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Masyn Winn's big day helps Cardinals keep rolling vs. Reds

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:25:18 GMT

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Masyn Winn homered, doubled twice and scored twice, Kyle Leahy tossed five shutout innings and the visiting St. Louis Cardinals rolled past the host Cincinnati Reds 3-0 Tuesday night.

Leahy (10-4) allowed only a one-out single to Sal Stewart in the first, a one-out single to Ke'Bryan Hayes in the third and a leadoff single to Dane Myers in the fifth over his outin

Braxton Ashcraft excels on mound again to lead Pirates past Tigers

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:19:06 GMT

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Braxton Ashcraft gave up one run over eight innings and Oneil Cruz homered in his return to the Pirates' lineup to help host Pittsburgh secure a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

Ashcraft (13-5) struck out four, did not issue a walk and gave up five hits on an efficient 80 pitches to help the Pirates lock up a needed win. Ashcraft's gem follo

EU facing food crisis

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:02:07 GMT

A huge slump in yields will lead to higher grocery bills for consumers, economists have warned

Agricultural producers across the EU have warned of sharp drops in yields after Europe has been hit by successive heatwaves this summer. Economists have said the losses are likely to push food prices higher in the coming months.

June and July were the hottest on record in western Europe, according

Danish conscripts deployed to Greenland amid Trump threats

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:31:07 GMT

The recruits will train and take part in military exercises to deter the US

Denmark has deployed a batch of fresh military conscripts to Greenland for the first time in modern history, as Copenhagen seeks to assert its control over the Arctic territory in response to threats of annexation from US President Donald Trump.

Around 100 conscripts from the Schleswig Infantry Regiment arrived in N

NPS contribution by Delivery Partners Onboarded on Zomato Crosses 1 Crore, as PRAN Enrolments Surpass 2 Lakh

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:02:02 GMT

PRNewswire

New Delhi [India], August 18: Zomato, India's food ordering and delivery platform, announced that the National Pension System (NPS) corpus built by the delivery partners onboarded on its delivery platform under the 'NPS Platform Workers Model' has crossed 1 crore, with enrolments under the scheme surpassing 2 lakh Permanent Retirement Account Numbers (PRANs). The milestone marks a significant step forw

Fitch Upgrades IIFL Finance to 'BB-'; Outlook Stable

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:57:12 GMT

PRNewswire

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: IIFL Finance Limited, which is one of India's leading non-banking financial companies today said that Fitch Ratings has upgraded IIFL Finance (IIFL) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BB-' from 'B+'. The Outlook i

Fractal Wins US$17M+ Multi-Year AI Deal with a Fortune 500 U.S. Healthcare Organization

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:59:45 GMT

PRNewswire

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: Fractal Analytics Ltd. (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL), a globally recognized enterprise AI company serving Fortune 500 organizations, announced that it has secured a US$17M+ multi-year agreement with a leading U.S. healthcare enterprise to modernize its Data and AI foundation on Databricks platform and support its journey toward b

One Account Trades Global Assets: BiNet, BiFu's Unified Asset Trading Network

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:29:10 GMT

PRNewswire

Hong Kong, August 18: All-asset trading platform BiFu has brought its assets and trading services under BiNet, a unified asset trading network linking crypto, forex, commodities, stock CFDs, real-world assets (RWA), and prediction markets to one account and funding system. Complete KYC once, and every market opens with the same account and the same pool of funds. More than

UPI growth pushes banks to look beyond payments for revenue: McKinsey

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:29:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The rapid growth of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is putting pressure on traditional payment revenue streams, pushing banks and fintech companies to look towards lending, merchant solutions and other value-added services to generate revenues, according to an August 2026 McKinsey Financial Services Practice report.

The report, titled - 'How instant payments are transf

Phillies' Zack Wheeler eager to end frustrating run vs. Marlins

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:40:28 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies have won four games in a row and hope it's now right-hander Zack Wheeler's turn to get back into the win column.

Wheeler, who has not posted a win in more than a month, will get the ball Tuesday in the second contest of a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins.

Wheeler (10-4, 2.89 ERA) is in the midst of a four-start s

Axis Max Life Insurance reports 17% YoY growth in Individual Adjusted First Year Premium in 3M FY'27; VNB increases by 33% YoY

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:29:55 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], August 18: Max Financial Services Limited has recorded consolidated revenue excluding investment income at 7,289 crores, growing 18% year-on-year in 3M FY'27. The consolidated revenue including investment income stands at 14,977 crores and consolidated Profit after Tax (PAT) at 118 crores in 3M FY'27 grew by 37%.

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance C

The Complete Guide to Avoiding Car Insurance Claim Delays

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:31:06 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], August 18: You can reduce delays in your car insurance claim by reporting the incident promptly, preserving evidence, submitting complete documents, and following the insurer's process carefully. Clear communication from the beginning helps prevent repeated queries and avoidable gaps.

A claim may slow down when information is missing, repairs begin before inspection, or documents cont

Tigers grab lead with rallies in 1st and 2nd, cruise past Pirates

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:19:03 GMT

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Hao-Yu Lee and Zach McKinstry each had three hits while Kevin McGonigle added two -- including a two-run home run -- to help the Detroit Tigers outlast the host Pittsburgh Pirates for an 8-5 win on Monday night.

Lee drove in two runs and Max Clark also had two hits as the Tigers snapped a three-game skid with 14 hits. Detroit moved into a three-way tie with Texa

CarePass Launches This Independence Day, Bringing Healthcare Savings Across India's Top and Premium Hospitals

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:58:46 GMT

VMPL

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 18: This Independence Day, RxN Network has launched CarePass, an exclusive healthcare savings membership card built to make quality healthcare more affordable for Indian families. The card's core promise is access, at a discount, to the hospitals and healthcare brands families actually want to be treated at - India's top and premium names, not just the nearest clinic. Li

Tigers grab big lead, cruise past Pirates as playoff push continues

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:55:15 GMT

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Lee drove in two runs and Max Clark also had two hits as the Tigers snapped a three-game skid with 14 hits. Detroit moved into a three-way tie with Texa

Cristopher Sanchez earns league-leading 16th win as Phillies edge Marlins

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:19:19 GMT

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Cristopher Sanchez worked six effective innings to become the majors' first 16-game winner as the Philadelphia Phillies nipped the visiting Miami Marlins 6-5 on Monday.

Sanchez (16-4) allowed one run while working around eight hits and three walks. He struck out six before the Phillies' bullpen held on to clinch the team's fourth straight victory.

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J&K Bank Teams Up with HDFC Life to Expand Customers' Insurance Choices

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:57:54 GMT

NewsVoir

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Reinforcing its customer-centric approach to expand access to financial protection, J&K Bank has entered into a Corporate Agency Agreement (CAA) with HDFC Life - one of India's leading life insurance companies. The strategic partnership will enable the Bank's customers to access HDFC Life's comprehensive suite of product

Mopshop Distribution Limited's IPO Opens from August 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026; Issue Price Fixed at Rs. 138 Per Equity Share

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:29:51 GMT

PNN

Palghar (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Mopshop Distribution Limited ('Company'), engaged in the business of providing Facility Management Supplies (FMS) across India, announced the opening of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The Issue will open for subscription on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and will close on Friday, August 21, 2026. The Company is proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform. The Issue

"Height of foolishness, cowardice": AP Congress leader Tulasi Reddy slams YSRCP for skipping Assembly sessions

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:03:25 GMT

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 17 (ANI): Former Rajya Sabha member and Andhra Pradesh Congress Party State Media Chairman N Tulasi Reddy strongly criticised YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy and the party's other ten MLAs for not attending the Assembly sessions, calling it the height of 'foolishness, irresponsibility, and cowardice'.

Speaking to the media at Andhra Ratna Bhavan in Vijayawada on Monda

Draft SHANTI Rules set operator liability, financial safeguards for private nuclear push

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:31:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): The government has released the draft SHANTI Rules, 2026, proposing a clear framework for operator liability, insurance and financial security for nuclear installations as it moves to expand nuclear power generation and widen private participation in the sector.

Under the draft rules, operators of nuclear installations would be strictly liable for nuclear damage on a no-fault b

Assam flood damage estimated at Rs 480 crore, 26,681 houses affected: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:30:33 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 17 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said floods last month caused damage worth Rs 480 crore and affected 26,681 houses.

He said 96,842 families affected by the latest wave of floods in the state have received Rs 15,000 each, and the government will expedite PMAY house construction in hit districts.

Addressing a press conference here, Sarma said rapi

MLB roundup: Royals' Noah Cameron (1 hit) dazzles in 1st complete game

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:40:21 GMT

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Noah Cameron tossed a one-hitter and Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. each homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Cameron (7-8), making his first career appearance at Angel Stadium, threw five perfect innings before issuing a leadoff

Zack Gelof breaks late tie as Athletics down Rangers

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:19:10 GMT

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Zack Gelof's two-run homer in the seventh inning lifted the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Gelof, who returned Monday after a lacerated right knee put him on the injured list for a month, highlighted a 2-for-5 game with a two-run shot off Jakob Junis (1-2) to break a 2-2 tie.

The 403-foot opposite-field sho

First-place White Sox finish off road sweep of rival Tigers

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:55:20 GMT

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Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning and the visiting Chicago White Sox completed a three-game series sweep with a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.

Murakami clubbed his 28th homer of the season off Tyler Holton (1-5) as the White Sox rallied from a 4-1 deficit. Drew Romo also hit a two-run homer and Miguel Varg

Luis Torrens powers Mets to sweep of Nationals

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:40:39 GMT

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Luis Torrens hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fourth inning for the host New York Mets, who continued their post-trade deadline hot streak by closing out a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 4-3 win.

Torrens' homer capped a three-run fourth for the Mets, who have won nine of 12 since dealing off much of their last-place roster at the Aug. 3

Torrens powers Mets to sweep of Nationals

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:40:34 GMT

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Torrens' homer capped a three-run fourth for the Mets, who have won nine of 12 since dealing off much of their last-place roster at the Aug. 3

"GYAN for Viksit Bharat 2047": Amit Shah launches DBT for PM-KISAN, crop insurance in Alwar

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:31:38 GMT

Alwar (Rajasthan) [India], August 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programme for the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and Crop Insurance Scheme in Rajasthan, asserting that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is working on the vision of 'GYAN' to transform India into a developed nation by 2047.

Addressing a public gathering in Alwar, the Union Home Mini

MLB roundup: Cards' Joshua Baez first to debut with 3-HR game

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:40:28 GMT

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Joshua Baez became the first player in major league history to hit three home runs in his debut, helping lead the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon.

Baez hit homers to right, center and left field in his first three at-bats, driving in five runs as St. Louis won its third game in four tries. He became the

Sonny Gray continues his dominance as Red Sox blank Pirates

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:25:21 GMT

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Sonny Gray threw seven scoreless innings and Wilyer Abreu's second-inning solo home run put the Boston Red Sox on course for a 4-0 shutout of the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Gray (15-3) set a career-high for wins and leads the American League in that category. Gray struck out seven and walked one on 86 pitches to lead the Red Sox to their second w

Marlins ride 4-run eighth to comeback win over Reds

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:05:10 GMT

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Heriberto Hernandez hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth to lift the visiting Miami Marlins to an 8-4 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

Jakob Marsee was 4-for-4 with a solo home run, while Joe Mack was 3-for-5 with a solo shot as Miami snapped a four-game road skid and evened the three-game set.

Miami's Tyler Zuber (2-1) allowe

Mangione pleads guilty to stalking charges, admits shooting CEO

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:59:47 GMT

The admission could complicate a separate New York murder trial scheduled for next month

Luigi Mangione has admitted to fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges.

The 28-year-old entered the plea before US District Judge Margaret Garnett in Manhattan on Friday, according to the Department of Justice. He faces a maximum sentence o

India's Embassy in Nepal celebrates 80th Independence Day with pomp, patriotic fervour

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:31:27 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 15 (ANI): The 80th Independence Day of India was celebrated with pomp and patriotic fervour at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu on Saturday, with the participation of members of the Indian community and friends of India in Nepal.

The celebrations commenced with the singing of 'Vande Mataram', followed by the hoisting of the national flag by the Ambassador of India to Nepal, Naveen Sriva

"I salute the youth": KT Rama Rao backs NALSAR students amid BCI row

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:03:23 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 15 (ANI): BRS Party Working President KT Rama Rao on Saturday backed the students of NALSAR University of Law amid the ongoing issue involving the Bar Council of India (BCI), saying the youth will react when their self-respect is attacked in a democracy.

He said he saluted the NALSAR students for taking a stand and thanked the Chief Justice of India for acknowledging that the

From postmen to drones, India Post turns to drones for faster remote delivery

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:03:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): From postmen travelling on foot and bicycles to drones carrying postal bags across mountains and difficult terrain, India Post is using drone technology to speed up last-mile delivery in some of India's most challenging regions.

The initiative reflects how technology is being used to strengthen postal connectivity in remote parts of the country, where floods, mountains and limi

AI could cut cost of running insurance by eliminating repetitive work: Report

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:03:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Artificial intelligence is increasingly helping insurance companies reduce the time and resources spent on repetitive administrative work, as insurers move AI from isolated pilot projects into everyday operations, according to a report by Get Covered an insurance tech firm.

The report said AI is being embedded across underwriting, customer service, fraud detection, claims proce

Mets rally in sixth, top Nationals in series opener

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:25:05 GMT

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Carson Benge laced a tie-breaking, run-scoring single in the sixth inning Friday night for the host New York Mets, who beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 in the opener of a three-game series.

Francisco Lindor hit a game-tying homer earlier in the sixth for the Mets, who snapped a two-game losing streak and improved to 14-12 since the All-Star Break. Jared Young homere

Diamondbacks blank Braves as Brandon Pfaadt outshines Chris Sale

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:19:13 GMT

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Brandon Pfaadt outdueled 10-time All-Star Chris Sale as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Friday in the opener of their three-game series.

Pfaadt (7-1) allowed only two hits over seven scoreless innings with no walks and seven strikeouts. The right-hander owns a 7-0 record with a 1.15 ERA over his nine starts since rejoining the

Letsurety Accelerates India's Digital Surety Bond Ecosystem as Infrastructure Demand Grows

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:31:22 GMT

VMPL

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: As India continues to build larger and more complex infrastructure across highways, railways, metros, renewable energy, power, water, urban infrastructure and other critical sectors, the financial ecosystem supporting these projects is undergoing a significant evolution.

With 168 Surety Bond applications processed, representing more than 32 billion in consolidat

Alcohol-Related Claims in Travel Insurance: Important Exclusion to Know

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:31:57 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], August 14: Alcohol-related claims may be excluded when drinking contributes to an illness, injury, accident, loss or unlawful act during an overseas trip. Travellers should therefore read the intoxication clause before departure and understand how it may affect different sections of a travel policy during a foreign journey.

The presence of travel insurance does not mean every incident

State GCC policies target 1.18 mn jobs, over 1,300 centres as India eyes next wave of multi-city growth: CBRE

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:29:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India's state-level policies for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are targeting around 1.18 million new jobs and nearly 1,380 GCCs by 2029-31, with the next phase of growth likely to extend beyond established hubs into tier-II and tier-III cities, according to a CBRE report.

The report said the growing policy push is increasingly being matched by demand for office space, with G

Smart Garage and Oriental Insurance Announce Strategic Pan-India Cashless Tie-Up to Revolutionize Motor Insurance Claims

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:59:03 GMT

SMPL

New Delhi [India], August 14: In a major development aimed at redefining the vehicle repair and insurance claim landscape in India, Smart Garage, a tech-driven multi-brand automotive service network, has officially partnered with The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL), one of India's premier Public Sector General Insurance companies.

This strategic P

Iran blames "foreign military aggression" for oil pollution along Qeshm Island shores

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:58:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 14 (ANI): Iran on Friday blamed what it called 'foreign military aggression' for oil pollution along the shores of Qeshm Island, alleging that contamination in the Persian Gulf is another consequence of military activity in the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, in a veiled reference, accused the military strikes by th

Money for Everyone: PaisaOne Launches to Connect Borrowers with 30+ Lending Partners Across India

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:58:17 GMT

VMPL

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 14: PaisaOne, a financial products marketplace built on the promise of 'Money for EveryOne,' announced its Pan India expansion. The platform lets Indians compare personal loans, business loans, credit cards, insurance and mutual funds from 30+ partner banks, NBFCs and fintechs through a single application journey.

PaisaOne of

North Carolina's Medicaid red tape goes further than federal demands

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:21:39 GMT

New Medicaid eligibility rules passed by North Carolina last spring go further than what President Donald Trump’s spending package required and health advocates are distraught by the compounding effects of the policies.

Trump’s House Resolution 1 budget bill targeted Medicaid recipients who receive b

Hormuz Still Has an Iranian Throat

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:15:59 GMT

The United States says it controls the strait; Iran demonstrates that it can still prevent the world from using it normally

A power can control the sea with aircraft carriers. Real power begins when ships are still afraid to sail through it.

Washington claims that it controls Hormuz. Tehran responds that it will remain closed until the United States accepts its conditions. Between those two statements lies

6 Bears players to watch in preseason opener vs. Browns

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:53:51 GMT

Larry Mayer

Most Bears starters, including quarterback Caleb Williams, will not play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns at Soldier Field. But it's still an important game for several players. Here are six to watch:

Offense

Tyson Bagent#17 QBHeight: 6-3Weight: 212 lbsCollege: Shepherd

In a perfect world, Bagent won't play any meaningful snaps this season. But just like

Ask The Old Guy: What a summer it has been

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:30:12 GMT

CHARLOTTE en route to BUFFALO, N.Y. Forgive me, Father, for it has been three weeks since my last Mailbag.Actually, it feels like a lot longer than that, because all time during training camp is measured in dog years. Mix in a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame to celebrateLuke Kuechly's induction, and the requisite buildup, and I'm behind on the mail.(This is not uncommon at home, either. Wife yelled at gently redirec

Kenya renews commitment to health reforms to ease disease burden

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:45:27 GMT

NAIROBI, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to accelerating health sector reforms to tackle the country's rising burden of infectious and non-communicable diseases.

Speaking at the Kenya Health Summit 2026 in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, Ruto said that efforts to overhaul the healthcare system, driven by policy reforms, innovative financing, digital integra

What happens when your hospital is also your insurance company? We're starting to see the effects

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:13:16 GMT

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Historically, hospitals have provided care for people, while separate insurers have paid for that care.

During the past two decades, however, this arrangement has changed. Today, nearly 1 in

Georgia's FDI up 19.3 pct in 2025

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:15:35 GMT

TBILISI, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Georgia reached 1.9 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, up 19.3 percent year on year, the country's National Statistics Office (Geostat) said Monday.

Reinvested earnings made up 82.5 percent of the total, according to Geostat. The United Kingdom was the top investor with 426.6 million dollars, or 22.4 percent of the total, followed by Azerbaijan with 214.

A new 'NATO of the East?' Why the Mecca pact isn't quite what it seems

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:02:48 GMT

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Pact, a new collective defence arrangement that connects the Middle East with South Asia.

Its central promise is striking: an ar

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to U.S. federal stalking charges in killing of healthcare CEO

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:45:18 GMT

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges related to the killing of Brian Thompson, a U.S. health insurance executive.

"I shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan, and he died," he told a federal court in New York. "I knew what I was doing was illegal."

Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot dead on the morning of Dec. 4, 2024, outside a hotel in Manh

China's inclusive loans to small firms rise 8 pct

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:17:35 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- China's inclusive loans to small and micro enterprises maintained steady growth in the second quarter, official data showed Friday.

Outstanding inclusive loans to small and micro enterprises reached 38.9 trillion yuan (about 5.73 trillion U.S. dollars) at the end of the second quarter, up 8 percent year on year, according to the National Financial Regulatory Administration.

S. Korea's money supply rises for 8th month in June

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:45:22 GMT

SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's money supply rose for an eighth straight month amid lingering inflationary pressure, central bank data showed Friday.

The seasonally adjusted M2, called broad money, grew 0.7 percent from a month earlier to 4,213.0 trillion won (2.98 trillion U.S. dollars) in June, keeping an upward trend since November 2025, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK).

Driven by remainin

Schneider- Orange's Proposed Smoking Ban Should Put Public Health First

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:44:00 GMT

Schneider- Orange's Proposed Smoking Ban Should Put Public Health First

Another powerful top Trump aide to exit the White House after string of departures

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:05:58 GMT

Another powerful top Trump aide to exit the White House after string of departures

CNN Defends Journalist After White House Attack

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:05:47 GMT

CNN Defends Journalist After White House Attack

Jackson Hospital reaches deal with Blue Cross, clears path out of bankruptcy

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:41:22 GMT

Jackson Hospital reaches deal with Blue Cross, clears path out of bankruptcy

Mercury Energy posts $1 billion in earnings on strong hydro generation - RNZ

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:34:16 GMT

Mercury Energy posts $1 billion in earnings on strong hydro generation - RNZ

Akron fires officer in fatal police shooting of Jazmir Tucker, pays $4.75M to family

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:05:44 GMT

Akron fires officer in fatal police shooting of Jazmir Tucker, pays $4.75M to family

Omaha Police address use of shock gloves by school resource officers

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:05:16 GMT

Omaha Police address use of shock gloves by school resource officers

Bodycam shows Aldan officer repeatedly tase knife-wielding attacker before fatal police shooting

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:03:28 GMT

Bodycam shows Aldan officer repeatedly tase knife-wielding attacker before fatal police shooting

Bodycam video shows man shoots at Austin Police officer before barricade standoff

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:03:20 GMT

Bodycam video shows man shoots at Austin Police officer before barricade standoff

58-year-old man accused of committing sex crimes against minor, Washington Parish deputies say

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:25:53 GMT

58-year-old man accused of committing sex crimes against minor, Washington Parish deputies say

Boomtown Casino in Harvey moving off riverboat, changing name

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:03:44 GMT

Boomtown Casino in Harvey moving off riverboat, changing name

Former UUP leader Mike Nesbitt quits as Health Minister

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:31:09 GMT

Former UUP leader Mike Nesbitt quits as Health Minister

CalmiGo Expands Workplace Mental Health Benefits with JOON Partnership

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:33:54 GMT

CalmiGo Expands Workplace Mental Health Benefits with JOON Partnership

Youve got to see this girl! Tanita Tikaram on making Twist in My Sobriety

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:07:19 GMT

Youve got to see this girl! Tanita Tikaram on making Twist in My Sobriety

Edna Laverne Pike Obituary (2026) - Seawright Funeral Home and Crematory - Inman - Legacy obituary

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:36:41 GMT

Edna Laverne Pike Obituary (2026) - Seawright Funeral Home and Crematory - Inman - Legacy obituary

Berks County casino car theft suspect leads police on chase NBC10 Philadelphia

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:33:31 GMT

Berks County casino car theft suspect leads police on chase NBC10 Philadelphia

Nevada supporters prep new bill on paid family medical leave

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:03:33 GMT

Nevada supporters prep new bill on paid family medical leave