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Banks and regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot on NEAR testnet
The pilot's success could accelerate global financial systems' transition to quantum-safe protocols, enhancing security and regulatory alignment. The post Banks and regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot on NEAR testnet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Shein, champion mondial de l’« ultrafast-fashion », se lance en Bourse avec des ambitions bridées par le ralentissement de sa croissance
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Stock markets rise in early trade on buying in blue-chips
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty were trading higher in early trade on Monday (August 24, 2026), driven by buying in blue-chip stocks HDFC Bank and Infosys amid positive global cues. However, persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices continue to hamper risk appetite, an expert said. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 202.42 points to 77,744.15 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 55.35 points to 24,309. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and HDFC Bank were among the major winners.
Russia's Ozon says four logistics hubs targeted by Ukrainian drones
Aug 24 - Four logistics hubs owned by Russia's second-largest online retailer Ozon in southern Russia were targeted in Ukrainian drone attacks, the company said on Monday, bringing the number of targeted facilities to six since August 22.
Snap Insight: NDR 2026 - the real shift in family support goes beyond S$70,000 per child
The new measures move us toward treating child-raising as something to build and maintain collectively as a society, says Kalpana Vignehsa from the Institute of Policy Studies. SINGAPORE: What should strike Singaporeans about the National Day Rally (NDR) is that the government is changing the logic of family support. The almost S$70,000 (US$55,140) in support for every Singaporean child is simply the most visible expression of the biggest overhaul of family policy in a generation.
Guests joked Alan Jones and alleged victim looked ‘like a great couple’ at luncheon, court hears
Radio host’s indecent assault and sexual touching trial enters fourth week, with shock jock Jason Morrison telling court complainant C appeared ‘stuck’ beside Jones Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Fellow shock jock Jason Morrison has told the Alan Jones trial that guests at a luncheon hosted by the 2GB breakfast presenter were joking that Jones and a young staffer “look like a great couple” as the pair sat next to each other at a Sydney restaurant.
How can I convince NHS pensions that I am not dead?
It has not paid me for months and I am in severe financial distress, and apart from my husband while I try to sort it out I stopped receiving my NHS pension in May and, when I rang to ask why, I was informed that I was deceased. I have repeatedly called to no avail and my emails have received auto-generated responses. Continue reading...
JPMorgan Unit to Argue Any India Regulatory Breach Was Technical
A JPMorgan Chase & Co. unit facing allegations of non-compliance from India’s market regulator is likely to contend that the issue was technical in nature rather than manipulative, people familiar with the matter said.
Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight: War For Roshar Officially Kicks Off A Brand-New Era
Brandon Sandstone’s world of Roshan is stepping into a fresh chapter, and it feels like the kind of move only he could pull off without missing a beat. After years of weaving the high‑storm magic and political intrigue that define the Stormlight Archive, Sanderson announced the launch of “War for Roshar,” a multi‑platform expansion that’s set to reshape how we experience the Cosmere. Think of it as a bridge between the novels we’ve devoured and a new, more interactive playground where the stakes feel just as personal.
The core of the project is a narrative‑driven game that drops us straight into the middle of the conflict between the Radiants and the forces of Odium. It’s not a typical RPG; the story is being written in tandem with the upcoming books, so choices you make will echo into future installments. Sanderson’s team is working with a handful of veteran developers, and they’ve promised a focus on the kind of deep world‑building that made the books feel like a living, breathing place. The first chapter launches this summer, and you’ll be able to explore familiar locales—Shattered Plains, Urithiru, even the hidden corners of Shadesmar—while meeting new characters who could become the next big names in the Cosmere.
What’s especially exciting is how the project ties into the broader Cosmere timeline. Sanderson hinted that events in “War for Roshar” will feed directly into the next Stormlight novel, giving fans a chance to see cause and effect in real time. It’s a clever way to keep the narrative momentum going between releases, and it means the world keeps expanding even when the shelves are empty. For longtime readers, that’s a promise that the story never truly stops; for newcomers, it’s an invitation to jump in at any point and still feel grounded.
All of this is being rolled out with a modest rollout schedule—no massive hype blitz, just a steady drip of content that lets the community digest each piece. Sanderson’s been clear that the goal is to keep the quality high while exploring new formats, and from what’s been shared so far, it looks like they’re staying true to that. If you’ve ever wanted to walk the storm‑swept cliffs yourself, this might finally be the chance, and it feels like