass atrocities committed in El Fasher is inevitable,” said Agnès Callamard. “Since the conflict erupted, there has been no respite for civilians, they find themselves trapped in a relentless cycle of death, displacement and hunger.” The conflict also risks expanding to other areas including the White Nile State. Arms embargo Amnesty International has previously documented how recently manufactured weapons had been transferred into and around Sudan, in flagrant breach of the existing arms embargo towards all parties to the conflict that applies in Darfur. Unless the flow and supply of arms to Sudan is cut, civilians will continue to suffer under daily bombardments. It is time for the UN Security Council to extend the Darfur arms embargo to the rest of Sudan, and to hold to account all countries and entities that have violated it. Agnès Callamard The organisation provided evidence showing extensive military support from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the RSF, in violation of international law. Amnesty International also revealed how French-manufactured weapons systems were being used on the battlefield in Sudan, along with weapons from China, Russia, and Türkiye. Amnesty International reiterates its calls to the UAE to halt its arms transfers to the RSF immediately. Until they do, all international arms transfer to the UAE must also stop. Amnesty International also urges the UN Security Council to extend the existing arms embargo beyond Darfur to the rest of Sudan. “Unless the flow and supply of arms to Sudan is cut, civilians will continue to suffer under daily bombardments. It is time for the UN Security Council to extend the Darfur arms embargo to the rest of Sudan, and to hold to account all countries and entities that have violated it,” said Agnès Callamard.
2026-04-15 01:44:58

Huawei Pura X Max design, launch date revealed: Here’s all you need to know
This foldable phone could be the closest iPhone Fold competitor.
2026-04-13 15:28:36

NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade
LONDON: NATO allies said on Monday (Apr 13) they would not get involved in United States President Donald Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, pr
2026-04-13 15:25:49

دستگیری زن سالخورده فرانسوی توسط پلیس مهاجرت آمریکا؛ روایت عشقی دیرینه که به بازداشت انجامید
یک زن ۸۶ ساله فرانسوی که برای ازدواج با عشق دوران جوانی‌اش به آمریکا رفته بود، به دلیل نداشتن اقامت دائم، اوایل آوریل توسط اداره مهاجرت و گمرک ایالات متحده (ICE) بازداشت و به یک مرکز نگهداری مهاجران در ایالت لوئیزیانا منتقل شده است.
2026-04-13 15:25:37

Bikdeli: Over 100,000 Tons of Goods Transported by Rail Between Iran and Afghanistan
Alireza Bikdeli, the acting head of Iran’s embassy in Kabul, has announced that since the beginning of the current year, more than 100,000 tons of goods have been transported via railway between Iran and Afghanistan. The Iranian embassy in Kabul reported on Monday, April 13, that Bikdeli, during a visit to the Rozanak railway station [...] The post Bikdeli: Over 100,000 Tons of Goods Transported by Rail Between Iran and Afghanistan appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
2026-04-13 15:24:13

البحرين تستدعي القائم بأعمال سفارة العراق
إسلام تايمز (البحرين)_ البحرين تستدعي القائم بأعمال سفارة العراق
2026-04-13 15:22:50

وزارت خارجه امریکا: متقاضیان افغان اس‌ آی‌ وی از تعلیق ورود به امریکا مستثنا نیستند
وزارت خارجه ایالات متحده به صدای امریکا گفت که برنامه صدور ویزه ویژه مهاجرت (اس ‌آی ‌وی) برای متقضیان افغان، از اعلامیه شماره ۱۰۹۹۸ ریاست جمهوری امریکا مستثنا نیست.
2026-04-13 15:19:18

عملیات موفق جراحی؛ کودک قندهاری نجات یافت
Successful Surgery Saves Child Transferred from Kandahar to Kabul Ebadullah.Ebadi Mon, 04/13/2026 - 21:17 Author Hadia Ziaei Health The Ministry of Public Health has announced the successful surgery of a child who had been transferred from Kandahar to Kabul. According to the ministry, a foreign object was successfully removed from the child’s respiratory system. The Ministry also highlighted progress in the health sector and assured continued efforts to expand medical services in the provinces. Sharafat Zaman Amarkhil, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, said: “The important point is that if this child had come to a hospital in this condition years ago, they would have been referred abroad. Now, we routinely perform such procedures in our own hospitals. We provide these kinds of services in various departments of public hospitals, and cooperation with the private sector is also one of our goals.” Gulsom is not yet one year old but has gone through a serious ordeal. Three months ago, she swallowed a piece of bone that entered her respiratory system, forcing her family to search for treatment from one hospital to another. Eventually, she was transferred to Kabul and treated at the Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital. Mohammad Akbar Iqbal, a doctor, said: “Her respiratory system had also been damaged, but the operation was successful, and the patient is now under close medical care.” Gulsom’s father, showing both exhaustion and relief, spoke of three months of hardship to save his child. He expressed gratitude for her transfer to Kabul by helicopter by the Islamic Emirate and for her treatment. At the same time, he stressed that the lack of infrastructure in the provinces creates serious challenges for families and called for the establishment of well-equipped hospitals in provincial areas. Nematullah, Gulsom’s father, said: “Such hospitals should also be built in our provinces, with proper facilities and doctors available.” This comes as a number of surgeries have been carried out in public and private hospitals across the country over the past year—procedures that were previously performed abroad.
2026-04-13 15:18:41

UNICEF Warning: Polio Has No Cure but Is Preventable
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stated that polio has no cure, but it can be prevented through vaccination. The organization wrote on Monday, April 13, 2026, on its X page that as long as the polio virus continues to circulate in Afghanistan, every child under the age of five must receive two drops [...] The post UNICEF Warning: Polio Has No Cure but Is Preventable appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
2026-04-13 15:18:07

Deadline passes for US blockade of Hormuz, Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf neighbours
President Donald Trump said the US would block Iranian vessels and any ships that paid tolls, and that any Iranian "fast-attack" ships that went near the blockade would be eliminated.
2026-04-13 15:17:00

Figure skating-Japan's Kagiyama to take break from competition in 2026-27 season
April 13 : Olympic individual and team silver medallist Yuma Kagiyama of Japan said on Monday that he will take a break from competitive figure skating during the 2026-27 season, citing a desire to rediscover the joy of the sport and explore new challenges.The 22-year-old is a four-times Olympic silver medall
2026-04-13 15:15:17

UK Defense Chief Urges Europe to Deepen Its Strategic Self-Reliance
(MENAFN) Britain's defense secretary issued a pointed call Friday for Europe to shoulder greater responsibility for its own security, as transatlantic fractures over NATO's role deepened in the wake ...
2026-04-12 04:29:02

Trump Says US Begins Operation to Clear Strait of Hormuz
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that American operations have begun to –clear out– the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route, according to statements posted on his ...
2026-04-12 04:25:30

US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without deal
US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that his delegation left Pakistan without reaching an agreement with Iran after 21 hours of negotiations, Reuters reported.
2026-04-12 04:24:49

Italy's Foreign Minister Set for Lebanon Visit
(MENAFN) Italy's foreign minister announced Thursday he will travel to Beirut in a show of solidarity with Lebanon, as Israeli military strikes intensified across the country despite active ...
2026-04-12 04:22:33

Erdogan, Macron Hold Call on Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation on Saturday focusing on bilateral relations as well as broader regional and global ...
2026-04-12 04:22:23

Pakistan to Receive Five Billion in Financial Assistance from KSA, Qatar
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia and Qatar are expected to provide Pakistan with around $5 billion in financial assistance, a move aimed at helping Islamabad ease pressure on its fragile foreign reserves and ...
2026-04-12 04:21:03

Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 opens in Bangkok
Five days of culture, music and water celebrations at Benchakitti Park reinforce UNESCO-recognised Songkran as a leading global festival BANGKOK, April 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially opened the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 at...
2026-04-12 04:20:00

Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 opens in Bangkok
Five days of culture, music and water celebrations at Benchakitti Park reinforce UNESCO-recognised Songkran as a leading global festival BANGKOK , April 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially opened the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 at Benchakitti Park, Bangkok. Running until 15 April, the five-day event brings together cultural heritage, live entertainment and water celebrations at one of Thailand's largest Songkran gatherings. Mr. Surasak Phancharoenworakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports, presided over the opening ceremony of the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 at Benchakitti Park, Bangkok, alongside Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, and senior public and private sector representatives, marking the start of nationwide celebrations showcasing Thailand’s cultural heritage and festive spirit. The opening ceremony on 11 April was attended by Mr. Surasak Phancharoenworakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports, alongside senior representatives from the public and private sectors. Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said, "Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 is a celebration designed for everyone — across generations, regions and the world. It brings together the very best of Thai culture and contemporary festivity, reinforcing Songkran's standing as a truly global festival. With UNESCO's recognition of Songkran in Thailand as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, we are proud to present an experience that is deeply rooted in tradition and boldly modern, further establishing Thailand as a world-class festival destination." Opening night features the Maha Songkran World Event parade at 18:30 Hrs. on the main stage, spotlighting this year's Songkran deity, Nang Raksasdevi , portrayed by Opal Suchata Chuangsri, Miss World 2025. The "Songkran 5 Regions" zone (from 11:00 to 22:00 Hrs. daily) presents Thailand's regional diversity through traditional performances, local product showcases, activities and temple fair experiences, including sand pagoda building and Buddha image bathing. Dedicated areas for the elderly and children ensure accessibility for all ages, with over 100 stalls offering Thai food and products. Leading Thai artists perform on the main stage (from 17:00 to 22:00 Hrs.), including Fool Step, Zani, Zeal, Kratae, Asia7, The Mousses, Lham Somphol, Ink Waruntorn, Monica, Playground, Palmy, Maiyarap, Clockwork Motionless, 4EVE, Bodyslam, Taitosmith, MEYOU, Getsunova, Tilly Birds and Joey Boy, alongside cultural and contemporary showcases. Meanwhile, DJs will shake the water play zone and EDM stage (from 16:00 to 22:00 Hrs.) with performances by 4 TEN, Nuttrix, Joy Lila, Jay Schema, Gail Werner, Spacemonkey, 22Bullets, Patcha, Hanky, Dome, Hugo, Brynna, Roxy June, Max, Xillix and Notxerius. Each evening concludes with a drone light display featuring more than 1,200 drones. Safety and security are top priorities, supported by seamless teamwork among public agencies, including the Tourist Police Bureau, and event partners to ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience for all. Attendees benefit from boosted on-site support, smart traffic flow, dedicated crowd guidance, helpful visitor hubs, and round-the-clock assistance throughout the venue. Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 takes place from 11 to 15 April at Benchakitti Park, Bangkok. Admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport, with convenient access from BTS Asok station and MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre station, both within walking distance of the park. For more information, contact the TAT Call Centre at 1672 Travel Buddy, or follow the Amazing Thailand and Thailand Festival Facebook pages.
2026-04-12 04:20:00

IMF, World Bank Meets To Take Stock Of Global Economic Shocks Amid Middle East Crisis
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Finance ministers and central bankers from the 191 member countries will attend the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank's spring meetings, to ...
2026-04-12 04:15:48

India's Innovation Engine Is Unstoppable: Piyush Goyal As Patent Filings Hit Record High In FY26
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Declaring that 'India's innovation engine is unstoppable,' Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday highlighted the country's remarkable surge in patent ...
2026-04-12 04:15:43

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music prices raised for first time since 2023: Check new prices
The Family Plan remains to be the best deal for users.
2026-04-10 18:04:59

Liverpool CEO defends ticket price hikes ahead of planned Anfield protests
April 10 : Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan wrote to season ticket holders on Friday, urging the club's supporters to keep planned protests over ticket price increases "grounded in the facts" as fans prepare to demonstrate at Anfield.Liverpool had announced last month that they would increase general admission ticke
2026-04-10 17:50:56

At least 10 dead after boat hits bridge in India: police
A boat carrying 27 passengers capsized in northern India, killing 10 people, with Indian President Narendra Modi saying he was “deeply pained” by the tragedy.
2026-04-10 17:48:00

Trump aides caught with pants down as Iran war gooses inflation
New data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that inflation soared in March thanks in large part to increased energy costs stemming from President Donald Trump’s war with Iran. According to the BLS, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) posted a month-over-month gain of 0.9% in March, led by a 10.9% increase in energy prices including a [...] The post Trump aides caught with pants down as Iran war gooses inflation appeared first on Asia Times .
2026-04-10 17:39:59

Huawei Pura 90 Pro series launch on April 20: Check out design

2026-04-10 17:35:54

لبنان: قاعدة "ميرون" تحت نيران المقاومة.. ومشاهد لاستهداف "ستيلا ماريس" و"غليلوت"
إسلام تايمز (لبنان) - نشرت المقاومة الإسلامية في لبنان، يوم الجمعة، مشاهد من عملية استهدافها قاعدة "ستيلا ماريس" التابعة لـ"جيش" الاحتلال الإسرائيلي في مدينة حيفا المحتلة.
2026-04-10 17:35:28

South Korea deploys thermal imaging cameras in search for escaped zoo wolf
The male wolf, named Neukgu, escaped a zoo in the central city of Daejeon on Wednesday, officials said.
2026-04-10 17:30:38

Afghanistan Analysts Network: Afghans Without Permanent Residency in the UK Face Insecurity
Kabul( Pajhwok):The Afghanistan Analysts Network (AAN) says that Afghans without permanent residency in the United Kingdom are facing prolonged insecurity and serious challenges due to
2026-04-10 17:28:48

7 killed, 13 injured in attack by unknown gunmen in Herat: Qani
HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Seven people were killed and 13 others injured after unidentified armed men opened fire in the Injil district of western Herat province
2026-04-10 17:26:19

Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a two-week delay in his corruption trial testimony due to security concerns.
2026-04-10 17:15:00

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2026-04-09 07:30:00

Over $1.5 Million MoU Signed to Support Afghan Returnees, Displaced Families
KABUL: The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth $1,524 million with the Norwegian Refugee Council to strengthen support for displaced persons and returning migrants across several provinces. Under the agreement, the organization will provide assistance to 3,097 families in Kabul, Herat, Nangarhar, Kandahar,...
2026-04-09 07:28:51

بیورک برای خورشیدگرفتگی کامل امسال چه میکند؟ یک پارتی رقص
این رویداد یک‌روزه با نام جشنواره اکولالیا در مسیر نوار کامل گرفت خورشید در ۱۲ اوت قرار دارد.
2026-04-09 07:28:37

Iran says U.S. must choose ceasefire or war ‘via Israel’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the terms of the ceasefire with Washington are “clear and explicit,” warning that the United States must choose between preserving the truce or allowing what he called continued war “via Israel.” In a post on X, he said Washington “cannot have both,” as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and renewed [...] The post Iran says U.S. must choose ceasefire or war ‘via Israel’ appeared first on Khaama Press .
2026-04-09 07:25:53

ISACA Foundation Global Scholarship Program Expands to Equip Next-Gen Professionals
(MENAFN - PR HUB) ISACA Foundation Global Scholarship Program Expands to Equip Next-Gen Professionals New scholarship cycle opens to students seeking opportunities in IT and ...
2026-04-09 07:25:22

الصين: ينبغي عدم انتهاك سيادة لبنان وأمنه وندعو جميع الأطراف المعنية إلى التزام الهدوء
إسلام تايمز (الصين) - أكدت المتحدثة باسم وزارة الخارجية الصينية ماو نينغ، اليوم الخميس، أن سيادة لبنان وأمنه عدم انتهاكهما، مشددة على ضرورة ضمان سلامة أرواح المدنيين وممتلكاتهم.
2026-04-09 07:24:00

باكستان تدين العدوان الإسرائيلي على لبنان: يُقوّض جهود السلام.. ولخطوات عاجلة لوقفه
إسلام تايمز (باكستان) - أدانت وزارة الخارجية الباكستانية، اليوم الخميس، الاعتداءات الإسرائيلية المستمرة على لبنان، والتي "أسفرت عن سقوط ضحايا أبرياء وتدمير واسع للبنية التحتية".
2026-04-09 07:22:39

هشدار سازمان ملل درباره تهدید آتش‌بس با تداوم حملات رژیم صهیونیستی به لبنان
دبیرکل سازمان ملل متحد با محکوم کردن حملات گسترده رژیم صهیونیستی به لبنان اعلام کرد که ادامه این تجاوزات می‌تواند آتش‌بس میان ایران و امریکا را با تهدید جدی مواجه کند.
2026-04-09 07:22:36

Tom Holland says new Spider-Man film will add more humour and 'fun' elements
The English actor also praised Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey, describing it as a “masterpiece” and saying audiences will be “blown away” by its scale and practical effects.
2026-04-09 07:22:35

Shallow Indonesian 4.9-magitude quake damages houses, injures residents
MAUMERE: A shallow 4.9-magitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia overnight, damaging dozens of homes and injuring multiple people, an official said on Thursday (Apr 9).The jolt struck at a depth of 10.4km, some 104km east of Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara, shortly before midnight on Wednesday, the US Geologic
2026-04-09 07:22:17

Late Havertz strike gives Arsenal 1-0 lead over Sporting
LISBON, April 7 : Arsenal substitute Kai Havertz scored a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 1-0 win at Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.The Germany forward was found unmarked inside the box by Gabriel Martinelli before calmly slotting the ball past goalkeeper Rui Silva
2026-04-07 21:12:26

Bayern seize advantage over Real with 2-1 win in pulsating Bernabeu clash
MADRID, April 7 : Bayern Munich took control of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, earning a slender first-leg advantage after a high-tempo contest in the Spanish capital.Vincent Kompany's side struck just before halftime when Serge Gn
2026-04-07 21:09:01

Unisound U2claw: A Desktop AI Agent Safer, More Token-Efficient, And A Powerful State-Of-The-Art AI Agent
(MENAFN - GetNews) What is the ultimate value of AI? Is it how deeply it can converse, or how many concrete tasks it can help you accomplish? Today, Unisound would like to offer a different ...
2026-04-07 21:06:40

Trading Day: Trump's Iran deadline looms

2026-04-07 21:02:32

Belize Welcomes New Taiwanese Ambassador
(MENAFN - Caribbean News Global) BELMOPAN, Belize – Henry Charles Usher, minister of the public service and disaster risk management, and Rolando Zetina, chief executive officer, met Tuesday with ...
2026-04-07 21:02:17

The Sun Will Rise: Hardik Pandya Hopeful After MI's Loss To RR
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Following his side's loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR), Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya expressed optimism that "the sun will rise" for the five-time champions and ...
2026-04-07 21:00:55

Baghel Slams Sarma's 'Abusive Language', Questions EC's Silence
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Baghel Slams Sarma's 'Abusive Language', Questions EC Silence Senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is using ...
2026-04-07 21:00:55

Congress Manifesto For WB Polls Based On Public Opinion, Says Party
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Congress leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir on Tuesday said that the manifesto unveiled for the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls was prepared by a committee formed six months ago, ...
2026-04-07 21:00:55

پلیس در پاکستان مزارع خشخاش تریاک را تخریب می‌کند
پلیس پاکستان در منطقه قبیله‌نشین هم‌مرز با افغانستان چندین هکتار مزارع خشخاش را نابود کرد؛ کشاورزان می‌گویند فقر گزینه دیگری برایشان نگذاشته است.
2026-04-07 20:56:47

Absence of Woods and Mickelson from Masters felt around Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 7 : For three decades at the Masters, the roars that echoed loudest off the towering pines at Augusta National belonged to two men.This week, for the first time since 1994, neither Tiger Woods nor Phil Mickelson will be there to summon them — and golf is quietly reckoning with what t
2026-04-07 20:55:47

Türkiye Eyes Investment in Afghanistan’s Gold, Mineral Resources
KABUL: Türkiye has expressed a strong interest in investing in Afghanistan’s rich mineral sector, particularly in gold reserves and other valuable resources, signalling potential economic collaboration between the two countries. The statement came during a high-level meeting between the country’s Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Mullah Hedayatullah Badri, and the...
2026-04-06 10:45:21

After Mark, has Ten quit NCT? Singer announces exit from SM Entertainment
He thanked fans for their love and support.
2026-04-06 10:45:08

امارت اسلامی و قرقیزستان بر ارتقای روابط دیپلماتیک تأکید کردند
امیرخان متقی، وزیر امور خارجه‌ی امارت اسلامی با غیرت تورسنکلوف، معاون وزیر امور خارجه‌ی قرقیزستان، دیدار و در باره‌ی ارتقای سطح روابط دیپلماتیک و تقویت هم‌کاری‌های تجاری و ترانزیتی دوجانبه گفت‌وگو کرده است. وزارت امور خارجه، امروز (دوشنبه، ۱۷ حمل/۶ اپریل) در خبرنامه‌ای اعلام کرده که این دیدار در حاشیه‌ی نخستین «گفت‌وگوی مشورتی افغانستان–آسیای مرکزی» در کابل برگزار شده است. The post امارت اسلامی و قرقیزستان بر ارتقای روابط دیپلماتیک تأکید کردند first appeared on SALAM WATANDAR .
2026-04-06 10:44:16

Reuters: Пакистан предложил Ирану и США план прекращения огня
Пакистан передал США и Ирану свой вариант мирного плана — в случае его согласования он вступит в силу уже 6 апреля. Об этом сообщает Reuters со ссылкой на источники.
2026-04-06 10:41:56

الشؤون الاجتماعية: لا نمنع أي عمليات توزيع خارج مراكز النزوح
إسلام تايمز (لبنان) _ أوضحت وزارة الشؤون الاجتماعية، في بيان
2026-04-06 10:41:13

الشيخ الخطيب: “اسرائيل” تحاول استبدال فشلها في القضاء على المقاومة بإشعال الفتنة بين اللبنانيين
إسلام تايمز (لبنان) _ حذر نائب رئيس المجلس الاسلامي الشيعي الاعلى العلامة الشيخ علي الخطيب من المحاولات الجارية لاشعال فتنة داخلية تتجاوب مع مساعي العدو الاسرائيلي في هذا الصدد.
2026-04-06 10:34:45

الجيش الإيراني: استمرار الحرب هدفه أن تندم واشنطن و"إسرائيل" لمنع تكرارها
إسلام تايمز (إيران) - أكد المتحدث باسم الجيش الإيراني، العميد محمد أكرمي نيا، أنّ الهدف من استمرار الحرب هو إيصال "إسرائيل" والولايات المتحدة إلى نقطة الندم الحقيقي، موضحاً أنّ هذا ضروري لمنع تكرار الحرب في المستقبل.
2026-04-06 10:32:03

صحت و سلامتی (تکرار)
صحت و سلامتی (تکرار)
2026-04-06 10:30:00

Donald Trump triggers massive backlash for profanity-laced ‘Praise Be To Allah’ Easter message
The post has sparked calls for 25th amendment intervention.
2026-04-06 10:28:42

غريب آبادي: مهاجمة البنى التحتية المدنية 'جريمة حرب' لن تقتصر تداعياتها علينا
إسلام تايمز ( إيران ) _ أكد نائب وزير الخارجية الايراني للشؤون القانونية والدولية "كاظم غريب آبادي"، أن ايران ستوجه رداً حازماً وفوريا وباعثا على الندم على أي عدوان على بناها التحتية المدنية.
2026-04-06 10:28:15

BJP MP Revives 1957 Kerala Elections Episode, Claims Cong-US Collusion To Destabilise Communist Govt
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday flagged what he described as another "Congress ka Kala Adhyay (dark chapter of Congress)" dating back to 1957, alleging ...
2026-04-05 00:15:29

Погода в Монголии на предстоящую неделю
В некоторых районах страны до 12 апреля ожидаются дожди, мокрый снег и снегопад.
2026-04-05 00:11:56

Mlmtrees Expands Its Multi-Plan MLM Software Offering For Global Network Marketing Businesses
(MENAFN - Market Press Release) April 4, 2026 4:57 am - MLMTrees offers multi-plan MLM software for network marketing businesses, with commission automation, genealogy tools, e-commerce integration, ...
2026-04-05 00:06:38

Coreage Rx Expands Patient Support With Wellness Community Focused On Connection, Guidance, And Ongoing Member Engagement
(MENAFN - GetNews) CoreAge Rx, a telehealth provider focused on accessible weight management solutions, has introduced its CoreAge Rx Wellness Community, a centralized digital platform designed to ...
2026-04-05 00:05:41

Uzbekistan Reveals Nation's Top Export Partners In 2M2026
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 5. Uzbekistan has revealed its top export partners in the period from January through February 2026, with Russia maintaining its position as ...
2026-04-05 00:04:46

Trump Warns Iran: Make A Deal Within 48 Hours Or Face 'Hell'
(MENAFN - Khaama Press) U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran intensified early Sunday, as President Donald Trump reportedly issued Tehran a 48-hour ultimatum, warning that it must either reach a deal ...
2026-04-05 00:01:36

Iran Vows To Open 'Gates Of Hell' For US Forces, Mocks Trump's 48-Hr Hormuz Ultimatum - 'Helpless, Nervous...Stupid'
(MENAFN - Live Mint) Iran late on Saturday mocked Donald Trump 's 48-hour ultimatum as "helpless", "nervous", and "stupid", hours after the US President threatened to unleash "all hell" if the ...
2026-04-05 00:01:03

Google Celebrates Easter 2026 With Doodle Of Colorful Eggs, Bunny - Symbolizing New Life, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ
(MENAFN - Live Mint) Google released a doodle on Sunday, 5 April, celebrating the auspicious Christian festival. Celebrated all-round the globe, this festival commemorates the resurrection of Jesus ...
2026-04-05 00:01:03

Easter 2026: Cocoa Prices Cooled - So Why Are Chocolates Still So Expensive?
(MENAFN - Live Mint) Cocoa prices have fallen sharply from last year's record highs, but consumers are still facing higher prices for Easter chocolate, a recent Wells Fargo report said.As per a ...
2026-04-05 00:01:02

Easter Celebrated With Fervour At Tirunelveli's Sacred Heart Church
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Easter is being celebrated with religious fervour and devotion at the Sacred Heart Church in Udaiyarpatti of Tirunelveli district, where thousands of Christians have gathered ...
2026-04-05 00:00:55

Hoymiles Bolsters European Plug-In Solar & Storage Market With Hiflow & Hiflow Pro Microinverters
(MENAFN - EQS Group) Hoymiles Power Electronics Inc. / Key word(s): Product Launch Hoymiles Bolsters European Plug-in Solar & Storage Market with HiFlow & HiFlow Pro Microinverters ...
2026-04-03 14:07:26

SIMPACT 2026 Brings Together National Healthcare Leaders To Advance Simulation-Based Healthcare Education In India
(MENAFN - NewsVoir) New Delhi, Delhi, India SIMPACT 2026, a national symposium focused on the future of healthcare training and competency-based education, convened in New Delhi through a ...
2026-04-03 14:07:06

ASEAN Travel Influencers Check In At Beibu Gulf! This Cultural-Tourism Exchange Is A Hit - Not-So-Distant Destinations Are On Fire
(MENAFN - Media OutReach Newswire) NANNING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 April 2026 - Recently, the "Romantic Coast, Beautiful Southern Border" promotion - a new-media cultural and tourism ...
2026-04-03 14:06:55

Sanya, China Deepens Tourism Ties With Malaysia ​- Exclusive Benefits Launched For Malaysian Tourists, Ushering In A Tropical Island Getaway At A Moment's Notice
(MENAFN - Media OutReach Newswire) SANYA, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 April 2026 - As tropical sea breezes blend with Eastern charm, a journey from Malaysia to China's island paradise is now ...
2026-04-03 14:06:54

Pas anijes franceze, tankeri japonez kalon nëpër Ngushticën e Hormuzit
Një anije cisternë japoneze që transportonte gaz natyror të lëngshëm ka kaluar nëpër Ngushticën e Hormuzit. Kjo u njoftua nga njëri prej pronarëve të anijes. Mitsui OSK Lines, e cila është bashkëpronare e anijes tha se “SOHAR......
2026-04-03 14:06:24

HiTHIUM's kAh-Level 6.25MWh BESS Receives International Certification Following Large-Scale Fire Test
BEIJING , April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HiTHIUM showcased its full-scenario energy storage solutions at ESIE 2026, held in Beijing from April 1-3. The company highlighted its ∞Cell 1175Ah long-duration energy storage (LDES) battery and BESS, along with its AIDC full-duration energy storage solution. At the event, HiTHIUM released the full results of a large-scale fire test for its ∞Power 6.25MWh 4h BESS and received certification from UL Solutions. This marks the world's first open-door fire test of the LDES system equipped with kAh-level battery cells, setting a new benchmark for system-level safety validation. Certification ceremony Advancing Industry-Wide Understanding of Energy Storage Safety During the exhibition, HiTHIUM hosted a certification ceremony for the world's first large-scale fire test of a BESS equipped with kAh-level battery cells. Jiawu Chen, the Fire Test Project Lead and Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer at HiTHIUM, presented the test design and execution. A full-length video showcased the entire process, key technical milestones, and final results. Through this technical sharing, HiTHIUM translated an extreme safety validation into practical and replicable industry insights, reinforcing the shift from "design-level safety" to verifiable system safety in long-duration energy storage. UL Solutions Grants the Certification, Validating System Safety During the certification ceremony, Chi Chen, APAC Senior Product Manager, Energy and Automation at UL Solutions, noted that UL 9540A 6th Edition (released March 2026) expands safety validation to full-container and system-level fire scenarios. HiTHIUM's 6.25MWh BESS was tested under open-door, large-scale fire conditions in compliance with this standard, validating the reliability of its passive safety design. The certification indicates the system meets stringent market access requirements across major global markets and supports its international deployment. Verifiable Safety Demonstrated in World's First Extreme Fire Test of a 6.25MWh 4h LDES System Previously, under the full witness of UL Solutions and independent experts, the 6.25MWh BESS underwent an extreme fire test in accordance with the latest UL 9540A (2025) and NFPA 855 (2026) standards. The test applied multiple stringent conditions, including fully open container doors, minimal spacing of 15 cm in a back-to-back and side-by-side configuration, 100% state of charge, and deactivation of active fire protection systems. Results showed the fire was contained within a single container, with no thermal propagation between units. The enclosure remained structurally intact after the burn, demonstrating reliable safety performance under real-world fire scenarios. Ecosystem Collaboration Highlights Lighthouse Manufacturing At the exhibition, HiTHIUM partnered with ecosystem collaborators to launch interactive check-in activities centered on the ∞Cell 1175Ah LDES battery, featuring a joint partner booth tour and a lighthouse factory-themed experience, attracting strong visitor engagement and in-depth interaction. Notably, in January 2026, HiTHIUM's Chongqing manufacturing base was recognized as the world's first Lighthouse Factory for energy storage batteries and operates the first dedicated production line for LDES batteries. The site integrates over 40 digital solutions, incorporating technologies such as generative AI, machine learning, and AIoT to enable end-to-end intelligent management—from R&D and material selection to manufacturing and final testing—ensuring high consistency across production. Looking ahead, HiTHIUM will continue to focus on long-duration energy storage, strengthening its capabilities in verifiable product safety, scalable delivery, and full-scenario solutions. Together with global partners, the company aims to support the high-quality development of the energy storage industry and advance the global energy transition.
2026-04-03 14:06:00

Konflikti në Lindjen e Mesme, Irani lejon një anije franceze për të kaluar në Ngushticën e Hormuzit
Irani ka lejuar një anije franceze të kalojë nëpër Ngushticën e Hormuzit një ditë pasi presidenti francez, Emmanuel Macron kritikoi liderin e SHBA, Donald Trump. Kribi, një anije me flamur të Maltës në pronësi të gjigantit francez......
2026-04-03 14:05:10

SIFANG DIGITAL ENERGY Launches SST 1.0 For AI Data Centers In Beijing
(MENAFN - TimesNewswire ) Beijing, China / TimesNewswire / April 3, 2026 – Under the theme–Smart, Reliable Power for AI,– SIFANG DIGITAL ENERGY today unveiled its SST 1.0 product, a solid-state ...
2026-04-03 14:03:13

Qatar Foils Iranian Drone Attack, All Targets Successfully Intercepted
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) The Ministry of Defence confirmed that Qatar was targeted today, Friday, by multiple drones launched from Iran, with the Armed Forces successfully intercepting and neutralising ...
2026-04-03 14:03:03

EU, China Call For Immediate Ceasefire And Safe Navigation In The Strait Of Hormuz
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that amid the current international turmoil, China and Europe have a shared responsibility to strengthen communication and safeguard the ...
2026-04-03 14:03:03

Alpha Ladder Group and MetaComp Partner with Maqam International Holding, an Abu Dhabi (UAE) company, to Advance RWA Tokenisation and Web2.5 Payments Across Singapore-UAE Corridor
SINGAPORE, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Ladder Group ("Alpha Ladder"), a Singapore-headquartered Digital Green Group driving sustainable financial and technology innovation through subsidiaries including MetaComp and Alpha Ladder Finance, and Maqam International Holding, an Abu...
2026-04-02 04:00:00

Alpha Ladder Group and MetaComp Partner with Maqam International Holding, an Abu Dhabi (UAE) company, to Advance RWA Tokenisation and Web2.5 Payments Across Singapore-UAE Corridor
SINGAPORE , April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Ladder Group ("Alpha Ladder"), a Singapore-headquartered Digital Green Group driving sustainable financial and technology innovation through subsidiaries including MetaComp and Alpha Ladder Finance, and Maqam International Holding, an Abu Dhabi-based company, today announced the establishment of a joint venture focused on real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation and digital payments across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Joint venture domiciled in ADGM marks a landmark in Singapore-UAE digital finance cooperation, connecting MENA’s real world asset base to global capital markets through regulated blockchain infrastructure and payment network. The announcement follows MetaComp's close of its Pre-A funding round at USD 35 million in total raised, backed by Alibaba, another internet conglomerate, Eastern Bell, Noah, Sky9, and a fund affiliated with Asia's largest logistics infrastructure company. Having achieved profitability in 2025 and with USD 100 million in instantaneous liquidity on its platform, MetaComp enters this partnership as an operationally proven Web2.5 Pay + Wealth business model, institutionally backed payment infrastructure provider — capitalised and ready to deploy across priority corridors, including MENA. Maqam International Holding is built on a multi-decade legacy as an operator and developer of landmark real assets, such as Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, across the Middle East. Running a portfolio of this scale and institutional complexity means the cross-border payment and settlement gap this joint venture addresses is not a strategic theme they are exploring — it is a constraint they already manage. Alpha Ladder delivers the full-stack technology, compliance infrastructure, and operational capability to resolve it. The joint venture will be domiciled within the ADGM, the UAE's premier international financial center. MENA Digital Finance: The Opportunity The MENA digital payments market was valued at USD 248 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 420 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual rate of approximately 11% [1]. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) RWA tokenisation represents a nearly USD 500 billion opportunity by 2030 [2], as global on-chain real-world assets surpassed USD 24 billion by mid-2025 [3]. The convergence of premium real assets, regulatory maturity, and institutional demand in the Gulf creates the conditions for a class of tokenised assets built on quality collateral and operational rigour. Chairman of Maqam International Holding: "Our partnership with Alpha Ladder Group reflects a shared conviction that the UAE's position as a global financial hub is strengthened by the quality of the infrastructure built within it. We bring our assets, our relationships, and our deep roots in Abu Dhabi's institutional ecosystem. Alpha Ladder brings the technology, the compliance framework, and the operational capability to make this platform world-class. Together, we are building something that meets the highest global standards from day one. Furthermore, this joint venture highlights Abu Dhabi as the premier global destination for investments in Fintech" Maqam International Holding 's Proven Investment Pedigree Maqam International Holding has a legacy of decades building and operating landmark Abu Dhabi assets — including Etihad Towers — alongside global institutional partners across real estate, hospitality, and infrastructure. That operating history is achieved from sovereign relationships, family office networks, and regulatory access it has accumulated across the Middle East over the same period. Few institutions in the region combine proven hard-asset operational depth with direct proximity to the capital allocators and regulatory channels that determine how capital moves in this market. Dr Bo Bai, Group Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Alpha Ladder Group: "Alpha Ladder was built on the conviction that the future of financial infrastructure is hybrid — and the UAE is where that convergence is happening at the highest institutional level. We are building an institution whose experience of the problem is as deep as our ability to solve it. Together, we are deploying compliant infrastructure that connects Abu Dhabi's real asset base to global capital markets — at the standard both parties have built their reputations on. Our commitment to the UAE is firm and while the region faces real pressures, we are deepening our presence here because we believe in the UAE's institutional resilience and in the strength of what we are building together." Core Focus Areas The joint venture targets three pillars of digital financial infrastructure — an integrated stack that, taken together, represents one of the most comprehensive regulated fintech deployments connecting MENA and Asia to date. Cross-border payments: Cross-border payments between MENA and Asia remain slow, costly, and fragmented. MetaComp's StableX Network addresses this directly, routing payments across its partner network of traditional bank rails and stablecoin rails simultaneously. The StableX Engine handles real-time settlement at a fraction of conventional cost, while the VisionX Engine screens every transaction for compliance as it moves — across both fiat and on-chain activity — ensuring regulatory integrity without sacrificing speed. RWA tokenisation: Real-world assets — from real estate to infrastructure — have historically been illiquid, difficult to divide, and accessible only to large institutional players. Alpha Ladder Finance's patented Non-Fungible Digital Twin (NFDT) technology changes this by creating a live, blockchain-anchored digital record of each asset, reflecting its actual condition, performance, and ownership in real time. The result is a more transparent and auditable framework for asset fractionalisation and participation designed to support compliant structures. Capital markets: Connecting MENA-based companies and funds to global liquidity pools through regulated digital channels. Strengthening Singapore-UAE Fintech Axis Singapore and the UAE are two of the world's leading regulated digital finance gateways. Singapore's MAS advances this through Project Guardian, stablecoin frameworks, and digital payment token licensing under the Payment Services Act. In the UAE, ADGM is the primary regulatory domicile for this joint venture, a jurisdiction with direct application of English Common Law, comprehensive frameworks for tokenised securities, digital asset custody, and cross-border payments, and robust AML requirements aligned with FATF standards. This joint venture is a direct expression of the digital finance leadership the jurisdiction has built. H.E. Jamal Abdulla Mohammad Bin Abdulwahab Alsuwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Singapore: "The UAE strongly believes in the mutual benefits driven by forward-looking Singapore-UAE partnerships like this Alpha Ladder-Maqam International Holding collaboration. We welcome Alpha Ladder as a leading Singapore entity at the forefront of building resilient cross-border financial ecosystems between our nations." Dr Brian Shegar, UAE Singapore Business Council: "We applaud Alpha Ladder's pivotal role in this landmark collaboration and encourage more Singapore businesses to follow their lead in advancing UAE-Singapore economic ties through cross-border innovation and sustainable financial infrastructure development. We are delighted to have played a role in encouraging Alpha Ladder to pursue its UAE business aspirations." The joint venture intends to apply for a licence with the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and launch initial operations in 2026. Alpha Ladder and Maqam International Holding are building the institutional digital finance infrastructure that connects Abu Dhabi's premium real asset base to global capital markets, powered by MetaComp and governed by Alpha Ladder's global compliance standards. ### Maqam International Holding Maqam International Holding is an Abu Dhabi based company, dedicated to managing a diverse investment portfolio of assets and has been a cornerstone for strategic growth, driving economic development in UAE and beyond. With unwavering commitment to shaping a prosperous future, Maqam International Holding is dedicated to fostering transformative opportunities that enhance economic vitality and create job prospects within the economy. At the heart of our strategic vision are three pivotal areas of focus: Real Estate Acquiring, developing, and managing residential, commercial, and retail assets Hotels Development of Hotels managed by top-tier global brands in MENA and Zanzibar International and MENA Investments Strategic investments in equities and global investments in private equities, managed portfolios, equity and associate investments About Alpha Ladder Group Pte. Ltd Headquartered in Singapore, Alpha Ladder Group is a technology and financial services group driving Digital Green Transformation. We operate on the conviction that the future of financial infrastructure is neither purely centralised nor distributed, but a Hybrid. From our first member subsidiary founded in 2016, we have grown into a multi-vertical ecosystem that operationalises this conviction across three critical sectors: Digital Financial Services MetaComp Group and affiliates deliver at group-level Asia's leading licensed fiat &stablecoin hybrid platform, providing compliant payment & wealth services, with more than US$10billion payment volume and US$500+ million wealth AUM* in 2025. Sustainable Investment Asia Green Fund, an award-winning impact investment firm with around US$2.5 billion AUM* focusing on investing in deep-tech companies for decarbonisation. AI-Powered Green Technology MVGX, a leading AI ESG platform providing end-to-end carbon SaaS solutions: AI emission factor search engine, Scope 1, 2, & 3 measurement, decarbonisation rating, AI ESG reporting, green asset tokenisation & trading; and Greenlyzer, a deep tech company building a hydrogen-based Green Moving Grid, a distributed power grid to augment traditional grid, to deliver a robust, intelligent and sustainable power infrastructure for next-generation AI. At Alpha Ladder Group, our name reflects our commitment to continuous evolution. We believe that by engineering the intersection of Digital and Green, we move the world forward to pursue sustainable alpha—one particle at a time. *Figures as of April 2026 References [1] Mordor Intelligence, "Middle East and North Africa Digital Payments Market" [2] Real-world asset tokenization: a $500 billion opportunity for the GCC [3] InvestaX Q3 2025 RWA Report
2026-04-02 04:00:00

From China's Market Leader to Global Partner: Xiaodu AI Hotel Solutions Expands into Southeast Asia
SHANGHAI, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiaodu Technology, an AI hardware subsidiary of Baidu that serves over 54 million households in China, has announced strategic international expansion. The company will introduce its "AI+Hotel" solutions into Southeast Asia, with Thailand and...
2026-04-02 04:00:00

OutSystems Introduces Agentic Systems Engineering to Power Governed, Open Enterprise AI
The OutSystems Enterprise Context Graph and next-generation Mentor enable enterprises to build, modernize, and govern mission-critical agentic systems on a single secure, unified platform SINGAPORE, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OutSystems, a leading AI development platform, today...
2026-04-02 04:00:00

OutSystems Introduces Agentic Systems Engineering to Power Governed, Open Enterprise AI
The OutSystems Enterprise Context Graph and next-generation Mentor enable enterprises to build, modernize, and govern mission-critical agentic systems on a single secure, unified platform SINGAPORE , April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OutSystems, a leading AI development platform , today announced Agentic Systems Engineering , a new approach to AI development designed to help organizations build, manage, and evolve governed agentic systems for the enterprise. AI development is radically transforming how software is built and the role of developers. As agents generate code faster than ever, there has been an explosion of new tools, but this isn't leading to higher quality software or more coherent architectures. Further compounding the issue are legacy systems that restrain innovation and require even more complex data management and integration. OutSystems Agentic Systems Engineering is a different approach. It addresses the technical complexity and fragmented architectures of modern enterprises that are often difficult to reason over. By developing the rich context and guardrails agents require, it ensures the delivery of reliable, secure, and compliant systems. At the center of this approach is the OutSystems Enterprise Context Graph . Drawing on more than two decades of software development centered on business intent rather than code alone, the Enterprise Context Graph extends the OutSystems unique contextual architecture with the dynamic tooling that agents need to work effectively across complex systems. By providing a high-fidelity and real-time understanding of the enterprise architecture – enterprise apps and agents, workflows, data, and their interconnected dependencies – the Enterprise Context Graph is the platform advantage that enterprises need to realize the power of agentic technologies in their business. "AI is creating more change, across more tools and surfaces, than ever before—but enterprises still need that change to be governed, secure, and production-ready," said Woodson Martin, CEO of OutSystems. "Agentic Systems Engineering is our answer to that challenge. With the Enterprise Context Graph and the next generation of Mentor, OutSystems gives organizations the context, connection, and control they need to use agentic tools across complex systems and deliver real enterprise outcomes." Powered by the Enterprise Context Graph, the next generation of OutSystems Mentor delivers Agentic Systems Engineering directly within the OutSystems platform. Now with a highly conversational application generation and in-IDE (Integrated Development Environment) experience, Mentor enables teams to build and evolve complex systems with built-in architectural coherence and token efficiency. It transforms developers into highly productive architects. Defining the shift towards an open ecosystem, enterprise context and governance isn't just for OutSystems agents – it's a requirement for every agent operating in today's business environment. With Agentic Systems Engineering and the Enterprise Context Graph, developers will be able to use any agentic tool to inspect, extend, and build on the OutSystems platform. This enables teams to safely contribute to enterprise software development, whether building with Mentor, through the Studio IDE, or with agentic coding tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex or Cursor. Regardless of the environment, agents will operate within a shared enterprise context and guardrails that ensure secure, compliant, and production-ready systems. This provides enterprises with the flexibility of an open ecosystem with the operational confidence of a unified, governed architecture. OutSystems expects to open an early access program to customers in the second quarter of 2026. Early customer implementations are showcasing the real-world impact of Agentic Systems Engineering. ACM to Adopt OutSystems Mentor as its Primary AI Development Companion AllianceCorp Manufacturing (ACM), a global leader in manufacturing technology, is exploring OutSystems Mentor as its core AI partner to drive innovation across the semiconductor and e-mobility sectors. Working iteratively with Mentor, ACM's professional developers can instantly build data models, UI screens, and server actions while ensuring all code aligns with enterprise best practices. A primary use case, ACM is using Mentor to extract specific data, such as title blocks and geometric tolerances, from 2D CAD drawings via an AI agent. With Mentor, all steps and relationships are clearly described, making it easier to onboard a new developer into the project. To learn more about OutSystems Agentic Systems Engineering, click here . About OutSystems OutSystems is a leading AI Development Platform built for the enterprise. Global organizations trust OutSystems to rapidly build mission-critical apps and agents, modernize legacy processes with agentic systems, and govern their entire AI portfolio across complex regulatory environments, all on a unified platform. OutSystems is consistently recognized as a leader in enterprise software development by Gartner, IDC, and Forrester, and ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by users on G2. Business leaders, IT executives and developers choose OutSystems to accelerate internal innovation without compromising reliability and security. Founded in 2001, the OutSystems ecosystem includes more than 85 million end users, over 600 partners, and thousands of active customers in 75+ countries across 20+ industries. Learn more at www.outsystems.com .
2026-04-02 04:00:00

From China's Market Leader to Global Partner: Xiaodu AI Hotel Solutions Expands into Southeast Asia
SHANGHAI , April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiaodu Technology, an AI hardware subsidiary of Baidu that serves over 54 million households in China, has announced strategic international expansion. The company will introduce its "AI+Hotel" solutions into Southeast Asia, with Thailand and Singapore identified as its initial target markets. Xiaodu's expansion into Southeast Asia builds on its strong track record in the domestic market. In China, the company commands a 90% share of the smart hotel segment, with its solutions deployed in over 2,600,000 rooms across 90,000 hotel properties. It now aims to bring this proven model to mid-to-high-end international hotel chains, as well as Chinese hospitality brands expanding overseas. The "AI+Hotel" solution is powered by a multilingual ecosystem designed to enhance four key aspects: In-Room Control: Voice-enabled management of climate, lighting, and entertainment systems Guest Services: Automated handling of guest requests, including room service and concierge support Information Access: Instant access to hotel services, amenities, and local travel information Operational Efficiency: Backend tools that streamline workflows, improve staff productivity, and reduce operational costs In response to increasingly complex global data regulations, the company has also implemented robust data privacy and compliance measures, along with localized account systems, to ensure full alignment with international standards. As digital transformation reshapes the hospitality industry, Xiaodu is positioning itself as a trusted AI partner committed to the future of travel. By integrating Xiaodu's AI-powered solutions, hotels can reduce their environmental footprint through advanced energy management, while simultaneously optimizing service delivery to achieve greater operational efficiency and enhanced guest satisfaction. Contact : Email: Dumo@baidu.com
2026-04-02 04:00:00

Actor Zhang Linghe, star of Pursuit Of Jade, mocked for looking like 'foundation general' in the popular C-drama
Zhang Linghe's flawless complexion and delicate styling as a general have sparked jokes that he “wakes up at 4am to do make-up before a 6am battle”.
2026-04-02 03:54:54

Donald Trump: Marekani 'iko karibu kufikia' malengo yake nchini Iran
Katika hotuba ya televisheni kwa taifa, rais wa Marekani amepongeza ushindi "wa maamuzi" na "wa kushangaza" dhidi ya Iran tangu kuanza kwa operesheni za pamoja za Israel na Marekani mnamo Februari 28.
2026-04-02 03:54:07

Iran: Thousands of Prisoners at Risk
Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of) Source: Human Rights Watch Detainees Face Dual Threat of Government Atrocities, US/Israeli Attacks Thousands of detainees in Iran, including political prisoners and children, are at risk of injury and death from US and Israeli strikes, as well as atrocities by Iran’s authorities, including mass, secret, and arbitrary executions. Instead of releasing prisoners unconditionally or on humanitarian grounds, Iran’s authorities continue to carry out the arrests of real and perceived dissidents as well as arbitrary executions of political prisoners. UN member states should press Iran’s authorities to immediately release anyone arbitrarily detained, halt executions, and implement regulations that allow for the release or temporary leave of prisoners on humanitarian grounds. They should urge all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and prioritize the protection of civilians. (Beirut) – Thousands of detainees in Iran , including political prisoners and children, are at risk of injury and death from US and Israeli strikes, as well as atrocities by Iran’s authorities, including mass, arbitrary, and secret executions, Human Rights Watch and Kurdistan Human Rights Network said today. For decades, Iran’s authorities have carried out large-scale arbitrary detentions with impunity, detaining both real and perceived dissidents as well as debt prisoners . During the weeks preceding the start of the armed conflict on February 28, 2026, Iran’s authorities had carried out mass arbitrary detentions of tens of thousands of protesters, including children, as well as real and perceived dissidents, human rights defenders, lawyers , and medical workers . Many were held in secret and unofficial detention facilities run by security and intelligence bodies and subjected to enforced disappearances. “Prisoners, including thousands of arbitrarily detained people in Iran, are facing dual threats, violence at the hands of authorities who have a track record of prison massacres and US and Israeli bombs,” said Bahar Saba , senior Iran researcher at Human Rights Watch. “Unable to seek safety, detainees, many of whom never should have been detained in the first place, are facing human rights violations, serious injury, and death.” Human Rights Watch and Kurdistan Human Rights Network spoke with 12 people, including families of prisoners, human rights defenders, and informed sources with knowledge about several prisons, and reviewed reports by other human rights organizations, information shared on social media, official statements, and state media reports. “We have no options,” said a prisoner whose statement was shared with the organizations. “Here, we can neither protect ourselves from danger nor have [access to] any shelters.” Since the start of the conflict, detainees , their families, and human rights organizations have repeatedly called on Iran’s authorities to release prisoners, including on humanitarian grounds. While a number of detainees have been released, including after posting exorbitant bail , the authorities have refused to release all those arbitrarily detained, in particular political prisoners, and to grant other prisoners temporary humanitarian leave. Instead, authorities continue to arrest activists , dissidents, members of ethnic and religious minorities, such as Kurds and Baha’is , and other people for allegedly taking footage or photographs of strikes and sending them to the media. On March 24, the police announced that 446 people had been arrested for “disturbing public opinion, creating fear and anxiety in society, undermining mental security, propaganda for the enemy, and inciting and organizing security-disrupting elements online.” The authorities have also been carrying out executions, including on politically motivated charges, heightening fears of mass, arbitrary, and secret executions under the shadow of the war. At least eight men were arbitrarily executed on charges such as “espionage,” “armed rebellion against the state through membership in the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran,” and “waging war on God” between March 18 and 31. Interviewees, including relatives of prisoners, told researchers about the serious threats those detained face from the US and Israel’s military strikes as well as gross human rights violations by Iran’s authorities. “Prisoners in Evin have been hearing loud and terrifying explosions,” said the relative of a prisoner in the notorious Evin Prison. “They have felt them to have been very close, but their access is even more limited [than people outside] to know where the strikes are actually happening ... one of the nights when there were terrible explosions ... at around 2:00 a.m., they could feel over 20 explosion shock waves in their ward in the span of an hour.” Police stations and security facilities run by the Ministry of Intelligence and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) have been among the targets hit by Israel and US forces. Some of these facilities are commonly known to hold detainees, in particular those arrested for politically motivated charges, often held incommunicado and in circumstances that amount to enforced disappearances. Those detained are also facing deteriorating prison conditions in a system already known for poor conditions and systematic and deliberate denial of medical care to prisoners. Sources told the Kurdistan Human Rights Network and Human Rights Watch that since the start of the armed conflict there had been a drop in both the quantity and quality of food and that prisoners were denied access to medication and medical care outside of prison. “The amount of food prisoners receive has dropped and so has its quality,” a source said. “Even those who have severe medical conditions are not transferred outside [prison] for medical care ... prisoners are not even taken to the prison clinic.” Prisoners who protest deteriorating and unsafe prison conditions are at risk of reprisals and violence. The organizations received information that in at least three prisons, security forces have used force, including lethal force, to quash protests by prisoners who fear for their safety and/or object to poor prison conditions. Iranian authorities have also been making repeated threats of further atrocities to prevent and stifle any form of dissent. On March 10, Ahmadreza Radan, the commander of the Islamic Republic’s police forces, known as FARAJA, warned , “we will not deem anyone who takes to the streets at the will of the enemies as a protester or anything else, but as the enemy [itself] and will [thus] treat them in the same manner that we would treat the enemy.” He said that security forces had “their fingers on the triggers.” The next day, the IRGC’s Intelligence Organization issued a statement warning that any protests would be faced “with [even] a harsher blow than that of January 8,” when Iranian authorities carried out massacres of protesters. Iran’s domestic regulations provide for humanitarian release at times of crisis. A 1986 resolution by the Supreme Judicial Council allows for the conditional release or release on bail of prisoners during wartime emergencies. In addition, article 201 of Iran’s Prisons Regulations provides for the release of prisoners in certain circumstances, for example during other times of “crisis such as natural disasters, unforeseeable incidents, or outbreaks of dangerous infectious diseases.” Under international humanitarian law, also known as the laws of war, prisons and detention facilities are presumptively civilian objects. Serious laws of war violations committed by individuals with criminal intent—that is, deliberately or recklessly—are war crimes. UN member states should press Iran’s authorities to immediately release all individuals arbitrarily detained, halt all planned executions, and implement domestic regulations that allow for the release or temporary leave of prisoners on humanitarian grounds, the two organizations said. They should further urge all parties to the conflict to prioritize the protection of civilians. “Instead of releasing prisoners, authorities are relentlessly arresting real and perceived dissidents and carrying out executions, once again putting on full display their absolute disregard for human life,” said Rebin Rahmani, a member of the broad of directors at Kurdistan Human Rights Network. “Many anxious families do not even know where their loved ones are being held as bombs and missiles hit different parts of cities on a daily basis.” Risk of Death and Injuries Due to Airstrikes Since February 28, Israel and the US have carried out thousands of strikes across Iran. According to reports by relatives of detainees, media, and human rights organizations, a number of strikes have targeted locations in proximity to prisons, including Evin Prison and the Greater Tehran Penitentiary, Isfahan Central Prison in Isfahan province, Mahabad Prison in West Azerbaijan province, and Zanjan Central Prison in Zanjan province, while at least one, Marivan Prison in Kurdistan province, is reported to have been damaged as a result of a strike. Relatives of Lindsay Foreman and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran since January 2025, have reported that on February 28 a strike near Evin Prison resulted in shattered windows and plaster raining down from the ceiling of the ward in which they were being held. An informed source told Human Rights Watch that prisoners in Zanjan Central Prison, where the arbitrarily detained human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is held, could also hear the sounds of airstrikes in the city and were terrified as they felt the explosion’s shock waves. On March 31, the Iranian Red Crecent said that its rescue teams had removed survivors from under the rubble after a strike on Zanjan’s Hossienieh Azam, which appears to be only several kilometers from the Zanjan Central Prison. According to information received by Human Rights Watch, Mohammadi’s health has been deteriorating in detention and she may have suffered a heart attack following denial of medical care. A source with information about a prison in central Iran told the organizations, “The night when there was a strike nearby, everyone was terrified and the guards did nothing to reassure them.” On March 13, the Kurdistan Human Rights Network raised concerns about the fate of detainees amid a wave of strikes on intelligence and security facilities across Kurdistan, Kermanshah, and West Azerbaijan provinces. One of the facilities reportedly struck was an IRGC-run intelligence center, Shahramfar base in Sanandaj, Kurdistan province. Based on extensive documentation by human rights organizations, the center has included a section used as a detention facility for decades. An informed source, whose relative had once been held in Shahramfar, told Human Rights Watch that the detention center was a “terrifying facility” used to hold dissidents, and that at any given time, a group of concerned families would be standing outside to inquire about their detained loved ones. The source also said that there was no information about the fate and whereabouts of a friend who had been arrested during the protests and was subsequently held in Shahramfar. During the Israel-Iran conflict in June 2025, Human Rights Watch documented an unlawful attack by the Israeli forces on Evin Prison, an apparent war crime . The attack resulted in the killing and injury of scores of civilians, including prisoners. Prior to the attack, Iran’s authorities refused to take measures to protect prisoners despite prisoners’ repeated pleas with judicial, prosecutorial, and prison officials to release them or grant them humanitarian leave. Those arbitrarily detained in Iran include thousands of prisoners held for exercising their human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly; people convicted following grossly unfair trials, which are systematic and widespread ; and debt prisoners whose numbers are reported to be over ten thousand. Article 11 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights prohibits the imprisonment of individuals who are unable to fulfill a contractual obligation. Deteriorating Prison Conditions Detainees, their families, and human rights organizations have also reported that the situation in prisons across the country, including in the provinces of Alborz, Fars, Gilan, Kermanshah, Lorestan, Qazvin, Qom, Razavi Khorasan, Tehran, West Azerbaijan, and Yazd, has been deteriorating. Prisoners face shortages of food and potable water, as well as limited access to basic necessities, medication, medical care, and visitation rights. Prison shops, where prisoners can buy goods such as food, are also reported to be facing shortages while their prices have significantly increased, so many prisoners can no longer afford them. In a March 3 letter addressed to the head of the judiciary, the arbitrarily-detained human rights defender Reza Khandan wrote that, “thousands of unlawfully detained prisoners are held in prisons without any reason, trapped under the threat of bombardments day and night, many services to prisoners have been cut off and if the war continues, shortages or [even] lack of food and hygiene [products] is foreseeable.” One source with knowledge about a prison in western Iran said that prisoners whose medication for chronic illnesses is provided by their families will soon run out of medication if this situation continues, as families were prevented from visiting jailed loved ones and authorities had not distributed the items families had brought for the prisoners. Another source with information about a facility in central Iran also said that they faced shortages of medication and that all “transfers to hospitals were cancelled ... even a prisoner who fell seriously ill was not transferred outside [for medical care].” Information received by the organizations from the Greater Tehran Central Penitentiary also points to a further deterioration of the facility’s already poor conditions, including overcrowding, reduction of food portions to half their regular size, and lack of access to potable water. An informed source told the Kurdistan Human Rights Network that detainees arrested in connection with the protests were held in three halls in the Greater Tehran Central Penitentiary, each holding 250 to 300 people. Several detainees had been taken to the prison with serious injuries, including bullet wounds, and prisoners were held in insect-infested wards without access to adequate medical care, the source said. Media and human rights organizations reported that prisoners in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Alborz province have started a hunger strike to protest the deteriorating conditions, particularly the lack of access to sufficient food and medical care. Prisoners and their families have also reported restrictions imposed by the authorities on visitation rights and contact with the outside world, which has further compounded their anxiety. “They have not allowed any family visits since the start of the war,” said one source with knowledge about a prison in western Iran. “Prisoners who are mothers are particularly anxious for their children outside,” another source said. Risk of Atrocities, Including Mass Arbitrary, Secret, and Summary Executions Since the start of the armed conflict on February 28, which came in the wake of the countrywide massacres of protesters and bystanders on January 8 and 9, Iran’s authorities have repeatedly threatened further atrocities. These threats are made by high-ranking commanders and state institutions that orchestrated the January massacres, and, as such, should be treated as serious and imminent. Detainees, many of whom have been arrested in connection with recent protests and held incommunicado or subjected to enforced disappearances remain particularly vulnerable and at risk of torture and ill-treatment . On March 24, the Baha’i International Community reported that authorities subjected Peyvand Naimi, a young Baha’i man arrested on January 8 in Kerman, to torture, including beatings, denial of food and water, prolonged solitary confinement, and mock executions on two occasions to coerce him into making self-incriminating statements. Based on reports from families of prisoners and human rights organizations, some detainees have been transferred to undisclosed locations, further heightening fears about their fate and safety. In some cases, authorities have refused to provide families with any information about the detainees’ fate and whereabouts, thus subjecting them to enforced disappearances. On March 3, human rights organizations and families of prisoners reported that detainees held in section 209 of Evin Prison, which is controlled by the Ministry of Intelligence, had been transferred to an undisclosed location. An informed source told the Kurdistan Human Rights Network that detainees, both men and women, held in Section 2A of Evin Prison, which is controlled by the IRGC, were transferred to an IRGC base for several days following the start of the conflict. Some detainees were subsequently taken to an official prison, but the source had no information about the others. Based on information reviewed by Human Rights Watch and the Kurdistan Human Rights Network, the authorities have also significantly increased the presence of security forces in prisons. An informed source with knowledge about a prison in central Iran said that three weeks into the war, senior prison officials told prisoners that prison guards had “pre-authorized shooting orders.” The source said that in addition to regular prison guards, anti-riot forces were deployed to the prison and authorities had tripled the number of guards stationed in the prison’s watch towers and at entrances. Another source with information about a prison in western Iran said that the prison was filled with security forces and that armed guards with rifles were stationed on the prison roof. There have also been reported crackdowns within Iran’s detention facilities. On March 5 and 6, Kurdistan Human Rights Network reported that after a military strike in proximity to Mahabad Prison in West Azerbaijan province on March 3, security forces fired tear gas against prisoners who were scared and started protesting seeking to be released. Subsequently, 120 prisoners were transferred to the quarantine section of Miandoab Prison in the same province, where they were held in poor conditions without access to sufficient food. Two Balochi human rights defenders who had spoken with families of prisoners, and other informed sources in Chabahar in Sistan and Balouchistan, said that security forces used force, including lethal force , after protest broke out in Chabahar Prison on March 18, reportedly killing and injuring several prisoners. The protests are reported to have started following several days without food. Based on media reports , on March 2, following several strikes around the Greater Tehran Penitentiary, prisoners who attempted to leave their wards in fear were violently repressed. The strikes were reported to have resulted in shattered glasses and damage to walls. Fears of mass, summary, secret, and arbitrary executions have also been increasing amid a significant escalation in the authorities’ use of the death penalty over the past years, particularly in 2025, including as a tool of political repression and an ongoing communications blackout that further hinders independent reporting. On March 18, Mizan News Agency, owned and operated by Iran’s judiciary, announced that Kourosh Keyvani, a Swedish -Iranian dual national, had been executed for “intelligence cooperation and espionage in favor of the Israeli government.” Keyvani is reportedly the third man to be arbitrarily executed over allegations of espionage for or collaboration with Israel in 2026. At least 13 men were arbitrarily executed on similar charges in 2025, the vast majority after the 12-day armed conflict with Israel. On March 19, Mizan News Agency announced that three people—the 19-year-old wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi and two other young men, Saeed Davoudi and Mehdi Ghassemi—had been executed earlier in the day over allegations of involvement in the deaths of two members of security forces during the nationwide protests of December 2025 and January 2026. Their arbitrary executions were carried out following grossly unfair and summary proceedings that lasted just over two months, from the time of arrest to the implementation of sentences. Human Rights Watch reviewed the verdict issued by a criminal court in Qom against Mohammadi and Davoudi, which shows that both defendants retracted their “confessions” in court saying they were extracted under torture, but the court dismissed their testimony without any investigation. Human Rights Watch received information that Mohammadi was held in stress positions and beaten. Mizan News Agency reported that the executions were carried out “in the presence of a group of people in Qom,” indicating that they were carried out in public, in violation of the absolute prohibition against torture and other ill-treatment. On March 30, authorities arbitrarily executed Ali Akbar Daneshvarkar and Mohammad Taghavi Sangdehi, on the charge of “armed rebellion through membership in the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran.” The next day, two other men , Pouya Ghobadi and Babak Alipour, were executed on the same charges. The men, codefendants in one case, had been sentenced to death by a revolutionary court in Tehran following a grossly unfair trial. Human rights organizations reported that the authorities did not provide advance notice to the men’s families and lawyers, in violation of both international law and Iran’s domestic regulations. Two other political prisoners sentenced to death in the same case, Vahid Baniamerian and Abolhassan Montazer, are at imminent risk of execution. On March 31, Amnesty International reported that another five young men, Mohammad Amin Biglari, Ali Fahim, Abolfazl Salehi Siavashani, Amirhossein Hatami, Shahin Vahedparast Kolo, had been transferred from Ghezel Hesar Prison to an undisclosed location, sparking fears of their imminent execution. All five were sentenced to death in connection with alleged offences committed in the context of the December 2025 and January 2026 protests. Iranian authorities’ track record of committing mass atrocities in prisons has further heightened concerns for prisoners. In 1988, authorities extrajudicially executed thousands of imprisoned political dissidents in prisons across the country, known as the “1988 prison massacres.” The massacres constituted crimes against humanity .
2026-04-02 03:46:32

Girl group Katseye to release new single Pinky Up before Coachella performance
Pinky Up serves as Katseye's first release since the announcement of member Manon's temporary hiatus.
2026-04-02 03:44:53

The TRATON GROUP and Applied Intuition Announce TRATON ONE OS, a Unified Software Platform for Improved Fleet Uptime Across TRATON's Four Global Brands
MUNICH and SUNNYVALE, Calif. , April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The TRATON GROUP and Applied Intuition, Inc. , the leading physical AI company, today announced TRATON ONE OS, a next-generation software-defined vehicle platform that will power all new vehicles across TRATON's four brands: Scania, MAN, International and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. Building on more than a year of co-development, the two companies are deploying a single unified platform that's at the forefront of innovation to deliver benefits to customers: Prevent costly downtime : The system's unified data access is designed to enable predictive maintenance capabilities that allow fleet operators to identify and address potential mechanical issues before they lead to breakdowns, service recalls or unplanned downtime. Future-proof fleets: Customers will be able to receive new applications, features and full-cabin user-interface upgrades via over-the-air software updates, eliminating many workshop visits and allowing vehicles to improve throughout their operational life. Unlock the autonomous future: The platform's adaptive middleware is designed to serve as a foundation for autonomous driving systems, enabling TRATON to layer autonomous capabilities onto the same architecture over time. Designed to bring the speed, flexibility and continuous update cycles of modern software development to the commercial vehicle industry, TRATON ONE OS will operate on all high-performance computers (HPCs) in TRATON's new vehicle architecture. The platform supports multiple hardware chipsets and global regulatory environments while giving TRATON teams a common foundation to build on — all without compromising each brand's distinct customer experience. Testing of the first integrated ECU hardware will begin in April 2026, with rollout across new trucks targeted for 2028. "Our collaboration with Applied Intuition brings together TRATON's deep expertise in commercial vehicles, including strength in modularization and in-house application-function software development, with Applied Intuition's leading software capabilities," said Stefan Teuchert, Senior Vice President EE Platform at TRATON GROUP. "With TRATON ONE OS, we combine strong building blocks from Applied Intuition, TRATON and the open source community to create a worldwide cutting-edge EE platform, delivering fast new functions and services to the customer, while still preserving what makes each of our brands unique." The platform is being co-developed as a white-box modular architecture that combines TRATON's internal development with Applied Intuition's Vehicle OS for trucking, as well as trusted third-party and open-source components. This modular approach allows TRATON to replace or consolidate compute units over time without fragmenting the software stack or rewriting the platform or applications, supporting the company's long-term ambition to move toward fewer, more powerful high-performance computers. "Working closely with TRATON, we're building the next generation of software-defined commercial vehicles," said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. "TRATON ONE OS creates a platform that allows trucks to continuously evolve through software updates while giving TRATON the flexibility to build and scale capabilities across its global brands." To learn more, contact press@applied.co About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company's solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego, California; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co . About the TRATON GROUP With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
2026-03-31 18:00:00

The TRATON GROUP and Applied Intuition Announce TRATON ONE OS, a Unified Software Platform for Improved Fleet Uptime Across TRATON's Four Global Brands
MUNICH and SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The TRATON GROUP and Applied Intuition, Inc., the leading physical AI company, today announced TRATON ONE OS, a next-generation software-defined vehicle platform that will power all new vehicles across TRATON's four brands:...
2026-03-31 18:00:00

"Rotational units in Iraq, Afghanistan never knew when mission will end, won't happen with Epic Fury": Secy of War Hegseth
Washington DC [US], March 31 (ANI): United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine briefed the media on the progress made on Operation Epic Fury, amid speculation over the country preparing for a ground operation in Iran. Hegseth candidly spoke about his visit to the US Central Command's base and how he interacted with the troops. Hegseth said, 'Visited our t
2026-03-31 17:58:39

"Rotational units in Iraq, Afghanistan never knew when mission will end, won't happen with Epic Fury": Secy of War Hegseth
Washington DC [US], March 31 (ANI): United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine briefed the media on the progress made on Operation Epic Fury, amid speculation over the country preparing for a ground operation in Iran. Hegseth candidly spoke about his visit to the US Central Command's base and how he interacted with the troops. Hegseth said, 'Visited our t
2026-03-31 17:58:39

سه کشته در آتش‌سوزی کارخانه مواد شیمیایی در نیژناکامسک روسیه
تصاویر ویدئویی نشان میدهد دود غلیظ از یک سایت صنعتی در شهر نیژنکامسک در غرب روسیه به آسمان برخاسته است.
2026-03-31 17:49:54

Simplilearn Strengthens Leadership Team With Three Senior Appointments To Accelerate Global Expansion
(MENAFN - PR Newswire) Industry veterans Harish Rawat, Nikhil Sinha, and Saurabh Jain join Simplilearn to power the next phase of growth.BENGALURU, India, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, ...
2026-03-31 17:46:13

Colusa Indian Energy And Strata Expanse Launch First Tribal Partnership To Build AI And Energy Infrastructure Campus
(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- Colusa Indian Energy and Strata Expanse today announced a strategic partnership to develop energy and digital infrastructure on the land of the Cachil Dehe ...
2026-03-31 17:45:57

Hombres armados secuestran a una periodista estadounidense en Bagdad
Se trata de la periodista Shelley Clayton, quien ha vivido toda su vida en Italia, trabajando para la Agencia de Noticias italiana, además de trabajar como periodista freelance para medios como Al-Monitor
2026-03-31 17:44:53

اتحادیه اروپا میلیاردها یورو برای مهار افزایش قیمت سوخت اختصاص داد؛ آیا این سیاست‌ نتیجه‌بخش است؟
با شروع جنگ ایران و تاثیر آن بر قیمت نفت، مردم اروپا با افزایش شدید قیمت سوخت روبه‌رو شده‌اند؛ موضوعی که کشورهای عضو اتحادیه اروپا را واداشته تا با کاهش مالیات سوخت، تعیین سقف قیمت و اعمال مقررات سخت‌گیرانه وارد عمل شوند.
2026-03-31 17:36:54

وانګ يي او اسحاق ډار په بېجینګ کې د منځني ختیځ پر وضعیت خبرې کړې دي
د چین د بهرنیو چارو وزارت ویلي چې د دغه هېواد د بهرنیو چارو وزیر وانګ يي د پاکستان د بهرنیو چارو له وزیر سره په بېجینګ کې لیدلي او د منځني ختیځ پر وضعیت یې خبرې کړې دي. د چین د بهرنیو چارو وزارت سه‌شنبه د مارچ پر ۳۱مه راپور ورکړی چې دواړو خواوو [...] The post وانګ يي او اسحاق ډار په بېجینګ کې د منځني ختیځ پر وضعیت خبرې کړې دي appeared first on ۸صبح ورځپاڼه .
2026-03-31 17:35:42

Escalating US-Israel War with Iran Poses Long-Term Global Risks—Expert
(MENAFN) An intensifying military standoff between the United States, Israel, and Iran could evolve into a long-lasting conflict with far-reaching economic and security repercussions worldwide, ...
2026-03-30 07:39:32

وزير الإعلام المصري يرد "مغالطة" تحولت إلى "ترند" حول أجور المصريين
رد وزير الإعلام المصري ضياء رشوان على الجدل المثار حول حديثه مع الإعلامي عمرو أديب الذي تناول فيه الإجراءات الاقتصادية التي اتخذتها الحكومة لمواجهة تداعيات الأزمة الإقليمية.
2026-03-30 07:38:38

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Two Palestinians in Gaza Despite Ceasefire
(MENAFN) Two Palestinians were killed and a third critically wounded in an early Monday Israeli drone strike in Gaza City, in what local medical officials described as the latest in a relentless ...
2026-03-30 07:38:09

۹ هزار یورو برای بالکن «ویژه» در سویا و دیگر قیمت‌های سرسام‌اور هفته مقدس
رونق گردشگری و تقاضای بالا هزینه تماشای دسته‌های مذهبی را در شهرهایی مثل سویا جهش داده است؛ اجاره یک بالکن تا ۹ هزار یورو و یک صندلی حدود ۲۰۰ یورو می‌رسد.
2026-03-30 07:37:53

Israel’s Parliament Greenlights Record USD271B Budget for 2026
(MENAFN) Israel's parliament greenlit the country's 2026 national budget in the early hours of Monday, enshrining an unprecedented defense allocation even as opposition lawmakers branded the fiscal ...
2026-03-30 07:35:47

چهار کشور خواستار پایان درگیری‌های خاورمیانه شدند
شبکه خبری الجزیره، امروز (دوشنبه، ۱۰ حمل/۳۰ مارچ) گزارش داده که وزیران امور خارجه‌ی عربستان سعودی، ترکیه، مصر و پاکستان خواستار پایان فوری «خصومت‌ها» در خاورمیانه شده ‌اند. The post چهار کشور خواستار پایان درگیری‌های خاورمیانه شدند first appeared on SALAM WATANDAR .
2026-03-30 07:34:04

China Reaffirms Demand for US to End Cuba Sanctions
(MENAFN) China on Monday renewed its demand for the United States to end its longstanding blockade and sanctions against Cuba, as stated by reports.Speaking in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesman ...
2026-03-30 07:31:45

Iran Confirms No Direct Talks with US, Contacts Limited to Intermediaries
(MENAFN) Iran stated on Monday that it has not engaged in any face-to-face negotiations with the United States, emphasizing that recent communications have been confined to messages delivered ...
2026-03-30 07:30:54

Saqib Saleem Says, His Character In 'Kaptaan' Believes In Getting Job Done By Any Means Necessary
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Actor Saqib Saleem, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming streaming title 'Kaptaan', has said that his character of a cop in the series often cuts ...
2026-03-30 07:30:33

Israeli Forces Target Iran’s Marine Industries Organization Headquarters
(MENAFN) The Israeli army announced on Saturday that it carried out an airstrike targeting the headquarters of Iran–s Marine Industries Organization, as stated by reports.According to the military, ...
2026-03-30 07:30:06

Sabalenka beats Gauff in Miami final, completes 'Sunshine Double'
March 28 : Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beat hometown favourite Coco Gauff 6-2 4-6 6-3 in the Miami Open final on Saturday to join an exclusive club by completing the coveted 'Sunshine Double'.World number one Sabalenka, who reached the final without dropping a set, won 73 per cent of her first-serve po
2026-03-28 21:34:36

VP Radhakrishnan To Lead Talks On Tech-Driven Legal Services Today
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will lead discussions on strengthening access to justice through technology-enabled legal services at a National ...
2026-03-28 21:30:33

Afghanistan continues to provide aid to families displaces due to Pakistani attacks
Kabul [Afghanistan], March 28 (ANI): Amid escalating tensions following recent attacks by Pakistan's military in parts of Afghanistan, officials said that the process of delivering aid to residents of affected areas is ongoing, TOLO News reported. Nooruddin Turabi, head of the National Disaster Management Authority, stated that aid distribution to residents displaced by the attacks is being carried out on the order
2026-03-28 21:29:52

Afghanistan continues to provide aid to families displaces due to Pakistani attacks
Kabul [Afghanistan], March 28 (ANI): Amid escalating tensions following recent attacks by Pakistan's military in parts of Afghanistan, officials said that the process of delivering aid to residents of affected areas is ongoing, TOLO News reported. Nooruddin Turabi, head of the National Disaster Management Authority, stated that aid distribution to residents displaced by the attacks is being carried out on the order
2026-03-28 21:29:52

Aprilia Racing's Martin wins US MotoGP sprint, Bezzecchi crashes
March 28 : Jorge Martin won the U.S. MotoGP sprint in Austin on Saturday while Aprilia Racing teammate and championship leader Marco Bezzecchi crashed and failed to finish a sprint for the second time this season.Martin grabbed the lead during the final lap at the Circuit of the Americas where he made a move
2026-03-28 21:24:04

巴基斯坦:繼續外交斡旋努力
巴基斯坦政府周六宣布,巴基斯坦、沙特阿拉伯、埃及和土耳其的外長將於周日和周一在伊斯蘭堡舉行會晤,討論中東戰爭局勢。
2026-03-28 21:23:58

巴基斯坦:继续外交斡旋努力
巴基斯坦政府周六宣布,巴基斯坦、沙特阿拉伯、埃及和土耳其的外长将于周日和周一在伊斯兰堡举行会晤,讨论中东战争局势。
2026-03-28 21:23:58

中东最大的铝生产基地遭伊朗袭击
中东最大的铝业制造商阿联酋环球铝业(EGA)3月28日表示,他们位于阿联酋一处重要生产基地在伊朗导弹与无人机攻击中遭受“重大损害”。路透社报导,阿联酋环球铝业在声明中指出,位于阿布扎比哈里发经济区(Khalifa Economic Zone)的设施遭到攻击,造成多名员工受伤,所幸均无生命危险。
2026-03-28 21:17:03

中東最大的鋁生產基地遭伊朗襲擊
中東最大的鋁業製造商阿聯酋環球鋁業(EGA)3月28日表示,他們位於阿聯酋一處重要生產基地在伊朗導彈與無人機攻擊中遭受“重大損害”。路透社報導,阿聯酋環球鋁業在聲明中指出,位於阿布紮比哈里發經濟區(Khalifa Economic Zone)的設施遭到攻擊,造成多名員工受傷,所幸均無生命危險。
2026-03-28 21:17:03

Eight players leave England camp ahead of Japan friendly
LONDON, March 28 : England boss Thomas Tuchel will have no choice but to ring the changes ahead of Tuesday's friendly with Japan at Wembley Stadium after eight players left the camp on Saturday with a variety of health issues and injury concerns. Having drawn 1-1 with Uruguay in a friendly on Friday, the FA
2026-03-28 21:10:21

سلب حضانت از مادران بیوه؛ «بعد از فوت شوهرم، فرزندانم را از من گرفتند»
با این که شریعت اسلامی و قوانین حاکم در افغانستان پس از درگذشت پدر حق سرپرستی فرزندان را به مادر می‌دهد؛ اما برخی از زنان بیوه در گفت‌وگو با سلام‌وطندار می‌گویند که آنان از سوی خانواده‌ی شوهر از این حق محروم شده اند. زنان گفت‌وگوشده در این گزارش، نه ‌تنها با درد ازدست‌دادن همسر روبه‌رو اند، بل برای نگه‌داری فرزندان شان نیز زیر فشار خانواده‌‌ی شوهر قرار می‌گیرند و در بیش‌تر موارد هم‌زمان با ازدست‌دادن شوهر، از فرزندان شان نیز بر بنیاد فرهنگ حاکم در خانواده‌ها جدا می‌شوند. The post سلب حضانت از مادران بیوه؛ «بعد از فوت شوهرم، فرزندانم را از من گرفتند» first appeared on SALAM WATANDAR .
2026-03-27 11:35:15

51Talk Online Education Group Announces the Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
SINGAPORE , March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 51Talk Online Education Group ("51Talk" or the "Company") (NYSE American: COE), a global online education platform with core expertise in English education, announced its unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Full Year 2025 Financial and Operating Highlights Gross billings [1] for 2025 were US$127.6 million, an 83.4% growth from US$69.6 million for 2024. Net revenues were US$95.6 million for 2025, an 88.6% increase from US$50.7 million for 2024. The number of active students with attended lesson consumption was approximately 170,300 in 2025, representing a 79.3% increase from approximately 95,000 for 2024. Operating cash inflow for 2025 was US$11.8 million. Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Highlights Gross billings for the fourth quarter of 2025 were US$36.8 million, a 72.0% growth from US$21.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. Net revenues were US$30.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, an 88.6% increase from US$16.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The number of active students with attended lesson consumption was approximately 126,700 in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a 70.8% increase from approximately 74,200 for the fourth quarter of 2024. Operating cash inflow for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$3.1 million. Key Financial and Operating Data For the three months ended For the year ended Jun. 30, Sept. 30, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2025 2025 2025 2025 Net Revenues (in US$ millions) 20.4 26.3 30.6 95.6 Gross Margin 74.5 % 73.2 % 72.4 % 73.9 % Gross Billings (in US$ millions) 28.5 40.5 36.8 127.6 Active students with attended lesson consumption [2] (in thousands) 91.3 112.6 126.7 170.3 [1] Gross billings for a specific period, which is one of the Company's key operating data, is defined as the total amount of cash received and receivable from third party payment platforms for the sale of course packages and services in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. The gross billings data included herein was from the Company's business system and converted with quarterly corresponding exchange rate, which may lead to differences with bank records. [2] An "active student with attended lesson consumption" for a given period refers to a student who attended at least one paid lesson, excluding those students who only attended paid live broadcasting lessons or trial lessons. "2025 has been a transformational year for 51Talk, as we began to reap the rewards of the strategic investments made over the past several years. Full-year gross billings reached US$127.6 million, representing year-over-year growth of 83.4%, while net revenues grew 88.6% year-over-year to US$95.6 million. These results mark a significant milestone, as gross billings surpassed and net revenues approached the US$100 million threshold for the first time since we embarked on our global expansion strategy, providing compelling validation that our business model can scale effectively on a global basis," stated Jack Jiajia Huang, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of 51Talk. "Net operating cash inflow also surpassed the US$10 million mark, reaching US$11.8 million in 2025 — further evidence that we are building a sustainable and scalable business. Looking ahead to 2026, we are committed to expanding our growth trajectory based on the foundation we built over the past years. We are focused on consolidating the transformational gains of the past year and further enhancing our user experience. We will continue to invest prudently in our platform, our tutors, and our AI capabilities, while making meaningful progress toward profitability," concluded Jack Jiajia Huang. Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results Net Revenues and Gross Margin Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2025 were US$30.6 million, an 88.6% increase from US$16.2 million for the same quarter last year. The number of active students with attended lesson consumption was approximately 126,700 in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 70.8% increase from approximately 74,200 for the same quarter last year. Cost of revenues for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$8.4 million, representing a 131.2% increase from US$3.7 million for the same quarter last year. The increase was primarily due to the increase in total service fees paid to teachers, mainly resulting from an increased number of paid lessons coupled with strategic incentives offered to attract and retain premium tutors to support our rapid market expansion. Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$22.2 million, representing a 76.2% increase from US$12.6 million for the same quarter last year. Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 72.4%, compared with 77.5% for the same quarter last year. Operating Expenses Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were US$27.4 million, representing a 103.6% increase from US$13.4 million for the same quarter last year. The increase was mainly due to the increase in sales and marketing expenses. Sales and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were US$20.4 million, representing a 101.6% increase from US$10.1 million for the same quarter last year. The increase was primarily attributable to the rise in marketing and branding expenses resulting from intensified marketing and branding activities, as well as higher sales personnel costs related to increases in the number of sales and marketing personnel. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were US$20.3 million, representing a 101.4% increase from US$10.1 million for the same quarter last year. Product development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were US$1.6 million, representing a 72.2% increase from US$0.9 million for the same quarter last year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP product development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were US$1.6 million, representing a 76.9% increase from US$0.9 million for the same quarter last year. General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were US$5.4 million, representing a 123.9% increase from US$2.4 million for the same quarter last year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP general and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were US$5.1 million, representing a 127.5% increase from US$2.2 million for the same quarter last year. Loss from Operations Operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$5.2 million, compared with operating loss of US$0.9 million for the same quarter last year. Non-GAAP operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$4.8 million, compared with non-GAAP operating loss of US$0.7 million for the same quarter last year. Net Loss Attributable to the Company's Ordinary Shareholders Net loss attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$ 6.5 million, compared with net loss of US$1.4 million for the same quarter last year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses of US$0.3 million, non-GAAP net loss attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$6.1 million, compared with non-GAAP net loss of US$1.2 million for the same quarter last year. Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$0.02, compared with basic and diluted net loss per share of US$0.004 for the same quarter last year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses of US$0.3 million, non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$0.02, compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders of US$0.003 for the same quarter last year. Basic and diluted net loss per American depositary share ("ADS") attributable to ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$ 1.08 , compared with basic and diluted net loss per ADS of US$0.24 for the same quarter last year. Each ADS represents 60 Class A ordinary shares. Excluding share-based compensation expenses of US$0.3 million, non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$ 1.03 , compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of US$0.20 for the same quarter last year. Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2025, the Company had total cash, cash equivalents, time deposits of US$39.0 million, compared with US$29.2 million as of December 31, 2024. The Company had advances from students [3] of US$76.6 million as of December 31, 2025, compared with US$45.1 million as of December 31, 2024. [3] "Advances from students" is defined as the amount of obligation to transfer goods or service to students or business partners for which consideration has been received from students in advance. The deposits from students are also presented in the total amount of "advances from students." Full Year 2025 Financial Results Net Revenues and Gross Margin Net revenues for 2025 were US$95.6 million, representing an 88.6% increase from US$50.7 million for 2024. The number of active students with attended lesson consumption was approximately 170,300 for 2025, a 79.3% increase from approximately 95,000 for the last year. Cost of revenues for 2025 was US$24.9 million, representing a 123.4% increase from US$11.2 million for 2024. The increase was primarily due to the increase in total service fees paid to teachers, mainly resulting from an increased number of paid lessons. Gross profit for 2025 was US$70.7 million, representing a 78.8% increase from US$39.5 million for 2024. Gross margin for 2025 was 73.9%, compared with 78.0% for 2024. Operating Expenses Total operating expenses for 2025 were US$85.1 million, representing a 78.8% increase from US$47.6 million for 2024. The increase was mainly due to the increase in sales and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses. Sales and marketing expenses for 2025 were US$62.3 million, representing an 86.6% increase from US$33.4 million for 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to the rise in marketing and branding expenses resulting from intensified marketing and branding activities, as well as higher sales personnel costs related to increases in the number of sales and marketing personnel. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses for 2025 were US$62.0 million, representing an 86.3% increase from US$33.3 million for 2024. Product development expenses for 2025 were US$5.5 million, representing a 53.3% increase from US$3.6 million for 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP product development expenses for 2025 were US$5.4 million, representing a 57.1% increase from US$3.5 million for 2024. General and administrative expenses for 2025 were US$17.3 million, representing a 63.0% increase from US$10.6 million for 2024. The increase was primarily due to higher administrative personnel costs related to the increase in the number of general and administrative personnel. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP general and administrative expenses for 2025 were US$16.3 million, representing a 64.8% increase from US$9.9 million for 2024. Loss from Operations Operating loss for 2025 was US$14.4 million, compared with operating loss of US$8.0 million for 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses of US$1.3 million, non-GAAP operating loss for 2025 was US$13.1 million, compared with non-GAAP operating loss of US$7.1 million for 2024. Net Loss Attributable to the Company's Ordinary Shareholders Net loss for 2025 was US$ 16.8 million, compared with net loss of US$7.2 million for 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses of US$1.3 million, non-GAAP net loss for 2025 was US$15.5 million, compared with non-GAAP net loss of US$6.3 million. Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders for 2025 was US$0.05, compared with basic and diluted net loss per share of US$0.02 for 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses of US$1.3 million, non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders for 2025 was US$0.04, compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders of US$0.02 for 2024. Basic and diluted net loss per American depositary share attributable to ordinary shareholders for 2025 was US$2.84, compared with basic and diluted net loss per ADS of US$1.25 for 2024. Each ADS represents 60 Class A ordinary shares. Excluding share-based compensation expenses of US$1.3 million, non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders for 2025 was US$ 2.62, compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of US$1.09, for 2024. Outlook For the first quarter of 2026, the Company currently expects net gross billings to be between US$29.0 million and US$31.0 million, which would represent a sequential decrease of 15.7% to 21.2% and an increase of approximately 32.2% to 41.4% from the same quarter in 2025. The above outlook is based on current market conditions and reflects the Company's current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change. Conference Call The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on March 27, 2026 (8:00 PM Singapore/Hong Kong time on March 27, 2026). Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows: United States (toll free): 1-888-346-8982 International: 1-412-902-4272 Mainland China (toll free): 4001-201203 Hong Kong (toll free): 800-905945 Web phone click here Participants should dial-in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "51Talk Online Education Group." Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.51talk.com . A replay of the conference call will be accessible until April 3 2026, by dialing the following telephone numbers: United States (toll free): 1-855-669-9658 International: 1-412-317-0088 Replay Access Code: 7144082 About 51Talk Online Education Group 51Talk Online Education Group (NYSE American: COE) is a global online education platform with core expertise in English education. The Company's online and mobile education platforms enable students to take live interactive English lessons on demand. The Company connects its students with highly qualified teachers using a shared economy approach, and employs student and teacher feedback and data analytics to deliver a personalized learning experience to its students. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures In evaluating its business, 51Talk considers and uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC as supplemental metrics to review and assess its operating performance: non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses, non-GAAP product development expenses, non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income/(loss), non-GAAP net income/(loss), non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders, and non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per share and per ADS. To present each of these non-GAAP measures, the Company excludes share-based compensation expenses. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures" set forth at the end of this press release. 51Talk believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance by excluding share-based compensation expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. 51Talk believes that both management and investors benefit from these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to 51Talk's historical performance. 51Talk computes its non-GAAP financial measures using the same consistent method from quarter to quarter and from period to period. 51Talk believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. A limitation of using non-GAAP measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation expenses that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in the 51Talk's business. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP measure. The accompanying table at the end of this press release provides more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will", "expects", "anticipates", "aims", "future", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates", "likely to" and similar statements. Among other things, 51Talk's quotations from management in this announcement, as well as 51Talk's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. 51Talk may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about 51Talk's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: 51Talk's goals and strategies; 51Talk's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its brand and platform; 51Talk's ability to retain and increase its student enrollment; 51Talk's ability to offer new courses; 51Talk's ability to engage, train and retain new teachers; 51Talk's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; 51Talk's ability to maintain and improve infrastructure necessary to operate its education platform; competition in the online education industry in its international markets; the expected growth of, and trends in, the markets for 51Talk's course offerings in its international markets; relevant government policies and regulations relating to 51Talk's corporate structure, business and industry; general economic and business condition in the Philippines, its international markets and elsewhere; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in 51Talk's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and 51Talk does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. 51TALK ONLINE EDUCATION GROUP UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) As of Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2024 2025 US$ US$ ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 27,758 38,869 Time deposits 1,430 93 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 10,906 21,435 Total current assets 40,094 60,397 Non-current assets Property and equipment, net 363 1,998 Intangible assets, net 80 68 Right-of-use assets 2,888 3,211 Deferred tax assets 57 77 Other non-current assets 460 341 Total non-current assets 3,848 5,695 Total assets 43,942 66,092 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICITS Current liabilities Advances from students 45,064 76,569 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 6,644 12,464 Amounts due to related parties 2,853 3,333 Lease liabilities 1,242 1,764 Taxes payable 1,100 1,226 Total current liabilities 56,903 95,356 Non-current liabilities Lease liabilities 1,441 1,177 Other non-current liabilities 310 360 Deferred tax liabilities - 452 Total non-current liabilities 1,751 1,989 Total liabilities 58,654 97,345 Total shareholders' deficits (15,000) (31,357) Noncontrolling interests 288 104 Total deficits (14,712) (31,253) Total liabilities and shareholders' deficits 43,942 66,092 51TALK ONLINE EDUCATION GROUP UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands except for number of shares and per share data) For the three months ended For the year ended Dec. 31, Sep. 30, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2024 2025 2025 2024 2025 US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Net revenues 16,236 26,334 30,622 50,692 95,601 Cost of revenues (3,651) (7,067) (8,442) (11,164) (24,944) Gross profit 12,585 19,267 22,180 39,528 70,657 Operating expenses Sales and marketing expenses (10,121) (17,697) (20,408) (33,388) (62,307) Product development expenses (933) (1,581) (1,607) (3,571) (5,476) General and administrative expenses (2,389) (4,572) (5,350) (10,615) (17,303) Total operating expenses (13,443) (23,850) (27,365) (47,574) (85,086) Loss from operations (858) (4,583) (5,185) (8,046) (14,429) Interest income 27 138 142 229 358 Other expenses/(income), net (421) (482) (777) 771 (1,545) Loss before income tax expenses (1,252) (4,927) (5,820) (7,046) (15,616) Income tax expenses (162) (264) (652) (276) (1,242) Net loss (1,414) (5,191) (6,472) (7,322) (16,858) Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (36) (10) (12) (87) (54) Net loss attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders (1,378) (5,181) (6,460) (7,235) (16,804) Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing basic and diluted loss per share 348,918,600 356,502,442 357,904,007 347,119,359 355,001,931 51TALK ONLINE EDUCATION GROUP UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands except for number of shares and per share data) For the three months ended For the year ended Dec. 31, Sep. 30, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2024 2025 2025 2024 2025 US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders Basic and diluted (0.00) (0.01) (0.02) (0.02) (0.05) Net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders Basic and diluted (0.24) (0.87) (1.08) (1.25) (2.84) Share-based compensation expenses are included in the operating expenses as follows: Sales and marketing expenses (30) (98) (82) (117) (322) Product development expenses (32) (13) (13) (118) (53) General and administrative expenses (145) (255) (246) (699) (956) 51TALK ONLINE EDUCATION GROUP Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Comparable GAAP Measures (In thousands except for number of shares and per share data) For the three months ended For the year ended Dec. 31, Sep. 30, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2024 2025 2025 2024 2025 US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Sales and marketing expenses (10,121) (17,697) (20,408) (33,388) (62,307) Less: Share-based compensation expenses (30) (98) (82) (117) (322) Non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses (10,091) (17,599) (20,326) (33,271) (61,985) Product development expenses (933) (1,581) (1,607) (3,571) (5,476) Less: Share-based compensation expenses (32) (13) (13) (118) (53) Non-GAAP product development expenses (901) (1,568) (1,594) (3,453) (5,423) General and administrative expenses (2,389) (4,572) (5,350) (10,615) (17,303) Less: Share-based compensation expenses (145) (255) (246) (699) (956) Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses (2,244) (4,317) (5,104) (9,916) (16,347) Operating expenses (13,443) (23,850) (27,365) (47,574) (85,086) Less: Share-based compensation expenses (207) (366) (341) (934) (1,331) Non-GAAP operating expenses (13,236) (23,484) (27,024) (46,640) (83,755) Loss from operations (858) (4,583) (5,185) (8,046) (14,429) Less: Share-based compensation expenses (207) (366) (341) (934) (1,331) Non-GAAP loss from operations (651) (4,217) (4,844) (7,112) (13,098) 51TALK ONLINE EDUCATION GROUP Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Comparable GAAP Measures (In thousands except for number of shares and per share data) For the three months ended For the year ended Dec. 31, Sep. 30, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2024 2025 2025 2024 2025 US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Income tax expenses (162) (264) (652) (276) (1,242) Less: Tax impact of Share-based compensation expenses - - - - - Non-GAAP income tax expenses (162) (264) (652) (276) (1,242) Net loss, all attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders (1,378) (5,181) (6,460) (7,235) (16,804) Less: Share-based compensation expenses (207) (366) (341) (934) (1,331) Non-GAAP net loss, all attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders (1,171) (4,815) (6,119) (6,301) (15,473) Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing basic and diluted loss per share 348,918,600 356,502,442 357,904,007 347,119,359 355,001,931 Non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders Basic and Diluted (0.00) (0.01) (0.02) (0.02) (0.04) Non-GAAP net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders Basic and Diluted (0.20) (0.81) (1.03) (1.09) (2.62) *The previously reported unaudited quarterly financial information for the relevant periods has been revised to reflect certain immaterial adjustments, primarily related to the refinement of expense recognition cutoffs during the year-end financial reporting process.
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2026-03-27 11:33:48

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Country: Lebanon Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees بعد مضي شهر تقريباً على تصاعد حدة الصراع وبوتيرة متسارعة، يواجه لبنان أزمة إنسانية متفاقمة. فمنذ الثاني من مارس، وفي أعقاب غارات إسرائيلية مكثفة وأوامر بالإجلاء على نطاق واسع، أُجبر أكثر من مليون شخص - أي واحد من كل خمسة من السكان - على الفرار من منازلهم. ويمتد النزوح الآن من الجنوب والبقاع إلى بيروت وشمال البلاد، في وقت لا تزال فيه أعداد النازحين في ازدياد. وحتى في ظل النزوح، لم يعد السكان يشعرون بالأمان، حيث استهدفت غارات إسرائيلية الأسبوع الماضي وسط بيروت، بما في ذلك حيي زقاق البلاط وباشورة المكتظين بالسكان، حيث لجأ إليها الكثيرون طلباً للأمان. وقد وقعت إحدى الغارات على بُعد مبنى واحد فقط من مدرسة تؤوي عائلات نازحة، وهي المدرسة التي زرتها مع محافظ بيروت قبل أيام قليلة. وتعيش العائلات في حالة دائمة من الخوف، وسوف تستمر التأثيرات النفسية السلبية، لا سيما على الأطفال، لفترة طويلة بعد انتهاء الصراع الحالي. كما تزداد صعوبة فرص الوصول إلى مكان آمن، حيث أدى تدمير جسور رئيسية في الجنوب إلى عزل مناطق بأكملها، وهو ما تسبب بعزل أكثر من 150 ألف شخص وتقييد وصول المساعدات الإنسانية لهم بشكل كبير. الكثير من العائلات التي نلتقي بها يومياً في المفوضية السامية للأمم المتحدة لشؤون اللاجئين قد نزحت للمرة الثانية أو الثالثة. وقد عاد العديد من هؤلاء إلى المدرسة نفسها التي لجأوا إليها عام 2024. واليوم، يقيم أكثر من 136 ألف نازح في 660 مأوى جماعي، معظمها عبارة عن مدارس مكتظة وتفوق طاقتها الاستيعابية. ويفاقم الاكتظاظ، والفصول الدراسية المشتركة، ومحدودية الوصول إلى خدمات الصرف الصحي وغيرها من الخدمات الأساسية، من المخاطر التي تعتري الحماية بشكل كبير، بما في ذلك التعرض للاستغلال والعنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي. ويتأثر كبار السن وذوو الإعاقة بشكل خاص، حيث يجدون صعوبة في النوم على أرضيات الفصول الدراسية أو استخدام المرافق المخصصة للأطفال. ويتفاقم التوتر والصدمات النفسية في هذه الظروف المكتظة وغير الملائمة. وإلى جانب الحاجة المُلحة للمأوى، ثمة حاجة واضحة وعاجلة لرفع مستوى الحماية والدعم المجتمعي. خلال زيارة قمت بها مؤخراً إلى أحد أكبر مراكز الإيواء في صيدا، والذي يستضيف أكثر من ألف شخص، رأيت كيف يمكن للتعاون أن يُسهم في الحفاظ على كرامة النازحين وتمكينهم. عملت السلطات المركزية والمحلية، برفقة المفوضية، والمنظمات غير الحكومية، والمتطوعين جنباً إلى جنب مع العائلات النازحة لتنظيم أنشطة ترفيهية وتعليمية لـ 400 طفل يقيمون في مراكز الإيواء. كما شارك النازحون من الرجال والنساء في الطبخ وفي أنشطة هادفة أخرى، بينما قدمت المفوضية وشركاؤها من المنظمات غير الحكومية الدعم النفسي والحماية المتخصصة. هناك خطر حقيقي بشأن وقوع كارثة إنسانية. ولكن من خلال دعم الاستجابة الطارئة التي تقودها الحكومة والموضحة في النداء العاجل للبنان، يمكن التخفيف من المخاطر الأخرى، بما في ذلك العنف والاستغلال وتصاعد التوترات. تواصل المفوضية قيادة قطاعي الحماية والمأوى بالتعاون مع وزارة الشؤون الاجتماعية والمنظمات غير الحكومية الشريكة، حيث قدمت أكثر من 198,000 مادة إغاثية أساسية، مع العمل على تحسين مستوى الخصوصية وحفظ الكرامة داخل مراكز الإيواء. حتى الآن، قدمت المفوضية وشركاؤها الدعم لأكثر من 27,000 شخص من خلال خدمات الحماية، بما في ذلك الدعم النفسي والاجتماعي، والأنشطة الترفيهية، والاستشارات، والمساعدة الموجهة للفئات الأكثر ضعفاً. ومع وجود التمويل الكافي لنداءنا الأولي الذي يزيد عن 60 مليون دولار، يمكننا توسيع نطاق هذه البرامج ضمن الاستجابة المشتركة بين الوكالات. يتجاوز هذا الدعم الاستجابة الطارئة المباشرة، إذ يُعزز أنظمة الحماية الوطنية والأنظمة الاجتماعية التي تعمل الحكومة على إصلاحها. ومن خلال الاستجابة للاحتياجات العاجلة اليوم، فإننا نستثمر في الوقت نفسه في استدامة تلك الجهود وقدرتها على الصمود على المدى الطويل. مع ذلك، تتزايد الاحتياجات بوتيرة أسرع من الموارد المتاحة. فبدون توسيع نطاق المأوى، فإن الاكتظاظ سوف يتفاقم. وبدون تعزيز الحماية، سوف تزداد المخاطر التي تواجه الأطفال والنساء والفئات الأخرى الأكثر ضعفاً. وإذا لم تصل المساعدات إلى المستفيدين على نحوٍ سريع، فسوف يتحول الوضع المتردي إلى حالة من التوتر. كان لبنان يواجه بالفعل أزمات متعددة، ويُضيف هذا النزوح الجماعي ضغطاً هائلاً على الأسر والخدمات. من الواجب توفير الحماية للمدنيين في جميع الأوقات. ويكرر السكان لي مراراً وتكراراً نفس الكلام: إنهم يريدون ببساطة العودة إلى ديارهم. واجبنا هو مساعدتهم حتى يتمكنوا من العودة بأمان. للمزيد من المعلومات:
2026-03-27 11:33:06

SpaceX's listing stirs up social media frenzy, ticker bets
March 27 : From rocket launches drawing millions of YouTube views to social media frenzy over its potential listing, SpaceX's debut is shaping up to be a landmark moment for Wall Street.Traders are betting thousands of dollars on the company's ticker and speculating over its entry into the most elite club of
2026-03-27 11:27:25

SpaceX's listing stirs up social media hype, ticker bets
March 27 : From rocket launches drawing millions of YouTube views to social media frenzy over its potential listing, SpaceX's debut is shaping up to be a landmark moment for Wall Street.Traders are betting thousands of dollars on the company's ticker and speculating over its entry into the most elite club of
2026-03-27 11:27:25

سر C-3PO از امپراتوری ضربه می‌زند: در حراج یک میلیون دلار فروختند
سر ربات C-3PO مهمترین آیتم حراج بود و در کنار آن تفنگ نیزه‌ای رابرت شا در فیلم «آرواره‌ها»، توپ والیبال ویلسون از «دورافتاده» و قطعاتی از یک شمشیر سه‌گانه «ارباب حلقه‌ها» عرضه شد.
2026-03-27 11:26:29

هشدار گوگل: عصر جدید رایانش کوانتومی تهدیدها را نزدیک می‌کند
گوگل اعلام کرده برای مهاجرت به رمزنگاری پساکوانتومی تا سال ۲۰۲۹ جدول زمانی تعیین می‌کند و هشدار داده باید پیش از آن اقدام شود، پیش از آنکه «رایانه‌های کوانتومی آینده رمزگذاری‌های فعلی را بشکنند».
2026-03-27 11:25:34

"حزب الله" ينشر مشاهد لاستهداف دبابة ميركافا إسرائيلية في جنوب لبنان
نشر "حزب الله" اليوم الجمعة مشاهد لاستهداف دبابة ميركافا إسرائيلية في بلدة دير سريان في جنوب لبنان بصاروخ موجه.
2026-03-27 11:21:00

موسكو ترفض عودة القواعد الأميركية إلى أفغانستان: لا لانتشار عسكري في باغرام أو محيطها
إسلام تايمز (روسيا) - أكد مبعوث الرئيس الروسي إلى أفغانستان زامير كابولوف أن موسكو ترفض بشكل قاطع أي محاولة لنشر قواعد عسكرية أميركية على الأراضي الأفغانية، ولا سيما في قاعدة باغرام الجوية.
2026-03-27 11:20:10

Netanyahu Orders Military to Speed Up Aggression Against Iran
(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the military to intensify its air campaign against Iran over a 48-hour window, racing to dismantle as much of the country's arms ...
2026-03-26 01:38:05

Amos Yee offered bail after completion of preliminary investigations
The Singaporean, who faces three charges related to his national service obligations, was offered bail of S$10,000.
2026-03-26 01:34:00

Somalia - Emergency Trend Tracking (ETT) - 5 Districts assessed | Week 55 (14 - 18 March 2026)
Country: Somalia Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-03-26 01:33:06

Trump: Iran Desperately Seeks Deal but Refuses to Admit It Publicly
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that Iran is actively seeking negotiations amid an ongoing American military operation, even as Tehran refuses to admit it publicly – out of ...
2026-03-26 01:30:57

Telangana CM Expresses Shock Over Andhra Bus Fire Tragedy, Assures Help To Victims' Families
(MENAFN - IANS) Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed deep shock over the bus accident in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh, which claimed the ...
2026-03-26 01:30:41

PM Modi To Inaugurate Phase I Of Noida International Airport On March 28
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on March 28 to inaugurate Phase I of the Noida International Airport, a major infrastructure project ...
2026-03-26 01:30:40

Andhra Pradesh Bus Accident: PM Modi Condoles Loss Of Lives, Announces Rs 2 Lakh Aid
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in the Andhra Pradesh bus accident and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the ...
2026-03-26 01:30:39

India Remains Asia Pacific's Most Cost-Competitive Office Fit Out Market: Report
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India continues to reinforce its position as the most cost-competitive office fit-out market in Asia Pacific, offering global occupiers a compelling ...
2026-03-26 01:30:37

Congo: UNICEF West and Central Africa Region Humanitarian Situation Report No. 2 (End of Year), 31 December 2025
Countries: Congo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo Source: UN Children's Fund Please refer to the attached file. Highlights The ongoing occurrence of public health emergencies including cholera, mpox, yellow fever, and measles has significant impact on the already fragile health and WASH systems across the region, including in the following countries: Republic of Congo: 808 cholera cases reported by mid-October 2025 (66 confirmed and 742 suspected). Sierra Leone: 5,442 reported Mpox cases. Liberia: 2,781 suspected and 1,497 confirmed Mpox cases; 34 confirmed cases of Lassa fever; and 55 suspected and 2 confirmed cases of yellow fever. Equatorial Guinea: 151 suspected measles cases, including 77 confirmed. Climate-related disasters, notably deadly floods, have led to population displacement, disrupted essential services, and loss of livelihoods, particularly in Guinea (59 deaths), São Tomé and Príncipe, and Senegal. SITUATION OVERVIEW & HUMANITARIAN NEEDS In 2025, the humanitarian landscape in West and Central Africa was characterised by the convergence of epidemics, climate vulnerability, conflict, political and institutional instability and insecurity, occurring simultaneously and significantly overstretching national systems. This combination heightened reliance on humanitarian action to sustain essential services. As a result of protracted conflicts, large-scale population displacement, public health emergencies, and recurrent climate shocks, more than 42 million children in the region required lifesaving assistance5 . Political instability was marked by a series of major political and security developments, including constitutional referendums and presidential elections in Gabon and Guinea, in the context of fragile transition periods. , as well as by a coup d’État that erupted in Guinea Bissau at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, the Republic of the Congo faced spillover effects from the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with nearly 31,000 Congolese refugees hosted on its territory. Heavy rainfall across the Sahel and West Africa caused major flooding in several countries, including Cabo Verde, Guinea, the Republic of Congo, Senegal, and Ghana, resulting in loss of life, injuries, and widespread damage to homes and livelihoods. Overall, 1.6 million people were affected across the region, with 732 reported deaths and the destruction of 146 schools and 89 health facilities6 . The impact was compounded by rapid and uncontrolled urbanization, and inadequate infrastructure. Major disease outbreaks persisted across the region, including cholera, measles, malaria, and mpox. Cholera remained a particular concern, with 80,000 children at high risk as outbreaks emerged across 12 countries in West and Central Africa at the onset of the rainy season. Ongoing conflict and displacement, climate-related shocks, and limited access to healthcare, water, and sanitation further accelerated the spread of disease. Stunting and malnutrition continued to pose a significant public health challenge in Gambia and Liberia (30 per cent of children under five suffering from stunting), rooted in persistent poverty, food insecurity, and fragile health and WASH systems. Humanitarian efforts continue amid a persistent funding shortfall, with only 27 per cent of the US 7.8 billion requested under the HRP for West and Central Africa secured8 . UNICEF $US 56 million Regional Humanitarian action for Children covering 10 countries9 was only 28 per cent funded limiting the opportunities to provide critical assistance to children and women in need in the region. This appeal was complemented by separate standalone and multi-country appeals for other emergency-affected countries.
2026-03-26 01:29:44

How the US Became an International Serial Killer
For decades, the United States moved from covert assassination plots to openly embracing assassination or targeted killing as policy. Now, in its war with Iran, that evolution is reaching its most dangerous phase. By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies On March 17th and 18th, the United States and Israelassassinatedthree senior Iranian government officials in targeted air strikes: Ali Larijani, the secretary o
2026-03-26 01:26:45

التقرير اليومي لوزارة الصحة حول العدوان: 33 شهيدا و90 جريحا في الساعات ال24 الاخيرة
إسلم تايمز (لبنان) - نشرت وزارة الصحة العامة التقرير اليومي الصادر عن مركز عمليات طوارئ الصحة حول تطورات العدوان الإسرائيلي على لبنان.
2026-03-24 15:39:59

Process for transferring passport information for Afghans living in Saudi Arabia to begin
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Afghan Embassy in Saudi Arabia has announced that the process of transferring passport information for Afghans living in the country will begin
2026-03-24 15:38:33

Former Tottenham manager Pochettino misses coaching in England
LONDON, March 24 : U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he misses coaching in England and wants to return to the Premier League in the future.The 54-year-old Argentine is preparing to lead the co-hosts at this year's World Cup finals but his name is being linked to former club Tottenham Hotspur.Relegati
2026-03-24 15:37:49

China FM Wang Yi tells Iran counterpart 'talks better than fighting'
China's top diplomat says that while Beijing remains a key partner of Iran, it "does not go along" with Tehran's strikes on Gulf states.
2026-03-24 15:36:00

Poland to start work on a digital services tax, deputy PM says
WARSAW, March 24 : Poland's government will start work on a digital services tax bill, Deputy Prime Minister and Digitalisation Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said on Tuesday, setting up a potential clash with key ally the United States.Many countries, particularly in Europe, have levied taxes on the sales reve
2026-03-24 15:35:09

الحشد الشعبي: جرحى باعتداء جوي صهيو-أميركي استهدف اللواء 31 شمال تكريت
إسلام تايمز (العراق) - أفادن مصادر محلية في العراق، بسقوط 7 جرحى نتيجة عدوان استهدف مقر اللواء 31 في الحشد الشعبي في قاعدة الصينية، شمال مدينة تكريت في محافظة صلاح الدين.
2026-03-24 15:34:36

In Beirut, refugees stay put despite Israeli strikes
Since the start of the war in the Middle East, over one million people in Lebanon have been displaced. In the southern suburbs of Beirut, Israeli strikes have become a daily part of life. But in this neighbourhood FRANCE 24 went to, where refugees reside, few are those who decided to leave. FRANCE 24 reports.
2026-03-24 15:33:33

Iran war starts to hit global economy, business surveys show
FRANKFURT/WASHINGTON, March 24 : The Iran war is already taking a toll on major economies around the world, according to business surveys on Tuesday which showed how a surge in energy prices and rising uncertainty were dampening activity and pushing inflation expectations higher.The initial findings of questi
2026-03-24 15:31:32

اسراییل قصد دارد مناطق جنوب لبنان را تصرف کند
وزیر دفاع اسراییل روز سه شنبه (۲۴ مارچ) گفت که اردوی این کشور جنوب لبنان را تا دریای لیتانی تصرف خواهد کرد.
2026-03-24 15:30:40

'We do not have a single war on Iran: We have an Israeli war and an American war'
Delano d'Souza is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, journalist and Professor of American Studies and International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. Mr. Lucas warns there has been no breakthrough whatsoever in diplomacy. He describes this as strategic uncertainty dressed up in a narrative that does not exist. What appears outwardly as decisive action is, in practice, a reactive process shaped by market pressures, geopolitical signaling, and misread assumptions about regime fragility. The expectation that escalation will produce capitulation misunderstands both the resilience of the Iranian political system and the divergence of objectives between key actors, particularly the United States and Israel. Rather than a unified campaign, what is unfolding is a fragmented and improvised set of strategies, where military pressure, diplomatic outreach, and economic concessions coexist without any coherence. At its core, this is not a story of imminent transformation, rather of misalignment, where competing visions of victory ensure longterm instability.
2026-03-24 15:30:06

Singapore’s core inflation rises to 1.4% in February, highest since December 2024
Authorities say Singapore’s import cost pressures are likely to rise in the near term.
2026-03-23 05:00:00

کیم جونگ اون رییس امور دولتی کوریای شمالی شد
خبرگزاری دولتی کوریای شمالی، امروز (دوشنبه، ۳ حمل/23 مارچ) گزارش داده که کیم جونگ اون، رهبر کوریای شمالی، دوباره به عنوان رییس امور دولتی این کشور منصوب شده است. The post کیم جونگ اون رییس امور دولتی کوریای شمالی شد first appeared on SALAM WATANDAR .
2026-03-23 04:59:52

伊朗為何揚言破壞海灣鄰國逾6000萬人的飲水源:開戰來最危險時刻?
綜合法新社、本台法語部報道及智庫分析,在美國總統特朗普於21日發出48小時最後通牒,警告伊朗若不重開霍爾木茲海峽將遭"毀滅性打擊"後,伊朗於22日強硬回應,揚言將對波斯灣鄰國的民用基礎設施展開全面報復,攻擊目標包括海水淡化設施。此舉被分析人士視為比打擊油氣設施更為致命的衝突升級,因為這直接威脅到科威特、阿曼、沙特阿拉伯、巴林、卡塔爾及阿聯酋逾6000萬居民賴以為生的飲用水供應。
2026-03-23 04:59:50

伊朗为何扬言破坏海湾邻国逾6000万人的饮水源:开战来最危险时刻?
综合法新社、本台法语部报道及智库分析,在美国总统特朗普于21日发出48小时最后通牒,警告伊朗若不重开霍尔木兹海峡将遭"毁灭性打击"后,伊朗于22日强硬回应,扬言将对波斯湾邻国的民用基础设施展开全面报复,攻击目标包括海水淡化设施。此举被分析人士视为比打击油气设施更为致命的冲突升级,因为这直接威胁到科威特、阿曼、沙特阿拉伯、巴林、卡塔尔及阿联酋逾6000万居民赖以为生的饮用水供应。
2026-03-23 04:59:49

Oil whipsaws as war risks to energy facilities counter prospect of eased Iran sanctions
NEW DELHI, March 23 : Oil prices swung between gains and losses on Monday as investors weighed rising U.S. and Iranian threats over energy facilities against the release of millions of barrels of seaborne Iranian oil after Washington temporarily removed sanctions.Brent crude futures rose 65 cents to $112.84 a
2026-03-23 04:55:04

US crude spikes 3% as Iran threatens to hit Gulf power infra over Trump warning
NEW DELHI, March 23 : Oil prices rose on Monday after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they would target Israel's power plants and those supplying U.S. bases in the Middle East in retaliation against any attack on its electricity sector.Brent crude futures rose $1.57 to $113.76 a barrel by 0731 GMT. U.S. West
2026-03-23 04:55:04

IEA: Dunia inaweza kukabiliwa na mgogoro mbaya zaidi wa nishati kwa miongo kadhaa
Mkuu wa Shirika la Nishati la Kimataifa ameonya ulimwengu kuhusu mgogoro mbaya zaidi wa nishati kwa miongo kadhaa, ikiwa hakutachukuliwa hatua za haraka kusitisha mgogoro huo.
2026-03-23 04:52:33

As Assembly Election Draws Close, Trinamool's Digital Ecosystem Works To Ensure Outreach, Deeper Penetration
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Ahead of Mamata Banerjee assuming power in West Bengal in 2011, a small room at the Trinamool Congress Bhavan in Kolkata used to host a group of ...
2026-03-23 04:45:27

Nandita Gorlosa Was Made Minister Her Departure Is Personal Choice: Assam BJP Chief
(MENAFN - IANS) Guwahati, March 23 (IANS) Reacting to the defection of Nandita Gorlosa to the Congress, Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on Monday said he had personally urged her to remain in the ...
2026-03-23 04:45:25

PMUY Helps Achieve Near-Universal LPG Coverage, Omcs Improve Distribution Infra: Minister
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) With the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), near-universal LPG coverage has now been achieved and there were about 10.56 crore ...
2026-03-23 04:45:24

Former FBI Chief Robert Mueller dies at 81
Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election served as the key motivator behind the first impeachment of President Trump in 2018
2026-03-21 18:41:16

ماذا حملت زيارة السيسي الخاطفة إلى السعودية والبحرين؟ الرئاسة المصرية تكشف التفاصيل
أعلنت الرئاسة المصرية أن الرئيس عبد الفتاح السيسي أجرى زيارة "أخوية قصيرة" إلى البحرين والسعودية، السبت، "تأكيدا على تضامن مصر ودعمها الكامل لدول مجلس التعاون الخليجي".
2026-03-21 18:35:16

Ku është Mojtaba Khamenei? CIA dhe Mossad po kërkojnë shenja të tij
Agjencia Qendrore e Inteligjencës e SHBA-së, Mossadi i Izraelit dhe organe të tjera të inteligjencës po punojnë për të zbuluar shenja të Mojtaba Khameneit, pasi ai mbetet i padukshëm që kur u shpall udhëheqësi i ri suprem i Republikës......
2026-03-21 18:32:52

مؤسسة النفط الليبية: سيتم جر ناقلة الغاز الروسية المنكوبة إلى أحد الموانئ القريبة
أعلنت المؤسسة الوطنية الليبية للنفط عن إمكانية السيطرة على التهديد البيئي الناجم عن تضرر ناقلة الغاز الروسية "أركتيك ميتاغاز" في البحر المتوسط، حيث سيتم جرها إلى ميناء ليبي.
2026-03-21 18:25:41

لبنان.. "المقاومة الإسلامية" تستهدف قاعدة الدفاع الجوي في حيفا بطائرات مسيرة
أعلنت "المقاومة الإسلامية" اللبنانية اليوم السبت عن تنفيذ هجوم على قاعدة زائيف للدفاع الجوي الإسرائيلي في مدينة حيفا، مستخدمة سربا من الطائرات المسيرة الانقضاضية
2026-03-21 18:11:39

آپارتاید جنسیتی؛ محرومیت دختران افغانستانی از تحصیل به سال پنجم رسید
هم‌زمان با آغاز بهار، سال تحصیلی جدید هم در افغانستان شروع می‌شود؛ اما حالا ١٦‬٤‬٥ روز است که درهای مدرسه به روی دختران بالای ١٢ سال بسته است. در حالی‌که اغلب رسانه‌ها و نهادهای حقوق بشری دربارۀ نقض حقوق بنیادین زنان و آپارتاید جنسیتی در افغانستان سکوت کرده‌اند، کاربران در شبکه‌های اجتماعی با هشتگ «بگذارید دختران افغانستانی بیاموزند» از محرومیت تحصیلی می‌گویند
2026-03-21 18:06:02

در سالگرد بازداشت مهرنگ بلوچ، عفو بین‌الملل خواستار آزادی فوری فعالان بلوچ در پاکستان شد
عفو بین‌الملل یادآوری می‌کند که عید امسال برابر است با یک سال کامل از بازداشت مَهرَنگ بلوچ، یکی از چهره‌های برجستۀ جنبش دادخواهی در بلوچستان پاکستان که اکنون با وخامت وضعیت جسمانی و مشکلات حرکتی روبه‌رو است. فعالان بلوچ سال گذشته در جریان یک تجمع مسالمت‌آمیز در شهر کویته در بلوچستان پاکستان دستگیر شدند.
2026-03-21 18:03:19

معمای مجتبی؛ جست‌وجوی دستگاه‌های اطلاعاتی غربی برای یافتن نشانی از رهبر جدید ایران
وب‌سایت آمریکایی اکسیوس روز شنبه گزارشی در مورد نتایج بررسی‌های نهادهای اطلاعاتی غربی در مورد مجتبی خامنه‌ای منتشر کرد.
2026-03-21 18:01:38

کریکت بورد ایرلند، میزبان تیم‌های ملی کرکت افغانستان خواهد بود
کریکت بورد ایرلند، می‌گوید که در سالجاری برای چندین مسابقه، میزبان تیم‌های ملی کرکت افغانستان خواهد بود.
2026-03-21 17:57:32

Guerra en Oriente Medio: anuncian la muerte del portavoz de los Guardianes de la Revolución
En el día 21 de la guerra en Oriente Medio, los Guardianes de la Revolución iraní anunciaron la muerte de su portavoz, Ali Mohammad Naïni. Además, una refinería en Kuwait fue incendiada tras un ataque con drones mientras que Trump, la víspera, amenazó con aniquilar el yacimiento de gas marino South Pars si Irán continuaba con sus ataques en Catar y pidio a Netanyahu no atacar infraestructuras energéticas en Irán.
2026-03-20 09:09:03

PCHi 2026: World's Largest Cosmetics Ingredients Exhibition Opens in Hangzhou
860+ exhibitors from 26 countries and regions across 70,000 sqm Close to 50 new product launches, including global and China debuts 295 product submissions and 19 engineer nominations for the Fountain Awards Technical program covering formulation, regulation, and emerging technologies HANGZHOU, China , March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show , organized by Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, is underway at the Hangzhou Grand Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together more than 860 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions across 70,000 square meters. As the world's largest cosmetics ingredients exhibition and the first major industry event of the year , PCHi 2026 reinforces its role as a global platform connecting ingredient suppliers with brands, formulators, and manufacturers seeking to shape product pipelines for the year ahead. The three-day event convenes industry professionals at a critical point in the industry calendar, when sourcing strategies and innovation priorities are actively being defined. With China continuing to play a central role in global beauty consumption and production, PCHi provides international participants with direct access to one of the most influential markets for ingredient innovation and application. Opening day saw the unveiling of close to 50 new product launches , with exhibitors presenting developments across ingredient technologies, biotechnology, formulation systems, testing services, packaging materials, and AI-enabled applications — reflecting strong momentum in performance-driven, sustainable, and compliance-ready solutions. Visitors noted the value of engaging directly with suppliers while evaluating a broad cross-section of technologies in one setting, enabling efficient benchmarking and more informed sourcing decisions. "China's personal care market continues to influence how and where innovation is developed and applied," said a spokesperson from Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE). "PCHi brings the global industry together at scale — offering a platform to launch new technologies, evaluate opportunities, and align strategies for the year ahead." Alongside the exhibition, technical seminars and forums across the three days will cover more than 20 topics, including formulation science, regulatory developments, dermo-cosmetics, and cosmetics efficacy testing. Dedicated feature areas — including the Innovation Zone, New Products Showcase, New Technology Sessions, and Sustainability Zone — highlight emerging technologies and product concepts. The PCHi Fountain Awards winners were announced on the opening day of the exhibition, with 33 products and three engineers recognized. The Awards serve as a reference point for excellence within the industry, highlighting notable achievements while supporting continued progress in innovation and product development. The next edition of PCHi will take place from 24–26 February 2027 in Guangzhou, continuing its role as a key meeting point for the global cosmetics ingredients industry. For more information, visit www.pchi-china.com/en .
2026-03-20 09:09:00

Global Buyers Convene in the Lighting Capital for Efficient Deals and Business Opportunities; Global Buyer Spring Sourcing Fair Paves a "Fast Track" for Cross-Border Procurement
ZHONGSHAN, China , March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the third day of the 34th Guzhen Lighting Fair, the exhibition hall was bustling with activity. Buyers and exhibitors from around the globe engaged in enthusiastic exchanges, while the sounds of inquiries and negotiations echoed throughout the venue, creating a lively and dynamic atmosphere. The "Global Buyers Spring Sourcing", a highlight of this exhibition, has successfully concluded. More than 100 influential overseas buyers gathered to participate in two core sessions: the "Denggle.com Business Matching" and the " Interstellar Plaza Sourcing Tour." This event created a trade platform that seamlessly integrates precise matchmaking, in-depth communication, and on-site visits for both suppliers and buyers. 01 Denggle.com Business Matching: Precise alignment of supply and demand for mutual cooperation and success This year's Global Buyers Spring Sourcing successfully hosted three Online Lighting Business Matching, where hundreds of overseas buyers engaged in precise and efficient communication with carefully selected premium exhibitors. The event was packed, and the negotiation atmosphere was lively. At this session of Lighting Fair, the business matching for the Malaysian buyer group served as a vital bridge for precisely connecting with overseas resources and facilitating China-Malaysia lighting trade cooperation. It brought together influential buyers from fields such as retail distribution, real estate, architectural design, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and lighting wholesale. To ensure efficient negotiations, Guzhen Lighting Fair pre-matched each buyer with the most suitable exhibitors based on the specific procurement lists submitted prior to the event. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions regarding purchase needs, product details, and cooperation models, leading to precise and effective on-site communication. The other two business matching events were equally remarkable with target on the key buyers from Russia, Southeast Asia, West Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. These meetings continued the efficient service model of "precise pre-event matching", allowing suppliers and buyers to effectively connect through one-on-one negotiations. Due to the smooth communication, many exhibitors secured purchase intentions. 02 Interstellar Plaza Sourcing Tour: In-depth exploration of the source market for on-site product selection In addition to the business matching at the main venue, the Global Buyers Spring Sourcing also organized the Interstellar Plaza Sourcing Tour. This event invited the Malaysian buyer group to experience the distinctive "Exhibition- Megastore Linkage" model, enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of Guzhen's lighting industry chain through a combination of open negotiations and on-site visits. During the event, a representative from Interstellar Plaza delivered a speech, providing a detailed introduction to the diverse lighting brands, innovative designs, and comprehensive supporting services available at the plaza, highlighting Guzhen's strong supply chain advantages as a leading hub for lighting production. Subsequently, a buyer representative shared insights into the current consumer trends and specific demands of the Malaysian lighting market, offering valuable overseas market forecast to the merchants in attendance. Subsequently, a merchant representative spoke, warmly welcoming the overseas buyers and briefly introducing the product features and service advantages of their respective stores, providing additional information for the buyers' store visits. During the afternoon tea session, buyers and merchants gathered to discuss purchase needs and product features, establishing a robust foundation for the subsequent on-site visits. After the session, the buyer group, guided by staff, made on-site visits to several representative brand stores within the plaza. They gained an in-depth understanding of product craftsmanship and details and engaged in one-on-one discussions with merchants regarding purchase intentions. This provided overseas buyers with a more direct appreciation of the quality and strength of Guzhen manufacturing. By combining precise matchmaking with on-site inspections, the Global Buyers Spring Sourcing has successfully facilitated mutual benefits for both suppliers and buyers, highlighting the effectiveness and value of the Guzhen Lighting Fair as a trade platform.
2026-03-20 09:09:00

Global Buyers Convene in the Lighting Capital for Efficient Deals and Business Opportunities; Global Buyer Spring Sourcing Fair Paves a "Fast Track" for Cross-Border Procurement
ZHONGSHAN, China, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the third day of the 34th Guzhen Lighting Fair, the exhibition hall was bustling with activity. Buyers and exhibitors from around the globe engaged in enthusiastic exchanges, while the sounds of inquiries and negotiations echoed...
2026-03-20 09:09:00

PCHi 2026: World's Largest Cosmetics Ingredients Exhibition Opens in Hangzhou
860+ exhibitors from 26 countries and regions across 70,000 sqm Close to 50 new product launches, including global and China debuts 295 product submissions and 19 engineer nominations for the Fountain Awards Technical program covering formulation, regulation, and emerging technologies...
2026-03-20 09:09:00

Ras Laffan, la planta clave de gas natural licuado atacada por Irán, tardará años en recuperarse
La planta de Catar Ras Laffan aportaba alrededor del 15% de la producción mundial antes del conflicto y ha quedado gravemente dañada por ataques iraníes con drones. El freno en la producción disparó los precios del gas y del petróleo este jueves y podría mantenerlos volátiles durante años, Además, los ataques a infraestructuras energéticas en el Golfo y el Mar Rojo implican una escalada de la guerra con impactos económicos mundiales. Entrevista con en el analista internacional Guillermo Koutoudjian.
2026-03-20 09:05:10

XPENG Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
The Company achieved a positive net profit of RMB0.38 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, recorded a positive net profit for a single quarter for the first time. Cash position [i] was RMB47.66 billion ( US$6.81 billion ) as of December 31, 2025 Quarterly total revenues were RMB22.25 billion , a 38.2% increase year-over-year Quarterly gross margin was 21.3%, an increase of 6.9 percentage points over the same period of 2024 Quarterly vehicle margin was 13.0%, an increase of 3.0 percentage points over the same period of 2024 Full year vehicle deliveries reached 429,445, a 125.9% increase year-over-year Full year revenues reached RMB76.72 billion , an 87.7% increase year-over-year Full year gross margin was 18.9%, an increase of 4.6 percentage points year-over-year GUANGZHOU, China , March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XPeng Inc. ( "XPENG" or the "Company," NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading global AI mobility technology company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 . Operational and Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 2025Q4 2025Q3 2025Q2 2025Q1 2024Q4 2024Q3 Total deliveries 116,249 116,007 103,181 94,008 91,507 46,533 Total deliveries of vehicles were 116,249 for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 27.0% from 91,507 in the corresponding period of 2024. XPENG's physical sales network had a total of 721 stores, covering 255 cities as of December 31, 2025 . XPENG self-operated charging station network reached 3,159 stations, including 2,108 XPENG ultra-fast charging stations as of December 31, 2025 . Total revenues were RMB22.25 billion ( US$3.18 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 38.2% from the same period of 2024, and an increase of 9.2% from the third quarter of 2025. Revenues from vehicle sales were RMB19.07 billion ( US$2.73 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 30.0% from the same period of 2024, and an increase of 5.6% from the third quarter of 2025. Gross margin was 21.3% for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with 14.4% for the same period of 2024 and 20.1% for the third quarter of 2025. Vehicle margin , which is gross profit of vehicle sales as a percentage of vehicle sales revenue, was 13.0% for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with 10.0% for the same period of 2024 and 13.1% for the third quarter of 2025. Net profit was RMB0.38 billion ( US$0.05 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a loss of RMB1.33 billion for the same period of 2024 and a loss of RMB0.38 billion for the third quarter of 2025. Excluding share-based compensation expenses and fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration, non-GAAP net profit was RMB0.51 billion ( US$0.07 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a loss of RMB1.39 billion for the same period of 2024 and a loss of RMB0.15 billion for the third quarter of 2025. Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPENG was RMB0.38 billion ( US$0.05 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared a loss of with RMB1.33 billion for the same period of 2024 and a loss of RMB0.38 billion for the third quarter of 2025. Excluding share-based compensation expenses and fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration, non-GAAP net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPENG was RMB0.51 billion ( US$0.07 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a loss of RMB1.39 billion for the same period of 2024 and a loss of RMB0.15 billion for the third quarter of 2025. Basic and diluted net profit per American depositary share (ADS) were both RMB0.40 (US$0.06) and basic and diluted net profit per ordinary share were both RMB0.20 (US$0.03) for the fourth quarter of 2025. Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net profit per ADS were RMB0.53 (US$0.08) and RMB0.52 (US$0.07) , respectively, and non-GAAP basic and diluted net profit per ordinary share were both RMB0.26 (US$0.04) for the fourth quarter of 2025. Cash position was RMB47.66 billion ( US$6.81 billion ) as of December 31, 2025 , compared with RMB41.96 billion as of December 31, 2024 . [i] Cash position includes cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and time deposits. Time deposits include restricted short-term deposits, short-term deposits, current portion and non-current portion of restricted long-term deposits, current portion and non-current portion of long-term deposits. Key Financial Results (in RMB billions, except for percentage) For the Three Months Ended % Change [ii] December 31, September 30, December 31, 2025 2025 2024 YoY QoQ Vehicle sales 19.07 18.05 14.67 30.0 % 5.6 % Vehicle margin 13.0 % 13.1 % 10.0 % 3.0 pts -0.1pts Total revenues 22.25 20.38 16.11 38.2 % 9.2 % Gross profit 4.74 4.10 2.32 104.0 % 15.5 % Gross margin 21.3 % 20.1 % 14.4 % 6.9 pts 1.2 pts Net profit (loss) 0.38 (0.38) (1.33) 128.8 % 200.6 % Non-GAAP net profit (loss) 0.51 (0.15) (1.39) 136.3 % 432.6 % Net profit (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders 0.38 (0.38) (1.33) 128.8 % 200.6 % Non-GAAP net profit (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders 0.51 (0.15) (1.39) 136.3 % 432.6 % Comprehensive profit (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders 0.22 (0.50) (0.90) 124.2 % 143.1 % [ii] Except for vehicle margin and gross margin, where absolute changes instead of percentage changes are presented Management Commentary "In 2025, XPENG delivered a total of 429,445 vehicles, representing a 125.9% year-over-year increase. We continue to push the boundaries of Physical AI, accelerating the mass production and commercialization of product innovations as we expand our global footprint," said Mr. Xiaopeng He , Chairman and CEO of XPENG. "I believe XPENG is at a historical inflection point for Physical AI applications. Our goal is not only to grow our global market share of AI-defined vehicles and bridge the gap from L2+ assisted driving to L4 autonomous driving, but also to bring our second-generation VLA model to international markets and achieve scale production of advanced humanoid robots." "In the fourth quarter of 2025, XPENG's gross margin reached 21.3%, reaching a new record high, with net profit hitting RMB0.38 billion . By leveraging a business model driven by technological leadership, we have established a profitability path that sets us apart from traditional automakers," added Dr. Hongdi Brian Gu , Vice Chairman and Co-President of XPENG. "Our cash on hand of RMB47.66 billion at 2025 year-end provides a solid foundation for our unwavering investment in Physical AI R&D." Recent Developments Deliveries in January and February 2026 Total deliveries were 20,011 vehicles in January 2026 . Total deliveries were 15,256 vehicles in February 2026 . As of February 28, 2026 , year-to-date total deliveries were 35,267 vehicles. Deployment Progress and Technological breakthroughs of VLA 2.0 Intelligent Driving System During XPENG's "The Future" VLA Media Experience Day on March 2, 2026 , the company unveiled the architecture and deployment plan for its VLA 2.0 intelligent driving system. Unaudited Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 Total revenues were RMB22.25 billion ( US$3.18 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 38.2% from RMB16.11 billion for the same period of 2024 and an increase of 9.2% from RMB20.38 billion for the third quarter of 2025. Revenues from vehicle sales were RMB19.07 billion ( US$2.73 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 30.0% from RMB14.67 billion for the same period of 2024, and an increase of 5.6% from RMB18.05 billion for the third quarter of 2025. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly attributable to higher deliveries. Revenues from services and others were RMB3.18 billion ( US$0.45 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 121.9% from RMB1.43 billion for the same period of 2024 and an increase of 36.7% from RMB2.33 billion for the third quarter of 2025. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were primarily attributable to the increased revenues from (i) technical research and development services (" technical R&D services ") rendered to a car manufacturer (the " Manufacturer ") with the successful achievement of certain key milestones in the current quarter, under the agreement entered into with the Manufacturer; (ii) parts and accessories sales in line with higher accumulated vehicle sales; and (iii) carbon credit trading. Cost of sales was RMB17.51 billion ( US$2.50 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 27.1% from RMB13.78 billion for the same period of 2024 and an increase of 7.6% from RMB16.28 billion for the third quarter of 2025. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly in line with vehicle deliveries as described above. Gross margin was 21.3% for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with 14.4% for the same period of 2024 and 20.1% for the third quarter of 2025. Vehicle margin was 13.0% for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with 10.0% for the same period of 2024 and 13.1% for the third quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to the ongoing cost reduction and improvement in product mix of models. Services and others margin was 70.8% for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with 59.6% for the same period of 2024 and 74.6% for the third quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to the aforementioned revenue from technical R&D services, parts and accessories sales and carbon credit trading. Research and development expenses were RMB2.87 billion ( US$0.41 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 43.2% from RMB2.01 billion for the same period of 2024 and an increase of 18.3% from RMB2.43 billion for the third quarter of 2025. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly due to higher expenses related to the development of new vehicle models and technologies as the Company expanded its product portfolio to support future growth. Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB2.79 billion ( US$0.40 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 22.7% from RMB2.28 billion for the same period of 2024 and an increase of 12.0% from RMB2.49 billion for the third quarter of 2025. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were primarily due to the higher commission to the franchised stores related to sales volume and the launch of new models. The year-over-year increase was further due to higher marketing and advertising expenses. Other income, net was RMB0.84 billion ( US$0.12 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 327.5% from RMB0.20 billion for the same period of 2024 and an increase of 498.6% from RMB0.14 billion for the third quarter of 2025. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were primarily due to the increase in receipt of government subsidies. Fair value gain (loss) on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration was gain of RMB0.04 billion ( US$0.01 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with gain of RMB0.20 billion for the same period of 2024 and loss of RMB0.07 billion for the third quarter of 2025. This non-cash gain (loss) resulted from the fair value change of the contingent consideration related to the acquisition of DiDi Global Inc. (" DiDi ")'s smart auto business. Loss from operations was RMB0.04 billion ( US$0.01 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with RMB1.56 billion for the same period of 2024 and RMB0.75 billion for the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP profit from operations , which excludes share-based compensation expenses and fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration, was RMB0.08 billion ( US$0.01 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a loss of RMB1.62 billion for the same period of 2024 and a loss of RMB0.52 billion for the third quarter of 2025. Net profit was RMB0.38 billion ( US$0.05 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a loss of RMB1.33 billion for the same period of 2024 and a loss of RMB0.38 billion for the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net profit , which excludes share-based compensation expenses and fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration, was RMB0.51 billion ( US$0.07 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a loss of RMB1.39 billion for the same period of 2024 and a loss of RMB0.15 billion for the third quarter of 2025. Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPENG was RMB0.38 billion ( US$0.05 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a loss of RMB1.33 billion for the same period of 2024 and a loss of RMB0.38 billion for the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPENG , which excludes share-based compensation expenses and fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration, was RMB0.51 billion ( US$0.07 billion ) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a loss of RMB1.39 billion for the same period of 2024 and a loss of RMB0.15 billion for the third quarter of 2025. Basic and diluted net profit per ADS were both RMB0.40 (US$0.06) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with RMB1.40 basic and diluted net loss per ADS for the fourth quarter of 2024 and RMB0.40 basic and diluted net loss per ADS for the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net profit per ADS were RMB0.53 (US$0.08) and RMB0.52 (US$0.07) for the fourth quarter of 2025, respectively, compared with RMB1.47 non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS for the fourth quarter of 2024 and RMB0.16 non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS for the third quarter of 2025. Balance Sheets As of December 31, 2025 , the Company had cash position of RMB47.66 billion ( US$6.81 billion ), compared with RMB41.96 billion as of December 31, 2024 and RMB48.33 billion as of September 30, 2025 . Unaudited Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025 Total revenues were RMB76.72 billion ( US$10.97 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, representing an increase of 87.7% from RMB40.87 billion for the prior year. Revenues from vehicle sales were RMB68.38 billion ( US$9.78 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, representing an increase of 90.8% from RMB35.83 billion for the prior year. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to higher deliveries. Revenues from services and others were RMB8.34 billion ( US$1.19 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, representing an increase of 65.6% from RMB5.04 billion for the prior year. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to the increased revenues from (i) technical R&D services rendered to the Manufacturer with the successful achievement of certain key milestones in the current period, under the agreement entered into with the Manufacturer; (ii) parts and accessories sales in line with higher accumulated vehicle sales; and (iii) carbon credit trading. Cost of sales was RMB62.25 billion ( US$8.9 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, representing an increase of 77.7% from RMB35.02 billion for the prior year. The year-over-year increase was mainly in line with vehicle deliveries as described above. Gross margin was 18.9% for fiscal year of 2025, compared with 14.3% for the prior year. Vehicle margin was 12.8% for fiscal year of 2025, compared with 8.3% for the prior year. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to the ongoing cost reduction and improvement in product mix of models. Services and others margin was 68.2% for fiscal year of 2025, compared with 57.2% for the prior year. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to the aforementioned revenue from technical R&D services, parts and accessories sales and carbon credit trading. Research and development expenses were RMB9.49 billion ( US$1.36 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, representing an increase of 47.0% from RMB6.46 billion for the prior year. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to higher expenses related to the development of new vehicle models and technologies as the Company expanded its product portfolio to support future growth. Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB9.40 billion ( US$1.34 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, representing an increase of 36.8% from RMB6.87 billion for the prior year. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the higher commission to the franchised stores driven by higher sales volume, higher marketing and advertising expenses and higher employee compensation as a result of the growth in number of employees. Other income, net was RMB1.76 billion ( US$0.25 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, representing an increase of 198.9% from RMB0.59 billion for the prior year. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the increase in receipt of government subsidies. Fair value gain (loss) on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration was loss of RMB0.12 billion ( US$0.02 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, compared with gain of RMB0.23 billion for the prior year. This non-cash gain (loss) resulted from the fair value change of the contingent consideration related to the acquisition of DiDi Global Inc. (" DiDi ")'s smart auto business. Loss from operations was RMB2.77 billion ( US$0.40 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, compared with RMB6.66 billion for the prior year. Non-GAAP loss from operations , which excludes share-based compensation expenses and fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration, was RMB2.09 billion ( US$0.30 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, compared with RMB6.42 billion for the prior year. Net loss was RMB1.14 billion ( US$0.16 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, compared with RMB5.79 billion for the prior year. Non-GAAP net loss , which excludes share-based compensation expenses and fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration, was RMB0.46 billion ( US$0.07 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, compared with RMB5.55 billion for the prior year. Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPENG was RMB1.14 billion ( US$0.16 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, compared with RMB5.79 billion for the prior year. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPENG , which excludes share-based compensation expenses and fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration, was RMB0.46 billion ( US$0.07 billion ) for fiscal year of 2025, compared with RMB5.55 billion for the prior year. Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB1.20 (US$0.17) for fiscal year of 2025, compared with RMB6.12 for the prior year. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB0.48 (US$0.07) for fiscal year of 2025, compared with RMB5.87 for the prior year. Business Outlook For the first quarter of 2026, the Company expects: Deliveries of vehicles to be between 61,000 and 66,000, representing a year-over-year decrease of approximately 29.79% to 35.11%. Total revenues to be between RMB12.20 billion and RMB13.28 billion , representing a year-over-year decrease of approximately 16.01% to 22.84%. The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company's preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions, and customer demand, which are all subject to change. Conference Call The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on March 20, 2026 ( 8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on March 20, 2026 ). For participants who wish to join the call by phone, please access the link provided below to complete the pre-registration process and dial in 5 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, each participant will receive dial-in details to join the conference call. Event Title: XPENG Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call Pre-registration link: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10052981-bng765.html Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.xiaopeng.com. A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately an hour after the conclusion of the call until March 27, 2026 , by dialing the following telephone numbers: United States: +1-855-883-1031 International: +61-7-3107-6325 Hong Kong, China: 800-930-639 Mainland China: 400-120-9216 Replay Access Code: 10052981 About XPENG XPENG is a leading Chinese Smart EV company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs that appeal to the large and growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers. Its mission is to become a smart technology company trusted and loved by users worldwide. In order to optimize its customers' mobility experience, XPENG develops in-house its full-stack advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system, as well as core vehicle systems including powertrain and the electrical/electronic architecture. XPENG is headquartered in Guangzhou, China , with main offices in Beijing , Shanghai , Shenzhen , Silicon Valley and San Diego . The Company's Smart EVs are mainly manufactured at its plants in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou , Guangdong province. For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/ . Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures The Company uses non-GAAP measures, such as non-GAAP (loss) profit from operations, non-GAAP net (loss) profit, non-GAAP net (loss) profit attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP basic (loss) profit per weighted average number of ordinary shares and non-GAAP basic (loss) profit per ADS, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses and fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company's management in its financial and operational decision-making. The non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company's operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net (loss) profit or other consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) profit data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" set forth in this announcement. Exchange Rate Information This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to RMB are made at a rate of RMB6.9931 to US$1.00 , the exchange rate on December 31, 2025 , set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or U.S. dollars amounts referred could be converted into U.S. dollars or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about XPENG's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: XPENG's goal and strategies; XPENG's expansion plans; XPENG's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the trends in, and size of, China's EV market; XPENG's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its products and services; XPENG's expectations regarding its relationships with customers, suppliers, third-party service providers, strategic partners and other stakeholders; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in XPENG's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement, and XPENG does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. For Investor Enquiries IR Department XPeng Inc. E-mail: ir@xiaopeng.com Jenny Cai Piacente Financial Communications Tel: +1-212-481-2050 or +86-10-6508-0677 E-mail: xpeng@tpg-ir.com For Media Enquiries PR Department XPeng Inc. E-mail: pr@xiaopeng.com XPENG INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) As of December 31 2024 RMB 2025 RMB 2025 US$ ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 18,586,274 17,329,612 2,478,102 Restricted cash 3,153,390 6,071,491 868,212 Short-term deposits 12,931,757 11,388,834 1,628,582 Restricted short-term deposits 110,699 296,277 42,367 Short-term investments 751,290 3,217,293 460,067 Long-term deposits, current portion 452,326 3,020,317 431,900 Restricted long-term deposits, current portion — 600,472 85,866 Accounts and notes receivable, net 2,449,629 1,996,917 285,555 Installment payment receivables, net, current portion 2,558,756 3,553,054 508,080 Inventory 5,562,922 10,380,668 1,484,416 Amounts due from related parties 43,714 102,219 14,617 Prepayments and other current assets 3,135,312 5,296,673 757,415 Total current assets 49,736,069 63,253,827 9,045,179 Non-current assets Long-term deposits 4,489,036 4,263,542 609,678 Restricted long-term deposits 1,487,688 1,468,708 210,022 Property, plant and equipment, net 11,521,863 13,527,237 1,934,369 Right-of-use assets, net 1,261,663 3,730,921 533,515 Intangible assets, net 4,610,469 4,253,168 608,195 Land use rights, net 2,744,424 3,216,526 459,957 Installment payment receivables, net 4,448,416 6,496,020 928,919 Long-term investments 1,963,194 2,523,037 360,789 Other non-current assets 443,283 429,644 61,438 Total non-current assets 32,970,036 39,908,803 5,706,882 Total assets 82,706,105 103,162,630 14,752,061 XPENG INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED) (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) As of December 31 2024 2025 2025 RMB RMB US$ LIABILITIES Current liabilities Short-term borrowings 4,609,123 4,282,000 612,318 Accounts payable 15,181,585 18,001,675 2,574,205 Notes payable 7,898,896 19,161,724 2,740,090 Amounts due to related parties 9,364 1,064 152 Income taxes payable 14,514 44,682 6,389 Derivative liability — 281,009 40,184 Operating lease liabilities, current portion 324,496 445,901 63,763 Finance lease liabilities, current portion 41,940 55,581 7,948 Deferred revenue, current portion 1,275,716 1,463,065 209,216 Long-term borrowings, current portion 1,858,613 1,837,950 262,823 Accruals and other liabilities 8,650,636 12,538,698 1,793,010 Total current liabilities 39,864,883 58,113,349 8,310,098 Non-current liabilities Long-term borrowings 5,664,518 6,588,865 942,195 Operating lease liabilities 1,345,852 4,246,599 607,256 Finance lease liabilities 777,697 740,576 105,901 Deferred revenue 822,719 1,206,014 172,458 Derivative liability 167,940 — — Deferred tax liabilities 341,932 330,353 47,240 Other non-current liabilities 2,445,776 1,568,284 224,262 Total non-current liabilities 11,566,434 14,680,691 2,099,312 Total liabilities 51,431,317 72,794,040 10,409,410 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Class A Ordinary shares 104 105 15 Class B Ordinary shares 21 21 3 Additional paid-in capital 70,671,685 71,236,011 10,186,614 Statutory and other reserves 95,019 137,720 19,694 Accumulated deficit (41,585,549) (42,767,710) (6,115,701) Accumulated other comprehensive income 2,093,508 1,762,443 252,026 Total shareholders' equity 31,274,788 30,368,590 4,342,651 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 82,706,105 103,162,630 14,752,061 XPENG INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PROFIT/(LOSS) (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) Three Months Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, 2024 2025 2025 2025 RMB RMB RMB US$ Revenues Vehicle sales 14,671,128 18,053,752 19,072,174 2,727,285 Services and others 1,433,968 2,327,198 3,181,585 454,961 Total revenues 16,105,096 20,380,950 22,253,759 3,182,246 Cost of sales Vehicle sales (13,200,594) (15,686,646) (16,583,754) (2,371,445) Services and others (579,725) (590,051) (928,199) (132,731) Total cost of sales (13,780,319) (16,276,697) (17,511,953) (2,504,176) Gross profit 2,324,777 4,104,253 4,741,806 678,070 Operating expenses Research and development expenses (2,006,463) (2,428,863) (2,874,248) (411,012) Selling, general and administrative expenses (2,275,400) (2,492,897) (2,792,254) (399,287) Other income, net 196,436 140,283 839,694 120,075 Fair value gain (loss) on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration 204,637 (73,824) 40,744 5,826 Total operating expenses, net (3,880,790) (4,855,301) (4,786,064) (684,398) Loss from operations (1,556,013) (751,048) (44,258) (6,328) Interest income 301,177 300,840 262,919 37,597 Interest expense (94,001) (99,350) (76,485) (10,937) Investment gain on long-term investments 10,069 131,115 265,364 37,947 Exchange (loss) gain from foreign currency transactions (104,994) 25,860 (12,994) (1,858) Other non-operating income (expenses), net 94,093 (1,113) 22,173 3,171 (Loss) profit before income tax benefit (expenses) and share of results of equity method investees (1,349,669) (393,696) 416,719 59,592 Income tax benefit (expenses) 44,092 7,113 (22,128) (3,164) Share of results of equity method investees (24,396) 5,715 (11,383) (1,628) Net (loss) profit (1,329,973) (380,868) 383,208 54,800 Net (loss) profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPeng Inc. (1,329,973) (380,868) 383,208 54,800 XPENG INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PROFIT/(LOSS) (CONTINUED) (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) Three Months Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, 2024 2025 2025 2025 RMB RMB RMB US$ Net (loss) profit (1,329,973) (380,868) 383,208 54,800 Other comprehensive profit (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax 433,820 (122,747) (166,194) (23,765) Total comprehensive (loss) profit attributable to XPeng Inc. (896,153) (503,615) 217,014 31,035 Comprehensive (loss) profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPeng Inc. (896,153) (503,615) 217,014 31,035 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing net (loss) profit per ordinary share Basic 1,898,086,802 1,905,381,418 1,908,651,262 1,908,651,262 Diluted 1,898,086,802 1,905,381,418 1,934,719,272 1,934,719,272 Net (loss) profit per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders Basic (0.70) (0.20) 0.20 0.03 Diluted (0.70) (0.20) 0.20 0.03 Weighted average number of ADS used in computing net (loss) profit per share Basic 949,043,401 952,690,709 954,325,631 954,325,631 Diluted 949,043,401 952,690,709 967,359,636 967,359,636 Net (loss) profit per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders Basic (1.40) (0.40) 0.40 0.06 Diluted (1.40) (0.40) 0.40 0.06 XPENG INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) Three Months Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, 2024 2025 2025 2025 RMB RMB RMB US$ Loss from operations (1,556,013) (751,048) (44,258) (6,328) Fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration (204,637) 73,824 (40,744) (5,826) Share-based compensation expenses 143,675 155,195 162,629 23,256 Non-GAAP (loss) profit from operations (1,616,975) (522,029) 77,627 11,102 Net (loss) profit (1,329,973) (380,868) 383,208 54,800 Fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration (204,637) 73,824 (40,744) (5,826) Share-based compensation expenses 143,675 155,195 162,629 23,256 Non-GAAP net (loss) profit (1,390,935) (151,849) 505,093 72,230 Net (loss) profit attributable to ordinary shareholders (1,329,973) (380,868) 383,208 54,800 Fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration (204,637) 73,824 (40,744) (5,826) Share-based compensation expenses 143,675 155,195 162,629 23,256 Non-GAAP net (loss) profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPeng Inc. (1,390,935) (151,849) 505,093 72,230 XPENG INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (CONTINUED) (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) Three Months Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, 2024 2025 2025 2025 RMB RMB RMB US$ Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating Non-GAAP net (loss) profit per share Basic 1,898,086,802 1,905,381,418 1,908,651,262 1,908,651,262 Diluted 1,898,086,802 1,905,381,418 1,934,719,272 1,934,719,272 Non-GAAP net (loss) profit per ordinary share Basic (0.73) (0.08) 0.26 0.04 Diluted (0.73) (0.08) 0.26 0.04 Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating Non-GAAP net (loss) profit per share Basic 949,043,401 952,690,709 954,325,631 954,325,631 Diluted 949,043,401 952,690,709 967,359,636 967,359,636 Non-GAAP net (loss) profit per ADS Basic (1.47) (0.16) 0.53 0.08 Diluted (1.47) (0.16) 0.52 0.07 XPENG INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) For the Year Ended December 31 2024 2025 2025 RMB RMB US$ Revenues Vehicle sales 35,829,402 68,378,920 9,778,056 Services and others 5,036,907 8,340,822 1,192,722 Total revenues 40,866,309 76,719,742 10,970,778 Cost of sales Vehicle sales (32,866,163) (59,598,391) (8,522,457) Services and others (2,154,378) (2,648,432) (378,721) Total cost of sales (35,020,541) (62,246,823) (8,901,178) Gross profit 5,845,768 14,472,919 2,069,600 Operating expenses Research and development expenses (6,456,734) (9,489,979) (1,357,049) Selling, general and administrative expenses (6,870,644) (9,398,456) (1,343,961) Other income, net 589,227 1,761,419 251,880 Fair value gain (loss) on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration 234,245 (117,305) (16,774) Total operating expenses, net (12,503,906) (17,244,321) (2,465,904) Loss from operations (6,658,138) (2,771,402) (396,304) Interest income 1,374,525 1,163,210 166,337 Interest expense (343,982) (379,931) (54,329) Investment (loss) gain on long-term investments (261,991) 500,533 71,575 Exchange (loss) gain from foreign currency transactions (49,543) 285,998 40,897 Other non-operating income, net 108,154 44,789 6,405 Loss before income tax benefit (expenses) and share of results of equity method investees (5,830,975) (1,156,803) (165,419) Income tax benefit (expenses) 69,780 (13,585) (1,943) Share of results of equity method investees (29,069) 30,928 4,423 Net loss (5,790,264) (1,139,460) (162,939) Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPeng Inc. (5,790,264) (1,139,460) (162,939) XPENG INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (CONTINUED) (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) For the Year Ended December 31 2024 2025 2025 RMB RMB US$ Net loss (5,790,264) (1,139,460) (162,939) Other comprehensive income Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax 262,870 (331,065) (47,342) Total comprehensive loss attributable to XPeng Inc. (5,527,394) (1,470,525) (210,281) Comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPeng Inc. (5,527,394) (1,470,525) (210,281) Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing net loss per ordinary share Basic and diluted 1,891,357,212 1,903,989,310 1,903,989,310 Net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders Basic and diluted (3.06) (0.60) (0.09) Weighted average number of ADS used in computing net loss per share Basic and diluted 945,678,606 951,994,655 951,994,655 Net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders Basic and diluted (6.12) (1.20) (0.17) XPENG INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) For the Year Ended December 31 2024 2025 2025 RMB RMB US$ Loss from operations (6,658,138) (2,771,402) (396,304) Fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration (234,245) 117,305 16,774 Share-based compensation expenses 473,655 564,327 80,698 Non-GAAP loss from operations (6,418,728) (2,089,770) (298,832) Net loss (5,790,264) (1,139,460) (162,939) Fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration (234,245) 117,305 16,774 Share-based compensation expenses 473,655 564,327 80,698 Non-GAAP net loss (5,550,854) (457,828) (65,467) Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders (5,790,264) (1,139,460) (162,939) Fair value (gain) loss on derivative liability relating to the contingent consideration (234,245) 117,305 16,774 Share-based compensation expenses 473,655 564,327 80,698 Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPeng Inc. (5,550,854) (457,828) (65,467) Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating Non-GAAP net loss per share Basic and diluted 1,891,357,212 1,903,989,310 1,903,989,310 Non-GAAP net loss per ordinary share Basic and diluted (2.93) (0.24) (0.03) Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating Non-GAAP net loss per share Basic and diluted 945,678,606 951,994,655 951,994,655 Non-GAAP net loss per ADS Basic and diluted (5.87) (0.48) (0.07)
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2026-03-18 23:00:26

Aceaura Launches As India's New Luxury Women's Fashion Brand
(MENAFN - PR Urgent) > AceAura, a new Indian luxury women's fashion brand, has launched its online store offering premium clothing for modern, confident women. AceAura, a new Indian luxury women's ...
2026-03-18 23:00:10

Setubridge Redefines E-Commerce Personalization With The Launch Of Custom Product Options For Shopify
(MENAFN - PR Urgent) > Boost Shopify sales with Setubridge's "Custom Product Options." Enable real-time canvas previews, multi-view templates, and custom text/images for POD products. AHMEDABAD, ...
2026-03-18 23:00:10

Indonesia Brings Stock-Market Infrastructure to Crypto. ICEx Group Among Builders of New Infrastructure.
With 20 million crypto investors, more than double its stock traders, Indonesia mandates stock-market-style infrastructure for digital assets. ICEx Group raised $70 million to build it. JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEx Group has secured comprehensive licenses from...
2026-03-18 22:58:00

Stryker cyberattack delays surgeries for some patients, Bloomberg News reports
March 18 : A cyberattack against medical device maker Stryker last week has delayed surgeries for some patients, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. The system disruption had temporarily impacted the company's ability to deliver personalized inventory, "as a result, some patient-specific cases have been r
2026-03-18 22:56:14

【視頻】中東戰爭:富查伊拉港一石油設施再遭伊朗無人機襲擊
據當地政府稱,位於阿聯酋東海岸的富查伊拉港的石油工業區周二再次遭到無人機襲擊,引發火災,但未造成人員受傷。和法廣同屬法國世界媒體集團的法國電視24台對此進行了報道。
2026-03-17 13:17:22

【视频】中东战争:富查伊拉港一石油设施再遭伊朗无人机袭击
据当地政府称,位于阿联酋东海岸的富查伊拉港的石油工业区周二再次遭到无人机袭击,引发火灾,但未造成人员受伤。和法广同属法国世界媒体集团的法国电视24台对此进行了报道。
2026-03-17 13:17:21

ملګرو ملتونو په افغانستان کې د نښتو له کبله بې‌ځایه شویو کورنیو ته د مرستو لړۍ پيل کړې
۸صبح، کابل: د خوړو نړیوال پروګرام (WFP) ویلي چې ډلې یې په سختو شرایطو کې هڅه کوي چې په افغانستان کې د نښتو له کبله بې ځایه شویو کورنیو ته مرستې ورسوي. نوموړي بنسټ سه‌شنبه د کب پر ۲۶مه په خپله اېکس پاڼه کې لیکلي چې د سیمه‌ییزو ترینګلتیاوو دوام او د سوداګریزو لارو بندېدو [...] The post ملګرو ملتونو په افغانستان کې د نښتو له کبله بې‌ځایه شویو کورنیو ته د مرستو لړۍ پيل کړې appeared first on ۸صبح ورځپاڼه .
2026-03-17 13:15:06

OpenAI to sell AI to US agencies through Amazon cloud unit
March 17 : OpenAI has signed a new deal to sell access to its AI models to U.S. defense and government agencies through Amazon's cloud unit for classified and unclassified work, the ChatGPT maker said on Tuesday.The contract enables OpenAI to support the Pentagon under a deal it secured late last month, after
2026-03-17 13:12:30

OpenAI to sell AI to US agencies through Amazon cloud unit, the Information reports
March 17 : OpenAI has signed a new deal to sell access to its AI model to U.S. defense and government agencies through Amazon's cloud unit for classified and unclassified work, the Information reported on Tuesday.The contract enables OpenAI to support the Pentagon under a deal it secured late last month, afte
2026-03-17 13:12:30

UN seeks independent probe into deadly Kabul clinic strike
GENEVA: The United Nations called on Tuesday (Mar 17) for a swift and independent investigation after the Afghan government said a Pakistani strike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation clinic killed hundreds of people.
2026-03-17 13:11:00

طلوع‌نیوز - خبر ساعت شش - ۲۶ حوت ۱۴۰۴
TOLOnews - 6pm News - 17 March 2026 Youtube video URL https://www.youtube.com/v/-gvSuebfm34 najibullah.lalzoy Tue, 03/17/2026 - 17:48 Nightly News In last night’s airstrikes by Pakistan’s military regime on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul, more than 400 people were martyred and over 260 others were injured.
2026-03-17 13:10:28

Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Manufacturer YIQIAO Group Delivers Zero-Leakage Assemblies via Synchronized Engineering
GUANGZHOU, China , March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mismatched parts are the leading cause of high-pressure hydraulic leaks. Today, Guangzhou YIQIAO Technology Group (YIQIAO Group) announced a major expansion of its "Hose + Fitting" direct-manufacturing model to fix this structural flaw. Instead of forcing heavy machinery buyers to piece together parts from scattered suppliers, YIQIAO builds both under one roof. For OEMs and aftermarket buyers, this means one reliable supplier, exact tolerances, and an end to high-pressure blowouts. Yiqiao Group’s integrated hoses and fittings are engineered as a unified system to eliminate the industry-wide "tolerance stacking" crisis. By synchronizing rubber chemistry with CNC machining specifications, the manufacturer ensures the exact component compatibility required for zero-leakage performance under extreme pressure. "The industry has accepted the 'mismatch gamble ' for too long, but at YIQIAO, we've made precision a non-negotiable standard," stated Daniel Liang , CEO of YIQIAO Group. "By owning the entire production cycle—from the rubber chemistry of the hose to the CNC machining of the fitting—we eliminate the tolerance gaps that lead to failure. We aren't just selling hydraulic components ; we are delivering the certainty of a synchronized system." Solving the "Tolerance Stacking" Crisis Mixing hoses from one vendor with fittings from another is a gamble . Even a microscopic mismatch in crimping tolerances can trigger a catastrophic blowout under pressure. YIQIAO Group circumvents this structural flaw by manufacturing both components in-house across its three specialized Guangzhou facilities: LENFLEX HOSE INDUSTRY (High-pressure Hoses), LENFLEX NEW TECHNOLOGY (Industrial Hoses), and LENFLEX HYDRAULIC FITTINGS (Precision Fittings). By aligning the rubber extrusion formulas directly with fitting machining specifications, the company guarantees 100% component compatibility and zero-leakage performance. Engineered for Extreme Scenarios: The SC+/SN+ Series Heavy machinery requires components that push past standard SAE and DIN limitations. YIQIAO's proprietary SC+ and SN+ series are engineered for ultra-high pressure and superior flexibility, making them ideal for tight routing in modern energy storage systems or high-abrasion mining environments. At the extreme end of the scale, YIQIAO produces massive 12-inch large-bore industrial hoses . These aren't just larger pipes; they are specialized tools built to survive offshore saltwater corrosion and the high-pressure rigors of the petrochemical industry. If the environment is brutal, YIQIAO has a hose that fits. Driving ESG Compliance and Digital Procurement A blown hose means spilled oil, halted projects, and blown ESG goals. YIQIAO's leak-proof assemblies prevent these disasters on the ground. Meanwhile, the company is stripping all the friction out of global sourcing. To prove its manufacturing muscle, YIQIAO offers live, VR-driven factory walk-throughs. Buyers from Vancouver to Dubai can audit the production lines today, skipping the travel costs and getting straight to business. Supply Chain Certainty for Industry Giants Navigating global trade requires more than just high-quality parts; it requires logistics certainty. YIQIAO Group holds Customs AEO Advanced Status, granting its shipments priority clearance—a critical "green channel" for urgent maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) orders across 200 countries. This operational reliability, backed by MSHA, ISO9001, and CCS (China Classification Society) certifications , is the reason heavy-hitters like CAT (Caterpillar) , CRCC (China Railway Construction Corporation) , and Zoomlion rely on YIQIAO hydraulic components . It also forms the bedrock of the 15-year-plus strategic partnerships the company maintains with top-tier distributors in South America , the Middle East , South Africa , Southeast Asia , and Canada . About YIQIAO Group Established in 2003, Guangzhou YIQIAO Technology Group Company Limited (YIQIAO Group) is a high-tech manufacturer specializing in high-pressure hydraulic hoses , special rubber hoses, custom industrial hoses, and hydraulic fittings. Under its globally recognized flagship brand LENFLEX® , the group provides one-stop solution of hydraulic components designed for maximum reliability. Operating as an integrated industry and trade enterprise, YIQIAO Group combines deep engineering expertise with seamless global logistics. For more information, please visit: https://www.yiqiaogroup.com/ Media Contact: Company: Guangzhou YIQIAO Technology Group Company Limited Address: 806-808, Fuli Millennium Business Center, No. 11, Xingang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province Tel: +86-020-34061372 Email: yiqiao@yiqiaochina.com
2026-03-17 13:09:00

فرهادی: پاکستان با حمله بر کابل در پی نشان دادن توان نظامی‌اش به کشورهای منطقه است
حمدالله فطرت، معاون سخنگوی حکومت طالبان، ادعا کرده است که در نتیجهٔ یک حملهٔ هوایی پاکستان ناوقت دوشنبه‌شب بر یک مرکز ترک اعتیاد در شهر کابل، بیش از ۴۰۰ تن کشته و ۲۵۰ تن دیگر زخمی شده‌اند. در مقابل، وزارت اطلاعات پاکستان مدعی شده که این کشور «حملات هدفمند و دقیق» را علیه آنچه تأسیسات نظامی و زیرساخت‌های پشتیبانی تروریستی خوانده، انجام داده است. این رویداد پرسش‌های جدی را در مورد ماهیت هدف‌ها، تلفات غیرنظامیان و پیامدهای آن بر روابط میان دو کشور ایجاد کرده است. فرشته نگاه در این مورد با...
2026-03-17 13:05:56

Chipmaker Qualcomm unveils $20 billion stock buyback program
March 17 : Smartphone chip designer Qualcomm on Tuesday unveiled a $20 billion stock buyback program, in addition to its existing $2.1 billion share repurchase authority. Shares of the company rose more than 2 per cent in premarket trading. Qualcomm is also increasing its quarterly cash dividend by ove
2026-03-17 13:05:29

Manulife Announces Exclusive Partnership with Guardant Health to Bring the Shield Multi-Cancer Detection Test to Customers Across Asia
First insurer in Asia to bring the innovative blood-based multi‐cancer screening solution to Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Philippines TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC SEHK: 945 HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, and MANILA, Philippines, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife today announced an exclusive partnership with Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, becoming the first insurer in Asia to offer Guardant Health's Shield Multi-Cancer Detection (MCD) test to customers in Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Singapore. Under the partnership, Manulife's customers will have exclusive access to the Shield MCD test in these three launch markets in 2026, marking the first introduction of this innovative test in Asia to Manulife customers. This collaboration underscores both companies' shared commitment to expanding access to innovative and proven health solutions that address real, unmet health needs. "By being the first insurer in Asia to offer the Shield MCD test, we're empowering our customers with a credible and valued service that encourages proactive health management", said Steve Finch, President and CEO of Manulife Asia. "This exclusive partnership demonstrates our commitment to offering innovative and differentiated solutions to improve the health outcomes of our customers." Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in Asia1. With just a blood draw, the Shield MCD test screens for 10 of the most common cancers, many of which have high mortality rates in Asia. The test received Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June 2025. This collaboration builds on the two companies' existing relationship in Singapore to offer eligible customers access to the Guardant360 liquid biopsy test for advanced solid tumors and represents a shared vision of bringing new and advanced health solutions and expanding access to preventive care to more markets across Asia. ________________________________ 1 The Cancer Atlas, "Cancer in Southern, Eastern, and Southeast Asia," produced by the American Cancer Society and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). "We are excited to partner with Manulife to introduce the Shield MCD test to Asia for the first time," said Simranjit Singh, CEO of Guardant Health AMEA. "Shield MCD has the potential to significantly lift screening rates across the region for the most prevalent cancers. This could significantly alleviate the burden of cancer across Asia by expanding access to cancer detection with just a blood draw. We look forward to the impact that this collaboration with Manulife will make in bringing this latest innovation in cancer screening to the Asian market." The Shield MCD test will be available to eligible Manulife customers beginning April 2026. As part of this new partnership, Manulife is committed to providing underserved communities with access to the Shield MCD test. "This commitment underscores our dedication to prioritizing health and wellbeing so people can unlock life's potential and live fuller, more prosperous lives at any age," said Harshal Shah, Chief Marketing Officer of Manulife Asia. "Empowering health, wealth, and longevity is central to Manulife's ambition. Through our partnership with Guardant Health, we look forward to advancing this mission for our customers and the communities we serve." These efforts align with the Manulife Longevity Institute, a global research, thought leadership, innovation, advocacy, and community investment platform that aims to advance action on helping people live longer, healthier, more financially secure lives. Manulife has announced an exclusive partnership with Guardant Health to bring the innovative, blood-based Shield multi‐cancer detection test to customers in Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Singapore—marking the test’s first introduction in Asia and driving improved health outcomes across the region. Pictured are Harshal Shah, Chief Marketing Officer of Manulife Asia (left), and Simranjit Singh, CEO of Guardant Health AMEA (right). * The FDA Breakthrough Device designation referenced includes eight cancer types—bladder, colorectal, esophageal, gastric, liver, lung, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer—in individuals aged 45 or older who are at typical average risk for cancer, as defined by the agency at the time of designation. This designation does not imply FDA approval, clearance, or endorsement of the deviceʼs safety or effectiveness1. 1 Guardant Health. FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation to Guardant Healthʼs ShieldTM Multi-Cancer Detection (MCD) Test. Published June 3, 2025. https://investors.guardanthealth.com/press-releases/press-releases/2025/FDA-GrantsBreakthrough-Device-Designation-to-Guardant-Healths-Shield-Multi-Cancer-Detection-MCD-Test/default.aspx About Manulife Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Anchored in our ambition to be the number one choice for customers, we operate as Manulife across Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice, insurance and health solutions for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment solutions, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2025, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 37 million customers with operations across 25 markets globally. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges, and under '945' on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions.For additional information, please visit manulife.com. About Manulife Longevity Institute The Manulife Longevity Institute is a global research, thought leadership, advocacy, and community investment platform to drive action that can help people live longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives. Underpinned by a $350 million signature commitment, its focus is on helping people extend their healthy years, promoting greater financial resilience for all. As a global insurer, retirement plan provider, and asset manager, Manulife is uniquely placed to help lead this change. The Institute's work will support Manulife's Impact Agenda strategy by investing in organizations that are growing the longevity economy, convening research collaborations with leading academic institutions and think tanks, and producing thought leadership to advance awareness and action on the issues impacting populations as they age. The Institute will be known as the John Hancock Longevity Institute in the United States. The actions of the Institute will be guided by a Steering Committee of members of Manulife's Executive and Global Leadership Teams and in partnership with a robust ecosystem of partners and experts who champion longevity across Canada, Asia, and the US. For more information, please visit Manulife.com/Longevity. Media Contacts Manulife Asia Alice Li Chief Communications Officer, Hong Kong & MacauEmail: Alice_SM_Li@manulife.com
2026-03-16 03:00:00

Singapore Management University Launches New Brand Campaign to Support SMU2030 Ambitions
"Bold Ideas, Big Impact" campaign spotlights SMU's focus on creating meaningful, measurable impact through education, research and partnerships SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Management University (SMU) has launched a new brand campaign, "Bold Ideas, Big Impact", anchored on its SMU2030 Strategic Plan and aimed at sharpening how the university communicates its ambitions and impact in Singapore, across Asia and beyond. Singapore Management University (SMU). What begins here changes lives; what we do here changes the world. As Asia’s premier global city university, SMU drives innovation, transcends boundaries and transforms lives. From shaping graduates who think critically, act decisively, and lead with purpose, to advancing research that addresses societal challenges, and building partnerships around the world, SMU turns insight into action and bold ideas into transformative impact. The campaign reflects SMU's push to translate its strategic priorities into clearer public expression as it builds on its position as Asia's premier global city university. It is centred on the university's focus on creating meaningful impact through education, research and partnerships, while strengthening how that impact is understood, measured and demonstrated. At the heart of the campaign is the idea that bold ideas should not remain confined to the classroom, research paper or boardroom, but lead to action and outcomes that improve lives and address real-world challenges. The campaign launches with a new brand video and tagline, "Bold Ideas, Big Impact", which captures SMU's intent to connect insights with practical impact — from nurturing graduates who can think critically and lead with purpose, to advancing research that informs policy and practice, and forging partnerships that scale solutions across sectors and borders. A series of print, digital and out-of-home advertisements will also be rolled out as part of the campaign, each focused on one of SMU's core pillars: EducationHighlighting SMU's approach to learning beyond the classroom and its commitment to developing graduates who think critically, act decisively and lead with purpose. ResearchHighlighting SMU's purpose-led research and its contribution to shaping policy, influencing industries and improving lives. PartnershipsHighlighting SMU's collaboration with industry, government and communities to co-create solutions and scale impact across borders. "At SMU, we are entering a new chapter — one that calls on us to be more intentional about the impact we create, and more ambitious about the future we want to help shape. As we deepen our role as Asia's premier global city university, this new brand campaign gives expression to that ambition. It provides a clear and compelling platform to communicate who we are, what we stand for, and the difference we seek to make through education, research and partnerships. Because bold ideas matter most when they move beyond the page, the classroom or the lab, and into people's lives," said Christopher Chew, Vice President, Office of Corporate Communications and Marketing at the Singapore Management University. The campaign marks an important step in how SMU presents its identity and ambitions to external audiences. As the University advances its SMU2030 priorities, "Bold Ideas, Big Impact" will serve as a platform to communicate how SMU intends to deepen its relevance, broaden its reach and strengthen its contribution to society through meaningful and measurable impact. About SMU A premier university in Asia, SMU is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU's mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and to produce broad-based, creative, and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. SMU's education is known for its highly interactive, collaborative, and project-based approach to learning. Home to over 13,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate professional and postgraduate research programmes, SMU comprises eight schools: School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School of Computing and Information Systems, Yong Pung How School of Law, School of Social Sciences, College of Integrative Studies, and College of Graduate Research Studies. SMU offers a wide range of bachelors', masters', and PhD degree programmes in the disciplinary areas associated with its schools, as well as in multidisciplinary combinations of these areas. SMU emphasises rigorous, high-impact, multi- and interdisciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. SMU faculty members collaborate with leading international researchers and universities around the world, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector. SMU's city campus is a modern facility located in the heart of downtown Singapore, fostering strategic linkages with business, government, and the wider community. www.smu.edu.sg This ad highlights SMU’s approach to learning beyond the classroom and its commitment to developing graduates who think critically, act decisively and lead with purpose. This ad highlights SMU’s purpose-led research and its contribution to shaping policy, influencing industries and improving lives. This ad highlights SMU’s collaboration with industry, government and communities to co-create solutions and scale impact across borders.
2026-03-16 03:00:00

ASTRI Triumphs at Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
Winning solutions range from energy, smart production, construction, education, and healthcare HONG KONG, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has achieved remarkable success at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, winning a total of 10 prestigious accolades. These include five Gold Medals and five Bronze Medals, underscoring ASTRI's strength in innovative research and development (R&D). The award-winning solutions integrate artificial intelligence with various cutting-edge technologies, addressing key areas such as energy, smart production, construction, education, and healthcare. Ir Prof Sunny Lee, Board Chairman of ASTRI, extended heartfelt congratulations to the research teams. He expressed confidence that, following ASTRI's merger with the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute next month, ASTRI will achieve even greater success on the global stage. At this year's International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, NAMI has also achieved significant recognition, securing two Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury and two Gold Medals, along with three Silver and one Bronze Medals, underscoring its leading position in advanced materials applied research. "ASTRI will emerge as Hong Kong's largest government-funded R&D institute. By combining the strengths of ASTRI and NAMI, and merging diverse technologies and innovations, we can deliver more comprehensive solutions for enhancing industry competitiveness. We will accelerate the process of R&D outcomes from the lab to the market, driving advanced technology transfer and commercialisation. By harnessing I&T, we aim to generate economic benefits and contribute to our country's 15th Five-Year Plan," Lee said. Ir Dr Ted Suen, Chief Executive Officer of ASTRI, highlighted the exhibition as an excellent platform for the institute's research teams to engage with global experts, broadening their international perspectives. "Our strong R&D capabilities and commitment to innovation have resulted in solutions that are highly regarded by the industry, which is immensely gratifying. Post-merger, ASTRI will continue to strengthen collaboration across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments of the I&T ecosystem. We aim to transform research outcomes into practical applications, benefiting society and the greater good, whilst building a smart city with a more sustainable future," Suen added. The International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva is one of the world's largest and most prestigious innovation galas. Held from 11 to 15 March in Geneva, Switzerland, this year's edition featured more than 1,000 inventions from 35 countries and regions, presented and evaluated by a professional jury. ASTRI's full list of awards and project descriptions is tabulated below: Award Winning Invention and Description Gold Energy storage safeguard system with multiple fail-safe active protection mechanisms for AI data centres and low-carbon buildingsPioneering battery safeguard detects early failures with a gas-thermal sensor array, isolating faults and stabilising power to ensure uninterrupted output, minimise downtime, and maximise reliability for AI data centers and green buildings. Gold CAPE: Copyright-aware optimization for multimodal image generationCAPE is a framework that ensures copyright compliance for image generators, preserving creative intent and visual fidelity. It delivers ethical, high-quality outputs efficiently without retraining. Gold AI-powered predictive network fault detection in 5G fully connected factoriesLeveraging AI-driven diagnostics, this technology predicts and analyses network faults in 5G smart factories. It reduces network disruptions, ensures smooth device communication, and lowers operational costs, boosting manufacturing efficiency. Gold Method for 5G phones to instantly connect to satellitesThis invention improves handset-to-satellite connectivity via novel phase estimation/compensation, achieving >99% first access message detection success. It cuts delay from seconds to milliseconds for instant 5G-satellite links vital in emergencies. Gold Co-aperture multi-spectral imaging optical zoom systemUsing an innovative inverted Galilean afocal lens design, this system captures high-quality images of Visible, SWIR and LWIR light through a single optical path. Ideal for all-weather surveillance, it enables real-time object recognition and tracking. Bronze Secret sharing-based fast training for federated learning systems This secure federated learning method allows users secret sharing for efficient matrix multiplication. It achieves faster training speeds while maintaining robust security, avoiding the complexity of homomorphic encryption. Bronze Multi-functional eye health device for regular monitoring and early screeningAn eye health monitor offering corneal tomography, 3D OCT imaging, axial length measurement, fundus imaging, pupillometry and more. Designed for tele-ophthalmology and mass screening, it ensures efficient, early detection of eye conditions. Bronze Multi-reflectional and multi-spectral immersion ultrasonic sensingThis advanced ultrasonic system analyses immersed samples using multi-surface acoustic waves. It delivers precise, non-destructive testing for industrial and underwater applications, offering unparalleled accuracy and comprehensive analysis. Bronze Apparatus and method for sensing integrated displayThis compact HMD design integrates sensing and display systems using a unique coupling prism, enables the simultaneous capture of multiple optical views with a single sensor. This approach reduces costs & complexity, while enhancing user experience. Bronze A lightweight apparatus and fast method for children's learning difficulties screeningThis user-friendly system collects multi-modal data, analysed by AI fine-tuned with therapeutic insights. It generates detailed reports, offering an efficient, accessible solution for early identification of learning difficulties. ASTRI and NAMI have won a total of 18 awards at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. ASTRI’s award-winning solutions integrate artificial intelligence with various cutting-edge technologies, addressing key areas such as energy, smart production, construction, education, and healthcare. Photos Download: https://bit.ly/4rU9xtd About ASTRI Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI's core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Advanced Electronic Components and Systems; Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies; Communications Technologies; IoT Sensing and AI Technologies, and Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies. It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits and Metaverse. Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. ASTRI has transferred about 1,600 technologies to the industry and has been granted close to 1,200 patents in the Chinese Mainland, the United States, and other countries. For further information, please visit www.astri.org.
2026-03-16 03:00:00

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 16, 2026
Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #1009.The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you know US geography.Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just ...
2026-03-16 03:00:00

Manulife Announces Exclusive Partnership with Guardant Health to Bring the Shield Multi-Cancer Detection Test to Customers Across Asia
First insurer in Asia to bring the innovative blood-based multi‐cancer screening solution to Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Philippines TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC SEHK: 945 HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, and MANILA, Philippines, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife today announced an exclusive...
2026-03-16 03:00:00

Festival of Marketing Makes Landmark Asian Debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
First geographic expansion of the UK's leading marketing festival brings Asia's most ambitious marketers together for an intimate, high-impact one-day experience HONG KONG, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Haymarket Media Asia, publisher of Campaign, today announces the launch of Festival of Marketing Asia (FoM Asia), taking place on 3 September 2026 at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur. Festival of Marketing Asia 2026 The launch marks the first geographical expansion of the UK's renowned Festival of Marketing since Haymarket acquired the business from Centaur Media in 2025. Building on its success in the UK, where Festival of Marketing convenes more than 1,000 marketers annually, the Festival now expands into Asia, bringing together the region's marketing ecosystem in one place to explore what it takes to be a modern marketer in an era of rapid transformation. The Festival's mission is to empower ambitious marketers to build stronger brands by equipping them with the knowledge, insights, and practical tools needed to drive meaningful change and tackle the industry's most pressing challenges. Designed as a curated, high-impact gathering for mid-level to senior marketing leaders, FoM Asia aims to become one of the region's most influential platforms for bold thinking, measurable growth, and peer-to-peer exchange. The FoM Asia Advisory Board, comprising carefully selected senior leaders from both B2C and B2B sectors, plays a central role in shaping the agenda to ensure it reflects the realities and priorities of Asia's diverse marketing landscape. The FoM Asia Advisory Board includes: Kaveri Khullar, SVP, Consumer Marketing & Sponsorships, APAC, Mastercard Chin Mei Lee, CMO, McDonald's Malaysia Abdul Sani Abdul Murad, Group CMO, RHB Banking Group Lauren Minkyong Kal, Director – Brand & Customer Experience, Global Marketing International Operations, Schneider Electric Melissa Lim, Global Head of Marketing Corporate & Investment Banking & SC Ventures, Standard Chartered Bank Mohamed Elsharkawy (Sharky), Global Brand VP, CLEAR & CMO Hair China, Unilever In its inaugural year, FoM Asia will adopt a single-day format carefully designed to balance inspiration and practicality, combining visionary main-stage discussions, specialised content tracks, interactive workshops, experiential showcases, and curated networking opportunities. The programme is tailored specifically to Asia's fast-evolving markets, ensuring each session delivers practical relevance and strategic insight. Programme Highlights: Main Stage: "The Big Picture"Strategic debates and analysis on the forces reshaping marketing across Asia. Focused Stages: Creating Customer Value - Built for customer-centric leaders, this content explores how to collect, interpret, and activate data to power meaningful engagement and high-impact campaigns. Excellence in B2B - Challenging traditional approaches to B2B marketing and setting new benchmarks for sector excellence Knowledge LoungeInformal, small-group sessions where delegates can explore practical tools, actionable insights, and real-world case studies they can apply immediately. CMO / Chief Strategy Officer BoardroomsExclusive, closed-door sessions for senior decision-makers, held in partnership with leading industry councils, enabling candid peer-to-peer discussions and strategic knowledge sharing. FoM Asia will bring together brand marketers, MarTech leaders, media owners, and agency partners, creating a platform for meaningful collaboration across the marketing value chain. "Festival of Marketing has helped define what ambitious marketing looks like in the UK, and we are excited to bring that same energy and ambition to Asia for the very first time," said Atifa Silk, Managing Director, Haymarket Media Asia. "FoM Asia is intentionally designed as a high-value gathering where meaningful connections happen naturally. Our focus is on bringing together senior decision-makers and ambitious marketers in a setting that prioritises quality of engagement over scale. Kuala Lumpur is a dynamic, connected hub for regional leaders, and FoM Asia will give them a dedicated space to share bold ideas, challenge convention, and build relationships that power real business impact." "From day one, we designed Festival of Marketing Asia as a focused, one-day experience that respects how busy senior marketers are while still delivering exceptional value," added Jaime Ng, Events Director, Festival of Marketing Asia. "Delegates can expect sharp main-stage keynotes, deep-dive sessions across customer value, B2B excellence and inclusive marketing, alongside C-suite boardroom discussions and curated networking. Our goal is simple: every marketer should leave with actionable ideas and a stronger regional network." Express Your Interest to Attend: Marketing leaders are invited to register their interest in Festival of Marketing Asia 2026 to receive priority updates, event announcements, and early access to tickets once registration opens. For more information and to register your interest, visit: https://bit.ly/4sAUmoF. Festival of Marketing Asia is pleased to announce PR Newswire as the official media partner for the 2026 event. About Festival of Marketing Festival of Marketing is one of the world's leading events for brand marketers, blending inspiration and practical application through keynotes, multi–track content, workshops, and curated networking. Launched in 2013 in the UK, the Festival brings together thousands of marketers from across industries every year to explore the ideas, technologies, and strategies that drive real business impact.www.festivalofmarketingasia.com/ About Campaign Asia-Pacific Campaign Asia-Pacific provides unparalleled insights into the ideas, work, and personalities shaping the marketing-communications industry. By fostering open, honest dialogue and showcasing game-changing innovations, the platform has become an indispensable resource for marketing professionals across the globe. www.campaignasia.com About Haymarket Media Limited With more than 70 market-leading brands and a presence in key markets such as the UK, US, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and India, Haymarket Media Group, the parent company of Campaign Asia-Pacific, is dedicated to delivering specialist content and experiences that connect people and communities worldwide.www.haymarket.com
2026-03-16 03:00:00

ASTRI Triumphs at Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
Winning solutions range from energy, smart production, construction, education, and healthcare HONG KONG, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has achieved remarkable success at the 51st International Exhibition of...
2026-03-16 03:00:00

Singapore Management University Launches New Brand Campaign to Support SMU2030 Ambitions
"Bold Ideas, Big Impact" campaign spotlights SMU's focus on creating meaningful, measurable impact through education, research and partnerships SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Management University (SMU) has launched a new brand campaign, "Bold Ideas, Big Impact",...
2026-03-16 03:00:00

NYT Strands hints, answers for March 16, 2026
Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're an NCAA fan. Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words ...
2026-03-16 03:00:00

Festival of Marketing Makes Landmark Asian Debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
First geographic expansion of the UK's leading marketing festival brings Asia's most ambitious marketers together for an intimate, high-impact one-day experience HONG KONG, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Haymarket Media Asia, publisher of Campaign, today announces the launch of Festival...
2026-03-16 03:00:00

US Embassy Attacked In Baghdad, Strikes Hit Iran-Backed Fighters
(MENAFN - Jordan Times)BAGHDAD/KUWAIT CITY - The US embassy in Baghdad was hit by an attack on Saturday following strikes that killed three members of a powerful Iran-backed group in the capital, ...
2026-03-14 14:09:09

Hamas Urges Iran To Stop 'Targeting Neighbouring Countries'
(MENAFN - Jordan Times)GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories (AFP) - Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Saturday called on Iran to refrain from targeting neighbouring countries, while affirming ...
2026-03-14 14:09:09

Trump Urges Other Nations To Send Ships To Secure Strait Of Hormuz
(MENAFN - Jordan Times)WASHINGTON, United States - US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged other nations to send ships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint for global ...
2026-03-14 14:09:06

Trump Says Iran 'Totally Defeated', 'Wants A Deal' He Won't Accept
(MENAFN - Jordan Times)WASHINGTON, United States - US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has been "totally defeated" in the US-Israeli military campaign against the country and wanted a ...
2026-03-14 14:09:06

S.Korea Says North Fires Around 10 Ballistic Missiles
(MENAFN - Jordan Times)SEOUL - North Korea fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the sea of Japan Saturday, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff [JCS] said, days after Pyongyang warned of "terrible ...
2026-03-14 14:09:06

Belgian PM Calls For EU To Negotiate With Russia For Ukraine Peace
(MENAFN - Jordan Times)BRUSSELS, Belgium - Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever called on Saturday for the EU to be mandated by its member states to negotiate with Russia, having failed thus far ...
2026-03-14 14:09:05

Jordan's Free Trade Agreements Drive 73% Of Exports In 2025 - ACC
(MENAFN - Jordan Times)AMMAN - Countries linked to Jordan through free trade agreements accounted for 73.2 per cent of the Kingdom's total exports in 2025, according to data from the Amman Chamber ...
2026-03-14 14:09:03

شورای پناهندگان ناروی: غیرنظامیان بیشترین بهای تنش‌ها را می‌پردازند
در حالی که درگیری‌ها در امتداد خط دیورند میان حکومت طالبان و پاکستان هنوز ادامه دارد، شورای پناهندگان ناروی «NRC» می‌گوید که بیشترین بهای این تنش‌های رو به افزایش را غیرنظامیان می‌پردازند. جاکوپو کاریـدی، رئیس این شورا برای افغانستان، روز جمعه ۲۲ حوت در بیانیه ای گفته که این درگیری‌ها تأثیرات شدید بر باشندگان ملکی در شرق افغانستان گذاشته است. در اعلامیهٔ «NRC» به نقل از آقای کاریـدی آمده که: "افغانستان پس از یک بحران، اکنون با بحران دیگری روبه‌رو شده است و بیشترین بهای آن را غیرنظامیان...
2026-03-14 14:08:37

Iran threatens United Arab Emirate's ports and docks
Some oil-loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah emirate, ​a major ‌bunkering hub and crude export terminal, after a drone attack and fire ⁠on Saturday, industry and trade sources said. The suspension comes hours after the US attacked military targets on Iran's Kharg Island oil export terminal ‌and Iran's Revolutionary Guards responded by saying that US interests in the UAE - including ports, ⁠docks and military locations - were legitimate targets. Details by Hoda Adbel-Hamid, journalist in Doha.
2026-03-14 14:07:56

Saudi Output Drops Sharply As Gulf War Disrupts Oil Arabian Post
(MENAFN - The Arabian Post)Arabian Post Staff -DubaiSaudi Arabia has cut crude oil production by about two million barrels per day after shutting down major offshore fields as conflict around Iran ...
2026-03-14 14:05:39

Rights group calls for probe into civilian casualties in Khost
March 13, 2026KABUL (AIP): The International Human Rights Foundation has called for an immediate investigation into civilian casualties in Khost province, following reports that seven civilians suffered casualties due to firing by Pakistani security...
2026-03-13 04:09:17

Singapore's MetaComp Raises Pre-A+ Round Backed By Alibaba, Closing Total US$35 Million Pre-A Funding in 3 months to Accelerate Asia's Regulated Web2.5 Pay and Wealth[1] Group-Level Platform
SINGAPORE, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaComp Pte. Ltd, Asia's pioneer in unified Web2.5 payments and wealth[1] group-level platform together with other licensed affiliates, today announced the completion of its Pre-A+ funding round, bringing the cumulative total to US$35 million across two rounds in three months. This accelerates the mission of MetaComp and its affiliates — including Alpha Ladder Finance Pte Ltd (Alpha Ladder), the Capital Markets Services (CMS) and Recognised Market Operator (RMO) licensed entity responsible for all products and services relating to securities and capital markets products — to build Asia's definitive Web2.5 integrated payments and wealth[1] group-level platform, with stablecoin/fiat hybrid payment and securities/RWA token hybrid wealth[1] management. Second funding round in three months brings total raised to US$35 million as stablecoin-related infrastructure gains institutional momentum. The group serves global enterprises, financial institutions, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) by delivering hybrid fiat and stablecoin payment solutions, access to traditional and tokenised wealth[1] management products, and AI-enhanced compliant financial services on a single regulated architecture. This latest round was backed by Alibaba, Spark Venture, and other institutional investors, with existing shareholders co-investing. 100Summit Partners served as exclusive financial adviser. The new capital will accelerate MetaComp's StableX Network expansion across high-growth corridors in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, where demand for compliant, real-time cross-border settlement continues to surge. It will also accelerate MetaComp's AI strategy to develop an Agent-Skills-MCP (Model Context Protocol) architecture — a future-ready infrastructure supporting agentic Web2.5 payment and wealth services. MetaComp achieved full-year net profitability in 2025, demonstrating the commercial viability of regulated Web2.5 digital financial solutions at institutional scale. Combined with operating cash flows and other capital sources, the close brings MetaComp's immediate available liquidity to over US$100 million, establishing a strong foundation for more efficient fiat/stablecoin hybrid payments and securities/RWA token hybrid wealth[1] product offering with affiliates. Building Asia's Web2.5 Payment and Wealth[1] Solutions Group-level Platform at Scale MetaComp's positioning combines comprehensive licensing from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) with proprietary technology purpose-built for the Web 2.5 era, where traditional finance and digital assets converge under unified regulatory frameworks. Licensed as a Major Payment Institution to provide Digital Payment Token (DPT) and Cross-border Money Transfer (CBMT) services, MetaComp provides regulated cross-border payment and settlement capabilities to 1,000+ institutional and accredited clients across a global network of major cities and key financial hubs. Through Alpha Ladder, the MAS-licensed CMS and RMO affiliate of MetaComp, clients access integrated payment and treasury management (WealthX) capabilities spanning both traditional and digital asset classes. The proprietary Client Asset Management Platform (CAMP) operated by MetaComp and Alpha Ladder run at a monthly run rate of more than US$1 billion and accounts for more than US$500 million in wealth assets. In 2025, the group-level platform processed over US$10 billion in payments and over-the-counter (OTC) volume across 13+ stablecoins. At its core is the StableX Network — MetaComp's institutional settlement and liquidity network powered by StableX Engine and VisionX Compliance Engine. Through PayX (payments) and WealthX[1] (treasury and investment access), institutions can move, convert, safeguard and grow capital on one unified Web2.5 group-level platform. MetaComp - Unified Web 2.5 Payments & Wealth Group-Level Platform Institutional Validation and Strategic Capital Tin Pei Ling, Co-President of MetaComp, said: "MetaComp was built on a single conviction: that the future of cross-border finance is neither purely traditional nor purely digital — it's the integrated Web2.5 architecture where fiat rails and stablecoin networks operate as one. Two consecutive funding rounds in three months reflect strong institutional confidence in that thesis. Traditional payment systems remain constrained by multi-day settlement cycles, high costs and limited currency coverage, and that gap is exactly what we were founded to solve. This funding accelerates the StableX Network across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, where demand for compliant, real-time cross-border settlement is growing fastest." Spark Venture commented:"MetaComp is building next-generation payment infrastructure at the intersection of fiat and digital assets — a market we believe represents tens of trillions of dollars in opportunity. As regulatory frameworks mature globally and AI converges with blockchain, demand is accelerating fastest in emerging markets, where the conditions exist for an entirely new class of payment leaders to emerge. MetaComp's founding team brings more than 20 years of combined experience across finance, technology, and blockchain, underpinned by a comprehensive licensing framework. We are firmly committed to supporting MetaComp's long-term growth as it builds toward that vision." Leadership Team MetaComp's leadership team combines deep expertise across institutional finance, regulatory compliance, payments infrastructure, and digital asset technology, with careers spanning investment banks, major internet platforms, licensed payment institutions, and regulated financial services firms across the globe. MetaComp - 2026 Expansion Roadmap [1]All products and/or services in relation to securities and capital market products are offered and operated solely by Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd. About MetaComp MetaComp is Asia's pioneer in unified Web2.5 digital financial solutions, bridging fiat and stablecoin capabilities across payments, treasury, and wealth management on an institutional, group-level platform. Licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore as a Major Payment Institution to provide Digital Payment Token (DPT) and Cross-border Money Transfer (CBMT) services, MetaComp serves more than 1,000 institutional and accredited clients across major financial hubs globally. In 2025, the group-level platform processed over US$10 billion in payment and OTC volume across 13+ stablecoins, operating at a monthly run rate exceeding US$1 billion. Through the StableX Network, institutions move, convert and manage capital across fiat and stablecoin rails within a compliant, unified Web2.5 financial architecture. Treasury and investment services are provided through Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd., MetaComp's MAS-licensed affiliate holding Capital Markets Services (CMS) and Recognised Market Operator (RMO) licences, with wealth AUM surpassing US$500 million across its solutions. MetaComp has raised US$35 million in its Pre-A funding rounds to date and achieved full-year net profitability in 2025, reflecting strong institutional demand for regulated Web2.5 financial solutions. Learn more at www.mce.sg, or follow MetaComp on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/metacompsg) and X @MetaCompHQ.
2026-03-13 04:05:00

Air freight rates soar as Middle East conflict blocks trade routes
March 13 : Air freight rates have risen by as much as 70 per cent on some routes since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, data shows, as the conflict limits flights, blocks some ocean shipments and pushes up jet fuel costs.Rates on routes between South Asia and Europe have been the most affected by Mi
2026-03-13 04:04:44

KuCoin Among Top Exchanges for Derivatives Market Share Growth in February: CoinDesk Data
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global crypto derivatives market experienced a modest slowdown in February, even as competition among leading exchanges intensified, according to the latest CoinDesk Data Exchange Review – February 2026....
2026-03-13 04:00:00

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on March 13
The Moon is a crescent shape tonight.As we get closer to the New Moon phase of the lunar cycle, the Moon becomes more of a crescent shape. Its visible surface decreases each night as the Sun lights up less of the side facing Earth, making the Moon appear slimmer until it briefly disappears during the New ...
2026-03-13 04:00:00

'Cornbread Mafia' review: True crime meets stoner comedy in this outrageous documentary
Kooky cartoons, omertà tactics, and Boyd Holbrook make for a gangster story like no other.If the story of the Cornbread Mafia weren't true, you might think it's something the Coen Bros. had dreamed up. The stranger-than-fiction tale of a motley band of "dirt-poor dirt farmers" from Kentucky growing into "the largest homegrown marijuana operation in the U.S." fits in nicely with the likes ...
2026-03-13 03:57:00

A giant steel pipe's mysterious overnight growth spurt baffles Osaka
TOKYO: A giant, underground pipe rose more than 10m out of a construction site in a busy area of the Japanese city of Osaka, nearly reaching an elevated road overnight, unseen by any witnesses.The steel pipe's unexpected growth spurt was reported to police early Wednesday (Mar 11) by a pedestrian who saw brok
2026-03-13 03:56:28

'A Safe Distance' review: Don't overlook this sexy, sapphic thriller
If you loved "Carol," you'll want to meet Alex.With no big stars, no flashy elevator pitch, and no provocative title, A Safe Distance might well get overlooked at its world premiere out of the 2026 SXSW film festival. And that would be the world's loss. Written by Aidan West, A Safe Distance is a lean and scintillating thriller ...
2026-03-13 03:55:09