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Alleged 'ghost internet' scheme in DICT under Ombudsman probe

Did taxpayers pay for routers and internet that never worked?

Saudi Aramco boosts crude loadings after pipeline disruption

Sara trial bares possible constitutional violation that SEC did not probe

Did Sara Duterte violate the constitutional ban on a vice president participating in business?

TBL Manila celebrates five recognitions at Tala Awards 2026

As TBL Manila moves forward, the clinic remains dedicated to providing an elevated standard of aesthetics.

Stock indices as of Sept. 21, 2026

Indonesia doing 'everything' but still struggling to curb fires

PONTIANAK, Indonesia — Indonesia is doing "everything" to fight huge forest fires but dozens of planes and thousands of personnel are still struggling to contain them, a senior official said on Monday. Firefighters have been battling blazes for weeks in Borneo and Sumatra that have blanketed parts of the country, as well as neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore, in toxic haze. The government has deployed 64 aircraft and 54,000 personnel to the islands since last month to try and put out the

Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia

COROICO, Bolivia — A tiny wild cat hidden away in the cloud forests of Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction, drawing a stream of visitors hoping for a glimpse of the animal that scientists have identified as a brand new species. There is just one problem: Tigrino, as he has been affectionately dubbed, doesn't like the attention. The small, spotted feline with large, leopardlike spots is easily stressed, so caretakers at the wildlife sanctuary near La Paz keep him out of public

Torikizoku, Japan's top Yakitori chain, is coming to the Philippines

A PLAYFUL yellow character has started appearing around Serendra, BGC, pointing pedestrians toward a new Japanese dining destination coming soon. His name is Torikki, the official mascot of Torikizoku, Japan’s popular Yakitori chain and a Yakitori-ya specializing in freshly grilled chicken skewers. Designed to be visible during the day and illuminated at night, the Torikki installations feature different poses inspired by the Philippines and Japan. Each carries an invitation to gather. Eac

Sound of Music museum opens where the von Trapp story met Hollywood

SALZBURG, Austria — An Austrian museum is alive with "The Sound of Music," a first-ever venue devoted to the classic 1965 singalong movie starring Julie Andrews. The Sound of Music Salzburg museum, situated in an Austrian city famed for music and perhaps best known as the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, opened Sunday. The attendees included Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of Georg and Agathe von Trapp, whose family story inspired the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical and Hollywood blockbus

CUbIQ Technologies and Coherent Corp. demonstrate scalable, physical-layer security for AI infrastructure

A CV-QKD transceiver in a standard QSFP-28 pluggable runs alongside Coherent 200G FR4 optics tested over an NVIDIA DGX Spark host system via its ConnectX-7 interface, with no changes to the existing network EINDHOVEN, Netherlands and MÁLAGA, Spain, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CUbIQ Technologies, a Dutch pioneer in quantum-safe communications for AI infrastructure, and Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), the global photonics leader, today announced a successful proof-of-concept (POC) quantum key

Disclosure of trading in own shares from September 14, 2026 to September 18, 2026

Head Office : 39, Esplanade du Général de Gaulle 92800 Puteaux La Défense, France Tel : + 33 (0) 1 59 23 65 00 - www.nexans.com a French Société Anonyme with a share capital of € 43,746,793 - R.C.S. Nanterre 393 525 852 - Id VAT FR 74 393 525 852 Disclosure of trading in own shares From September 14 to 18, 2026 Issuer : Nexans Category : treasury shares Pursuant to applicable law on share buybacks, Nexans declares the following purchases of its own shares from September 14, 2026 to September 18,

2026 World Manufacturing Convention Opens in Anhui, China; Global Smart Manufacturing Forces Join Forces to Build a New Industrial Ecosystem

HEFEI, China, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 20, the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention opened with great fanfare in Hefei, Anhui. Held under the theme "Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better Future,” the conference runs from September 20 to September 23. It serves as a vital international platform for deepening exchanges and cooperation within the global manufacturing sector and sharing development opportunities, as well as an annual event showcasing cutting-edge achievements

Share buyback programme - week 38

Nasdaq Copenhagen Euronext Dublin London Stock Exchange Danish Financial Supervisory Authority Other stakeholders Date 21 September 2026 Share buyback programme - week 38 The share buyback programme runs in the period 10 August 2026 up to and including 9 October 2026, see company announcement of 7 August 2026. During the period the bank will thus buy back its own shares for a total of up to DKK 400 million under the programme, but to a maximum of 500,000 shares. The programme is implemented in c

Share repurchase programme: Transactions of week 38 2026

The share repurchase programme runs as from 5 February 2026 and up to and including 29 January 2027 at the latest. In this period, Jyske Bank will acquire shares with a value of up to DKK 3 billion, cf. Corporate Announcement No. 11/2026 of 5 February 2026. The share repurchase programme is initiated and structured in compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 596/2014) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (together with the Market Abuse Reg

UK Employees Invest Record £520 Million Through SIPs as Share Plans Build a Nation of Investors

Latest HMRC and ProShare data highlights record SIP contributions, continued SAYE participation, and rising share retention among employees SIP Initial Value of Shares (2019-25) Explore a breakdown of SIP investment since 2019. LONDON, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Record levels of employee investment through Share Incentive Plans (SIPs) and strong participation in Save As You Earn (SAYE) schemes suggest workplace share plans are helping create a new generation of UK investors, according to

Global Times: Minning, China’s exemplar town for inclusive growth

BEIJING, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minning is a town named after a partnership. According to the Global Times, "Min" comes from Fujian Province in Southeast China, while "Ning" refers to Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region - bringing together a prosperous coastal province and an underdeveloped inland region more than 2,000 kilometers away. Xi Jinping, then deputy Party chief of Fujian Province and head of Fujian's leading group for paired assistance to Ningxia, visited Xihai

74Software joins the CAC Small, CAC Mid & Small and CAC All-Tradable indices

Press Release 74Software joins the CAC Small, CAC Mid & Small and CAC All-Tradable indices Paris, September 21, 2026 - 74Software (Euronext Paris: 74SW) today announced its inclusion in the CAC Small, CAC Mid & Small and CAC All-Tradable indices following Euronext’s annual review of the CAC index family. The Company’s shares were included in the updated index compositions after market close on September 18, 2026, with effect from September 21, 2026. The CAC Small comprises eligible small-cap com

XCMG Opens 11th Staff Arts Festival, Reaching More Than 5.3 Million Worldwide

XUZHOU, China, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 11th XCMG Staff Arts Festival opened in Xuzhou on September 19, with more than 3,000 employees from XCMG's businesses and operations taking part. Under the theme "Charming XCMG, Everyone Shines," the festival showcased XCMG's employee culture and corporate growth through performances, construction equipment displays and a global livestream. XCMG's 11th Staff Arts Festival The event was carried by more than 50 media outlets and social media platfo

State Grid Changzhou Power Supply Company Seizes High-Speed Railway "Window Period" to Complete Power Line Construction Crossing High-Speed Railway

CHANGZHOU, China, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In the early hours of September 17, taking advantage of the nighttime suspension window of the Nanjing-Hangzhou High-Speed Railway, State Grid Changzhou Power Supply Company organized more than 100 construction personnel to carry out the relocation and modification of the 220 kV Ganyu Line crossing the high-speed railway, launching a critical battle on railway-related power projects to fully ensure the smooth progress of key local power connection

Workplace neurodiversity training is stuck at 'awareness', says psychologist Dr Amanda Mullin

Sydney psychologist and 2026 AusMumpreneur Thought Leader finalist Dr Amanda Mullin says workplaces need to move from awareness to practical action. SYDNEY, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian workplaces need to move beyond neurodiversity awareness and give managers practical tools to support neurodivergent employees, says clinical psychologist Dr Amanda Mullin. Dr Mullin, founder of Mindworx Psychology and workplace training brand Think Differently, has worked with HR, learning and develo

Huawei Upgrades Stellar AI WAN Solution to Drive All Intelligence Across Industries

SHANGHAI, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei unveiled its upgraded Stellar AI WAN Solution. Centered on ultimate computing efficiency and multi-dimensional security, this solution addresses cross-region computing challenges in efficiency, cost, and security, driving all intelligence across industries in the AI era. Leon Wang, President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, delivering a speech Stellar AI WAN for Intelligent Connectivity Amid the rapid expansion o

FinMet.sg Launches a More Affordable Way to Own Physical Gold in Singapore

Customers can purchase 24 karat 99.99% pure Swiss-made, LBMA accredited gold from one gram, manage their holdings online and request physical delivery or pick-up in Singapore. SINGAPORE, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FinMet Pte. Ltd. has announced the launch of FinMet.sg, a fully transactional platform created specifically for customers in Singapore who want a simpler way to purchase, own and manage physical gold. FinMet's global presence began in Singapore, and FinMet.sg builds on that foundat

Skyro refreshes brand identity as it expands beyond consumer financing

At the heart of the refreshed brand is the idea that financial services should fit naturally into people’s lives.

Fed’s Goolsbee says inflation may require faster rate hikes