Business & Finance
Saudi Auto Parts Startup Autobia Raises $12 Million Series A
The round was led by Artal Capital, with participation from Aljazira Capital and Wa’ed Ventures.
NBB and Bahrain FinTech Bay Launch Third Edition of NBB Innovation
NBB and Bahrain FinTech Bay launch the third Innovation Programme, inviting young innovators to develop AI-powered fintech solutions for a chance to win $10,000 and a three-month incubation placement.
Korea Venture Capital’s Value-Add Test: Where Investor Help Ends and Founder Execution Begins – KoreaTechDesk
The introduction worked. The customer took the meeting, another investor agreed to listen, and the VC had delivered exactly the access it promised. Months later, however, there was still no contract and no new funding.
Bitcoin trades near $83K after pullback from $8…
After a sharp Bitcoin price drop on October 7, large Bitcoin holders (whales) bought about 15,000 BTC worth $1.24 billion, signaling confidence in the market.
Fortastra Raises $30 Million Series A Led By First In
Fortastra raised $30 million in Series A funding to expand development and production of maneuverable spacecraft designed for on-orbit security and national defense. The round was led by First In.
Technology & AI
SpaceX vs. Micron: Which Is the Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Own for the Next 5 Years?
Two of the more popular artificial intelligence (AI) stocks among investors right now are Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX +1.25%) and Micron Technology (MU -0.66%). However, one clearly stands out as the better buy over the next five years: SpaceX.
CCQ launches Artificial Intelligence and Associate of Digital Media on January 10
Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has announced the launch of two new programs in Spring 2027: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence and the Associate of Digital Media.
What the GTA VI leaks can teach us about securing digital supply chains
Few entertainment releases generate the level of attention surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI. Every official reveal and every unauthorised leak can become a major online event.
Qatar news agency
Doha, October 11 (QNA) - Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has announced the launch of two new programs in Spring 2027: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence and the Associate of Digital Media.
WORLD NEWS THIS WEEK: AI is changing the landscape of cybersecurity.
In South Korea, a number of banks have been targeted by cyberattacks. Notably, Shinhan Bank announced on October 1st that the information of approximately 25,000 customers had been compromised, including names, phone numbers, annual income, and loan limits.
Geopolitics & Trade
NATO nuclear manoeuvres in Italy
In the coming days, NATO will begin its annual nuclear exercise, Steadfast Noon, with the participation of 17 nations. The Alliance is calling on Russia for a calm response.
Germany to Release Up to 15 mmbbl of Oil Under G7 Plan
Germany will release up to 15 million barrels (mmbbl) of crude oil and petroleum products from its emergency reserves under a coordinated Group of Seven (G7) initiative led by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Reuters reported.
UK sanctions Russian oil firms, shadow fleet tankers and crypto exchanges
The tanker Eagle S, widely reported to be part of Russia’s shadow fleet, anchored off Porvoo, Finland, in December 2024.
Trump misses out on Nobel Prize again and imposes new sanctions on the International Criminal Court. What does it mean?
Rumours have been circulating for weeks about the United States imposing tougher sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), because of what US President Donald Trump sees as unfair targeting of Americans and Israelis for prosecution.
Bangkok Post – US lifts sanctions on daughter of Myanmar military-linked businessman
WASHINGTON - The United States lifted on Friday sanctions on the daughter of a Myanmar businessman accused of supporting the country's military, according to the US Treasury Department's website, after she filed a suit seeking removal from the blacklist.
Science & Green Tech
Is Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock Still Reasonable After A 7x Run?
Quantum Computing has seen its share price swing sharply in recent years, which raises a direct question for anyone looking at the stock today.
SandboxAQ Develops US Chip R&D With $500 Million In Quantum Funding
SandboxAQ received a $500 million CHIPS R&D award, signaling substantial government confidence in the company’s approach to semiconductor development. AQPotency from SandboxAQ is now generally available in Marketplace.
Harford County battery storage project denied state financial credits
Maryland regulators denied financial credits for a controversial battery storage project proposed for Harford County, but the decision does not necessarily stop the project from moving forward.
Following its abandonment in Sprint, Colapinto receives a new energy storage module
Alpine announced that they had changed the energy storage module on Franco Colapinto's A526, following the Sprint of the Singapore Grand Prix. The Argentinian was forced to retire suddenly while the sprint race was under Safety Car conditions.
Arqit Quantum Inc. Reports Select Preliminary FY 2026 Financial Results: Annual Revenue Tops $975K, NATO Contract Win, and Cash Position Reaches $51M
Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ) has released select preliminary financial results for its second half (H2) and full fiscal year ended September 30, 2026.
Mobility
Travel
Lifestyle
MP urges NHS bosses to stop Bishop Auckland ward move
The trust revealed earlier this week that it would move Ward 7, the frailty unit, from Bishop Auckland to Darlington Memorial Hospital.
Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day
NEW YORK – Karl-Anthony Towns has been traded from Minnesota, lost the conference finals and won the NBA title for his childhood team — and still feels he is in the period of grief that began six years ago.
AI skin cancer triage to roll out across NHS South East
The technology will be used to triage skin cancer referrals in what has been described as the largest rollout of autonomous medical AI in NHS history.
MSU Mental Health Research Connect hosts panel discussing mental health care
Twelve years ago while directing the National Institute for Mental Health in Washington, D.C., Dr. Tom Insel spoke to mental health advocates about real-time brain activity, sharing material focused on revolutionizing understanding of the human brain.
As a Wellness Center employee, here’s what you missed
Re “The Herbert Wellness Center needs a facelift” (Sept. 9): As a student employee of the Herbert Wellness Center since fall of 2021, I respect that everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, after reading the article published on Sept.
Work
Stakeholders invited to shape the future of work-based migration to the UK
The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into work-based immigration, looking at how migration links to skills and training policy, and what role migration should play in tackling UK labour shortages.
Cyviz and SWISS Create Flexible Collaboration Hub for Hybrid Work at Scale
OSLO, Norway Cyviz AS has delivered a flexible collaboration hub for Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. (SWISS), designed to support hybrid meetings, workshops, training, town halls, and internal events at scale.
Scottie Pippen and Marcus Jordan’s Ex Larsa Pippen Launches Own Substack, Talks About Hard Breakups | NBA
Larsa Pippen has often made headlines for her dating life. The Real Housewives of Miami has had plenty of famous exes.
A Youtuber Is Making His Own Prequel to Disney Pixar’s ‘Cars’ Movies
It is amazing to think that it was nearly two decades ago that Disney Pixar released Cars.
Scottish Government: Unions won’t dictate hybrid work policy
However, that target has rarely been met and Permanent Secretary Joe Griffin revealed that “compromises” were made with trade unions, meaning the policy could not be enforced.
Entertainment
Hamptons Subway Attracts Deluge of Celebrities
SCENE ON THE SUBWAY An enormous number of celebrities were reported on Hamptons Subway this week. It’s sort of a record and we are very proud of our volunteer spotters.
30 Rock 20th Anniversary: Celebrities Who Guest-Starred on the Show
Good god, Lemon! It’s been 20 years since 30 Rock premiered. Debuting Oct. 11, 2006, the show was created by and starred Tina Fey.
Salman Khan Claims Some Actresses Pay Paparazzi To Take Backside Photos: ‘Jinko Chahiye Woh Karo’ | Bollywood News
News movies bollywood Salman Khan Claims Some Actresses Pay Paparazzi To Take Backside Photos: 'Jinko Chahiye Woh Karo'Last Updated:October 11, 2026, 09:20 IST Salman Khan has warned that he will take strict action against paparazzi who continue taking pictures of…
Emma Thompson’s lookalike daughter Gaia, 26, stuns in daring cut-out gown during rare joint appearance
Emma Thompson enjoyed a glamorous mother-daughter night out on Friday as she stepped onto the red carpet alongside her strikingly similar daughter, Gaia Wise.
Cops arrest five men after video of alleged armed assault in Petaling Jaya goes viral
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Police have arrested five men, aged between 30 and 40, on suspicion of being involved in an attack on a man using dangerous weapons at a housing area in Petaling Jaya on Friday.
Business & Finance
Saudi Auto Parts Startup Autobia Raises $12 Million Series A
The round was led by Artal Capital, with participation from Aljazira Capital and Wa’ed Ventures.
NBB and Bahrain FinTech Bay Launch Third Edition of NBB Innovation
NBB and Bahrain FinTech Bay launch the third Innovation Programme, inviting young innovators to develop AI-powered fintech solutions for a chance to win $10,000 and a three-month incubation placement.
Korea Venture Capital’s Value-Add Test: Where Investor Help Ends and Founder Execution Begins – KoreaTechDesk
The introduction worked. The customer took the meeting, another investor agreed to listen, and the VC had delivered exactly the access it promised. Months later, however, there was still no contract and no new funding.
Bitcoin trades near $83K after pullback from $8…
After a sharp Bitcoin price drop on October 7, large Bitcoin holders (whales) bought about 15,000 BTC worth $1.24 billion, signaling confidence in the market.
Fortastra Raises $30 Million Series A Led By First In
Fortastra raised $30 million in Series A funding to expand development and production of maneuverable spacecraft designed for on-orbit security and national defense. The round was led by First In.
Technology & AI
SpaceX vs. Micron: Which Is the Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Own for the Next 5 Years?
Two of the more popular artificial intelligence (AI) stocks among investors right now are Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX +1.25%) and Micron Technology (MU -0.66%). However, one clearly stands out as the better buy over the next five years: SpaceX.
CCQ launches Artificial Intelligence and Associate of Digital Media on January 10
Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has announced the launch of two new programs in Spring 2027: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence and the Associate of Digital Media.
What the GTA VI leaks can teach us about securing digital supply chains
Few entertainment releases generate the level of attention surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI. Every official reveal and every unauthorised leak can become a major online event.
Qatar news agency
Doha, October 11 (QNA) - Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has announced the launch of two new programs in Spring 2027: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence and the Associate of Digital Media.
WORLD NEWS THIS WEEK: AI is changing the landscape of cybersecurity.
In South Korea, a number of banks have been targeted by cyberattacks. Notably, Shinhan Bank announced on October 1st that the information of approximately 25,000 customers had been compromised, including names, phone numbers, annual income, and loan limits.
Geopolitics & Trade
NATO nuclear manoeuvres in Italy
In the coming days, NATO will begin its annual nuclear exercise, Steadfast Noon, with the participation of 17 nations. The Alliance is calling on Russia for a calm response.
Germany to Release Up to 15 mmbbl of Oil Under G7 Plan
Germany will release up to 15 million barrels (mmbbl) of crude oil and petroleum products from its emergency reserves under a coordinated Group of Seven (G7) initiative led by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Reuters reported.
UK sanctions Russian oil firms, shadow fleet tankers and crypto exchanges
The tanker Eagle S, widely reported to be part of Russia’s shadow fleet, anchored off Porvoo, Finland, in December 2024.
Trump misses out on Nobel Prize again and imposes new sanctions on the International Criminal Court. What does it mean?
Rumours have been circulating for weeks about the United States imposing tougher sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), because of what US President Donald Trump sees as unfair targeting of Americans and Israelis for prosecution.
Bangkok Post – US lifts sanctions on daughter of Myanmar military-linked businessman
WASHINGTON - The United States lifted on Friday sanctions on the daughter of a Myanmar businessman accused of supporting the country's military, according to the US Treasury Department's website, after she filed a suit seeking removal from the blacklist.
Science & Green Tech
Is Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock Still Reasonable After A 7x Run?
Quantum Computing has seen its share price swing sharply in recent years, which raises a direct question for anyone looking at the stock today.
SandboxAQ Develops US Chip R&D With $500 Million In Quantum Funding
SandboxAQ received a $500 million CHIPS R&D award, signaling substantial government confidence in the company’s approach to semiconductor development. AQPotency from SandboxAQ is now generally available in Marketplace.
Harford County battery storage project denied state financial credits
Maryland regulators denied financial credits for a controversial battery storage project proposed for Harford County, but the decision does not necessarily stop the project from moving forward.
Following its abandonment in Sprint, Colapinto receives a new energy storage module
Alpine announced that they had changed the energy storage module on Franco Colapinto's A526, following the Sprint of the Singapore Grand Prix. The Argentinian was forced to retire suddenly while the sprint race was under Safety Car conditions.
Arqit Quantum Inc. Reports Select Preliminary FY 2026 Financial Results: Annual Revenue Tops $975K, NATO Contract Win, and Cash Position Reaches $51M
Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ) has released select preliminary financial results for its second half (H2) and full fiscal year ended September 30, 2026.
Mobility
Travel
Lifestyle
MP urges NHS bosses to stop Bishop Auckland ward move
The trust revealed earlier this week that it would move Ward 7, the frailty unit, from Bishop Auckland to Darlington Memorial Hospital.
Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day
NEW YORK – Karl-Anthony Towns has been traded from Minnesota, lost the conference finals and won the NBA title for his childhood team — and still feels he is in the period of grief that began six years ago.
AI skin cancer triage to roll out across NHS South East
The technology will be used to triage skin cancer referrals in what has been described as the largest rollout of autonomous medical AI in NHS history.
MSU Mental Health Research Connect hosts panel discussing mental health care
Twelve years ago while directing the National Institute for Mental Health in Washington, D.C., Dr. Tom Insel spoke to mental health advocates about real-time brain activity, sharing material focused on revolutionizing understanding of the human brain.
As a Wellness Center employee, here’s what you missed
Re “The Herbert Wellness Center needs a facelift” (Sept. 9): As a student employee of the Herbert Wellness Center since fall of 2021, I respect that everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, after reading the article published on Sept.
Work
Stakeholders invited to shape the future of work-based migration to the UK
The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into work-based immigration, looking at how migration links to skills and training policy, and what role migration should play in tackling UK labour shortages.
Cyviz and SWISS Create Flexible Collaboration Hub for Hybrid Work at Scale
OSLO, Norway Cyviz AS has delivered a flexible collaboration hub for Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. (SWISS), designed to support hybrid meetings, workshops, training, town halls, and internal events at scale.
Scottie Pippen and Marcus Jordan’s Ex Larsa Pippen Launches Own Substack, Talks About Hard Breakups | NBA
Larsa Pippen has often made headlines for her dating life. The Real Housewives of Miami has had plenty of famous exes.
A Youtuber Is Making His Own Prequel to Disney Pixar’s ‘Cars’ Movies
It is amazing to think that it was nearly two decades ago that Disney Pixar released Cars.
Scottish Government: Unions won’t dictate hybrid work policy
However, that target has rarely been met and Permanent Secretary Joe Griffin revealed that “compromises” were made with trade unions, meaning the policy could not be enforced.
Entertainment
Hamptons Subway Attracts Deluge of Celebrities
SCENE ON THE SUBWAY An enormous number of celebrities were reported on Hamptons Subway this week. It’s sort of a record and we are very proud of our volunteer spotters.
30 Rock 20th Anniversary: Celebrities Who Guest-Starred on the Show
Good god, Lemon! It’s been 20 years since 30 Rock premiered. Debuting Oct. 11, 2006, the show was created by and starred Tina Fey.
Salman Khan Claims Some Actresses Pay Paparazzi To Take Backside Photos: ‘Jinko Chahiye Woh Karo’ | Bollywood News
News movies bollywood Salman Khan Claims Some Actresses Pay Paparazzi To Take Backside Photos: 'Jinko Chahiye Woh Karo'Last Updated:October 11, 2026, 09:20 IST Salman Khan has warned that he will take strict action against paparazzi who continue taking pictures of…
Emma Thompson’s lookalike daughter Gaia, 26, stuns in daring cut-out gown during rare joint appearance
Emma Thompson enjoyed a glamorous mother-daughter night out on Friday as she stepped onto the red carpet alongside her strikingly similar daughter, Gaia Wise.
Cops arrest five men after video of alleged armed assault in Petaling Jaya goes viral
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Police have arrested five men, aged between 30 and 40, on suspicion of being involved in an attack on a man using dangerous weapons at a housing area in Petaling Jaya on Friday.
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Saudi Auto Parts Startup Autobia Raises $12 Million Series A
The round was led by Artal Capital, with participation from Aljazira Capital and Wa’ed Ventures.
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Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has announced the launch of two new programs in Spring 2027: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence and the Associate of Digital Media.
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