Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Donors pledge $910 million for Ebola response in Congo, Uganda
(Corrects headline and first paragraph to say that donors, not the African Union, pledged $910 million) June 18 (Reuters) - Donors have pledged $910 million, including $80 million from African Union m...
Jun 18, 2026
UAE sets minimum social media age at 15, mandates age checks
DUBAI, June 18 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governments worldwide seek to a...
Jun 18, 2026
Satellite observations detect 'urban pulse' of six global cities
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - While a city is not a living organism, it behaves very much like one. Its metabolic processes may be manifested in growth spurts, metamorphosis over time...
Jun 18, 2026
China announces measures to promote AI integration with consumption
BEIJING, June 18 (Reuters) - China's commerce ministry has announced measures to promote the application of artificial intelligence in the consumption sector, for both products and services, state bro...
Jun 18, 2026
How India sparred with Telegram days ahead of blocking the app
By Arpan Chaturvedi and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, June 18 (Reuters) - India privately rebuked Telegram for not proactively removing accounts offering purported leaked exam papers while the company accus...
Jun 18, 2026
Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed construction zones
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - Alphabet self-driving unit Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. because a software issue could cause the vehicles to enter a closed...
Jun 18, 2026
Japan bank lobby warns of potential service disruptions due to AI-enabled cyberattacks
TOKYO, June 18 (Reuters) - Japanese lenders may be forced to suspend services such as ATMs and online banking if sophisticated AI models end up posing a serious threat to the banking system, said the ...
Jun 18, 2026
MLB roundup: Ryan O'Hearn's six-RBI effort powers Pirates past A's
Ryan O'Hearn homered and drove in a career-best six runs while leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to an easy 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday in West Sacramento, Calif. O'Hearn had a two-run d...
Jun 18, 2026
BESI raises long-term revenue, margin targets as demand increases
By Nathan Vifflin June 18 (Reuters) - Dutch semiconductor equipment maker BE Semiconductor Industries (BESI) on Thursday raised its long-term revenue and operating margin targets, citing improved orde...
Jun 18, 2026
EQT buys Berlin-based SpaceX satellite launch partner Exolaunch
By Anousha Sakoui LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Private equity fund EQT is acquiring Berlin-based space company Exolaunch, which helps satellite companies launch into orbit by partnering with rocket ope...
Jun 18, 2026
