(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosIran war, said to be over "very soon," nears 6 monthsThe Iran war — defined by fits and starts and strain on America's military — will hit the half-year mark next week with both Washington and Tehran betting they can outlast one another.Why it matters: President Trump has repeatedly promised the fight would be quick, decisive and over "very soon."The big picture: The war's length is pushing once-niche natio (opens original source in a new tab)Colin Demarest·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryFast-approval health insurance policies in India: Plans, benefits, and who should consider themFrom zero-waiting-period plans to flexible coverage options, fast-approval health insurance policies can provide coverage soon after activation. Here’s a look at some of the options available in India and who they may suit. Some of the top fast-approval health insurance policies are Star Health (opens original source in a new tab)19 August 2026
Blockchain & Crypto (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeSri Lanka’s Economic Rebound Offers Opportunities to Boost FintechSri Lanka is witnessing the emergence of a vibrant fintech landscape, supported by a developing infrastructure that facilitates cashless transactions and digital finance, and rising digital literacy. According to Dr. Kumudu Megasooriya, Chairperson of Sri Lanka Fintech Network, the current macroeconomic and social conditions are providing an ideal opportunity for the government to establish a [...] The post Sri Lanka’s Economic Rebound Offers Opportunities to Boost Fintech appeared first on Fint (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·19 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDaily16 mummies and a dog reveal a hidden order inside an ancient Egyptian tombA tomb in Egypt’s Theban Necropolis reveals a surprisingly organized story of burial, reuse, and changing beliefs spanning hundreds of years. Researchers found 16 mummified people, the remains of at least four more, and a mummified dog, with burials ranging from wealthy individuals laid in coffins with amulets and imported goods to later bodies carefully stacked in increasingly crowded spaces. (opens original source in a new tab)19 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsA3 and Mahoning County expand access to free robotics training in Ohio through $500,000 workforce grantThe Association for Advancing Automation (A3) and the Mahoning County Career & Technical Center (MCCTC) will offer no-cost robotics and automation training across Ohio through a $499,000 workforce grant that will help the state’s residents build skills for increasingly technology-driven careers. Awarded through Ohio’s Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP), the grant will support approximately 3,000 […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·19 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsRodriguez launches Movotrak ‘seventh axis’ for cobotsRodriguez has introduced a collaborative linear transfer system that can move a cobot between multiple workstations and extend its operating range to as much as 10 metres. The company is offering Thomson’s Movotrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), which it describes as “a movable seventh axis” designed to allow a single cobot to perform tasks at […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyAI Centre boss Lee Hickin says ChatGPT is ‘like an abacus’ compared to AI’s practical usesThe NAIC boss says companies should stop hiding workplace use and build practical governance on your terms. (opens original source in a new tab)Dan Holmes·19 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AGBICenomi Centers agrees deal with PIF for mall in MedinaCenomi Centers, Saudi Arabia’s largest mall operator, has expanded its partnership with the Public Investment Fund, agreeing to develop and operate a shopping mall in the holy city of Medina. The deal follows a similar agreement for a mall in Al Khobar, where Cenomi has already awarded a SAR1.3 billion ($350 million) construction contract. The […] (opens original source in a new tab)Pramod Kumar·19 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyJapanese scientists use tiny silver particles to make DNA assembly up to 5x more efficientSilver nanoparticles can precisely slice DNA and create longer “sticky ends,” helping genetic fragments join up to five times more efficiently than conventional methods. The breakthrough could eventually simplify the construction of large DNA sequences for gene therapies, cancer vaccines, engineered drugs, and advanced crops. (opens original source in a new tab)19 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsGuest article: The field day is the new term sheet; how growers are vetting ag robotics for real-use application"The signals and data points that come from a company's participation in a field day are invaluable in vetting teams, and too many investors are missing them," says Connie Bowen at Farmhand Ventures. The post Guest article: The field day is the new term sheet; how growers are vetting ag robotics for real-use application appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Connie Bowen and Hannah Johnson·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostRecord graduate influx lifts China’s youth jobless rate to 17.9% in JulyChina’s youth jobless rate climbed to 17.9 per cent in July, as a record wave of university graduates enters an already crowded labour market, prompting Beijing to step up employment support. The jobless rate for those aged 16 to 24, excluding students, rose 3 percentage points from 14.9 per cent in June – the last of three straight months of contraction – according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday. The rate last July was 17.8 per cent and it then climbed to... (opens original source in a new tab)Sherry Wang·19 August 2026