New NASA telescope to probe dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
Aug 25 : NASA is preparing to launch its next flagship space observatory, one that scientists plan to use to investigate some of the universe's biggest mysteries including dark energy and dark...
Nvidia faces growth test as Rubin debut meets AI financing scrutiny
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
Aug 25 : Nvidia's results on Wednesday will test whether the company's latest Rubin chips can drive another period of explosive growth, with some investors questioning the sustainability of the AI...
Exclusive-The AI founders who walked away from Bezos-backed Prometheus to model the universe
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 25 : A research duo, once pitched to lead the Jeff Bezos-backed Project Prometheus, on Tuesday unveiled what they've built on their own: an AI model that can take in and produce...
Gaza parents urged to stop kids flying kites after Israel warning to Hamas
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
CAIRO: Gaza parents have been warned to stop their children flying kites in the war-ravaged enclave, after Israel threatened a forceful response if the Hamas militant group revives a tactic of...
PUB trial aims to halve energy used to pre-treat seawater for desalination
Channel News Asiaby Eugene Chow·25 Aug 2026
PUB trial aims to halve energy used to pre-treat seawater for desalination The trial is assessing whether ceramic membrane technology developed by Japanese firm Meiden can replace the three-stage...
NFL-At least one-in-four former players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study shows
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
NEW YORK, Aug 25 : At least one in four former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 was found to have had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to a study released on Tuesday.
Amos Yee to be charged over online posts allegedly promoting racial disharmony, making indecent statements about children
Channel News Asiaby Rachel Lim·25 Aug 2026
Amos Yee to be charged over online posts allegedly promoting racial disharmony, making indecent statements about children Police said that they received several reports between April and July this...
Japanese bond funds see record inflows as yields attract European buyers
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
LONDON, Aug 25 : Japanese bond funds have seen record inflows this year as global investors, including from Europe, are attracted by the high yields on offer, although many remain wary of the trade...
Changing workplace attitudes a ‘much harder’ challenge in supporting parenthood: Indranee
Channel News Asiaby Marcel Pereira·25 Aug 2026
Changing workplace attitudes a ‘much harder’ challenge in supporting parenthood: Indranee Measures announced at the National Day Rally aim to ease the cost of raising a family, but workplace...
Doctor accused of causing patient's death by cutting wrong arteries restricted from surgery for 18 months
Channel News Asiaby Lydia Lam·25 Aug 2026
Doctor accused of causing patient's death by cutting wrong arteries restricted from surgery for 18 months The Singapore Medical Council said Dr Fong Yan Kit likely had a fundamental...
India’s space startups are taking off. But can they scale?
Channel News Asiaby Priyata Brajabasi·25 Aug 2026
India’s space startups are taking off. But can they scale? Skyroot Aerospace’s success is one example of India’s rapidly growing space startup ecosystem.
Homes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China's south as flooding intensifies
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
Homes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China's south as flooding intensifies Heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Narra have caused intense flooding in southern China.
Government quality, capability set successful nations apart in a contested world: Chan Chun Sing
Channel News Asiaby Fabian Koh·25 Aug 2026
Government quality, capability set successful nations apart in a contested world: Chan Chun Sing Speaking at the inaugural Singapore-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue, Mr Chan said both countries feel the...
Prabowo orders permits to be revoked for firms linked to Indonesia forest fires
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
JAKARTA: Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto on Monday (Aug 24) ordered the revocation of business permits of firms suspected of ordering forest and land burning.
Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities, says defence chief
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
MANILA: The Philippines plans to expand its unmanned capabilities, including through development and acquisition of drones as part of efforts to modernise its military, its defence chief said on...
Shein's up to US$1.8 billion Hong Kong IPO order book covered, sources say
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
HONG KONG: Online fast-fashion retailer Shein's Hong Kong IPO book to raise up to US$1.8 billion has been fully covered by investor demand, two sources said, bringing it closer to its long-awaited...
Man hid behind plants to film pair having sex then threatened woman with video, gets jail and caning
Channel News Asiaby Lydia Lam·25 Aug 2026
Man hid behind plants to film pair having sex then threatened woman with video, gets jail and caning The judge told the offender that his actions had been most hurtful to his wife, who broke down...
Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen concerts coming to Esplanade Theatre
Channel News Asiaby Izza Haziqah Abdul Rahman·25 Aug 2026
Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen concerts coming to Esplanade Theatre Anime fans in Singapore can catch two major anime music concerts at the Esplanade Theatre this year, with Japanese rock band Flow...
Washington Post ordered to rehire columnist fired after Charlie Kirk posts
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
WASHINGTON: The Washington Post was ordered on Monday (Aug 24) to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah, who was fired over social media posts she wrote in the aftermath of right-wing influencer Charlie...
Nvidia shares set for $280 billion price swing after earnings, options show
Channel News Asiaby CNA·25 Aug 2026
NEW YORK, Aug 25 : Options traders are pricing in a $280 billion swing in Nvidia's market value after the company reports second-quarter earnings on Wednesday afternoon, as investors seek fresh...
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