Saadet Gokce10 June 2026•Update: 10 June 2026Malaysia is seeking new sources of crude and refined oil supplies amid an energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East, Economy Minister Akmal Nasir said Wednesday.He said Kuala Lumpur is assessing potential suppliers from regions and countries, including Russia and Türkiye, for crude oil, according to the state-run Bernama news agency.Nasir added that the crude oil from those sources would be evaluated for compatibility with Malaysia’s refining facilities.He said the country’s energy reserves are sufficient through the end of July.Malaysia, like many other Asian countries, has been grappling with an energy…
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the launch of a new body in the emirate to promote healthy living and improve quality of life.The Dubai Authority for Healthy Longevity, which will be chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, aims to make the emirate “the world’s leading hub for regulated longevity”, according to Dubai Media Office.“The true wealth of nations lies in their people, and our greatest investment has always been in their health, quality of life, and ability to contribute, create and innovate,”…
Daniel Castro is president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and director of ITIF’s Center for Data Innovation. ITIF is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and educational institute whose supporters include corporations, charitable foundations and individual contributors.A recent report highlighted hundreds of cases in which Chinese military entities sought to acquire advanced Nvidia chips despite United States export controls. For many policymakers, the findings seem to validate the current strategy: tighten restrictions, close loopholes, and further limit China’s access to American technology.But before doubling down, policymakers should ask a more important question: Is the strategy working?The purpose of export controls…
Source: SkyParlour Lloyds is collaborating with Stripe to deliver the latest payments technology to small businesses. Stripe’s global payments infrastructure is now integrated into Lloyds’ Business Account through a new suite of tools called Lloyds Accept. The new Lloyds Accept proposition provides small businesses with access to payment tools that help them operate more effectively and focus on growing. Powered by Stripe Connect, Lloyds Accept is integrated within the Lloyds and Bank of Scotland Business Accounts and sign-up times are typically within minutes. Tools include Tap to Pay on smartphones, payment links and modern terminal devices for in-person payments. Lloyds Accept supports Tap to Pay on iPhone or Tap to Pay on Android, enabling…
Norwegian biotech company Circio Holding (OSE: CRNA) has raised 300 million Norwegian krone ($31.5 million) through the exercise of warrants and an underwritten private placement, extending its cash runway to the end of 2030. This article is accessible to registered users, to continue reading please register for free. A free trial will give you access to exclusive features, interviews, round-ups and commentary from the sharpest minds in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology space for a week. If you are already a registered user please login. If your trial has come to an end, you can subscribe here. Login to your account Try before…
PUBLISHED : 10 Jun 2026 at 16:40 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and US President Donald Trump embrace as they walk into Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, the United States, on Dec 29, 2025. (Photo: Reuters) TEL AVIV — Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election this year, his party announced on Wednesday, after United States President Donald Trump said he was not sure if the Israeli prime minister would stand again.In a brief statement, Netanyahu’s Likud Party said he would run in the election and, God willing, he would win. The election has not yet been formally announced but…
The court ruled that the soldiers acted on their own initiative out of revenge, but critics called the verdict ‘a blatant whitewash’.Published: 8:37pm, 10 Jun 2026Four Indonesian soldiers have been found guilty of an acid attack that left an activist blind in one eye. They were sentenced on Wednesday to up to three years in prison by a military court, with a judge calling their actions “arrogant”. The four members of the military’s Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS) were found guilty of premeditated assault for the attack in March that left Andrie Yunus, 27, blind in one eye. Source link
The Emanuel County Food Processing Facility has opened for the summer season, helping local families preserve their harvest while also providing valuable educational opportunities for students. The facility, located at 104 Rountree Avenue in Twin City, officially opened for the season on June 1 and continues its long-standing tradition of serving as both a community resource and an agricultural education center. The Emanuel County Food Processing Facility is part of Georgia’s network of agricultural education canneries and partners with local high school agriculture programs, the Young Farmers Association, and Georgia FFA. Nearly 30 similar facilities remain active across the state,…
Brought together to lead Hong Kong operations following the Omnicom and IPG merger, CEO Andreas Krasser (former CEO of DDB Hong Kong) and CCO John Koay (former regional ECD of Edelman) were joined in vision from day one.“We both believe in the power of Hong Kong and Asia and feel it is this region’s time to shine on the world stage,” Andreas states. “In recent years, the industry has leaned toward a more inward-looking perspective, benchmarking against local standards or familiar output rather than the global stage. The ambition needs to be to push beyond that and better reflect the…
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg© 2026 Bloomberg Finance LPReliance Industries—controlled by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani—said Wednesday it will build the first AI-driven data center designed for Facebook parent Meta Platforms in the western Indian state of Gujarat.Under the deal, Reliance will develop a 168-megawatt data center that will be leased to Meta when completed in two years, according to a statement released by the Mumbai-based conglomerate. Financial details for project were not disclosed but Reliance said there’s room for future expansion.“This partnership…