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PoliticsSep 16Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, Guterres warnsGuterres calls for urgent Security Council reform, says geopolitical divides hindering action on global crises.Al Jazeera [en]
Sci & TechSep 16Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footageThe footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.CBS News
PoliticsSep 16EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate member - ReutersEU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate member ReutersReuters World
WorldSep 16WATCH: 5 coaches honored for making a difference on and off the fieldFive inspiring coaches from across the country are being recognized for the impact they make in their communities, with a game-changing surprise in this segment sponsored by Mazda.ABC News
MilitarySep 16One of the world’s most versatile attack planes is taking on the counter-UAS mission[Sponsored] An airborne layer pushes drone engagements farther from defended assets and changes the cost-per-kill equation.Breaking Defense
MilitarySep 16Lockheed Martin tests networked infrared sensors on F-16 fightersLockheed Martin is conducting tests of networked infrared sensors on F-16 fighter jets. This initiative aims to enhance the F-16's surveillance and targeting capabilities.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 16Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks to press following interest rate announcementWatch live coverage as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks to the press following the latest interest rate announcement.NBC News
Sci & TechSep 16Scoop: U.S. open to discuss AI "shared risks" with China, Bessent saysThe U.S. is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks this weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Axios.Why it matters: The Trump administration has flatly rejected calls from industry to pace or slow down the development of AI, citing a fierce race against China. Bessent's scheduled meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng could provide an opening for talks on U.S.-China AI safety cooperation. "The United States remains the leader in AI. And we are open to discussions on avoiding shared risks and avoiding bifurcation of our two systems. We expect our discussioAxios
WorldSep 16Imran Khosla: The Low-Key Entrepreneur Making an Impact Beyond BusinessBy KT Team For years, Imran Khosla maintained the profile of a businessman more comfortable operating behind the scenes than occupying the public spotlight. Known largely within business and professional circles, Khosla kept much of his personal life, entrepreneurial activities and community work away from public attention. That relative anonymity began to change after President William Ruto attended his son's wedding in Mombasa, drawing wider interest in the businessman and the life he had built outside the glare of publicity. Behind that growing public profile is an entrepreneur whose interests span several sectors, with information technology, fintech and software development forming an important part of his business journey. Khosla has developed business interests around technology-driven solutions, with activities and investments extending into different African markets. His portfolio also includes interests in real estate, reflecting an entrepreneurial approach that has expanded beyond a single industry. Yet business represents only one side of the story. Those familiar with Khosla's activities point to years of community involvement and philanthropy that have often taken place quietly, without the publicity that frequently accompanies charitable initiatives by prominent businesspeople. A Philanthropist Away From the Cameras Khosla's approach to philanthropy has largely reflected the same low-key character associated with his business life. Rather than turning every charitable contribution into a public event, his community activities have generally remained outside mainstream attention. His philanthropic interests have included youth empowerment, community development and assistance to people facing medical challenges , according to those familiar with his work. Support for water initiatives has also formed part of the community projects associated with him, particularly in areas where reliable access to essential services remains a daily challenge. It reflects a philosophy increasingly associated with his public profile: that entrepreneurship should ultimately create value beyond the balance sheet. For successful businesspeople, wealth can build companies and create investment opportunities. But it can also become a tool for addressing practical problems within communities. That second dimension is becoming an important part of Khosla's story. Faith, Community and Service Faith also occupies an important place in Khosla's life. A practising Muslim, he has supported religious and community institutions, including initiatives connected with the construction and development of mosques and madrassas . He has also participated in Islamic religious gatherings and community events, including commemorations marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) at Imran Khosla residence Such gatherings extend beyond religious observance. They provide opportunities for communities to reflect on values including compassion, generosity, humility, peace and responsibility towards others. For Khosla, involvement in these activities has provided another connection with communities beyond the boardroom. It also helps explain why philanthropy and religious service feature prominently in accounts of his life from people who know him personally. Technology at the Centre of His Business Journey While his community activities provide one side of his profile, technology remains central to Khosla's entrepreneurial story. His interests in fintech and software development place him within a rapidly expanding African technology economy where businesses and governments are increasingly adopting digital systems for payments, financial services and everyday operations. Africa's technology landscape has changed dramatically over the past two decades, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs capable of identifying gaps between traditional systems and emerging digital solutions. Khosla's business interests have developed within this changing environment. Alongside technology, his interests in real estate have provided diversification, creating a broader entrepreneurial portfolio rather than concentrating his activities within one sector. This combination of technology, investment and property has helped establish the business foundation behind the relatively private public figure. A Wedding That Brought National Attention For someone accustomed to operating quietly, one family occasion unexpectedly brought Khosla considerably closer to the national spotlight. President William Ruto's attendance at his son's wedding in Mombasa generated public interest in the family and inevitably prompted questions about the businessman hosting some of the country's prominent personalities. For many Kenyans encountering his name for the first time, the occasion created curiosity: Who is Imran Khosla? Yet those who had interacted with him through business, religious and community circles were already familiar with a man whose network had developed over years. The increased attention represents a significant shift for someone who had largely avoided cultivating a celebrity-businessman image. Measuring Success Beyond Money Khosla's emerging public profile ultimately presents a broader question about how entrepreneurial success should be measured. Businesses, investments and financial performance are obvious measures. But there is another measure that doesn't necessarily appear on a company's balance sheet: what happens when private success is converted into opportunities for other people. A young person who receives support can pursue an opportunity that previously appeared unreachable. A family struggling with medical expenses can receive assistance during an extraordinarily difficult period. A community water project can address a problem affecting hundreds of households. A mosque or madrassa can serve generations long after the person who contributed towards it has moved on. These interventions may receive considerably less attention than multimillion-shilling business transactions, but their impact can be deeply personal. Building a Legacy Beyond Business As Khosla becomes more recognisable outside traditional business circles, the challenge will be maintaining the balance that has characterised much of his journey: pursuing commercial opportunities while remaining connected to community and faith. His story stretches from fintech and software development to real estate, philanthropy, youth empowerment and religious causes . And perhaps that combination provides the clearest picture of the businessman. Imran Khosla's growing public profile may have been accelerated by a high-profile family occasion, but the fuller story extends beyond photographs with prominent personalities. It is the story of an entrepreneur seeking to build businesses while supporting causes and communities important to him. For those who have interacted with Khosla closely, therefore, his eventual legacy may not be measured solely by the companies established, investments made or wealth accumulated. It may equally be measured by the people empowered, communities supported and institutions strengthened along the way.kenyatoday · kenya
WorldSep 16He is 87 years old, continues to work on the family farm and prepares his grandchildren to continue a century-old legacy "I am proud of the whole family; everyone has their role and they have done it very well"Eddie Brown prepares his grandchildren to assume new responsibilities and transmits to them the knowledge he accumulated over the years.Clarín
PoliticsSep 16More artists under political pressure, 'this is a big deal'Artiesten die politieke statements maken zijn van alle tijden. Protestliederen, uitspraken op awardshows of het opspelden van een pinnetje op de borst. Dit keer belandde de Amerikaanse rapper Macklemore in een geopolitieke wervelwind. Hij werd geschrapt als voorprogramma van de Britse zanger Ed Sheeran. Het is niet voor het eerst dat een artiest dat overkomt, maar de manier waarop en wie hierachter zit vallen op. Macklemore mag niet meer optreden vanwege zijn pro-Palestijnse uitspraken op het podium. Volgens Sheeran, met wie hij door de Verenigde Staten zou touren, komt dit mede door de Joods-NOS Buitenland
WorldSep 16Quiniela of Santa Fe: results of today's Vespertina draw, Wednesday, September 16Conocé los números ganadores, cuáles salieron hoy a la cabeza y todo lo que necesitás saber.Clarín
BusinessSep 16Edesur took a loan from five banks to finance works and improve serviceLa distribuidora acordó el crédito sindicado con cinco bancos. Es por $ 320.000 millones, equivalente a $212,4 millones. Tendrá un plazo de tres años y una tasa variable.Clarín
WorldSep 16Quiniela of Córdoba: results of today's Vespertina draw, Wednesday, September 16Conocé los números ganadores, cuáles salieron hoy a la cabeza y todo lo que necesitás saber.Clarín
Sci & TechSep 16Psychology says that hating all photos of oneself is not vanity or insecurity; a study reveals that people prefer their mirror image, while their friends prefer their own, because you are the only person on Earth who has never seen your real faceLa diferencia entre cómo nos vemos en el espejo y cómo aparecemos en una fotografía estaría relacionada con la familiaridad y la forma en que nuestro cerebro reconoce los rostros.Clarín
WorldSep 16Quiniela of the Province: results of today's Vespertina draw, Wednesday, September 16Conocé qué números salieron hoy a la cabeza y todo lo que necesitás saber. A cruzar los dedos.Clarín
PoliticsSep 16NGO Viasná denounces the expulsion to Lithuania of 25 political prisoners released by MinskUn grupo de 25 detenidos fue liberado y enviado a Lituania tras negociaciones entre EE.UU. y Bielorrusia, informó un organismo de derechos humanos.El enviado especial de EE.UU. anunció el levantamiento de sanciones a empresas bielorrusas, mientras se desbloquearán activos bancarios del país europeo.Clarín
PoliticsSep 16US pays $725 million to UN, easing its debt dispute with the world body - ReutersUS pays $725 million to UN, easing its debt dispute with the world body ReutersReuters World
BusinessSep 16Diamondback leads broad losses in energy stocks alongside falling crude pricesDiamondback is leading significant losses in energy stocks, coinciding with a decline in crude oil prices. This indicates a negative trend in the energy market.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 16At the G20 on energy, Donald Trump wants to make people forget about oil at over 100 dollarsDÉCRYPTAGE - À Houston, Washington promeut sa stratégie énergétique, qui fait la part belle aux hydrocarbures. L’invitation du Venezuela en est l’un des symboles, alors que les deux capitales viennent de conclure des contrats mirobolants.Le Figaro International
HealthSep 16She is 34 years old and received chemotherapy by mistake for more than a decade: "It ruined my life"Becky Jones was told she had a brain tumor and only had a few months to live. Eleven years later, she found out that the diagnosis was false and, therefore, the therapy had been useless.Clarín
MilitarySep 16AI is making it easier for adversaries to target U.S. military, experts sayCBS News
PoliticsSep 16Kazakhstan Again Sentences Activists for Supposed Attempt to Seize PowerHuman rights organizations are speaking out after five Kazakh activists were convicted for an alleged plan to seize the presidential residence in Astana.The Diplomat
ConflictBreakingSep 16DOJ charges Russian agents with plotting attacks, including in USNPR News
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