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Straits Times
2 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Key facts about tsunamis and the damage they cause
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Large quakes are the main driver of tsunamis, but the phenomenon can also be sparked by other events, such as volcanic eruptions and landslides. TOKYO - Tsunami alerts were issued across parts of the Pacific on July 30 after an 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east. Here are key facts about tsunamis and the damage they can cause. Shock of water A tsunami is a shock of water that spreads through the sea, usually triggered by a strong earthquake beneath the ocean floor. The sudden, violent movement of the Earth's crust can thrust up or drive down a section of the seabed – with the rift displacing vast quantities of water that move as waves. Tsunamis radiate in all directions from their source and can cover enormous distances, sometimes at the speed of a jet plane. They are a rare phenomenon but can create dangerously powerful currents and cause deadly flooding in coastal areas. Other causes Large quakes are the main driver of tsunamis, but the phenomenon can also be sparked by other cataclysmic geographic events, such as volcanic eruptions and landslides. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Japan issues tsunami warning after 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia Business S'pore's Q2 total employment rises, but infocomm and professional services sectors see more job cuts Business MAS keeps Singapore dollar policy unchanged amid US tariff risks to economy Singapore Singapore prepared to recognise State of Palestine in principle; goal is to reach peace, 2-state solution Business Cathay Cineplexes ropes in restructuring specialist as more payment demands pile up Opinion Nobel Prize? Maybe not, but give Asean credit for Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire Asia Fragile Cambodia-Thailand truce faces challenges on day one Singapore Grace Fu apologises for Tanjong Katong sinkhole, says road may stay closed for a few more days In 1883, a volcano shattered the Pacific island of Krakatoa, causing a blast that could be heard 4,500km away, followed by a tsunami that killed around 30,000 people. Large storms or a meteorite falling into the ocean can also be powerful enough to cause a tsunami, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 'Harbour wave' The word 'tsunami' comes from the Japanese words for 'harbour' and 'wave'. Tsunamis are sometimes referred to as 'tidal waves' but experts say this is inaccurate because they are not related to tides. At their point of generation, tsunamis have a relatively small wave height, with peaks far apart. As the waves approach the shore they are compressed by the shelving of the sea floor, reducing the distance between the peaks and vastly increasing the height. When they hit the coast, tsunami waves can strike repeatedly over several hours, or even days. Roman historian To those on the shore, the first sign of something amiss can be the retreat of the sea, which is followed by the arrival of large waves. 'The sea was driven back, and its waters flowed away to such an extent that the deep seabed was laid bare and many kinds of sea creatures could be seen,' wrote Roman author Ammianus Marcellinus of a tsunami that struck Alexandria in 365 AD. 'Huge masses of water flowed back when least expected, and now overwhelmed and killed many thousands of people... some great ships were hurled by the fury of the waves onto the rooftops.' How much damage? Several factors determine the height and destructiveness of a tsunami. They include the size of the quake, the volume of displaced water, the topography of the sea floor and whether there are natural obstacles that dampen the shock. The Pacific Ocean is particularly prone to earthquakes and therefore to tsunamis, but over the millennia tsunamis have occurred in many parts of the world. The tsunami of December 2004 in the Indian Ocean was caused by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It released energy equivalent to 23,000 of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Around 220,000 people in 11 nations were killed, many of them thousands of kilometres from the epicentre. AFP
Straits Times
2 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
US to complete review into AUKUS defence pact in autumn
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. October 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria SYDNEY - The United States will complete a review into a defence pact with the United Kingdom and Australia in the northern hemisphere autumn, the office of a top Pentagon official said on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said in June it had launched a formal review into the AUKUS defence deal - worth hundreds of billions of dollars - that will allow Australia to acquire U.S. nuclear-powered submarines, causing alarm in Canberra. The review into the 2021 deal struck during the Biden administration is being led by Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby, a public critic of the pact. Colby's office said in a post on X on Wednesday (Tuesday EST) the review will be an "empirical and clear-eyed assessment" of the deal. "The Department anticipates completing the review in the fall," the post said. "Its purpose will be to provide the President and his senior leadership team with a fact-based, rigorous assessment of the initiative." AUKUS is Australia's biggest-ever defence project, with Canberra committing to spend A$368 billion ($240 billion) over three decades to the programme, which includes billions of dollars of investment in the U.S. submarine production base. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Japan issues tsunami warning after 8.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia Business MAS keeps Singapore dollar policy unchanged amid US tariff risks to economy Business Cathay Cineplexes ropes in restructuring specialist as more payment demands pile up Opinion Nobel Prize? Maybe not, but give Asean credit for Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire Asia Fragile Cambodia-Thailand truce faces challenges on day one Singapore Grace Fu apologises for Tanjong Katong sinkhole, says road may stay closed for a few more days Business No clarity yet on baseline or pharmaceutical tariffs with US: DPM Gan Singapore Facts and myths intersect at the National Museum's new glass rotunda installation Colby, the Pentagon's top policy adviser, said last year that submarines were a scarce, critical commodity, and U.S. industry could not produce enough to meet American demand. Australia, which this month paid A$800 million to the U.S. in the second instalment under AUKUS, has maintained it is confident the pact will proceed. Australia and Britain on Saturday signed a bilateral 50-year submarine pact, that they said builds on the AUKUS alliance with the U.S. REUTERS
Business Upturn
17 hours ago
- Business Upturn
Adopted.com Celebrates 20 Years of Uniting Families and Spreading Joy Through Expedited Reunions
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 29, 2025, 16:23 IST TUALATIN, Ore., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — the pioneering Global Adoption Reunion Registry, proudly announces its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of dedicated service to reuniting mutually consenting loved ones worldwide. Since its inception, has championed the belief that individuals searching for each other should not be hindered by bureaucratic obstacles or prohibitive costs. Founded with the singular mission of creating one central, accessible platform, has transformed the landscape of adoption reunions. Before its arrival, the path to reunion was often fraught with challenges, requiring the opening of sealed records, lengthy waits for agency responses, or significant financial investment in investigators. emerged as an innovator, providing a seamless and instant solution for those mutually seeking connection. Beyond its registry, the platform has cultivated a supportive community, offering invaluable solace and guidance to individuals on their search journeys. 'The idea of creating an adoption reunion registry came to me when I was trying to help a friend find his biological family. Due to his circumstances, he wasn't allowed access to the adoption records. This meant a dead end for him,' shares Katharine, founder of 'It inspired me to create one, central, global adoption reunion registry where mutually consenting people can find each other instantly. The success of has been extraordinary.' Over the past 20 years, has facilitated countless thousands of heartfelt reunions, bringing immense joy and closure to families. The platform's commitment to innovation has been unwavering. Driven by member feedback and leveraging new technological advancements, continually refines its algorithm through robust front-end and back-end efforts. This dedication includes consistently improving its user-friendly interface, ensuring quick and consistent support, and most recently, introducing state-of-the-art cross-platform DNA comparison options to enhance search capabilities. looks forward to continuing its vital work, empowering individuals to connect with their loved ones and fostering a world where mutual consent is all that's needed for a reunion. About is a leading global adoption reunion registry founded 20 years ago with the mission to provide a central, seamless platform for mutually consenting individuals to reunite. Committed to overcoming traditional barriers, also offers a supportive community and continuously integrates new technologies to improve the reunion experience. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Forbes
17 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
The New Hybrid Workforce In The Era Of Intelligence
Loretta Li-Sevilla, Global Head of Future of Work, Business Incubation, and Design for Services and Circularity, HP. For years, the conversation about the future of work focused on where we work: home, office or hybrid. But that's no longer the most important shift. The next evolution is about who we work with. We're entering an era where 'hybrid' doesn't just describe location but defines the makeup of our teams: people working side by side with intelligent agents that grasp context, adapt to goals and learn in real time. This is the Era of Intelligence. And it's changing everything—from workflows and roles to required skills and the very meaning of collaboration. This transformation is about more than new tools; it's a fundamental change in how work happens. We're moving from passive systems to intelligent agents that engage, adapt and act to support human performance. This enables us to work faster and smarter—with machines that understand us. We've progressed from technology as a mere tool (keyboard and mouse) to multimodal, context-aware partners—from automating isolated tasks to real-time workflow augmentation that sharpens decision-making, and from chasing productivity to unlocking true human potential. Consider a sales rep preparing for a client meeting. Instead of digging through systems, their AI assistant compiles everything they need: past meeting notes, unresolved action items, new product updates and even timely market insights. During the call, the virtual assistant listens in and responds in real time, surfacing key talking points when concerns arise. Afterward, it generates notes, populates task lists and updates the CRM automatically. This isn't just streamlined work. It's a smarter, more empowered way of working—one where humans lead and machines elevate every step of the process. From Tasks To Agentic Workflows Today's AI often helps with individual tasks: writing, summarizing and planning. But we're moving into a future of agentic workflows—interconnected AI agents that can initiate, coordinate and complete complex, multi-step work across tools, platforms and teams. Imagine this: A marketing AI drafts a campaign. A content agent localizes it. A CRM agent deploys it to targeted customers. Each agent hands off to the next, just like a high-performing, cross-functional team. These workflows aren't static. They learn, adapt and improve. Enterprises will design not just tools but custom AI ecosystems, unlocking exponential scale even for small teams. This new class of on-demand digital teammates is already embedded in day-to-day work. AI companions can summarize meetings and recommend next steps. Local AI models can translate in real time and personalize assets across global markets. Sales teams use AI to generate proposals and surface customer insights. Even small businesses are creating their own AI personas with new agentic tools, building everything from recruiting agents to strategy and financial analysts. This evolution is also giving rise to new hybrid roles that bridge human creativity with AI capabilities. Positions like AI interaction designers, prompt engineers and AI ethics specialists are becoming essential. These professionals focus on designing intuitive interfaces, crafting effective prompts and ensuring AI systems address privacy and bias concerns. As The Economic Times recently reported, "your digital teammates are reshaping jobs," creating demand for people who can guide and optimize intelligent systems, not just use them. AI is reshaping workflows, unlocking new efficiencies and sparking new roles—ones that require strategic oversight, ethical judgement and cross-disciplinary creativity. But while this transformation is underway, many organizations are still playing catch-up. Employees are adopting AI faster than their companies can keep up with. According to McKinsey, generative AI tools are being adopted at three times the pace leaders expect. Our internal data from our Work Relationship Index shows that 69% of knowledge workers say AI makes them more effective, yet only 24% report receiving formal training. That disconnect is more than a missed opportunity; it's a risk. This is where IT leadership becomes pivotal. IT As The AI Orchestrator In the Era of Intelligence, IT leaders aren't just managing infrastructure; they're designing the future of work by orchestrating strategy, shaping employee experience and driving AI adoption responsibly. Today's IT priorities include: • Balancing the speed of innovation with governance and security. • Equipping employees with secure, scalable AI tools. • Embedding AI responsibly—with transparency, ethics and trust. According to internal HP Research, based on 227 senior IT leaders in the U.S. we surveyed earlier this year, the majority (75%) of IT leaders are now measured by employee experience, even as 59% say it's hard to quantify. Their new job? Turning data into insights and systems into collaboration partners. Work Reimagined: Don't Just Upgrade, Reinvent AI shouldn't just help us do old things faster; it should help us imagine entirely new ways of working. This means rethinking roles, redesigning workflows and redefining the value humans bring to the table. As AI takes over repeatable tasks, our edge becomes clearer. The most essential skills today aren't technical; they're deeply human. Creativity, critical thinking, communication and emotional intelligence are no longer 'soft.' They're power skills, and they'll define who thrives in an AI-augmented workplace. The future won't belong to companies with the most AI features; it will belong to those who integrate technology thoughtfully, invest in people boldly and empower teams to adapt in real time. This isn't an optimization moment. It's a reinvention moment. So, let's stop using AI to scale the past. Let's use it to build what's next. Forbes Business Development Council is an invitation-only community for sales and biz dev executives. Do I qualify?
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
University of Glasgow invites applications for its MBA scholarship 2025: How to apply, eligibility, exam requirements, and official website details
University of Glasgow opens MBA scholarship 2025 applications: How to apply, eligibility, and IELTS requirements University of Glasgow MBA scholarship 2025: The University of Glasgow is now inviting applications for its MBA Scholarship for the September 2025 intake. The scholarship is designed for high-achieving, self-funded candidates globally and provides both full and partial tuition fee waivers. The Glasgow MBA Scholarship supports the university's commitment to academic excellence and its values of diversity, equality, and inclusion. Candidates must first apply for the MBA (Master of Business Administration) programme and receive an offer before submitting a scholarship application. Scholarship categories and coverage The MBA Scholarship includes a small number of full tuition scholarships, a wider selection of partial tuition fee waivers covering up to 50% of the total fee, and a targeted full-fee scholarship for an outstanding female applicant. The women-specific award is offered in partnership with the 30% Club, a global campaign promoting gender diversity in business leadership. Applicants must be self-funded, as the scholarship cannot be combined with other discounts or external sponsorships, except for the University of Glasgow's Alumni Discount. If a student qualifies for multiple scholarships, only the higher-value award will apply. Eligibility criteria for applicants To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria: • A strong academic background, typically a first-class honours degree or equivalent • A demonstrated record of professional achievement • Completion of the MBA interview stage • An offer to join the MBA programme (unconditional or conditional only upon meeting English language requirements such as IELTS) • Financial need may also be considered Note: Only applicants who have already submitted their MBA application are eligible to apply for the scholarship. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo Application timeline and review process There is no fixed deadline for the scholarship application. However, the university advises early submission due to limited availability of funds and the rolling basis of awards. Scholarship applications are reviewed following the candidate's MBA interview, and decisions are typically communicated within five working days. Open to global candidates The Glasgow MBA Scholarship is open to applicants from numerous countries and regions across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. Some eligible countries include India, Nigeria, the United States, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and Australia. The funding applies exclusively to the MBA programme commencing in September 2025. How to apply through the official website Applicants must follow these steps to complete the scholarship application process: Step 1: Visit the official website: Step 2: Apply to the MBA programme using the university's online application form Step 3: Complete the MBA interview process and obtain an offer (unconditional or conditional only upon IELTS) Step 4: Download and complete the Glasgow MBA Scholarship Application Form Step 5: Upload the completed scholarship form via the Applicant Self-Service portal Contact information for queries • For guidance on the MBA programme and admissions, candidates may email: business-mba-recruitment@ • For questions related to scholarship eligibility, applicants should contact: scholarships@ Scholarship terms and additional notes The scholarship cannot be combined with other University of Glasgow internal or external sponsorships, with the exception of the Alumni Discount. If more than one scholarship is awarded, the one of lower value will be removed from the student's record. This scholarship opportunity is part of the university's broader strategy to support highly qualified, self-funded students from diverse backgrounds across the world. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
