December 2025

Bhutan launches sovereign gold-backed TER token

Bhutan is expanding its national blockchain strategy with a gold-backed digital token issued by Gelephu Mindfulness City and backed by the Kingdom’s sovereign framework. The TER token is designed to serve as a new bridge between traditional stores of value and blockchain-based finance, according to an emailed announcement Thursday. The tokens are issued on Solana, […]

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Pakistan considers options as US halts resettlement of Afghans

. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan faces a new political dilemma over the fate of thousands of Afghans who have been allowed to temporarily stay in the country under a U.S.-sponsored relocation program. The uncertainty follows President Donald Trump’s decision to indefinitely suspend the initiative after the recent attack in Washington, throwing into limbo the future of Afghans

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A single PCIe device could turn outdated DDR4 into almost three times the effective memory capacity of hyperscalers

Marvell Structera X 2404 enables DDR4 reuse without purchasing new DRAM Twelve DIMMs per controller provide 1.5 TB of physical memory capacity Memory compression effectively doubles usable capacity using LZ4 at line rate Hyperscalers, under pressure from rising memory prices, may turn to decommissioned DDR4 modules as a practical resource. The Marvell Structera X 2404

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US authorizes sale of F-16 to Pakistan for $686 million

Package includes Link-16 systems, cryptographic equipment, avionics updates and logistics support The United States has authorized the sale of advanced technology and support to Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, worth $686 million, according to a letter from the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to Congress on December 8. The package includes Link-16 systems, cryptographic equipment,

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Fed Cut Brings Little Volatility as Bitcoin Waits for Japan

Hello, Asia. Here’s what’s making news on the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of the top news stories during U.S. business hours and insight into market movements and analysis. For a detailed overview of US markets, see Crypto Daybook Americas from CoinDesk. Bitcoin held firm as Hong Kong began its business

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Ministry warns public about ‘fake company’ offering jobs in Saudi Arabia

Muslim pilgrims tour the Kaaba and pray at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, July 1, 2022. — Reuters The Ministry of Religious Affairs has warned the public about a fraudulent advertisement circulating under the name “Khuddam al-Hujjaj” in newspapers and on social media, offering jobs in Hajj and Umrah

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Bilawal opposes party ban, but calls for responsible politics

Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a press conference in Karachi on November 7, 2025. LAHORE: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari once again opposed the idea of ​​banning any political party but said political parties should also adopt responsible political attitude. Speaking to the media after visiting the house of late senior party

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