Emerging Asian tech startups are drawing investor attention as venture capital firms assess where the region’s next artificial intelligence growth may come from. At Singapore’s NextGen Tech 30 showcase, Granite Asia is highlighting startups it sees as positioned to benefit from AI advances. Senior managing partner Jenny Lee says valuations are becoming more rational as AI moves toward real-world applications.

CCNA2026-09-30 04:26

The recipients of the 2026 Right Livelihood Award are being announced in Stockholm, Sweden. Often called the “Alternative Nobel Prize,” the award honors people and organizations pursuing practical solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-30 04:05

Nicol Turner Lee, director of the Center for Technology Innovation and a senior fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, says AI companies still have a long way to go before earning public trust and cannot realistically be expected to police themselves.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-30 04:00

Caleb Flynn, a former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol,” was convicted of murder in his wife’s killing. A Miami County jury found him guilty on Tuesday; he was having an affair at the time of the shooting.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-30 04:00

At issue on “Gutfeld!” are young voters’ objections to capitalism and socialism’s influence; Fox News analyst Kat Timpf participates in the panel conversation.

FFox News2026-09-30 03:45

US President Donald Trump and leaders from some of the world’s largest technology and AI companies have signed an accord described as morally binding, pledging to “self-police” artificial intelligence development.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-30 03:30

Lindsay Clancy’s defense team alleges the investigation was mishandled and questions whether evidence shows she killed her three children as it argues over a possible retrial.

FFox News2026-09-30 03:00

Rick Pettigrew of the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Steve Schultz of Purdue University tell ABC News they are traveling to recover what they say is Amelia Earhart’s plane.

AABC News2026-09-30 03:00

Nathalie Belizaire, 29, faces four counts of child neglect after allegedly leaving four young children alone at home while taking a three-day cruise to the Bahamas. The children included a two-month-old baby and a two-year-old child.

NNBC News2026-09-30 02:55

Russia is tightening control over the Russian entities of European-owned companies, taking charge of Switzerland’s Nestle, Germany’s Metro wholesale business and France’s Auchan supermarkets. The Kremlin appears to be treating American firms differently, raising questions about whether the policy is driven by money and control or a broader effort to weaken the transatlantic alliance.

DDW News2026-09-30 02:51

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced Tuesday in Saskatoon that the province plans to build about 2,600 megawatts of nuclear generation by 2050. He called nuclear power more than an energy source, describing it as a “nation-building opportunity” that could strengthen Canada’s economy and eventually enable electricity exports across Canada and to the U.S.

GGlobal News2026-09-30 02:45

New York’s governor is calling for an independent review of Cornell University’s handling of an alleged group rape case. ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with the president of the National Organization for Women about the university’s response and ways colleges can protect survivors.

AABC News2026-09-30 02:45

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says the country is developing new weapons to defend itself. Ryan Bohl, a senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE Network, says Donald Trump’s deliberately vague and escalating approach has failed to shift Tehran’s position. Iran is seeking to increase economic pressure on the US ahead of the midterms while avoiding an escalation that could provoke a much larger American response.

TTRT World2026-09-30 02:39

As Asia’s startup ecosystem expands, the Singapore Exchange is seeking a larger role in helping companies move from private funding to public markets. SGX is positioning Singapore to attract the next wave of Asian tech listings as startups mature and look for broader access to capital.

CCNA2026-09-30 02:35

Singapore Second Minister for Education David Neo said removing the Primary School Leaving Examination or Direct School Admission could shift pressure elsewhere and send the wrong signals. A through-train model without PSLE could move competition to Primary 1 admission or secondary-school balloting, while scrapping DSA could return pressure to PSLE and imply that academic results are all that matter.

CCNA2026-09-30 02:35

Students across France are protesting teacher shortages and poor school conditions. Footage shows rubbish bins and e-bikes on fire outside a school, with masked, hooded teenagers in the street. The unrest is unfolding alongside a nationwide strike over government budget cuts.

GGuardian News2026-09-30 02:33

New York’s governor is calling for an investigation into an alleged rape case at Cornell. President Trump is bringing together AI executives for a summit, while researchers are preparing an expedition to search for Amelia Earhart’s plane.

AABC News2026-09-30 02:30

Nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian products are now barred from entering the United States under President Donald Trump’s trade war. The blocked goods include Canadian alcohol, cheese and other dairy products, and motorcycles. The restrictions are affecting Canada’s alcohol industry, while Prime Minister Mark Carney is responding to Stelco’s layoff announcement.

GGlobal News2026-09-30 02:30

Police are searching for multiple gunmen after an attack in Johannesburg. Fran Buntman, a sociology professor at George Washington University, discusses mass shootings in South Africa.

TTRT World2026-09-30 02:22

US President Donald Trump has intensified his trade dispute with Canada by banning nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports, including alcoholic drinks, dairy products and motorcycles. The immediate economic effect may be limited compared with bilateral trade, but the political stakes are rising. Trump expects Canada to yield, while Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to resist Washington and reduce Canada’s economic dependence.

DDW News2026-09-30 02:20

NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz speaks with jury consultant Richard Gabriel about what attorneys might look for when selecting jurors for a potential retrial in the Lindsay Clancy case.

NNBC News2026-09-30 02:17

More than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the October ceasefire, amid ongoing Israeli strikes. Mount Royal University sociology professor Muhannad Ayyash discusses the continuing attacks on Gaza.

TTRT World2026-09-30 02:16

Hurricane Polo made two landfalls along Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing high winds and heavy rain to parts of the region. The Pacific is experiencing an unusually strong hurricane season, partly linked to El Niño, while the storm’s aftermath and further risks are being assessed.

GGlobal News2026-09-30 02:15

House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses President Donald Trump hosting U.S. artificial intelligence leaders at the White House, saying Trump is the “only person on the planet” who could bring the meeting together.

FFox News2026-09-30 02:15