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QUORRA X5 Makes Its Global Debut at REHACARE International 2026 in Germany

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 September 2026 - QUORRA X5, a micro-mobility robot, has made its global debut at REHACARE International 2026 - International Trade Fair for Rehabilitation and Care, which opened in Düsseldorf, Germany on 23 September and runs until 26 September. As the world's leading trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, inclusion and care, REHACARE serves as a key international platform for industry exchange and product showcase. QUORRA is a global physic

Sixthfin Financial Close Management Software Supports UK Internal Control Evidence for Provision 29 and ECCTA Failure-to-Prevent-Fraud Across 38 ERP Systems in 2026

Financial close governance is moving beyond performing controls toward demonstrating that they operated, with audit trails, documentation management and control evidence rising up the agenda for UK boards, finance teams, internal control and internal audit functions. 2026 is the first year in which Provision 29 evidence must be built, and the first full year of the ECCTA failure-to-prevent-fraud offence, making close governance, control frameworks and the regulatory impact on financial close aut

Platinum Analytics Cayman Limited Announces Nasdaq Hearings Panel Delisting Decision

Singapore, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Platinum Analytics Cayman Limited (the "Company” or "PLTS”), a software developer specializing in the provision of FX trading software development solutions, data analytics solutions and technology development solutions to financial institutions with a strategic focus on serving Asia and other emergent markets, today announced that on September 21, 2026, it received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that the N

Jumper to Launch JUMP Token Sale on Legion as it Spins Out to Build the Super-App for Onchain Finance

With more than $40 billion in lifetime volume and over 100,000 monthly active users, Jumper is entering its next phase of growth as an independent company ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jumper, one of the leading consumer applications for moving and trading assets onchain, today announced plans for its first JUMP token sale through Legion as it becomes an independent company. Jumper has processed more than $40 billion in lifetime volume, serves over 100,000

Veloso longs for mother’s adobo after years away from home

MANILA, Philippines — After spending nearly 15 years on death row in Indonesia and almost two years in a Philippine prison, Mary Jane Veloso is finally home with her family, with her mother’s cooking among the simple things she had longed for. Veloso was released from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City on Friday after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. granted her an absolute pardon. According to Veloso’s mother, Celia, her daughter had told the family that

China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summit

WASHINGTON — China and the United States agreed to set up a "communication channel" for artificial intelligence incidents, both sides said, after a Washington summit short on breakthroughs. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed matters ranging from AI and trade to the stalled war in Iran, and confirmed that they would meet for a third and fourth time this year at international summits in China and the United States. Xi's visit to Washington was marked more by pomp than substance, but the W

Bangkok flooding disrupts traffic, forces evacuations

BANGKOK — Incessant rain hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital on Saturday, disrupting traffic and forcing thousands to evacuate, as authorities declared the city a disaster area. Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned that the deluge, which has been pouring since Thursday afternoon, would continue in most parts of the country through Sunday. Accumulated rainfall in many areas of Bangkok since Thursday exceeded 30 centimeters (11.8 inches), officials said. Floodwate

Maintur Furniture Shines at Reviving Craft London Exhibition with Dragon and Phoenix Harmony Jiaoyi-style Thrones

BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Haiwainet, the website of the overseas edition of the People's Daily, today reported that the 2026 "Reviving Craft - Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Design" exhibition ("Reviving Craft"), organised by Sun Media Group, is being held at Somerset House in London from 16 to 27 September 2026. According to Haiwainet, under the theme "Reflection of the Mind" and drawing on the traditional Chinese philosophical foundations of Confucianis

Compass Nova Scotia Opens 13 New Co-op Homes Through Innovative Redevelopment

Digby, Nova Scotia, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There are 13 new affordable co-operative homes in Shelburne and Digby Counties following the completion of Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes redevelopment projects. These innovative projects have transformed a former municipal building in Shelburne and a former elementary school in Digby County into vibrant co-operative housing communities. The developments include Heritage Hall Neighbourhood in Shelburne and Barton School Neighbourhood

Fan-Inspired and Brocade-Clad: BOSIDENG Marks Its 50th Anniversary with the Xi Collection at the Reviving Craft London Exhibition

BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Haiwainet, the website of the overseas edition of the People's Daily, today reported that BOSIDENG is honoured to participate in Reviving Craft - Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Design, an exhibition hosted by Sun Media Group, which runs from 16 to 27 September at Somerset House, London. According to Haiwainet, at the opening ceremony, guests cutting the ribbon included: YANG Lan, Chairperson of Sun Media Group and Co-curator of t

MADD Canada Unveils New Roadside Memorial Sign in Warman Honouring Sophie Schnurr Killed in Impaired Driving Crash

WARMAN, Saskatchewan, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada will unveil a new roadside memorial sign today in memory of Sophie Schnurr, who was tragically killed in an impaired driving crash in Warman, Saskatchewan. The sign has been installed west of the intersection of Highway 305 and Highway 11, near the crash scene where Sophie died. On December 21, 2018, the Schnurr family was driving on Highway 305 toward Warman, when the mother’s truck was broadsided as they tried to avoid an imp

KNKA Introduces the 2500 Pet Air Purifier With Powerful Air Intake for Pet Homes

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KNKA today introduced the KNKA 2500 Pet Air Purifier， a pet-focused air-cleaning product inspired by the company’s experience caring for five stray cats and designed around the realities of homes shared with cats and dogs. At the center of the product is a straightforward design priority: Powerful Air Intake comes first. Instead of positioning every function as equally important, KNKA designed the 2500 around the challenge pet owners encounter ever

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Sistema Italia brings homegrown Filipino engineering to ESA's Earth Action stage in Frascati

PHILIPPINE energy-efficiency expertise stood this week inside the Big Hall of the European Space Agency's Centre for Earth Observation (ESA-Esrin) in Frascati, outside Rome, applied to Space Data & Intelligence applications of Earth Observation for Earth Action, as the winner of the ESA Global Development Assistance (GDA) Impact Stories from Space Challenge, 2025 Edition. iONTEK Power Solutions Corp. of Marikina City, a Filipino-owned manufacturer and distributor of automatic voltage regulators

Ascend Rx enters PH market, highlights physician-pharmacist partnership in responsible compounding

AS certain prescription medicines gain greater attention online, concerns have also grown over Filipinos obtaining compounded versions from unlicensed or unauthorized sources. This controversy has also created confusion around what compounded medicines actually are, why they may be prescribed and how patients should access them responsibly. A compounded medicine is a medication prepared for an individual patient based on a physician’s prescription. A patient may need one when a commerciall

Skyro refreshes brand identity, expanding beyond consumer financing

DIGITAL finance platform Skyro has rolled out its refreshed visual identity in the Philippines. The redesigned Skyro Philippines app will be released progressively to customers, alongside updates to customer communications, partner materials, advertising and other brand touchpoints. The new identity reflects how Skyro has evolved beyond its beginnings in consumer financing, as the company expands the ways it can support customers across different financial needs and moments in their lives. Launc

Ian Delos Santos secures bronze in Asian Games weightlifting

MANILA, Philippines — World Junior Championships record holder Albert Ian Delos Santos secured the bronze medal in the men’s 70-kilogram (kg) weightlifting event at the 2026 Asian Games held at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Centre in Japan. The 20-year-old rising star registered a total lift of 324 kg, completing 154 kg in the snatch and 183 kg in the clean and jerk to land on the podium.

LOOK: Ateneo def. Adamson (73-68)

UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament Ateneo def. Adamson, 73-68 Jared Bahay Player of the Game #UAAPSeason89

Ateneo holds off Adamson, bounces back in UAAP

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila held off Adamson, 73-68, to bounce back in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Saturday. Jared Bahay poured in 18 points including the insurance free throws in the last 11 seconds to lead the Blue Eagles, who recovered from their loss to the UP Fighting Maroons last Saturday. Bahay added six rebounds and five assists to his name while Travis Roberts aided him with 14 points and three rebounds. Ian Espinosa chipped

Green SM Begins Pilot Operations In The Netherlands, Further Expanding Its Presence In Europe

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 September 2026 - On September 25, Green SM held a technical opening event in the Netherlands, marking the beginning of its high-quality pure-electric mobility service rollout in the market. During the pilot phase, Green SM will gradually provide services in selected key areas while focusing on building its driver network, refining operational processes and establishing service standards ahead of its broader rollout. Mr. Richard Nabil Chahine,

Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong Champions a Culture First Approach to Chinese Language Excellence

Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake workshop with Cordis Hong Kong reflects the school's wider commitment to teaching Chinese through history, literature and tradition HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong ("Shrewsbury HK") is putting culture at the centre of how it teaches Chinese, a philosophy brought to life this week through a Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake making workshop held in partnership with Cordis Hong Kong. Shrewsbury Hong Kong Principal, Priya Ka

2026 Jiefangbei International Consumption Carnival Kicks Off, Injecting New Vitality into Chongqing's International Consumption Scene

CHONGQING, China, Sept. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Chongqing Yuzhong District Media Center-On the evening of September 24, the 2026 Jiefangbei International Consumption Carnival themed "International Vibe • Fashion Trend" officially opened at Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street. The event will run through October 7, bringing together hundreds of leading domestic and international brands to roll out four themed campaigns and nearly 100 activities designed to boost consumption, supportin

Watch: Brazil's Lula seeks fourth term on anti-gambling platform

Brazil's Lula seeks fourth term on anti-gambling platform Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has banned online sports betting sites, a divisive billion dollar industry, just days before an election in which he is seeking a fourth term in office. Gambling has exploded in Brazil in recent years, dragging many into debt, and opinion polls show strong voter opposition to the industry, which Lula has labeled a 'disease.' VIDEO BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Check out our Streaming Channel: https:/

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