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Uptime Institute Announces Five Data Center Predictions Report for 2026
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Uptime Institute Announces Five Data Center Predictions Report for 2026

As corporate AI moves beyond pilots and experimentation, infrastructure designers and operators face a series of big challenges spanning power, resiliency, sustainability and automation Uptime Institute today announced the release of its Five Data Center Predictions for 2026 looking beyond the more obvious trends of 2026 and examining some of the latest developments and challenges shaping the digital infrastructure industry. The 2026 predictions focus on the continued growth of the industry and related challenges, while also recognizing AI as a powerful, transformative accelerant to growth. While AI is the key driver for a wave of investment that will underpin digital infrastructure for decades to come, the speed and ultimate size of the build-outs are unclear at this time. “Cri...
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German cities hold rallies in solidarity with Iran protesters
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German cities hold rallies in solidarity with Iran protesters

Protesters hold flags and placards during a demonstration to protest the Iranian authorities violent crackdown on nationwide protests and to express solidarity with demonstrators in Iran.Credit: Siavosh Hosseini/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa The mass anti-government protests in Iran drew demonstrators onto the streets of Berlin and Frankfurt on Saturday. The mass anti-government protests in Iran drew demonstrators onto the streets of Berlin and Frankfurt on Saturday. In Berlin, police said around 1,400 people joined a solidarity march through the city centre, while a further 300 gathered at a nearby square. In Frankfurt, around 1,800 people took to the streets. The rallies reflected the growing international support for the protesters in Iran, where surging inflation and ...
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South Africa’s strained ties with US face new test – war games with China, Iran and Russia
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South Africa’s strained ties with US face new test – war games with China, Iran and Russia

The participation of warships from China, Iran and Russia in military exercises hosted by South Africa could further strain the country's relationship with the US, which are already at an all-time low. A News24 report suggesting South Africa is hoping to persuade Iran to become an observer rather than an active participant points to the sensitivities over how the war games may be viewed by US President Donald Trump. Vessels flying Chinese, Iranian and Russian flags have been seen sailing into South Africa's main naval base in Simon's Town on the Cape Peninsula in recent days. The week-long drill got under way on Friday. It is being led by China - and involves other members from an alliance of major developing countries, which when it was launched in 2006 was known as Bric. ...
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US halts assistance to Somalia over claims food aid was illegally seized
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US halts assistance to Somalia over claims food aid was illegally seized

It is estimated that more than four million Somalis are facing crisis levels of hunger The US has suspended all assistance to the government of Somalia, alleging that officials destroyed a UN World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse and seized "donor-funded food aid". "The Trump administration has a zero-tolerance policy for waste, theft, and diversion of life-saving assistance," said a US state department statement on X. The message, posted on the account of the under secretary for foreign assistance, said reports had been received about officials illegally seizing 76 tonnes of food intended for "vulnerable Somalis". Somali has denied the allegations, saying that the expansion work under way in the Mogadishu port, where the warehouse is located, had not affected any aid stora...
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Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichyie ‘devastated’ by death of young son
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Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichyie ‘devastated’ by death of young son

One of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler twins has died, her family has confirmed. An official family statement said that 21-month-old boy Nkanu Nnamdi, who the novelist had with her husband Dr Ivara Esege, died on Wednesday after a brief illness. Issued on behalf of the family by Omawumi Ogbe, the statement said they were "devastated by this profound loss", and thanked well-wishers while also asking for privacy and prayers. Award-winning US-based writer Adichie is known for works including Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah and her 2012 Ted Talk and essay We Should All Be Feminists, which was sampled by Beyoncé on her 2013 song Flawless A key figure in postcolonial feminist literature, her work explores themes around gender and immigration. In 2015, she was l...
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GEOLOG Acquires Quad Ltd and QO Inc. to Enhance Global Wellsite Geology and Pore Pressure Services.
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GEOLOG Acquires Quad Ltd and QO Inc. to Enhance Global Wellsite Geology and Pore Pressure Services.

Strategic acquisition deepens GEOLOG’s technical expertise and broadens service delivery worldwide. GEOLOG International B.V. (“GEOLOG” or the “Company”), a leading independent provider of wellsite geosciences, drilling solutions and surface logging services to the energy industry, today announced the successful acquisition of Quad Ltd and QO Inc. (together, “Quad”). Quad is a long-standing provider of wellsite and operations geologists, along with advanced pore pressure and fracture gradient analysis services. This strategic bolt-on acquisition significantly enhances GEOLOG’s portfolio of advanced subsurface and drilling support services and solidifies its operational presence globally. GEOLOG and Quad have a history of successful collaboration on numerous international proj...
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Abu Dhabi’s TII Launches Falcon-H1 Arabic, Establishing the World’s Leading Arabic AI Model
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Abu Dhabi’s TII Launches Falcon-H1 Arabic, Establishing the World’s Leading Arabic AI Model

Based on new hybrid-architecture, models deliver higher accuracy while running on smaller parameter sizes Launch underscores UAE push to compete with global AI leaders in high-performance language models The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced Falcon-H1 Arabic, a newly developed large language model built on a hybrid Mamba-Transformer architecture. Representing a complete departure from previous transformer-based versions, this new model establishes itself as the highest-performing system on the Open Arabic LLM Leaderboard (OALL). This milestone sets Falcon-H1 Arabic as the leading Arabic AI model currently available, outperforming...
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TII Launches Falcon Reasoning: Best 7B AI Model Globally, Also Outperforms Larger Models
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TII Launches Falcon Reasoning: Best 7B AI Model Globally, Also Outperforms Larger Models

• Falcon H1R 7B Packs Advanced Reasoning into a Compact 7 Billion Parameter Model Optimized for Speed and Efficiency • TII’s Latest AI Model Outperforms Larger Rivals from Microsoft, Alibaba, and NVIDIA on Key Benchmarks The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced the release of Falcon H1R 7B, a next-generation AI model that takes a significant step toward making advanced AI more accessible than ever, by delivering world-class reasoning performance in a compact, efficient, and openly available format. With just 7 billion parameters, Falcon H1R 7B challenges and, in many cases, outperforms larger open-source AI models ...
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Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 worth $250,000 extends deadline till 11thJanuary 2026
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Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 worth $250,000 extends deadline till 11thJanuary 2026

• Due to an extraordinary global response of over 134,000 registrations from 214 countries, the submission deadline has been extended. • Nurses worldwide can submit their nominations via www.asterguardians.com The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, an initiative from Aster DM Healthcare – a leading integrated healthcare provider, has announced the extension of its deadline to January 11, 2026. The awards have already received over 134,000 registrations from 214 countries, highlighting its growing global reach and recognition among nurses worldwide. Nurses from around the world can submit their nominations through the dedicated platform at www.asterguardians.com.  This year, the prestigious award will be hosted in New Delhi, India, ce...
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan Sends New Year Message, Calls for Unity and Resilience in 2026
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan Sends New Year Message, Calls for Unity and Resilience in 2026

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ) has extended warm New Year greetings to Nigerians and friends around the world, urging citizens to embrace hope, reflection, and unity as the nation steps into 2026. In his message, GEJ gave thanks to God for life and the opportunity of a new beginning. He acknowledged the challenges faced in the past year, including economic pressures and persistent insecurity, which have tested the resilience of many families across the country. “Yet, even in these difficult circumstances, the enduring character of the Nigerian people has remained evident. Across our communities, we have continued to see courage, solidarity, and a quiet determination to persevere,” he said, emphasizing the strength of the nation’s diversity and shared values. GEJ ur...
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