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TEHRAN - The Society to Support Children Suffering from Cancer, widely known by its acronym MAHAK, was established in 1991 as a non-governmental and non-profit organization.

SINGAPORE — Can technology companies use copyrighted works to train artificial intelligence models? How can copyrights be protected when this happens?Ways to foster greater accountability and certainty regarding copyrights when training AI are some of the issues the Government is seeking feedback on with the Aug 26 launch of a public consultation on AI’s impact on copyrights and patents, and how they should evolve in the wake of the technology.It comes amid a global flurry of lawsuits filed by rights holders alleging that many technology companies have infringed their copyrights. This includes using copyrighted books, news articles, images and music to train AI models without permission from or payment to the rights holders.The public consultation by the Ministry of Law and Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) was announced by Minister for Law Edwin Tong at the Global Forum on Intellectual Property held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre during Singapore IP Week.

Singapore recorded fewer scam cases in the first half of 2026 compared to last year, continuing a new downward trend since 2025.While the scam situation has improved, the police said scams remain the most prevalent crime type in Singapore and continue to be a national priority.In the latest mid-year scam and cybercrime brief published Wednesday (Aug 25), the Singapore Police Force said the 16,821 total scam cases in the first six months of this year is a 14.4 per cent decrease from the 19,644 cases in the same period last year.Less money was lost to scams this year — losses fell 17.9 per cent to about $410.6 million from about $500.2 million in the previous year.Cases involving losses of $100,000 or more also dipped by 24.5 per cent compared to the first half of 2025.

An elderly man who hoped to grow his nest egg put about $40,000 into an «AI Robot» product over the course of November 2025.While James (pseudonym) saw his projected investment returns surge, he experienced just as quickly various difficulties in managing and withdrawing his funds.Pressured to continue investing, the 68-year-old man attempted to loan money from his son, who flagged the scam.Undeterred, James continued putting money into the bogus website. It was only in mid-December that he realised he had been conned, by which point he had lost around $70,000 — part of his life savings.His son said a police report was lodged but it was too late.Investment scams remain the third highest scam type reported to the police in the first half of 2026, according to the mid-year scam and cybercrime brief released by the Singapore Police Force on Wednesday (Aug 26).

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Rodion Miroshnik said that Kiev attempts to isolate settlements in violation of international humanitarian law

Search and rescue teams found four Chinese nationals working for a contractor dead, bringing the confirmed death toll to seven

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Scientists in the US have developed a way to turn plastic waste into protein-rich 3D-printed cookies Read Full Article at RT.com

The collection includes prints, postcards and totes, with proceeds going to support the gallery's charitable mission.

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[RFI] Two days after a deadly landfill collapse in Guinea, rescuers are using giant excavators to search for victims. Anger is rising among residents, who say they had warned authorities that the rubbish dump was precarious.

In the report — which details the $624,051.48 penalty handed to Northland Properties — B.C.'s workplace regulator says the company failed to ensure workers were safe when they worked on a renovation project at the Williams Lake hotel in December 2025.

A Victoria real estate agent has been fined $200,000 and had his licence suspended for six months after he bought an affordable housing unit and rented it out, according to a consent order posted by the B.C. Financial Services Authority.

Le 20 août dernier, le centre de tri de Motu Uta a connu son plus grave incendie en 26 ans. Le feu pourrait avoir été causé par un appareil électronique. Des objets de plus en plus problématiques car aucune solution de recyclage des batteries au lithium n'existe localement.

Cinq jours après l'incendie au centre de tri de Motu Uta, la question du tri des déchets recyclable reste entière. En espérant une résolution rapide de la situation, la commune d'Arue propose malgré tout à ses administrés de poursuivre la collecte du bac vert, mais c'est une collecte partielle : les papiers et cartons ne sont pas ramassés.

Le compte à rebours est lancé ! Dans un peu plus d’un mois, nous connaîtrons le nom de la nouvelle ambassadrice de la communauté chinoise en Polynésie française. Afin de donner toutes les chances à votre candidate, vous avez la possibilité de voter pour votre Miss par SMS.

Le joueur professionnel polynésien, Marama Vahirua, prend la tête des U19 du FC Lorient, son ancien, apprend-on auprès de nos confrères de la presse quotidienne régionale.

The Russian Foreign Minister has discussed the Ukraine conflict, humanitarian cooperation and religious persecution with a Vatican envoy Read Full Article at RT.com

A crowd in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopol has attacked and badly damaged a vehicle used by military conscription officers Read Full Article at RT.com

Dmitry Peskov declined to provide any further details

All employees were evacuated promptly after the emergency was reported

Billy Ray Cyrus shared an emotional tribute to his close friend and collaborator Dolly Parton following her shock death on Tuesday.

Celebrity tributes have poured in for country music icon Dolly Parton following her death age 80.

A US Air Force transport jet made a highly unusual landing in Moscow on Tuesday, sparking a frenzy of theories about its mysterious mission.

Dolly Parton's private cancer battle has been revealed following the heartbreaking news of her death at the age of 80 on Tuesday.

The family of the legendary country music star announced her death on Tuesday.

US farmers are facing their worst crisis in 40 years as Washington’s war on Iran drives up fuel and fertilizer costs, the FT has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Lists are being agreed, Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratov said

Asaduddin Owaisi has openly criticized the RSS and BJP for their connections to the Manusmriti, questioning their true allegiance to the Indian Constitution adopted in 1949. He emphasized the valiant efforts of Muslim freedom fighters during the resistance against British colonialism and pointed out VD Savarkar's letters to the British while imprisoned. The ongoing discourse regarding Manusmriti's relevance and constitutional principles is growing more fervent by the day.

The Iranian attacks raise doubts about whether the Department of State, the Pentagon and the US intelligence community are sufficiently prepared to guarantee due protection to US sites in the region, the TV channel said

Minister of Sports and Youth, Alfred Gangata, has unveiled an ambitious plan to stage a major international concert in the country, revealing that global superstars Chris Brown and Burna Boy have emerged as the frontrunners from an initial shortlist of three international artists. In a statement addressing widespread public reaction to the proposal, Gangata insisted […] The post Chris Brown or Burna Boy? Gangata’s blockbuster concert plan to mint Malawi’s next generation of billionaires appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Adelaide Migogo, chairperson of the National Women’s Football Committee and leader of Malawi’s delegation at the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA Qualifier, has hailed Silver Strikers Ladies’ historic run to the semi-finals as further proof of the rising quality within Malawi’s domestic women’s football league. Speaking after the Bankers thrashed Nsingizini Hotspurs 5-1 to book […] The post Adella hails growing quality of Malawi’s women’s football: ‘We march with power’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.