TOKYO: Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has validated that around 30% of the rice auctioned from government holdings has been transported to retailers and restaurants, as part of a larger undertaking to stabilise rising rice prices across the country. Three rice auctions were conducted in March and April 2025 by the ministry, selling […]
Apple is set to reveal the iPhone 17 Pro Max, its most powerful smartphone yet, with an inauguration event expected between September 11 and 13, 2025, followed by global availability starting September 19. Following its once-a-year release pattern, Apple is proud to introduce a host of upgrades that could redefine the flagship smartphone experience. The […]
KARACHI: Another tragic Karachi water tanker accident has taken the life of an old man in the Korangi area on Wednesday morning, ARY News reported. The accident happened at Vita Chowrangi when a water tanker badly struck a 62-year-old man while reversing without proper guidance. The victim, named Hashim, was waiting for the bus to […]
KARACHI: In expectation of the 1st Muharram rally, Karachi’s traffic police have issued a detailed Karachi traffic plan to control traffic flow and diversions during the religious rally scheduled for tomorrow, ARY News reported. The rally, led by a religious group, will continue from Lasbela Chowk to Regal Chowk. Karachi traffic police have temporarily closed […]
CoreWeave’s previous takeover bid for Bitcoin miner Core Scientific was rejected for being too low. CoreWeave — once a cryptocurrency miner and now a rising AI infrastructure provider — is reportedly in acquisition talks with Core Scientific, after increasing a previously rejected bid made last year to the Bitcoin mining firm. A takeover bid could be “finalized in the company weeks,” The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing sources with knowledge of the discussions. No financial details were provided, though the offer would have to account for Core Scientific’s rapid expansion over the past year. Shares of Core Scientific rallied more than 23% on the news, with trading temporarily halted after the Journal’s report. Read more
Kraken’s new "Krak" system will compete against other money-transmitting apps such as Cash App and Venmo. Crypto exchange Kraken has debuted a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments app that allows users to send fiat and cryptocurrency, regardless of country borders. The move is part of the exchange's effort to expand its financial services offerings beyond cryptocurrencies. According to Kraken on Thursday, the “Krak” app will offer users a spend and earnings account, promising yield generation on more than 20 digital assets along with cross-border transactions, a market forecast to surpass $8 billion in the United States this year. “[…] the financial system has been stuck in the past, and we think it's time to do something about it,” Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi said in a statement. “We believe that basic financial services should be universally accessible, and that money should move as easily as information does.” Read more