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  • Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Yaron Klein, Cornell University (Johnson) January 18, 2026 6:17 am Poets&Quants - California “I’m a father and husband first. I try to find purpose in what I do and grow through discomfort.” Hometown: Petach Tikva, Israel Fun Fact About Yourself: I met my wife through the Israeli Scouts youth movement when we were teenagers, and we reconnected in …
  • Google, Amazon & Other IT Biggies Increase Hiring In India Due To High H1B Cost January 18, 2026 6:06 am Trak.in Recent survey results show that many major technology companies are expected to expand their workforce in India in 2026, driven in part by tightened H-1B visa restrictions in the United States and India’s growing role as a global talent hub. The shift …
  • NIT Jalandhar launches Centre of Excellence in cybersecurity January 18, 2026 6:00 am The Indian Express In an attempt to improve the country’s cyber defence preparedness and digital skill ecosystem, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, has established a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Cybersecurity, supported by the Ministry of …
  • Mediterranean QUAD: Will India Join 3+1 Grouping To Counter “Islamic NATO”? Can UAE Join In Amid Saudi Rift? OPED January 18, 2026 5:54 am The Eurasian Times UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is scheduled to visit the Indian capital, New Delhi, amid flaring tensions in the Middle East.  In Iran, the US is mulling an attack on the Islamic Republic amid raging protests in the country and possibly even …
  • Philomath University school fees for all courses and admission requirements January 18, 2026 5:47 am Legit News Philomath University school fees fo‌r the 2025‍/2026‍ session range from ₦2,480,000 to ₦4,800,000 depending⁠ on the course. Courses in the Social Sciences and Communication are generally more affordable, while those in the Faculty of Law tend to be …
  • War Department Goes AI: A New Strategy Unveiled! January 18, 2026 5:37 am Times News Global Hey folks, gather ’round because the War Department just dropped some serious news! They’re gearing up to become an AI powerhouse, and if you thought bureaucracy was tough to crack, they’re about to show us how fast they can move! So, what’s the scoop? In …
  • After remaking higher ed, Utah lawmakers turn sights on K-12 January 18, 2026 5:08 am Deseret News - Utah Dozens of education-related bills are being prepared ahead of the 2026 Utah state legislative session. Proposed legislation includes bills on "bell-to-bell" cellphone prohibitions in K-12 schools — and relaxing firearm carry rules on Utah college …
  • Europe Moves to Push Chinese Tech Out of Its Critical Infrastructure January 18, 2026 4:57 am Sri Lanka Guardian The European Union is preparing a major shift in its security and technology policy, with Brussels set to propose phasing out Chinese-made equipment from critical infrastructure across the bloc. The move would effectively bar companies such as Huawei and …
  • Mandiant Releases Rainbow Tables Enabling NTLMv1 Admin Password Hacking January 18, 2026 4:11 am Cyber Security News Google-owned Mandiant has publicly released a comprehensive dataset of Net-NTLMv1 rainbow tables, marking a significant escalation in demonstrating the security risks of legacy authentication protocols. The release underscores an urgent message: …
  • Australia blocks 5 million underage social media accounts in landmark crackdown January 18, 2026 3:19 am Natural News Australia is the first country to enforce a sweeping ban on social media access for children under 16, shutting down nearly five million accounts in the first weeks. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok must implement strict age verification, …
  • Why CrowdStrike’s SGNL Acquisition Matters for CRWD Stock January 18, 2026 2:54 am Yahoo Finance CrowdStrike falcon logo glowing in a modern data center aisle, with servers and digital code reflections. CrowdStrike’s largest acquisition is designed to strengthen identity security inside the Falcon platform. SGNL will help provide dynamic access …
  • India’s big IT ends recruitment freeze, but only for niche skills January 18, 2026 2:43 am The Economic Times India’s top five IT companies added 2,505 employees to their combined headcount in calendar year 2025, after shedding nearly the same number the year before, reflecting selective and skill-based hiring. These companies—Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, …
  • India emerges as global 5G adoption powerhouse January 18, 2026 2:35 am Arabian Post India has overtaken most markets to become the world’s second-largest 5G network by user base, crossing an estimated 400 million subscribers as operators expand coverage and devices become more affordable. The scale of adoption places the country behind …
  • Indonesia’s Manila Agenda For ASEAN – OpEd January 18, 2026 2:03 am Eurasia Review The Philippines hosts the ASEAN Summit as Indonesia faces rising competition from major powers while its domestic unity continues to deteriorate. The organisation depends on Indonesia to develop a strategic plan which will enhance ASEAN’s position in the …
  • The decentralized future of space transactions January 18, 2026 2:01 am Mars Daily by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 18, 2026 As we push further into space, handling payments and ownership won't work the same way it does on Earth. Distance, trust, and the need for independence make our old financial systems a poor fit for …

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