Olympism365: Six innovators awarded grants to advance UN SDGs through combination of sport and technology

16 September 2025 – Six recipients have received Tech365 Incubate grants, each worth up to USD 40,000, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced. The grants will support the design of projects aimed at accelerating sport’s...

Russian Mercenaries’ Failure in Mali Sparks Resentment

When the infamous Russian mercenary Wagner Group announced its departure from Mali earlier this year, it claimed on social media that its “mission was accomplished.” The reality is that in the 3 1/2 years of the counterterrorism and...

Kodak Matrix QLED TVs Launched in India with 4K HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and Google TV

Kodak has introduced new additions to its Matrix QLED TV series in India, available in 43, 50, 55, and 65-inch sizes. The TVs feature 4K QLED panels with HDR10+, wide color gamut, and up to 550 nits brightness. The design is bezel-less with a...

Fire-driven air pollution is rising worldwide and reversing decades of clean air gains

Scientists warn that surging fire-related PM2.5 is eroding progress in clean air and fueling a growing global health burden. Global health burden from acute exposure to fine particles emitted by fires. Image Credit: josh.tagi / Shutterstock...

OSU researchers secure funding to explore white hydrogen in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (OSU) researchers have secured shale-backed funding to investigate the state’s natural hydrogen reserves. The project was one of eight to receive US$25,000 in a recent round of funding from the Hamm Institute for American...

Pioneer Cameroonian scientific researche...

Prof Kamsu Kom’s career was marked by a commitment to building institutions, mentoring talent, and advancing scientific knowledge. After completing studies in France, where he earned a pharmacy degree in 1960, a Bachelor of Science, in 1962 and a...

OPPO K13s and K13x official in China: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, Dimensity 6300, and large batteries

OPPO has expanded its K series lineup in China with the launch of the K13s and K13x. The K13s was introduced earlier this week in India as the OPPO F31 Pro+, while the K13x arrives with slight design and hardware differences from its Indian...

Mali gets new home at National Museum

Ghio Ong - The Philippine Star September 12, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The preserved remains of Mali, the elephant that became the main attraction at the Manila Zoo, will be transferred to the National Museum, according to Mayor Isko...

Madras Mali: Chennai Women Empowered Through Gardening

The ‘Madras Mali’ programme aims to green the city while providing an opportunity for women from low-income households to engage in livelihoods. Prabha V didn’t know how to pot a plant a few years ago. Today, the 45-year-old, trained in gardening...

Why Thai Hom Mali Rice Belongs on Every Table

Dubai, UAE ,13 September 2025: Thailand’s signature jasmine rice is prized for its natural fragrance and soft, fluffy texture. But not every pack labelled “jasmine rice” delivers the real experience. “Thai Hom Mali Rice” is a protected name...

Wagner group’s faltering footprint in Mali a cautionary tale for African alliances with Russia

Last month The Sentry, a United States (US) organisation that exposes “multinational predatory networks that benefit from violent conflict, repression, and kleptocracy”, issued a report asserting that Wagner Group had failed in Mali. The report’s...

What next for Mali as Wagner fails to defeat insurgents?

What next for Mali as Wagner fails to defeat insurgents? A new report suggests that Niger, Burkina Faso – and Europe can learn a lot from Wagner’s failure in Mali. Last month The Sentry, a United States (US) organisation that exposes...

FG, FAO target $3.14b agric investment portfolio 

Nigeria, nine others seek $6b to bridge irrigation gap The Federal Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Hand in Hand initiative, is targeting an investment portfolio of about $3.14 billion to...

The Malian government has approved the first export of lithium this week

Mali approves lithium export from Kodal Minerals' Bougouni mine Marks major milestone for lithium supply chain out of Africa Move has benefits for other juniors in Mali, like First Lithium Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX...

High Voltage: Mali ramps up bid to become battery metals power

The country now has two operating lithium project suppling spodumene concentrate into global markets. Pic: Getty Images. Mali approves lithium export from Kodal Minerals’ Bougouni mine Marks major milestone for lithium supply chain out of Africa...

Mali army carries out airstrikes after militants announce blockade on fuel imports

BAMAKO/DAKAR (Reuters) -Mali’s military said it had carried out airstrikes in the gold-rich western region of Kayes after al Qaeda-linked militants took steps to impose a blockade on fuel imports to the landlocked West African country’s capital,...

Trans-Cinnamaldehyde-Driven Silver Nanoparticles: Dual Role in Targeting Biofilm Disruption and Control of Biofilm‑Forming Pathogens via Impairing Ferrous Ion Uptake

Introduction Antibiotic resistance is a significant global health concern. As a result, bacterial infections become harder to treat, potentially leading to more severe illnesses, prolonged hospital stays, and even death.1 This problem is amplified...

Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (LSAK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Q4: 2025-09-10 Earnings Summary EPS of $0.05 beats by $0.01 | Revenue of - misses by $131.00M Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSAK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call September 11, 2025 8:00 AM EDT Company Participants Ali Zaynalabidin Mazanderani -...

Mali: Lack of reliable electricity blocks healthcare access

Reliable and affordable electricity access is a critical bottleneck in the delivery of quality healthcare in Mali, particularly in rural and remote regions. This is indicated in the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)’s latest report...

Isko orders transfer of Mali to National Museum

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has ordered the transfer of Mali, the famous elephant that lived for nearly five decades at the Manila Zoo, to the National Museum. Moreno noted that the decision is part of the efforts to preserve Mali’s memory and ensure...