Dependence on consulting firms is a growing trend among governments globally. Left unchecked, it can have a negative impact due to high costs or transparency issues. Such dependence came to the fore in France a few years ago, when the Macron government was criticised for its close ties with US consulting giant McKinsey. UNESCO's Inclusive Policy Lab, headed by Iulia Sevciuc, has established a new blueprint to tackle this problem. She spoke to us in Business.
Read full articleStarship flight 14: Why SpaceX’s first-ever orbital test matters to NASA’s Artemis SpaceX is preparing for a defining moment with the first-ever orbital launch using Starship flight 14. The critical mission is also significant for NASA Artemis mission that could determine whether...
Read moreA SharePoint Server vulnerability that Microsoft initially classified as a spoofing flaw with a CVSS score of 6.5 actually enables authenticated remote code execution, according to full technical details published today by Viettel Cyber Security researcher Dinh Ho Anh Khoa. The flaw, CVE-2026-65660, affects SharePoint Server 2016, 2019, and Subscription Edition. Patches have been
Read moreThe Sacramento River has gotten too warm for salmon eggs. Environmental advocates blame the Trump administration for taking too much water out of Shasta Lake.
Read moreA malicious npm package named "indexed-btree" has been observed hiding its malicious behavior within application code rather than using lifecycle scripts, indicating that threat actors are likely shifting tactics in response to recent security controls. "Indexed-btree is a malicious npm package mimicking the legit sorted-btree package, an ordinary B-tree/indexing utility," Checkmarx said. "
Read moreNothing is expanding its partnership with Optiemus to turn CMF into an independent, majority Indian-owned smartphone brand. Optiemus will join CMF’s upcoming Series A funding round, while manufacturing, ownership and R&D will come under a single India-based entity.
Read moreOpenAI, Google and others recently disclosed breaches by their artificial intelligence models that amplified concerns about the advancing capabilities of the technology.
Read moreFrom bachelorette trips to family vacations, group travel can cause relationship-ending fallouts. Here’s how to navigate difficult conversations about finances.
Read moreSelf-driving systems are getting so good that drivers may overestimate the technology and not be prepared to respond when something goes wrong.
Read moreAn immersive virtual tour of Etihad Airways’ Arabian Travel Market 2026 stand offers a closer look at the aircraft cabins, lounge concepts and new products shaping the Abu Dhabi carrier’s next phase of growth.
Read moreOnePlus N6 Lite 4G has been launched in India at ₹16,999, featuring a 6.75-inch 120Hz display and 7,000mAh battery. The smartphone is powered by the Unisoc T7250 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, expandable via microSD.
Read moreChina is attempting to breathe new life into its nearly 20-year-old Han Xin code by promoting a miniaturised version to use on semiconductors, marking the latest chapter in Beijing’s long-running attempt to secure a foothold for its home-grown standards in global industrial supply chains. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said on Monday that the “Micro Han Xin” code – a scaled-down iteration of the 2007-era symbology – had entered the formal international standardisation...
Read moreThere have only been six named storms this Atlantic hurricane season so far, and most of them only lasted a couple of days. What’s going on? Where’s all the hurricane activity?
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