1Autohk.marketscreener.com
Porsche SE is urging Volkswagen to speed up the restructuring
Porsche SE is urging Volkswagen to speed up its restructuring efforts, citing massive write-downs and resistance from staff as reasons for delays in implementing cost-cutting measures. The holding company, led by Hans Dieter Pötsch, posted a loss of in the first half of 2026, a sharp reversal from the profit of the previous year. The shortfall was mainly caused by sizeable write-down related to Volkswagen shares and a further attributed to Volkswagen's overcapacity. Despite internal conflicts, Volkswagen's attempts to reduce overcapacity have been blocked by the federal state of and employee representatives. Porsche SE maintains its full-year targets and expects an adjusted net result between 1.5 billion and 4.7 billion, with net debt expected to come in between 4.
2Sportsfreepressjournal.in
FPJ Exclusive
Harsh Singh, the first Indian male judoka to win a gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, delivered a 10-0 victory over Australia's Joshua Katz in the final. Speaking exclusively to The Free Press Journal, Singh detailed his personal and professional experiences, including years of training, sacrifice, injuries, difficulties, and moments of doubt. He hopes his achievement will inspire the next generation of judo in India and help Indian Judo receive more recognition. Singh also highlighted his preparation for the upcoming Asian Games, focusing on improving every detail of my competing, improving technique, and using the Commonwealth experience as motivation.
3Techhelpnetsecurity.com
Week in review: Cisco fixes IMC bug, Patch Tuesday forecast, Black Hat USA 2026
The week ended with Cisco fixing a bug in IMC and announcing a record-setting Patch Tuesday. Mike Wiacek, founder and CTO of Stairwell, explained that each published sample hides an average of 2.4 undocumented variants of malware, and that StairWell keeps every executable that runs on customer endpoints. Elastic Defend now covers 800+ vulnerable drivers, with automated troubleshooting and ARM support. Analysts received 19 minutes per hour in Stellar Cyber’s agentic auto triage trials, which closed 8,047 tickets during customer trials as confident false positives. Brian Hill, Field CISO, Client Advisory for BlackCloak, explains how attackers reach companies through the personal lives of executives. An automated system called NOVA read the source code of 3,915 open-source projects over two months and found 14,090 vulnerabilities, each confirmed through the system’�s validation pipeline.
4Techthetechoutlook.com
Vivo India’s X Account Appears to Have Been Hacked, Filled With Firelight FXRP Rewards Posts
Vivo India's X account, one of the largest smartphone makers, appears to have been hacked, with several unusual posts shared from the account, which do not concern anything related to the company. The posts, all of which concern Firelight FXRP rewards, are still visible at the time of writing this article. Most of Vivo India’s usual posts also appear to be gone, indicating that the account may have been compromised around 12 hours ago. So far, no official announcement has been made regarding the incident. It is unclear when the account will be restored to normal.
5Healthbiz.heraldcorp.com
'I came for tourism and left with a polyp removed': Foreign visitors flock to Korea for health checkups
A growing number of foreign tourists are visiting Korea for health checkups, following the popular cosmetics industry as a new draw for visitors. The Ministry of Health and Welfare reported that about 2.01 million foreign patients visited Korea last year, a 71.7 percent increase from the previous year. Visitors are from China, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States. The biggest draws for foreign visitors are price and speed, with tests that require specialist referrals, insurance approvals, and long waiting periods in the United Nations or Hong Kong typically completed in a single day in Korea. The screening system is also cited as a competitive advantage. Medical institutions are expanding English-language services to meet demand.
6Worldeuromaidanpress.com
Russia's morning strike on a Kharkiv high-rise kills two men and wounds 21 - Euromaidan Press
Russian forces struck a residential high-rise in Kharkiv's Saltivka district on 9 August 2026, killing two men and injuring more than 20 others. The strike collapsed several upper floors and trapped residents inside, while a second strike hit a neighboring building. Kharkov Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported the strike shortly after 07:00. The head of the Kharkav Oblast Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, confirmed that a missile hit the high-rises and that Russia also struck an office building nearby. Among the wounded was a five-year-old boy. Over the past 24 hours, Russia has killed three people and injured 25 in Kharksiv and 12 settlements across the oblast.
7Politicsmoneycontrol.com
Israel cancels all military leaves: Is Netanyahu preparing a fresh strike on Iran?- Moneycontrol
The Israeli military has reportedly cancelled all military leave amid speculation that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be preparing a fresh strike on Iran. This comes after Israel concluded that Washington is no longer willing to settle the conflict on Israeli terms. The move comes amid heightened military activity in the region, with US Central Command commander Adm. Brad Cooper visiting Israel for talks. Israeli Channel 13 reported that the IDF had informed Cooper that Israel does not require US approval or support to launch another war against Iran. There are also reports that Israel has authorised operations targeting senior Iranian regime and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) figures. Iran has threatened to target Israel's Haifa refinery and Tel Aviv if Israel launches another attack.
8Sportsarchynewsy.com
Asia News: Typhoon Dolphin Hits China & JFA Investigates Referees Over KFA Scandal - Archynewsy
Typhoon Dolphin hit eastern coastal provinces of China, triggering high-level emergency alerts across coastal areas and evacuating vulnerable residents and fishing fleets. The storm also threatened maritime operations, aquaculture installations, and port infrastructure along the coastline. The Japan Football Association (JFA) is investigating allegations of match official hospitality and bribery by the Korea Football Association regarding match official benefits or violations of tournament governance rules. The investigation is being conducted by an independent panel to determine these claims. No final disciplinary decisions have been made regarding these allegations. Both incidents highlight challenges facing East Asian authorities in dealing with natural disaster preparedness and sports governance accountability.
9Worldthecourier.com.au
Nagasaki marks bombing with call to ban nuclear weapons
The Japanese city of Nagasaki has marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing by the US, with Mayor Shiro Suzuki calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons and criticising countries that use them as a deterrent. Suzuki also urged the Japanese government to maintain the "three non-nuclear principles" adopted by the Japanese parliament in 1971, which have not yet been included in Japanese law. This has raised questions about whether these principles will be maintained, particularly after Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi recently called for a "taboo-free" national debate on nuclear weapons.
10Politicsaol.com
Taiwan's 2027 defence spending to rise 16%, official media reports
Taiwan's cabinet is set to propose a 16% annual increase in defence spending for 2027, which will for the first time exceed T$1 trillion ($31 billion), according to the official Central News Agency. This comes as China has increased military and political pressure to assert its claims, which Taiwan strongly denies. The proposed budget includes funding for the coast guard, veterans and special projects, and will exceed 3% of gross domestic product. However, Taiwan also faces calls from Washington to increase its defence spending, mirroring that of Europe. The move comes as Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has embraced military modernisation and pledged to increase spending on its defences, given the increasing threat from China.
