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[ SINGAPORE: Asia excluding China has attracted about $100 billion in capital inflows over the past nine months as global investors diversify beyond the United States, Kevin Sneader, Goldman Sachs President for Asia-Pacific ex-Japan, said on Wednesday. Japan has been a key beneficiary of the trend, while China’s equity rally since late last year has … Read more
Two of the industry’s most intriguing projects — Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem and Hideo Kojima’s Physint — are reshaping expectations in very different ways: one questions whether it can still terrify players, the other seeks to erase the boundary between cinema and games. Together, they showcase both the uncertainty and ambition driving modern game design. … Read more
MUNICH: A German man went on a deadly gun, explosives and arson rampage against his family and then killed himself on Wednesday, sparking security fears in Munich that shuttered the Oktoberfest for seven hours. A note he had dropped in a nearby letterbox included a vague threat to the world-famous beer festival, leading authorities to … Read more
A U.S. aid agency had committed hundreds of millions of dollars to the project, which could help provide clean water. Now its board wants to pull out of the agreement.
[ ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) on Wednesday announced a significant discovery of gas and condensate at Bitrism East-1 exploratory well, located in Khairpur district of Sindh. The Bitrism East-1 well was drilled on June 30, 2025 and reached a depth of 3,800 metres in the Sembar Formation. The well was drilled using … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: The inflation rate jumped to a one-year high of 5.6% in September due to a surge in prices of non-perishable food items, while the cost of perishable goods decreased despite floods, beating official expectations of a relatively lower price hike. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Wednesday that inflation accelerated in … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States will regard “any armed attack” on Qatari territory as a threat to Washington and will provide the Gulf Arab state with security guarantees, the White House said, after an Israeli strike on the country last month. “In light of the continuing threats to the State of Qatar posed by foreign aggression, … Read more
Actor Danish Taimoor once again finds himself at the centre of sharp criticism on social media — this time, over an old bold scene from one of his dramas, a clip of which suddenly went viral. Taimoor has been part of hit dramas for many years, with his aggressive roles giving him a distinct identity. Audiences … Read more
MONACO: Eric Dier’s late penalty handed Monaco a 2-2 draw with Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday as an Erling Haaland double was not enough to give Pep Guardiola’s side the victory. The Norwegian striker netted twice in the first half for City either side of a Jordan Teze stunner, taking his tally … Read more
BEIJING: China kicked off Wednesday a new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign talent in science and technology, part of ongoing efforts to position itself as a world leader in those sectors ahead of the United States. The Chinese measure, announced in August, stands in stark contrast to recent US policy, with the Trump administration … Read more