ROME: A 70-year-old Italian man who pretended to be completely blind for more than five decades has been caught after fraudulently collecting over one million euros in disability benefits. According to international media reports, the man from Vicenza, Italy, falsely claimed to be totally blind for 53 years to receive government disability payments amounting to more than €1 million (over …

Capita has been fined £14 million by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for serious data protection failures following a major cyber-attack in March 2023 that compromised the personal details of 6.6 million people across the UK. The attack, which saw hackers infiltrate Capita’s systems and extract nearly one terabyte of sensitive data, affected customers, pension scheme members, and staff of …

If the current ceasefire in Gaza holds, it will mark the much-needed end to an indefensibly cruel war. But the longer-term picture, and whether yet another deadly conflagration can be prevented, is another matter. One factor — not the only one, but a big one — is whether the Israelis can be convinced that they should give peace negotiations a …

KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan saw another sharp rise on Thursday, increasing by Rs1,900 per tola to reach Rs442,800, according to figures released by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association (APGJA). Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold rose by Rs1,629, bringing it to Rs379,629. In the international market, gold prices also witnessed an upward …

Tottenham’s entrepreneurial scene is thriving. New data reveals that the concentration of small businesses in the North London district has doubled in just four years, coinciding with the transformation of the area into a hub for major international events. According to the research by GoDaddy’ sSmall Business Research Lab, Tottenham’s “microbusiness density” — the number of small businesses per 100 …

New U.S. Patent reinforces competitive advantage and enables broader licensing and product opportunities across key markets SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SINTX Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SINT) (“SINTX” or the “Company”), an advanced ceramics innovator specializing in biomedical applications of silicon nitride (Si₃N₄), today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued …

Alibaba Group Holding is taking advantage of artificial intelligence to turn its online marketplace into a “comprehensive consumption platform”, as the e-commerce giant regains momentum in an extremely competitive market. The company kicked off its annual Singles’ Day event – the world’s largest shopping festival – on Wednesday, riding on the back of strong growth in online shopping and on-demand …

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 16th Oct, 2025) Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi here on Thursday inaugurated the “Ukrainian Bookshelf” at the National Library of Pakistan, terming it a symbol of enduring friendship and cultural cooperation between Pakistan and Ukraine. Addressing the ceremony, which was attended by Ambassador of Ukraine to Pakistan, Mr. …

Agricultural technology startup Wild Bioscience has secured £45 million in Series A funding led by the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), the research organisation founded by Larry Ellison, chairman and chief technology officer of Oracle. The investment — joined by existing backers Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE), Braavos Capital, and the University of Oxford — will fuel the company’s mission to …

Karachi: A critical global conversation on safeguarding and shaping the future of the next generation began today as the 13th International Conference on ‘Raising Children in Our Times,’ hosted by the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (IED), opened in Karachi. Chief Guest Syed Sardar Ali Shah, Minister for Education and Culture, Sindh, who declared the proper raising of …

Virat Kohli made headlines hours after arriving in Australia for his highly awaited return to international cricket. On Thursday morning, the former India captain posted an enigmatic motivational message on social media, saying, “The only time you truly fail is when you decide to give up.” The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up. — …

Displaced Palestinians walk among the rubble of buildings amid widespread destruction in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Palestine, Oct. 12, 2025. (AFP Photo) The destruction wrought by the two-year conflict in Gaza has left the region in ruins, with an estimated 55 million tons of rubble equivalent to the weight of 13 pyramids of Gaza scattered across the enclave. According …

Titan submersible in June 2023 was the result of poor engineering and inadequate safety testing, according to a damning report released by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The incident, which killed all five people aboard including OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush—occurred as the vessel attempted a deep-sea dive to the wreckage of the RMS Titanic, 372 miles off the …

Indian quick commerce startup Zepto said it has raised $400 million in a funding round led by a new investor, California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), a U.S.-based pension fund. The round, which is a mix of primary and secondary investment, also has participation from existing investors, including Avenir, Avra, Lightspeed, Glade Brook, The Stepstone Group, and Nexus Venture Partners. …

ایک طرف پنجاب بھر میں مذہبی جماعت تحریک لبیک پاکستان (ٹی ایل پی) کے حالیہ پرتشدد احتجاج کے بعد کریک ڈاؤن جاری ہے، تو دوسری جانب پنجاب حکومت نے انتہاپسند جماعت کے خلاف تاریخی اور فیصلہ کن اقدامات اٹھانے کا فیصلہ کیا ہے۔ وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز کی زیر صدارت صوبائی دارالحکومت میں امن و امان سے متعلق ایک غیر …