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Global gas supplies could tighten in winter amid unprecedented Strait of Hormuz supply shock: IEA
Global natural gas supplies could tighten further during the 2026-27 winter heating season, as disruptions to trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz pose an unprecedented supply shock to the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
World of Warcraft Forever server status: Are WoW Forever servers down today? Latest server maintenance, login issues, outage reports and when will servers be back online?
Are World of Warcraft servers down right now? World of Warcraft Forever servers are showing operational status on November 6, but players continue to report problems across the game. Blizzard's official status page lists no outage for Friday. However, fresh forum complaints mention character creation restrictions, layering problems and unavailable services. The reports raise questions about server stability just two days after the game's global launch.
Ukraine, US, Russia to hold working-level trilateral talks within a week: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced upcoming trilateral talks with the US and Russia to discuss the ongoing war. The discussions with US envoys lasted for an hour and a half and focused on security and diplomatic efforts. A significant meeting in Brussels facilitated collaboration on Ukraine's postwar recovery and security guarantees. Meanwhile, Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine, prompting increased mediation from the US.
Indian oil refiners expect healthy margins amid global supply disruptions
A combination of these factors offer Indian refiners an opportunity to capitalise on stronger diesel, gasoline and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) cracks. Reliance Industries (RIL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), Indian Oil Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) reported record refining performances in the September quarter (Q2) and expect the run to continue.
Are Russia, China, Iran planning to carry out large scale cyberattacks bigger than Europe supermarket fridges hacking? Top Britain official reveals shocking details
Moscow, Beijing and Tehran have all repeatedly denied similar accusations of malevolent cyber actions in the past.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman questions why people keep so much RAM in their computers; but what happens when the internet goes down?
Altman questioned the efficiency of people keeping large amounts of DRAM in personal computers when that memory is being used only around 5% of the time. He argued that from a global resource-allocation perspective, memory could be used more efficiently in cloud data centres, where multiple users can access shared computing resources.
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Reliance Industries eyes growth boost from O2C, retail and Jio businesses
Reliance Industries has reported a significant growth in revenue and profits for the September quarter. The oil-to-chemicals segment has led this growth while retail segment profitability faced pressures from digital commerce investments. Jio Platforms also reported double digit revenue and profit growth, aided by increased average revenue per user and subscriber additions. Rising inflation and a shift in festive demand to the December quarter may impact future retail earnings.
Are your freezers safe? Military commissary refrigeration cyberattack probe, French supermarkets systems crash raise fears
Cyberattack latest: Refrigeration plays a critical role in the distribution of fresh food and the sabotage of cold storage facilities over the internet has long been seen as a nightmare scenario, alongside the loss of electricity or water plants.
Reliance Industries expands fuel exports to Africa, Europe as West Asia conflict disrupts supplies
Reliance Industries has redirected fuel exports to Africa, the Mediterranean and other European markets to capitalise on supply disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict, lifting its market share in these regions by about 50%. The strategy helped drive record quarterly earnings for its oil-to-chemicals business as global refining margins surged.
Largescale cyberattacks test the limits of insurance cover
While businesses rush to enhance their cyber insurance cover, the incidents have triggered a debate over whether existing policies adequately cover emerging cyber risks. The biggest question insurers are policyholders seem to be confronting is: who pays when a vulnerability exposes thousands of organisations to the same threat?
Middle East war helps lift Reliance’s oil-to-chemicals earnings to an all-time high
Reliance Industries' oil-to-chemicals sector reported record earnings due to soaring global fuel prices. The firm credited this success to the rise in energy costs and improved refining margins for the second quarter. While rising crude oil and transport fuel prices bolstered revenue, increased procurement and transportation expenses served as a constraint on overall earnings.
Is the world preparing for war? Why US, UK, Japan and Europe are ringing emergency alarm bells
World War 3 coming? Is the world preparing for war? The governments across the world in the US, UK, Japan and Europe are strengthening emergency preparedness amid rising geopolitical tensions, cyber threats and fears of conflict. Here's what their plans mean and whether the world is preparing for war.
Pentagon treating military base freezer malfunctions as suspected cyberattack, officials say
In August, military commissaries in the United States experienced freezer malfunctions that resulted in significant food spoilage. Investigators are exploring these incidents as possible cyberattacks, with updates being shared with French counterparts. A similar attack in France impacted hundreds of commercial freezers, causing significant financial losses. The vulnerability of refrigeration systems to cyber threats poses risks to food safety and supply chains.
Pentagon treating military base freezer malfunctions as suspected cyberattack
The Pentagon is treating the spate of mysterious freezer malfunctions that spoiled food at military bases across the United States in August as a suspected hack, according to four officials familiar with the matter.
After US's FORTRESS plan and UK's 'Be Ready' campaign, Japan issues advisory for households to prepare for emergencies. Here's all we know
In light of potential natural disasters such as earthquakes, Japan's government encourages its citizens to stock essential supplies for up to three days, emphasizing self-sufficiency during emergencies. Simultaneously, the UK has reintroduced its 'Be Ready' campaign to raise awareness about preparedness for various crises. The US Pentagon is also accordingly planning military bases for 90 days of self-sustainability, highlighting the crucial need for household readiness in unpredictable situations.
The code turns cold as AI scripts a black October
While some attacks highlight how AI is helping hackers look for security gaps and exploit them, others expose weaknesses in the digital infrastructure businesses and governments rely on every day. The financial toll of many of these incidents remains unknown, but the scale of exposure is raising concerns.
AI-discovered bugs may soon trigger fresh disruptions, cyber experts say
AI helped drive a doubling of the number of digital flaws discovered year-on-year, according to research due to be published in the coming days by VulnCheck, a Massachusetts-based threat intelligence firm.
Rush is on to patch a software vulnerability that could impact 70% of websites worldwide
Many government sites appeared to be functioning normally Thursday, but outages or limited service continued while security work was under way.
US election interference is hard. Messing with your mind is easy
Apprehension surrounding election disruptions is shaping how Americans approach voting, with many fearing intimidation while exercising their rights. The Trump administration's federal actions have further fueled these anxieties, jeopardizing public trust in the electoral framework. Yet, in the face of these uncertainties, early voting has seen considerable turnout, with state authorities proactively planning to maintain election safety this coming November.
Lightstorm’s India-Southeast Asia subsea cable system to be ready in 2029, says CTO
Lightstorm is a network provider that builds high-capacity optical fibre and AI-native connectivity platforms across the APAC region. The I-2SEA cable system, announced in July this year, will connect India’s east coast with Singapore and Malaysia. It will land at South Chennai and Machilipatnam in India, and at Singapore and Morib in Malaysia.
India shields city gas users as Hormuz crisis threatens South Asia's LNG demand
India has shielded city gas supplies from Middle East LNG disruptions by cutting deliveries to fertiliser plants, refineries and industrial users, helping it weather the crisis better than Pakistan and Bangladesh, Wood Mackenzie said. Even so, India has faced sharply higher LNG prices and an estimated 1.5 million-tonne reduction in gas demand, as the regional supply shock reverses earlier expectations for South Asian LNG growth.
Nobody at Zeta writes code the old way anymore: co-founder Ramki Gaddipati
AI agents now generate, test and review code before humans approve it; Zeta says AI has lifted productivity by 30-40% and cut the number of people it needs for client delivery by more than half.
Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane; halts 63% of Gulf oil output, 1.3 mln barrels a day off market
Hurricane Isaias is predicted to become a dangerous storm as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Preparations are underway, including evacuations and securing boats in coastal areas. The hurricane could bring severe weather, including high winds and heavy rainfall, affecting multiple states. Oil production is also being impacted significantly due to shut down operations in the Gulf. Communities are urged to prepare as conditions are expected to rapidly deteriorate.
India has a 1% GDP opportunity. It’s hiding in plain sight
India could unlock a 1% GDP opportunity by reducing productivity losses from equipment breakdowns, unplanned downtime and inefficient assets, industry leaders said at MRAM Expo 2026. With 88% of Indian industrial businesses reporting monthly unplanned outages, experts are pushing predictive, data-driven maintenance to improve output and extend asset life.
Oil Price Today (October 7): Crude oil rises to $101, up 45% in 3 months. Two reasons behind Wednesday’s surge
Brent futures gained 93 cents, or 0.92%, to $101.51, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 90 cents, or 1.01%, to $90.30 a barrel.
What caused British Airways flight BA295 to plummet 28,000 feet in just seven minutes?
A British Airways flight from London to Chicago experienced a rapid descent due to technical issues. The Boeing 777 dropped from 36,000 feet to 9,000 feet in just seven minutes. Following the emergency, the flight circled the Bristol Channel for several hours before returning to Heathrow. Passengers disembarked safely, and the airline is working to accommodate their travel plans.
$100/barrel crude on screen, $145/barrel in physical market: Kotak Securities sees two prices
Crude oil’s physical market price could reach nearly $145 a barrel even if benchmark prices show $100, as soaring VLCC shipping costs widen the gap, Kotak Securities’ Anindya Banerjee said. He expects India to remain protected by ample refining capacity and diversified supplies, while predicting RBI rate hikes in October and December as liquidity remains abundant.
Spotify down? Downdetector data shows significant Spotify outage in US. Here's error message, company statement, outage regions and when will it be back up
Is Spotify down today, September 29? Numerous users in the US have reported Spotify outage, shows Downdetector. As of 10:06 a.m. ET, over 15,000 US users have reported issues with the music streaming service. As the Downdetector's figures are based on user-submitted reports, the actual number of affected users may vary.
Banks’ biggest risks may now sit inside their tech stack: RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain
RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain said technology is no longer merely an enabler for banks but is becoming their “risk architecture”, making technological resilience as important as financial resilience. He urged banks to treat technology risk as a first-order enterprise risk, with stronger governance, cybersecurity, third-party oversight and AI controls.
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