National Refinery Sees Major Upgrade Worth $400M to $1.2B
NRL CEO Asad Hasan outlines plans for a $400M to $1.2B upgrade, aiming to produce Euro-V fuels and reduce furnace oil output.
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Tech Stocks Suffer as AI Model Competition Heats Up
S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes decline due to concerns over AI-related spending, with chip stocks leading the fall. Netflix shares also drop…
Finance Minister Urges Accelerated Capital Market Reforms
Pakistan’s finance minister directs accelerated capital market reforms to deepen corporate debt market, reduce reliance on bank financing.
US National Academies Report Confirms Climate Attribution Science
The US National Academies of Sciences have released a report confirming the growing maturity of climate attribution science, which could impact disaster…
Jackdaw gasfield set to create just 27 full-time jobs, campaigners warn
Anti-fossil fuel groups urge Andy Burnham to reject new drilling plans for Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea, citing minimal job creation.
US Administration Aims to Restrict Space Research Funding
The Trump administration aims to give political appointees control over federal science grants, potentially impacting space research.
Chinese AI Startup Moonshot Unveils World’s Largest Open AI Model, Competing with US Rivals
Chinese AI startup Moonshot has unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that outperforms US rivals in key evaluations.
US Visa Changes May Limit Pakistani Students’ Stay in US
New US visa rules limit foreign student stays to four years, affecting thousands of Pakistanis studying in the US.
China positions itself as global AI leader, challenging US dominance
Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses World Artificial Intelligence Conference, promoting open-source technology and positioning China as a rival to US-le
German Startup QuantumDiamond Pioneers Rapid Chip Inspection
QuantumDiamond, a German startup, has developed a quantum-based chip inspection technology that reduces inspection time from six weeks to just two minutes.
South Korean lawmaker proposes bill to ease SK Hynix investment rules
A South Korean lawmaker introduces a bill to ease SK Hynix investment regulations for semiconductor ventures.
Music Catalog Companies Sell for High Returns
Three major music rights catalog companies, Anthem, Iconoclast and Crescendo, are being sold, signaling significant growth in the music investment market.
US House Defies Conventional Wisdom on Israel Aid
Nearly half of US Democrats supported an amendment to cut aid to Israel, reflecting growing rifts over Gaza attacks. The vote highlights…
Pakistan Joins World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation as Founding Member
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar signed the agreement for Pakistan to join World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) in Shanghai, China
Beehiiv Launches New Tools to Connect Creators and Subscribers
Beehiiv introduces new tools to connect creators with their subscribers, as highlighted by Variety.
US tightens visa rules for foreign students and journalists
President Donald Trump’s administration has finalized stricter visa regulations for international students and journalists in the US.
Iran instructs Houthis to close Red Sea route if US strikes power network
Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi movement to prepare to close the Red Sea oil route, posing a new threat to global energy…
Reservoir Media Acquires Nacional Records, Strengthening Latin Music Presence
Reservoir Media has acquired independent label Nacional Records and its publishing assets, strengthening its position in the Latin music market.
Pakistan signs founding membership of China-led AI body in Shanghai
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar signed Pakistan's agreement to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) as a founding member
Trump meets new senator Graham at White House
President Trump hosts meeting with Darline Graham, newly appointed Republican senator. Germany warns against US election interference funding scheme.