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[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has imported petroleum products at hefty premiums to meet the country’s needs, but this high cost will put an additional burden on oil consumers, who are already reeling from exorbitant fuel prices. Amid US-Israel and Iran war, which has choked the Strait of Hormuz – a critical waterway for … Read more
The waterways of Treviso, Italy, are teeming with carp, chub and trout, inviting anglers to wade in and discover a serene world hidden in the heart of a city.
[Most prisons forbid online access. But inmates are finding ways to ask chatbots questions anyway.
New AI startup linked to Jeff Bezos attracts major investors in bid to reshape industry innovation Bezos, who owns nearly 9% of Amazon, has seen the value of his shares jump more than 40% this year. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG Jeff Bezos’ artificial intelligence lab is close to raising $10 billion in a new funding round, valuing … Read more
Desperation in camps fuels risky journeys as hundreds of Rohingya die or go missing at sea The shortages come amid a UN liquidity crisis, meaning only 73% of the IIMM’s $15 million annual budget is available. PHOTO: REUTERS Rohingya refugee Rahila Begum spent two days adrift in the Andaman Sea this month, clinging to a … Read more
[ KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Tuesday declined in both international and domestic markets, reflecting broader trends in the bullion trade. In the international bullion market, gold fell by $10 per ounce to settle at $4,778. In the local market, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs1,000 to Rs500,162. Similarly, the price … Read more
‘Fanomenon’ by HYBE, SM, JYP, YG Entertainment may launch in 2027 with aim to celebrate Korean artists K-pop may be getting its own version of Coachella, following news that Korea’s “Big 4” labels — HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment — are collaborating on a massive global K-pop festival called “Fanomenon”. The four companies … Read more
Market touches an intraday high of 175,298.11, while the low is recorded at 173,405.57 KARACHI: Buying momentum returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, as investor sentiment improved amid growing optimism over a potential second round of US-Iran talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. Hopes that diplomacy may progress have weighed on … Read more
[ Modi, Lee agree to revamp 2010 trade pact, target doubling bilateral transactions SEOUL/ NEW DELHI: India and South Korea said on Monday that they would boost their economic ties by expanding cooperation in energy, critical minerals, shipbuilding, semiconductors and steel as they seek to double their trade to $50 billion by 2030. New Delhi … Read more
Palestinian men stand atop a heavily damaged building in Gaza City. Photo: AFP Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, Palestinian health officials said, and fighters from Hamas clashed with gunmen from an Israeli-backed militia, witnesses said. Medics said one man was killed in an Israeli … Read more