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Companies

Microsoft Plans More Than $10 Billion Gulf Investment Through 2030

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Microsoft has committed to spending over $10 billion in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait until 2030 to build cloud and AI capabilities in the Gulf region. Brad Smith, Microsoft Vice Chair and President, said that the company is continuing with its spending plans in the face of the conflict in the region. The investment program is not being… Continue reading Microsoft Plans More Than $10 Billion Gulf Investment Through 2030

Economy

South Korea Targets 50% Middle East Crude Dependence by 2035

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South Korea is aiming to cut down on the proportion of crude oil imports from the Middle East to 50% by 2035, as it seeks to diversify energy sources and mitigate risks of interruptions to international shipping lanes. The target forms part of a new 10-year plan for the security of natural resources announced by South Korea’s Industry Ministry. The… Continue reading South Korea Targets 50% Middle East Crude Dependence by 2035

entertainment

Park Shin-hye Welcomes Second Child, Baby Girl With Choi Tae-joon

Park Shin-hye has just given birth to her second child, a baby girl, with husband Choi Tae-joon in South Korea. Park’s agency, S.A.L.T. Entertainment, announced on Sept. 22 that the actress had given birth to a healthy daughter that day. Both mother and baby are healthy and Park is resting and recovering under the care of her family, the agency… Continue reading Park Shin-hye Welcomes Second Child, Baby Girl With Choi Tae-joon

Cricket

New Zealand Recall Milne and Bracewell for India T20 Series as Ravindra Misses Out

Michael Bracewell celebrates after bringing up a 57-ball century, India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI, Hyderabad, January 18, 2023© Associated Press.

New Zealand have announced a 16-man squad for the five-match T20I series against India, including experienced pacer Adam Milne and all-rounder Michael Bracewell who missed the previous series due to injury. But Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the series following a shoulder injury last week. The series will kick off at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on 22 October… Continue reading New Zealand Recall Milne and Bracewell for India T20 Series as Ravindra Misses Out

entertainment

Hayden Panettiere’s Death Ruled Accidental, Coroner Says

Greenville County Coroner ruled Hayden Panettiere's death accidental on September 22, 2026. [Image Source: ABC News / Getty Images]

According to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina, actress Hayden Panettiere died as a result of the toxic effects of fentanyl and several other substances, and her death is being ruled accidental. Panettiere, 36, was discovered unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville Aug. 16. She was declared dead after emergency responders administered CPR and other lifesaving efforts for… Continue reading Hayden Panettiere’s Death Ruled Accidental, Coroner Says

Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 5.5 With Lower Costs and Stronger AI Safeguards

Anthropic has released a new flagship AI model, Claude Opus 5.5, which the company claims offers comparable performance to its more expensive Claude Fable 5.1 but at a much lower cost. Opus 5.5 is the inaugural model in Anthropic’s new Claude 5.5 family. The company claims that it delivers better performance in coding, computer use and professional knowledge work and… Continue reading Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 5.5 With Lower Costs and Stronger AI Safeguards

U.S.A

ShinyHunters Claims FBI Breach as Jobs Portal Goes Offline

Cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims it has hacked into the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and stolen personal data for thousands of FBI staff. The assertion came Tuesday in a statement on the group’s dark-web site and in an online chat with Reuters. The FBI did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The attack was in response to a warning… Continue reading ShinyHunters Claims FBI Breach as Jobs Portal Goes Offline

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI Adds Lower-Cost GPT-6 Sol and Luna Models

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In addition to the high-end GPT-6 Astra, OpenAI has introduced two more affordable models: GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna. The new models, the company states, are designed for professional work, coding, automation and computer-use tasks in which users want powerful AI without the price of Astra. GPT-6 Sol offers a $2 price per million input and $10 price per million… Continue reading OpenAI Adds Lower-Cost GPT-6 Sol and Luna Models

Companies

Google Opens Pre-Orders for $899 Googlebook Laptops With Gemini AI

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Google has launched pre-orders for a new category of premium laptops, Googlebook, featuring Gemini AI and enhanced integration with Android devices. The devices begin at $899, which is well above Google’s traditional “Chromebook” price range. Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo are the first Googlebook lineup models. According to Google, the machines are powered by Intel or Qualcomm chips and… Continue reading Google Opens Pre-Orders for $899 Googlebook Laptops With Gemini AI

Companies

Saudi Crown Prince Unveils CEER EXOBOT Electric Sedan and SUV

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Saudi Arabia has made its first steps towards a domestic car industry with the launch of the EXOBOT, a sedan and SUV, unveiled by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and announced by CEER. The vehicles were revealed on Monday in a launch led by the Crown Prince, who is also chairman of the Public Investment Fund. It’s the first… Continue reading Saudi Crown Prince Unveils CEER EXOBOT Electric Sedan and SUV