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[MANILA] The Philippines’ potential purchase of F-16 fighter jets from the United States has been put on hold due to budget constraints, Manila’s ambassador to Washington said on Tuesday (Sep 9). The US State Department approved the potential sale, valued at an estimated US$5.6 billion, earlier this year in what was seen as a significant capability boost for the Philippine Air Force amid rising regional tensions.“Right now, I think it’s on hold, mainly because … the funding is the key element of this whole purchase,” Jose Manuel Romualdez, the Ambassador to the United States, told reporters.Romualdez said Defence Secretary Gilberto…

Development teams are getting more requests to implement embedded analytics projects. It’s a trend that’s growing the global embedded analytics market from $22.93 billion in value in 2025 to a projected $74.98 billion by 2032.The calls stem from a realisation that while analytics can be a force for business success, they aren’t always available when needed.Too many decision-makers can’t access the necessary data or insights – or don’t have the resources to deploy another platform. When developers integrate business intelligence modules in a host app, which is what embedded analytics platforms enable, people are far more likely to consult their…

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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the media after a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders, amid negotiations to end the Russian war in Ukraine, at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 18, 2025.Yves Herman | ReutersFrance was thrown into further political chaos this week by the ousting of yet another prime minister after continued budget deadlock.Prime Minister Francois Bayrou and his centrist minority government lost a confidence vote Monday, with a total of 364 lawmakers voting against the government and only 194 in favor.The latest government collapse was widely expected…

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Computer Weekly’s list of the Most Influential Women in UK Technology has been running since 2012, to make female role models in the UK’s technology sector more visible and accessible.In 2015, the Hall of Fame was introduced alongside the top 50 to recognise women who have made a lifetime contribution to the technology sector, as well as their efforts to encourage others to join the IT industry, further expanding the number of amazing women people are reading about.Individuals are only featured in the Hall of Fame if they have done extensive work in the technology sector and in shifting the dial towards…

Image Source: Bing Image. License: All Creative Commons Venus has made its dramatic entrance into Cancer, and if you’re feeling a little more tender, nostalgic, or even on edge about your relationships, you’re not alone. This transit is a cosmic shake-up for love, family, and emotional bonds, and according to Nadi astrology and other expert sources, it’s bringing some of the most surprising twists to every zodiac sign. Whether you’re ready for soulmate-level connections or bracing for karmic lessons, here’s what’s in store—starting from Pisces and counting down to Aries. Image Source: Bing Image. License: All Creative Commons 12. Pisces:…

[SEOUL] The US and South Korea are in a deadlock over details of a US$350 billion investment fund the two countries agreed to as part of a broader trade deal, with a top Seoul official warning that even the shipbuilding partnership is at risk if they fail to narrow the differences. Speaking at a forum on Tuesday (Sep 9), Kim Yong-beom, director of national policy at South Korea’s presidential office, said Seoul has been emphasising to US officials that it cannot accept the same terms as Japan’s US$550 billion investment pledge finalised last week, citing the disparity in the size…

In an age where there is increased concern about privacy and security, people are embracing messaging platforms such as Signal. While Signal and other apps of its ilk mean enjoying a security boost, such apps are playing catch-up with mainstream messaging platforms in terms of other features and options. Signal has just announced the availability of secure backups for chats, promising an easy way to restore your messaging history to a new device. This is something that Signal users have been begging for, and now it is here. As you might expect with a platform associated with security and privacy,……

J.J. McCarthy’s NFL debut is a road game at home.When the Vikings play the Bears at Soldier Field tonight at 7:15 p.m. local time, the second-year quarterback will be just 15 miles where he grew up in La Grange Park, Ill. There, he helped Nazareth Academy to a state championship in 2018 as a sophomore and made a name for himself in a much earlier time slot: Friday mornings at 6 a.m.Illinois doesn’t allow football coaches to coach in the spring, but Nazareth has an open gym before school on Friday mornings in the spring, where senior players organize practices.…