Du-Backed UAE-IX Becomes Middle East’s First 800 GE-Ready Internet Exchange
The UAE‑IX exchange, operated by DE‑CIX and du’s datamena platform, is now technically ready for 800 gigabit Ethernet and offers 400 GE ports, making it the first Middle Eastern IX with such capacity. The upgrade pushes peak traffic beyond 1 terabit per second, a 35% increase year‑over‑year, and connects more than 110 networks with 6.6 terabits of customer capacity. Cloud on‑ramps to Alibaba and Google are slated for launch, complementing existing AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Microsoft services. These enhancements cement UAE‑IX’s role as the region’s premier interconnection hub.
A Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Multiplayer Mod Is in the Works, and You Can Try an Experimental Version Already
A group of Polish modders has released an experimental multiplayer mod for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, now available on GitHub. The early build lets two players join a server and appear as synchronized NPCs, with recent updates adding armor, weapons, and proper...
US LNG Giant Exercises Option for More Newbuild Vessel Charters From Ocean Yield and NYK
Cheniere Marketing International, a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, exercised its option to charter additional new‑build LNG carriers from Ocean Yield and NYK Line, potentially expanding its fleet to eight vessels. The optional ships will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries...
Nurminen Logistics Reports a Financially Robust 2025 Despite Weak Markets
Nurminen Logistics posted a solid 2025 despite weak macro conditions, growing net sales 4.4% to €109.4 million and delivering €18.3 million comparable EBITA. Rail became the engine of growth, with sales climbing to €78.2 million and representing 71.5% of group revenue after the...
New Fragrance Launch – Strawberry Shortcake X Scentbird®
Strawberry Shortcake has entered modern perfumery through a capsule collection with Scentbird®, offering two distinct fragrances: a gourmand Eau de Parfum and a lighter Eau Fresh Picked, each priced from £15.95. The scents leverage neuroscent technology to evoke nostalgic scent...
Riverside Expands Porphyry Copper Targets at Ariel Project, Mexico
Riverside Resources announced early 2026 assay results from its 100%-owned Ariel copper project in Sonora, Mexico, revealing high‑grade silver (up to >10 oz/t) and lead (5.4% Pb) in vein samples and promising porphyry copper alteration signatures. The 1,640‑hectare, fully permitted district‑scale target...
UK Throwing Good Money After Bad in Watchkeeper Drone Retention
The UK has extended the service of its Watchkeeper Mk 1 UAV fleet by two years, costing roughly £95.7 million. The eight‑aircraft loss rate and a £1.35 billion run‑up have left the programme plagued by reliability concerns. Maintaining the drones will consume about...
American College of Radiology Urges HHS to Address ‘Unsustainable’ AI Payment Policy
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has urged the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to overhaul its AI reimbursement framework, labeling the current policy unsustainable. In a February 19 letter, ACR highlighted that without payment models tied to...
China Set for Its First One-Year Human Spaceflight Mission, Confirms Pakistani Astronaut Flight
China announced its first one‑year human spaceflight mission aboard the Tiangong space station, selecting an astronaut from the Shenzhou‑23 crew to remain in orbit for twelve months. The Shenzhou‑23 launch is slated for April‑May 2026, following an early delivery of...
Utah Becomes Tenth Candidate State for the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Utah has filed a proposal to join the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program, aligning with Arizona, Idaho, Oregon and Oklahoma. The state’s coalition partners include industry leaders Lockheed Martin, Joby Aviation and BETA Technologies to...
Trojanized Gaming Tools Spread Java-Based RAT via Browser and Chat Platforms
Threat actors are distributing trojanized gaming utilities through browsers and chat platforms to install a Java‑based remote‑access trojan (RAT). The downloader stages a portable Java runtime, executes a malicious JAR via PowerShell and cmstp.exe, then deletes itself and configures Microsoft...
Array Technologies Disappoints: Array Technologies Boosts 2025 Revenue by 40 Percent - Record Order Backlog - Shares Still Plunge
Array Technologies posted Q4 2025 revenue of $226 million, an 18% YoY decline, while full‑year revenue jumped 40% to $1.28 billion. The company narrowed its net loss to $112 million but remained in the red, and its order backlog reached a record $2.2 billion. Guidance...
National Cyber Security Bill and NIS2: Senior Management’s Compliance Guide
The EU’s NIS2 Directive now obligates senior management to approve, oversee, and assume responsibility for cybersecurity risk, a shift echoed by Ireland’s forthcoming National Cyber Security Bill. The draft legislation mirrors NIS2’s Article 20, imposing personal liability, temporary bans, and fines...
VLCC Rates – How High and for How Long?
The crude tanker market is experiencing a sharp surge, with VLCC spot hires topping $200,000 per day and one‑year time‑charter equivalents reaching $135,000. Baltic Exchange data show composite VLCC rates near $169,000 daily, while International Seaways (INSW) reported Q4 2025...
Policy Backing Fuels Europe’s Next Wave of Low-Emission Steel Capacity
European policy tools such as the TRQ, CBAM and the draft Industrial Accelerator Act are reviving investment in low‑emission steel, exemplified by ArcelorMittal’s €1.3 billion Dunkirk electric‑arc‑furnace slated for 2029. While earlier green‑hydrogen DRI projects have been delayed or scaled back,...
PocDoc Partners with E4 Primary Care Network to Bring Mobile Health Checks to Chingford’s Underserved Communities
PocDoc, the UK’s leading digital diagnostics firm, has teamed up with the E4 Primary Care Network to launch a mobile health‑check service for over 80,000 residents in Chingford’s underserved areas. The initiative uses PocDoc’s Neighbourhood Bus to deliver a finger‑prick...
Flexport Launches AI Technology to Spot Customs Errors and Prepare Tariff Refunds
Flexport unveiled an AI‑powered “Audit Your Customs Broker” agent that scans historical customs entries to spot filing errors and flag potential tariff refunds. The company claims the tool cut its own U.S. customs error rate to 0.2%, a ten‑fold improvement...
Valckensteyn - Timber Residential Building / Powerhouse Company
Valckensteyn, Rotterdam’s first mass‑timber residential tower, has been completed, delivering 82 affordable rental homes in the post‑war Pendrecht district. Designed by Powerhouse Company for housing corporation Woonstad Rotterdam, the 7,970 m² building relies on a CL Cross‑Laminated Timber core, with demountable fibre‑cement...
With Court Orders, Know Your Legal Obligations and Risk Considerations
The article outlines employer duties when court orders intersect with the workplace, covering wage garnishments, court‑appearance leave, custody schedules, restraining orders, and confidentiality requirements. Employers must withhold and remit support payments precisely, avoid retaliation for legal attendance, and adjust work...
We’re About to Turn Night Into Day. Is that a Good Idea?
The FCC is reviewing proposals to launch orbital mirrors that would reflect sunlight onto cities, effectively turning night into day, while SpaceX is eyeing a constellation of up to a million satellites to serve as floating data centers. Proponents claim...
Hotel Review: The Beaumont Mayfair, London
The Beaumont Mayfair has completed a multi‑million‑pound renovation that transforms its Grade II listed building into a 1920s‑inspired boutique hotel. The overhaul added 29 new rooms, bringing the total to 101, and introduced a fresh art‑filled lobby, a new Rosi brasserie...
Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank Test Agentic AI for Trade Surveillance
Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank are piloting agentic artificial intelligence for trade surveillance, moving beyond static rule‑based alerts to systems that reason over real‑time trading patterns. Deutsche Bank is collaborating with Google Cloud to build AI agents that flag complex...
AI ‘Virtual Residents’ Offer Early Read on Data Center Sentiment
University of California, Riverside researchers deployed large‑language‑model agents as “virtual residents” to capture community sentiment on data‑center proposals early in the planning cycle. The AI agents consistently highlighted water consumption, utility costs and electricity demand as primary concerns, while identifying...
India on Global 6G Standard-Setting Table for the First Time: Jyotiraditya Scindia
India’s communications minister announced that the country completed the world’s fastest 5G rollout in just 22 months, achieving 99.9% district coverage and connecting 400 million users. For the first time, India has secured a seat at the global 6G standard‑setting tables...
Why Legal AI Tools Need Human Feedback to Succeed
The RegTech market is flooded with legal AI tools that rely heavily on static statutes and generic language models. Zeidler Group warns that these solutions miss the nuanced, practice‑based knowledge that regulators and firms apply daily. By treating its AI...
OpenAI Bans ChatGPT Accounts Linked to Fake Law Firms and Lawyers
OpenAI has disabled several ChatGPT accounts it identified as part of a coordinated fraud operation called “False Witness.” The scheme involved fake law firms and impersonated lawyers using the model to craft persuasive legal‑sounding messages, create bogus profiles, and steer...
Amtrak: New Strategy for Replacing Rolling Stock
Amtrak announced a revised rolling‑stock strategy that will standardize all long‑distance trains on single‑level cars, abandoning the earlier double‑deck proposal. The new procurement will invite competitive bids, aiming to deliver the first new passenger cars in the early 2030s while...
McLaren Racing Announces Etihad Airways as an Official Partner
McLaren Racing announced Etihad Airways as an Official Partner for its Formula 1 and United Autosports WEC Hypercar programmes starting in the 2026 season. The deal links the UAE’s national carrier with McLaren’s high‑performance racing platforms, emphasizing shared values of innovation...
RadNet Earns European Certification for Solution that Allows Technologists to Control Scanners Remotely
RadNet’s TechLive remote‑scanning platform earned European CE certification, extending its vendor‑agnostic, multimodality control to EU hospitals. The solution, already cleared in the U.S., lets technologists operate MR, CT, PET/CT and ultrasound machines from off‑site consoles. RadNet reports a 42% drop...
U.S. State Department Reduces Diplomatic Presence in Israel over Security Concerns
The U.S. State Department authorized the voluntary departure of non‑essential personnel and their families from its Israel mission on Feb. 27, 2026, citing heightened safety risks amid escalating regional tensions. Embassy operations will remain open, though staffing levels may be adjusted....
India’s Big Plans for Its Dedicated Freight Corridor
India is fast‑tracking the 2,100‑km Dankuni–Surat Dedicated Freight Corridor, an east‑west rail link that will connect the manufacturing hub of West Bengal with Gujarat’s industrial belt. The Railway Board has ordered an updated Detailed Project Report with revised cost estimates,...
Athena Gold Plans Acquisition of Forester Gold Project in Ontario
Athena Gold announced an all‑share acquisition of the 4,900‑hectare Forester Gold Project in north‑western Ontario, securing a full interest while inheriting a 2% net smelter return royalty that can be repurchased for $2 million. The project sits less than 30 km from...
Spotify Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Partnership to Support ‘Next Generation’ of Australian Artists and Fans
Spotify announced a three‑year partnership with The Push, a national youth music organization, committing A$200,000—the largest single donation in The Push’s history. The initiative builds on Spotify’s Turn Up Aus campaign, which generated an additional 223 million streams of Australian music...
European Energy Posts Strong 2025 Progress
European Energy reported a robust 2025, with revenue surging to €766 million and EBITDA reaching €170 million. The firm expanded its battery energy storage systems pipeline from 2.4 GW to 7.4 GW and launched the world’s first large‑scale commercial e‑methanol plant in Denmark. Over...
Edeka Limits Purchases From Procter & Gamble and Iglo
German retailer Edeka has cut back orders from Procter & Gamble and Iglo amid ongoing price negotiations, leaving several product categories temporarily undersupplied. The reduction spans household staples such as dishwashing liquid, toothpaste, and frozen fish, as well as personal...
Treasury Adapts as AI and Tariffs Reshape Supply Chains
Treasury teams are confronting a new era where AI, blockchain and tariff volatility are reshaping supply‑chain finance. A Citi Institute report finds 36% of large corporates now use AI in trade, with 72% seeking working‑capital gains and liquidity release. Tariff...
ROHM Licenses TSMC’s GaN Processs Technology for Hamamatsu Fab
ROHM Semiconductor announced a licensing agreement with TSMC to adopt the foundry’s 650 V GaN process at its Hamamatsu fab, targeting volume production in 2027. The integration combines ROHM’s device design expertise with TSMC’s advanced manufacturing, creating an end‑to‑end GaN supply...
Abu Dhabi Launches First Autonomous Truck Pilot in MENA Logistics Sector
Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre has launched the Middle East and North Africa’s first autonomous‑truck pilot, partnering with Autotech and AD Ports Group within the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD). The AI‑driven trucks are being tested on dedicated routes...
Understanding the Regulatory Change of Updates to Individual Income Tax Withholding System in China
On January 23, 2026 China’s State Taxation Administration rolled out an update to the Golden Tax III Individual Income Tax Withholding System. The revision optimizes calculation rules, most notably the method for computing cumulative standard deductions on comprehensive income. Although the agency has...
Electric Vehicles and Industrial Policy Could Transform African Economies
African nations sit atop a critical share of the world’s cobalt and other minerals essential for electric‑vehicle batteries, yet most of the value is still captured abroad. The author argues that proactive industrial policy—mirroring China’s use of special economic zones,...
Dublin’s New Music Wall Celebrates Much Loved Irish Artists
Dublin Airport has launched a new music wall in Terminal 1’s arrivals corridor, showcasing images of 11 legendary Irish acts such as U2, Thin Lizzy, The Cranberries, Christy Moore and Sinéad O’Connor. Integrated speakers play iconic tracks while LED lighting adds visual flair, turning...
Abta LifeLine Welcomes Three New Trustees to Its Board
ABTA LifeLine announced the appointment of three senior travel industry executives—Jody Rolfe of TUI, Lisa McAuley of World Travel Holdings UK, and Zoe Powell of Xeinadin—as trustees effective 26 February 2026. The board expansion follows a rigorous recruitment process and is intended...
Battlestar Galactica Scattered Hopes Is a Gift for Fans of the Show and Roguelike Lovers Alike
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes debuted a demo that blends a faithful TV‑show vibe with roguelike strategy. The game uses pixel‑styled interiors and voxel exteriors, delivering Frostpunk‑like tough choices and deep combat. Random events, civilian ship management, and permanent resource buffs...
Skyscanner Turns to ChatGPT with AI Flight App
Skyscanner has launched a new AI-powered flight planning app within ChatGPT, leveraging OpenAI's GPT‑4 model. The app lets users ask natural‑language queries and receive personalized flight options and pricing. Skyscanner serves about 160 million monthly users, positioning itself among the first...
Guitar Hero Studio RedOctane Returns with Spiritual Successor Stage Tour
RedOctane Games, the revived studio behind the original Guitar Hero franchise, announced Stage Tour, a spiritual successor slated for a holiday 2026 release. The title is positioned as a long‑term, community‑driven platform that will evolve after launch. It will support...
New Concessions Area at Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport has expanded Concourse A Marketplace, adding ten custom columns by Móz Designs that visually link six local restaurants. The upgrade is part of a broader plan to introduce 27 new concessions by 2026, enhancing the passenger experience. Five snow‑coloured...
Matador’s Results Were Better Than Feared, But 2026 Headwinds Still Matter
Matador Resources reported Q4 2025 revenue of $850 million, down 12.6% YoY but beating consensus by 475 bps. Adjusted EPS reached $0.87, roughly 1,500 bps above forecasts, while production rose and midstream cash flow stayed strong. The company guided 2026 to 3% production...
Shinka Strengthens Industry Positioning by Joining the World Out of Home Organisation as a New Member
Shinka announced its membership in the World Out of Home Organisation (WOO), the premier global association for out‑of‑home advertising. The move gives Shinka access to a worldwide network of media owners, agencies, and research that shapes OOH standards and policy....
KKR’s FSK Fund Sees Spike in Troubled Loans
KKR’s publicly traded credit vehicle, FS KKR Capital Corp, dropped 15% after reporting a surge in troubled loans and a cut to its dividend. The $13 billion portfolio, dominated by private‑equity‑backed mid‑market loans, is seeing rising defaults and mark‑to‑market losses, especially...
Excalibur Metals Completes Sampling, Plans Drilling at Bellehelen Project, Nevada
Excalibur Metals announced completion of detailed mapping, sampling, and a CSAMT geophysical survey at its Bellehelen silver‑gold project in Nevada, and has finalized drill hole locations for the Spyglass Ridge target. The company will commence a 3,000‑metre reverse‑circulation drill program...