Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games
Humanoid robots have broken new records at the Beijing Robot Games, highlighting the rapid advances being made in robotics and artificial intelligence. The event brought together humanoid machines to compete…
Saudi Arabia Sets 90-Day Limit for GCC-Registered Vehicles
Saudi Arabia has announced new rules limiting the stay of GCC-registered private vehicles in the Kingdom to 90 days within a 365-day period. The regulations will take effect on August…
Walmart Shares Slide 10% as Sales Growth Slows
Walmart shares plunged nearly 10% on Thursday after the retail giant reported its slowest U.S. comparable-sales growth in more than six years, raising concerns about weakening consumer spending. Walmart’s U.S.…
Gold prices decrease in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs3,700 per tola in the local market. According to market rates, 24-karat…
AI Creates New Jobs in Over Half of UK Firms
Artificial intelligence is creating new employment opportunities across Britain, with more than half of UK businesses saying the technology has contributed to job creation, according to new research from Lloyds.…
Saudi Arabia Sets SR200,000 Fines for Water Misuse
Saudi Arabia has approved tougher water conservation rules that introduce fines of up to SR200,000 for serious water misuse and efficiency violations across the Kingdom. The Ministry of Environment, Water…
Pakistan hires financial adviser for HBFCL privatization
Pakistan has taken a fresh step toward the privatization of the House Building Finance Company Limited (HBFCL), appointing a consortium led by KPMG as financial adviser for the transaction. The…
Americans Rewire Grocery Shopping Habits as Prices and Priorities Shift
Americans are rapidly changing the way they shop for groceries as persistent inflation, evolving consumer preferences, and economic uncertainty reshape spending habits across the United States. New consumer trends show…
Oil set for weekly rise amid Red Sea shipping attacks
Global oil prices were on track for a weekly gain on Friday as renewed attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea heightened concerns over supply disruptions and increased geopolitical…
Microsoft Axes 4,800 Jobs in Biggest Xbox Shake-Up Ever
Microsoft has announced 4,800 job cuts about 2.1% of its global workforce with Xbox bearing the biggest blow. More than 1,600 roles at Xbox are being eliminated immediately, four game…