OpenAI has acquired personal finance fintech Hiro, further entrenching itself in the financial realm. The deal, announced on Hiro’s website, will shut down the Hiro application for users April 20. Users can export their data through settings until May 13, Hiro said. Hiro, launched by Digit founder Ethan Bloch, billed itself as an “AI personal CFO” and said it helped clients manage more than $1 billion in assets. OpenAI confirmed the deal to TechCrunch, which first reported it, but hasn’t made further public statements. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. As the Hiro app is shuttering and the entire Hiro…
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When you’ve been traveling around Southeast Asia long enough, temples start to blur together. I needed something different. So when I stumbled across mentions of a place nicknamed the “Museum of Death” while killing time in Bangkok in 2017, I was in. I’m into macabre stuff. Always have been. Throw in anything related to biological sciences, and I’m obsessed. So, this felt like just the off-the-beaten-path outing I was looking for. The museum’s real name is the Siriraj Medical Museum, and it sits on the grounds of Bangkok’s oldest hospital, just off the Chao Phraya River. Most tourists never make…
Samridh Chaturvedi is a JURIST correspondent and a third-year law student at the School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University) where he covers legal, policy, and human rights developments in India.Harish Rana, the first person in India to obtain legal authorization for passive euthanasia died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on March 24, 2026. He died at age 31 after spending eight years in a coma since sustaining critical head trauma from a fourth-floor fall at a paying guest house during his studies at Panjab University. The Supreme Court of India granted…
Claim 30% Off TipRanksThe latest announcement is out from Chongqing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. Class H ( (HK:1053) ). Chongqing Iron & Steel Company Limited, a major steel manufacturer based in Chongqing, operates through various subsidiaries to supply steel products for industrial and construction uses. Its board comprises executive, non-executive, and independent non-executive directors, reflecting a typical listed-company governance structure. The company has scheduled a board meeting for 29 April 2026 to review and approve its unaudited first-quarter results for the three months ended 31 March 2026. The announcement signals upcoming disclosure of the group’s early-2026 financial performance, which…
I was wondering when this would finally happen, and it sure seems like the timing makes sense… Jumeirah’s Burj Al Arab undergoing 18-month refreshThe Burj Al Arab Dubai is the crown jewel of UAE-based Jumeirah’s portfolio, and it’s easily one of the world’s most recognizable hotels. It’s often referred to as the world’s only seven-star hotel (that’s of course not a “thing,” and for the record, the hotel doesn’t make this claim, but instead, others do). The 202-suite property opened back in 1999, and up until now, it hasn’t actually been fully renovated — that will finally be changing.Burj Al…
2 min readApr 16, 2026 08:40 PM IST Railway project in Middle East: To enhance connectivity, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Jordan have signed agreements to develop a railway project. With an estimated investment of around USD 2.3 billion, the new infrastructure project aims to link key routes and further strengthen ties between the two nations. UAE-Jordan railway project Under the agreement, a 360-km-long railway line will be constructed to connect the key mining hubs of Al-Shidiya and Ghor Al-Safi with the Port of Aqaba, a major port in the Red Sea region. The project is expected to handle…
Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong is set to reopen in June, marking a new era for this iconic Asian property. The hotel returns on June 1 with a renewed arrival experience, refreshed rooms and suites, and expanded culinary and wellness offerings. “This reopening marks an important moment for Mandarin Oriental The Landmark. More than a return, it introduces a renewed vision for the hotel – more personal, more deeply connected to Hong Kong, and more considered in every detail. It is a confident step into the next chapter of this much loved property,” Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong…
Anadolu Staff16 April 2026•Update: 16 April 2026NATO permanent representatives met Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Thursday, with both sides vowing to strengthen ties, the Foreign Ministry said.During the meeting in Tokyo, Motegi stressed that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions is “inseparable.”He further said cooperation with allies and like-minded countries is increasingly important.The two sides exchanged views on Russia, the Ukraine war, challenges in the Indo-Pacific related to China, North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, and developments in the Middle East, including the situation in Iran, according to the statement.NATO…
Anadolu Staff16 April 2026•Update: 16 April 2026NATO permanent representatives met Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Thursday, with both sides vowing to strengthen ties, the Foreign Ministry said.During the meeting in Tokyo, Motegi stressed that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions is “inseparable.”He further said cooperation with allies and like-minded countries is increasingly important.The two sides exchanged views on Russia, the Ukraine war, challenges in the Indo-Pacific related to China, North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, and developments in the Middle East, including the situation in Iran, according to the statement.NATO…
Aghaddir is a senior news reporter at Gulf News with more than a decade of experience covering the UAE’s most pressing developments. Known for her sharp eye for detail and deep expertise in the country’s legal and security systems, Aghaddir delivers journalism that clarifies complex issues and informs public discourse. While based in Sharjah, she also covers Dubai and the northern emirates. She leads daily reporting with a strong focus on breaking news, law enforcement, courts, crime, and legislation. Her work also spans education, public safety, environmental issues, and compelling community and adventure features. Aghaddir’s investigative stories engage readers in…