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April 11, 2025

Dutch startup ecosystem grows 26% but falls to 6th in Europe
The Dutch startup ecosystem has slipped to 10th place globally and sixth in Europe, according to the newly released Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025. The annual report, compiled by research platform StartupBlink, benchmarks the startup strength of over 1,400 cities and 110 countries worldwide. The US took the top spot globally, with the UK coming…
MediaTek to use TSMC’s 2-nm chip tech to stay in AI race
TAIPEI — MediaTek will start using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s latest 2-nanometer chipmaking technology as early as September, and all of the contract chipmaker’s cutting-edge tech that follows, in an effort to stay competitive in the AI era. CEO Rick Tsai said Tuesday that the world’s leading mobile chip developer will start making test chips,…
Passenger jet had to abort takeoff to avoid runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
When a passenger jet roaring down the runway toward takeoff at New York’s LaGuardia Airport had to slam on the brakes earlier this month because another plane was still on the runway, Renee Hoffer and all the other passengers were thrown forward in their seats. Hoffer wound up in the emergency room the next day…
Bangladesh Cricket team’s tour of Pakistan in doubt
Bangladesh Cricket team’s tour of Pakistan in doubt LAHORE: The scheduled tour of Pakistan by the Bangladesh cricket team has come under uncertainty. According to sources, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not yet made a final decision on whether to send its team to Pakistan. Sources further reveal that the board is currently in…
Australia’s central bank cuts interest rates by 25 basis points
SYDNEY — The Reserve Bank of Australia’s board announced a rate cut of 25 basis points on Tuesday, its second reduction this year as inflation moderates, leaving the country “well positioned” to deal with the “roller coaster” of uncertainty that Donald Trump’s tariff policy shifts are causing around the world, said the bank’s governor. The…
PDMA issues heatwave alert in KP
PESHAWAR: In light of the intense heatwave affecting the region, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued an official alert for the entire province. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), severe heat is expected in the province from May 20 to 24 and alert has been issued to all the…
Marcos to focus on economic agenda to build legacy
MANILA — Five days after he suffered a striking setback in the country’s midterm elections, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. finally admitted that his candidates for the Senate could have “performed better.” “We all wish we had better results. But we live to fight another day,” he said Saturday after the electoral commission announced the…
Pakistan, China agree to deepen linkages between political parties
Pakistan, China agree to deepen linkages between political parties BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar met with the Minister of International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Liu Jianchao here. During the meeting, both leaders agreed to deepen linkages between the political parties of Pakistan and CPC. The deputy…
Japan’s Seven & i eyes selling partial stake in bank unit to Itochu
TOKYO — Japan’s Seven & i Holdings, owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, is planning to sell part of its bank unit, Seven Bank, to trading house Itochu, Nikkei learned on Tuesday. The move is part of the retailer’s effort to focus its resources on its core convenience store business by reducing its stake…