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• UK ambassador highlights strong ties and future collaboration with Kuwait January 18, 2026 8:02 pm Arab Times H.E. Qudsi Rasheed, British Ambassador to Kuwait KUWAIT CITY, Jan 18: The British Ambassador to Kuwait HE. Qudsi Rasheed opened his first official press interaction by thanking members of the media, noting that he had already met many journalists, editors- …
• Asda-owner closes in on £275m deal to buy NCC unit Escode January 18, 2026 7:56 pm Sky News The private equity firm which owns a controlling stake in Asda is closing in on a £275m deal to buy a division of the listed cybersecurity company NCC Group. Sky News has learnt that TDR Capital is in late-stage talks to buy Escode, which has been the …
• Collegians: Area residents earn academic honors at SUNY Canton, SUNY Potsdam January 18, 2026 7:49 pm Daily Freeman - New York Eight area residents — Ryan Dixon, Yisaira Mendez, and Sylvia Tracy, all of Kingston; Maegan Chase of Mount Marion, Anthony Liguori of Connelly, Alex Nabinger of Ellenville, Kacy Tripido of Pine Bush, and Mya Harvey of Catskill — were named to the …
• Elon Musk reveals roadmap with nine-month cadence for new AI processor releases, beating Nvidia and AMD's yearly cadence — Musk plans to have the highest-volume chips in the world January 18, 2026 7:41 pm Tom's Hardware Share Share this article Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Nvidia tends to release its AI GPUs at an annual cadence, which keeps the company ahead of all rivals. AMD has invested a lot to keep up, so it also launches new AI accelerators on a …
• AI could add $1trn to Africa’s GDP but trigger over 20m job losses if mismanaged – Expert January 18, 2026 7:08 pm Business Day AI could add $1trn to Africa’s GDP but trigger over 20m job losses if mismanaged - Expert Ademola Esther is the chief executive officer (CEO) of iSell Global. She is a data analyst, artificial intelligence specialist, gospel filmmaker, and dynamic public …
• How to watch Texans vs. Patriots: Live stream the NFL Playoffs free from anywhere January 18, 2026 6:50 pm Insider The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs continues with another AFC showdown. Below, we've gathered everything you need to know about how to watch Texans vs. Patriots, including free global live streaming options. The New England Patriots have had a …
• Beyond the plastic card: How UIDAI is reimagining Aadhaar for a digital-first India January 18, 2026 6:42 pm ETGovernment Bhuvnesh KumarMore than a decade after its launch, Aadhaar is undergoing a quiet but consequential transformation. What began as a physical identity document is now being reimagined as a secure, consent-driven digital credential—designed for a mobile-first …
• ‘Fresh face’: WiseTech backs scandal-hit Grok Academy with $8.7m January 18, 2026 6:37 pm WAtoday Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share AAA WiseTech Global, Australia’s largest ASX- …
• Resurgence in client demand revives IT deal pipeline in Q3 January 18, 2026 6:37 pm The Hindu Business Line All companies reported growth in the $20-100 million client buckets, barring Wipro that showed a better performance among small-ticket customers. Deal wins for large cap IT companies in India grew 12.8 per cent annually and 1.7 per cent sequentially in the …
• Selective hiring defines Q3 for Indian IT as headcount recovery stays patchy January 18, 2026 6:37 pm The Hindu Business Line Indian IT services firms continue to show a cautious and uneven approach to hiring, with Q3 headcount trends underscoring a shift away from broad-based workforce expansion toward selective additions and skill-led hiring. While Infosys and reported net …
• Terror Behind the Magic: The Man Who Allegedly Targeted JD Vance and Threatened to Blow Up Disneyland January 18, 2026 6:24 pm Inside the Magic For decades, Disneyland has been heralded as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” a meticulously curated sanctuary where families escape the stresses of the real world to immerse themselves in fantasy. However, that illusion of safety was nearly shattered …
• Coordinated cyberattacks strike Romania’s water regulator and a major energy operator January 18, 2026 6:17 pm GCN During the winter break, Romania experienced an onslaught of cyberattacks against two vital infrastructure sectors: the National Water Authority (ANAR) and a large energy production operation. It appears that the attacks occurred as part of a coordinated …
• Google Play Drops International Crypto Exchange Apps In South Korea January 18, 2026 5:55 pm Bitcoinist Starting January 28, 2026, Google Play will stop allowing downloads and updates of overseas crypto exchange and wallet apps in South Korea unless those platforms prove they are registered with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Registration …
• Council introduces digital platform for children and young people in care January 18, 2026 5:46 pm Hull Live 14:27, 18 Jan 2026Updated 14:29, 18 Jan 2026 Virtual Memory Box allows care-experienced people to capture experiences in one accessible place.(Image: Hull City Council) A new digital platform is being introduced by Hull City Council. The new system aims to …
• Israel’s Commit acquires Africa-focused tech recruiter Savannah in strategic talent expansion January 18, 2026 5:45 pm Ynet Commit, an Israeli technology company providing software solutions to high-tech firms and enterprises, has acquired Savannah, a startup specializing in recruiting and employing experienced developers from Africa. The amount of the all-cash deal was not …