On a global scale, the Gulf might not be the gambling hotbed we see in North America and Europe. However, it is a growing market in an area of the world where there is plenty of investment and capital. Obtaining and maintaining trust in any industry is tricky, but in the world of casino gaming, where there’s an international market, multiple cyberthreats and dozens of operators looking […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is ranked first in Asia for the third year in a row in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Global MBA Rankings 2026. The NUS MBA programme rose two places to 23rd worldwide, achieving its highest-ever global position in an evaluation pool that expanded by almost […]
Shiba Inu is drawing increased attention after the project’s team outlined how a prospective spot SHIB exchange-traded fund could enhance demand for its Layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium, and its gas/governance token, BONE.
Speculation about a SHIB ETF has intensified as SHIB retains a multi-billion dollar market cap, maintains listings on major global exchanges, and commands one of the stronger retail investor communities in crypto. The Shib Inu ecosystem team emphasised that while no asset manager or regulator has yet submitted an approved SHIB ETF, the token’s scaling infrastructure and utility features parallel those that aided Bitcoin and Ethereum. Analysts suggest these attributes may not only raise SHIB’s institutional legitimacy but also funnel value into Shibarium and BONE.
Shibarium, launched in August 2023, serves as Shiba Inu’s native Layer-2 network. Its design aims for fast, low-cost transactions while pushing gas fees to be paid in BONE. Any amplification of SHIB demand could indirectly drive more activity on Shibarium, reinforcing BONE’s utility. In commentary, the SHIB team has framed this as a rising inflection point: greater visibility for SHIB might translate into growing network usage, with BONE benefiting from both transaction volume and staking demand.
Events in the Shibarium ecosystem heighten the urgency. A flash-loan exploit allowed an attacker to purchase about 4.6 million BONE tokens, gain validator voting power, then execute a malicious state change to siphon assets from the Shibarium bridge. The team paused staking operations, moved certain funds to a secure multi-signature hardware wallet, froze the compromised BONE, and launched investigations with security firms. While the exploit dented confidence temporarily, it also drew attention to the importance of infrastructure security in scaling projects.
Market response to these developments has been mixed but leaned positive in some respects. BONE surged by about 40 % at one point after the exploit was revealed, before correcting. SHIB also saw modest gains as traders reacted to the possibility of more institutional participation. Some analysts caution, however, that regulatory hurdles and timing remain uncertain. A SHIB ETF would likely require clear alignment with securities laws in multiple jurisdictions, plus concrete backing from major asset managers.
Institutional exposure is being eyed not just via a direct SHIB ETF but through alternate paths: DeFi-oriented funds, layer-2 infrastructure products, or token baskets that include SHIB and BONE. Shibarium’s base of wallets—numbering over 21 million during earlier phases—and its integration with Ethereum and DeFi protocols are being cited as evidence that usage is scaling.
Abu Dhabi – Inception, the AI division of G42, has made seven of its domain-specific enterprise products available through Microsoft Azure Marketplace, looking to streamline global access to its scalable, enterprise-grade AI tools. The suite includes: ExecEdge, which automates executive meeting workflows and connects with Microsoft 365; Genius for business strategy research and reporting; Alpha to analyse unstructured data for investment decisions; Business Procurement for supplier discovery, […]
Throughout the week, visitors will be invited to attend equestrian performances of the highest caliber, featuring both Moroccan and international troupes in a sophisticated and engaging mise en scène RABAT, MOROCCO – EQS Newswire – 17 September 2025 – From September 30 to October 5, 2025, the Mohammed VI Exhibition Park in El Jadida will host the 16th edition of the Salon du Cheval, a landmark event […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2025 – Lenovo Hong Kong today announced the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cyberport, marking a significant step forward in promoting Hong Kong’s innovation and technology development and fostering startup growth. This collaboration will fully integrate Lenovo’s leading advantages in the global technology sector with Cyberport’s rich experience in nurturing an innovation and […]
A vast photograph of Donald Trump standing beside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been unfurled on the grounds of Windsor Castle as the president prepares for a state visit to the United Kingdom. The installation was organised by the activist collective Everyone Hates Elon, which claims the display was crowd-funded by members of the British public to draw attention to Trump’s historical connections with Epstein. The […]
Rhenus adds a new air freight gateway in Bangkok for in/outbound & transshipment from/to Southeast Asia The new airfreight gateway will also see the use of electric vehicles (EV) for sustainable first/last mile transportation usage The gateway strengthens Rhenus’ capabilities to connect businesses globally with new customer-centric solutions and vertical approaches BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2025 – Leading global logistics provider Rhenus […]
A framework agreement has been reached between the United States and China that will shift control of TikTok to a US‐based ownership, while aiming to protect both national security and the app’s “Chinese characteristics,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after trade talks in Madrid. The deal, though lacking full disclosure of commercial details, is to be finalised when President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping speak on […]
Washington and Doha are on the verge of agreeing a substantially upgraded defence cooperation treaty following an Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders, sources say. The move signals a deepening strategic alignment as tensions in the region intensify. US diplomat Marco Rubio confirmed that both countries are “nearing finalisation” of an agreement that would strengthen joint military planning, basing, intelligence sharing and oversight of operations on […]
Financial institutions across the Middle East are grappling with a sharp increase in fraud driven by synthetic identities and AI-powered deepfakes, placing traditional verification systems under intense strain. Rob Woods, director of fraud and identity at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, says fraudsters are now exploiting a mix of demographic complexity and regulatory fragmentation in the region to bypass security checks. The region’s high number of expatriates and frequent […]
Majid Al Futtaim has terminated operations of Carrefour across Bahrain, with all its stores ceasing activity as of 14 September. HyperMax, the group’s new grocery retail brand, immediately replaced Carrefour with six stores operating under its banner. Carrefour’s exit from Bahrain follows similar withdrawals from Oman in January and Jordan in November 2024. HyperMax is now operating across Bahrain, employing over 1,600 people and partnering with over […]
Malicious actors are exploiting Remote Monitoring and Management tools such as ITarian, PDQ Connect, SimpleHelp, Atera, and ConnectWise ScreenConnect, to embed long-lasting remote access inside compromised systems. These operations make use of highly convincing phishing lures—fake browser-updates, meeting or party invitations, government or tax forms—to trick users into installing legitimate-looking software that gives attackers administrator-level control. Phishing pages often mimic trusted brands or meeting applications like Microsoft […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – MINT Incorporation Limited (NASDAQ: MIMI) (“MINT” or the “Company”), a leading Hong Kong-based provider of integrated interior design and fit out works, today announced the official launch of its wholly owned subsidiary, Axonex Intelligence Limited (“Axonex”), a company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of Hong Kong, marking MINT’s expansion into the technology realm […]
By Nantoo Banerjee Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s recent claim of the country’s unemployment rate being the lowest among the G20 nations at two percent seems to lack credibility as per the records available with various government and non-government agencies connected with the matter. Mandaviya’s reference to India’s low unemployment rate came during […]
Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, has affirmed that OPEC will remain a pillar of market stability and a critical voice for oil’s role in the world for decades. Delivered to coincide with OPEC’s 65th anniversary, his remarks emphasised the organisation’s long‐standing mission and future direction.
OPEC projects oil demand to reach around 123 million barrels per day by 2050, driven by economic expansion and growing populations. Al Ghais warned that predictions of a near-term decline in relevance or “peak oil” should be viewed with scepticism in light of long‐term demand forecasts and OPEC’s historical resilience.
He noted that oil remains indispensable across many spheres of daily life: transportation, construction, food production and healthcare. Oils and petroleum derivatives, he said, are foundational not just for consumers but for societal and economic prosperity more broadly. Without them, critical infrastructure and supply chains could be severely disrupted.
Al Ghais described OPEC’s foundation in 1960 as a unifying vision for oil-producing nations, asserting sovereign control over production, supporting regular supply to consuming nations, and ensuring a fair return for investors. He reflected on the group’s evolution, including its expansion and the formation of the OPEC+ framework in 2016, which he said strengthened its ability to respond to global shocks such as those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 65-year mark, he argued, is not simply an anniversary but a reaffirmation of core objectives: balancing producer and consumer interests; dialogue and cooperation with non-OPEC producers; and emphasizing a holistic, multi-technology approach to energy security and poverty alleviation in developing regions.
He also stressed that energy security is “inconceivable without oil,” especially for societies coping with energy poverty. For OPEC, the challenge ahead involves ensuring that growth in demand is met “in a sustainable way” that incorporates environmental, social and economic considerations, while keeping market stabilisation efforts front and centre.
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki has approved the deployment of NATO forces on Polish territory as part of Operation Eastern Sentinel, authorising foreign allied units to bolster national defences. The approval came through a decree issued by the National Security Bureau, granting permission for allied troops from other NATO member states to be stationed in Poland. The decree is classified, and precise details—such as numbers, locations, or which […]
Bitcoin mining operations are undergoing a transformation as firms leverage their substantial electricity capacity and infrastructure to meet booming demand for artificial intelligence compute. Companies that once focused solely on mining are now converting parts of their facilities into AI data centres, pressing for more stable revenue amid tightening profit margins in crypto. CoreWeave’s $9 billion acquisition of Core Scientific stands out as a major move in […]
The India-Nepal border has begun reopening across several crossings following days of closure caused by violent protests in Nepal. Checkpoints at Sonauli, Rupaidiha, Kheri, Siddharthnagar and Balrampur have resumed partial movement of goods, under enhanced security and supervision by the Nepal Army.
At Rupaidiha’s Integrated Check Post, over 20 tankers loaded with petroleum, diesel, cooking gas and medicines have entered Nepal, helping to curb shortages of essentials. Nearly 1,000 trucks carrying foodstuffs, machinery and medical supplies await clearance amid prioritisation of life-saving and energy supplies. Market traders and transporters, impacted by steep price rises of commodities such as biscuits and cooking gas, have expressed relief. The border reopening comes amid tight controls, with curfews still in place in sensitive areas and heightened security patrols, including drone surveillance. Authorities warn that full restoration of trade and cross-border traffic will be gradual, given damage to infrastructure and logistical disruptions caused during the unrest.
Nepal is now under an interim government led by Sushila Karki, who took office after anti-corruption protests driven by Gen Z activists forced Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli to resign. Her appointment as the first woman to lead the government was confirmed after negotiations involving the president, military leadership and protest representatives. Parliament has been dissolved, and new elections are scheduled for 5 March 2026.
Protesters had demanded transparency, political accountability and an end to nepotism and corruption. The protests were triggered by a controversial social media ban, but escalated rapidly, resulting in more than 50 deaths and over 1,300 injuries in clashes with security forces. Many government buildings, including parliament and the presidential residence, were set ablaze. Curfews were imposed in Kathmandu and neighbouring districts while transport, banking and other services came to a standstill.
With the new government now operating, authorities in Nepal are prioritising restoring law and order and ensuring that those who died or lost property during the unrest receive appropriate investigation and accountability. International reaction has been largely supportive of the transition, with neighbouring countries invoking hopes of stability and peace.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 September 2025 – The 10th Belt and Road Summit was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from September 10 to 11, 2025. China Telecom Global Limited (hereinafter referred to as “China Telecom Global”) made a strong appearance under the theme “Empowering the New Silk Road via AI for Good.” The company spotlighted three key […]
Security researchers at ESET have identified a new malware strain called HybridPetya that combines traits of Petya and NotPetya ransomware with advanced boot-kit functionality to infect systems protected by UEFI Secure Boot. It exploits the vulnerability CVE-2024-7344 in the Howyar “Reloader” UEFI application to bypass signature checks, allowing unverified code execution. HybridPetya was first spotted when samples uploaded to VirusTotal in February 2025 caught the eye of […]
SUSE has rolled out Agama 17, the next-generation installer set to accompany SUSE Linux Enterprise 16.0, bringing a raft of improvements to storage configuration, security module options, network setup and unattended installs. The upgrade overhauls how wired interfaces are presented in the UI, especially when multiple devices share the same connection. Users now see clearer distinctions and can manage such setups more intuitively. The storage section has […]
By D. Raja The coming to power of the BJP with an absolute majority in the 2014 general elections was not merely a routine transfer of power from one democratically elected government to another. It marked a qualitative shift in the very nature of our polity. The BJP is the political arm of the Rashtriya […] 
