Galaxy, Sharplink plan $125M institutional DeFi yield fund backed by ETH treasury
Sharplink will contribute $100 million in staked Ether to a Galaxy-managed fund as institutions seek to earn yield from crypto holdings without selling ETH.
World’s ‘largest energy shock’ may affect markets into 2027: Saudi Aramco CEO
A view shows Saudi Aramco’s Manifa oilfield, Saudi Arabia, June 14, 2015.— Reuters/File
The Middle East war triggered the world’s largest energy shock with market recovery likely to extend into 2027 even if the Hormuz blockade is lifted soon, Saudi oil giant Aramco’s CEO…
Qatari LNG tanker heads via Strait of Hormuz to Pakistan, shows data
A photo taken on December 5, 2025, of Al Kharaitiyat vessel, which data shows it was sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, May 9, 2026, after departing Qatar’s Ras Laffan en route to Port Qasim in Pakistan, in this picture obtained from social media. — ReutersVessel Mihzem…
Pakistan slashes Gwadar Port fees in bid to expand regional trade
This photo, released on November 13, 2016, shows a general view of Gwadar port, some 700 km west of Karachi. — APPBerthing fees reduced by 25%, announces minister.Transshipment container charges reduced by 40%.One-month free cargo storage announced.
Minister for Maritime…
Workers’ remittances rise 11% to $3.5bn in April: SBP
US dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 24, 2026. — ReutersApril remittances decline 8% monthly.Ten-month inflows climb 8% yearly.Middle East sends nearly $1.9bn remittances.
KARACHI: Overseas Pakistanis remitted $3.53 billion in April 2026, marking…
Pakistan, Barrick reaffirm commitment to advancing Reko Diq project
The hills near the site of the Reko Diq copper mine in province of Balochistan are seen in this undated photo. — Reuters Barrick chief appreciates Pakistan’s continued support for mining venture.Both sides agree to maintain coordination on key mining project.Malik terms…
Oil gains almost 3% amid fears of prolonged disruption in Gulf shipping route
A drone view shows oil storage tanks at a depot at Tsing Yi port in Hong Kong, China March 19, 2026.— ReutersAnalysts warn sharper moves possible if Hormuz remains blocked.Dollar firms as investors seek liquidity amid geopolitical uncertainty.Share futures ease ahead of corporate…
Could Contact-Tracing Apps Help With the Hantavirus? Not Really
Contact-tracing apps were widely deployed during the Covid pandemic. They aren’t as helpful during smaller outbreaks.
Do City Delivery Drones Make Sense? No One Knows, but They’re Flying Over NYC
One of the country’s busiest airspaces has a new kind of flying machine—maybe temporarily.
How Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel
Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but bespoke tools can offer a much more immersive experience.