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Malawi: Gwamba’s Gig Goes Green! Solar Firm Powers Up Massive Landlord Pakwao Concert With Nigerian Star Ruger

Malawian music sensation Gwamba is set to light up Bingu National Stadium THIS SATURDAY -- and this time the party's being powered by...

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Malawi: Malawi Queens Fall to World Number One Australia At Commonwealth Game

Malawi's Queens suffered a heavy 68-32 defeat to world number one Australia in their fourth Group A match at the Commonwealth Games in...

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Trump administration bans Chinese robot imports, citing national security threats

The Trump administration is banning Chinese robots in an effort to stem national security risks and help the domestic AI industry continue to grow. The Federal...

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Here’s a closer look at our decision to change course on P&G

Procter & Gamble’s soft earnings report Wednesday morning motivated us to take decisive action and move on from our tiny remaining position. The reason is...

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XRP retail trading launches on licensed Hong Kong venue

OSL Digital Securities has opened XRP trading to retail investors in Hong Kong, creating a regulated fiat on-ramp as US lawmakers continue debating federal crypto...

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US has used more than half of Patriot interceptors in Iran war

The U.S. military’s weapons stockpiles of crucial air defense missiles continue to decrease after the major flare-up in the Iran war earlier this month. Researchers from...

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DroiClaw is Evolving Smart Devices from App-Based to AI-Native OS

The evolution of the operating system (OS) across several device generations has always been driven by necessity. However, with the rapid expansion of the AI...

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Will the wars in Ukraine and Iran merge?

This is a fraught moment, perhaps the most dangerous since the end of the Cold War. Two major wars are being fought, one threatening European...

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OpenAI’s Rogue AI Hacked Four More Platforms Besides Hugging Face

In brief OpenAI’s July 28 update confirmed its rogue agent accessed four external services beyond Hugging Face during the breach—bringing the total count of affected platforms...

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Russia, Bangladesh eye rupee trade mechanism to bypass sanctions hurdles, report says

ussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman earlier this month, with discussions covering bilateral cooperation, including the nuclear power sector, and...

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US is running low on its most critical air defence missiles as Iran war drags on, new report warns

The US is running low on key air defence missiles as the conflict with Iran enters its fifth month, according to CSIS. The report warns...

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PCG joins Pacific Rim drills to improve its readiness

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) made its debut in the Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) Exercise as the United States and its allies concluded the...

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Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Says Lithium Mining Plant ‘ll Generate 2000 Jobs

The Zamfara Government says the Lithium mining processing plant will create over 2000 direct and indirect employment opportunities and develop mining sector and general...

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Nigeria: 39 Music Scholars Graduate From Mtnf-Muson Scholarship Diploma Programme

The MUSON School of Music Diploma Programme provides conservatory-level training in music performance, theory and ensemble...

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Shein probed by US FTC, could face fines

NEW YORK ? Shein, the online fast-fashion retailer, said its US operations are under investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission and that it could...

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Botswana: Soccer Fiesta Takes Centre Stage

Gaborone -- Four premier league giants are set to battle it out at the 5th Jwaneng Mine General Manager's Soccer Fiesta at...

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The national security threat, paid in blood (courtesy of the man with no name)

WE are taught to fear danger from outside: Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea, a flag on a reef, war on the news. It...

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It’s hard to feel sorry for AI companies when China is giving them a taste of their own medicine

It’s no secret that AI technology is advancing faster than it can be regulated, with some execs now even saying so themselves. But it seems...

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P3B hazardous products seized from steel plant

THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (Paocc) shut down a Pampanga steel manufacturing plant after seizing more than P3...

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Exclusive: Indians in Germany Now Earn More Than Germans: German Envoy’s Parting Reveal

It’s the kind of statistic that turns heads on both sides of the Rhine and the Ganges: the average Indian in Germany now takes home...

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Minister Goyal says India-US trade deal can move ahead once tariff edge is secured

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that the first tranche of the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is ready to be...

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Apple hits $5tn by sitting out the AI spending race

Apple has become the second company in history worth $5tn. It got there by being the one big-tech giant that refused to bet its balance...

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PH lags in education futures readiness index

ON July 27, President Marcos Jr. said in his State of the Nation Address, “AI is here to stay.” In a report released this month by...

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US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

A worker reacts near a line of humanoid robots displayed at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)...

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The Real Reason Why F-35 Operators Can’t Restore Their Own Jets’ Stealth Alone

While the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has always been a multinational program, the 19 international allies that fall under...

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J&K Bank Q1 profit slips 13% as higher provisions hit earnings

Jammu and Kashmir Bank reported a 12.6% drop in first quarter net profit at Rs 424 crore against Rs 485 crore in the year-ago period,...

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Why a new US sanctions bill could put India in a difficult spot

The United States Senate has advanced sweeping sanctions legislation aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine. While the proposed bill...

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Uganda: Ncba Bank Deepens Digital Banking Push

News Analysis -- NCBA Bank Uganda has launched two digital banking platforms aimed at transforming how individuals and businesses access and manage financial...

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China to likely slow pace of investments in Pakistan if current security situation continues: Report

Islamabad, July 29 China is likely to take a more cautious stance by slowing the pace of new investments, analysing existing projects and demanding stronger...

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