DARK SECRETS: 18 - The Real Truth

Ethiopia back to civil war? Horn of Africa fears spillover effect of renewed fighting

After contagion in the Arabian Peninsula, should the entire Horn of Africa fear a domino effect? Just as US President Donald Trump’s decision to invade Iran drew the Saudis back to Yemen, did threats over the Bab al-Mandab Strait light the fuse in Ethiopia, where last week, unresolved issues between…

France 24 · Sep 30

Dodging SaaSocalypse: AI’s enterprise moment could belong to IT services

ITC Infotech's merger with Happiest Minds highlights the trend of mid-market consolidation in response to AI advancements. The global IT market faces challenges, requiring companies to adopt AI-centric capabilities for survival. Enterprises are burdened with legacy systems, which present both challenges and opportunities for funding technological transformations. Companies will need…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Check gate before the horse bolts

India is facing challenges in managing foreign remittances, particularly concerning fraudulent transactions and proper certification. A proposed solution includes establishing a designated certification professional class to enhance accountability and quality. Introducing a pre-remittance window could allow better risk assessments and reduce fraudulent activities.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

OPINION - Burnham’s big speech was long on emotion, short on details

For those of us old enough to remember the fun days of Margaret Thatcher, this week has had the invigorating element of déjà vu. The Prime Minister’s speech about renationalising utilities, taking homes off neglectful landlords, establishing a National Care Service, tackling the triple lock, electoral reform and, possibly, reversing…

Evening Standard · Sep 30

The way back to Europe is rocky – but it is a road well worth taking

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham talks of going ‘all the way’ as the government reviews relations with the bloc – he is right to put rejoining back on the table

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Things are changing behind the scenes, so you must decide: do you want human civil servants or AI bots?

Rapidly expanding AI use within the government is numbing departments to its profound threats. And try arguing with a faceless digital bureaucrat, warns a British civil servant

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Ken Paxton’s Christian identity politics obscure a history of scandal

The Texas Senate candidate rose to power as a culture warrior. His record is a marriage of hypocrisy and cynicism

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

Bill Gates thinks AI could kill a billion people – but can we trust his judgment after Epstein?

He knows a thing or two about tech, but what to make of the views of a man who met Jeffrey Epstein 30 times and couldn’t see what a monster he was?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Prosecco pratfalls and coffee catastrophes: Neets are missing out on formative first-job experiences

Work in the hospitality industry made me who I am. Without it, young people are denied not only an income and a step on the career ladder, but important life skills, says freelance writer Isabel Brooks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Who controls your right to vote? Four questions the ECI must answer

The Election Commission of India’s functioning is under public scrutiny like never before. The resentment around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) that has left a large population of Indians – often the most marginalised – scrambling for documents is understandable. But the issues raised by the recent Indian Express investigation…

Newslaundry · Sep 30