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  The head of Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization warned Saturday that the ongoing war involving Israel, the US, and Iran risks escalating into a wider global crisis if it continues, Anadolu reports. Speaking at the Stratcom Summit 2026 in Istanbul, Ibrahim Kalin said: "Since the pandemic, our world has been going through many critical thresholds, crises, and ruptures.” The Russia-Ukraine war that began in 2022 recently entered its fifth year and there is still no clear picture of how it will end, he said. Kalin also said the consequences of the war that began on Oct. 7, 2023 between Israel and Palestinian resistance group Hamas continue to be felt. "While efforts to realize peace in Gaza continue, Israel’s violations and its policies of occupation and annexation continue without interruption," he said. On developments in the region, Kalin said the 12-day Israel-Iran war last June tested the conditions of the current Iran conflict. "We are currently in ...

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting today at the Finance Division with a high-level delegation from VEON led by Mr. Kaan Terzioğlu, Group CEO of VEON. The delegation also included Mr. Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, and Mr. Syed Zaheer Mehdi, Chief Corporate & Regulatory Officer, Jazz. At the outset, the Finance Minister warmly welcomed Mr. Terzioğlu and appreciated his visit to Pakistan. Mr. Terzioğlu congratulated the Finance Minister and the Government of Pakistan on the successful completion of the recent multiband spectrum auction and acknowledged the country’s improving macroeconomic stability. During the meeting, the Finance Minister highlighted that the spectrum auction was conducted through a transparent and consultative process, balancing pricing considerations with the need to foster a sustainable telecom ecosystem. He emphasized that the outcome represents a “win-win-win” for all stakeholders, particularly benefiting the citi...

Global semiconductor stocks faced sudden pressure after Google introduced its latest AI optimization tool, TurboQuant — a breakthrough designed to drastically reduce memory usage in artificial intelligence systems. Following the announcement, shares of major chipmakers including Samsung, Micron Technology, and SanDisk dropped sharply as investors reacted to fears of reduced long-term demand for memory chips. TurboQuant works by compressing key-value caches within AI models, enabling up to 6x lower memory usage while maintaining performance accuracy. This advancement could significantly improve efficiency in large-scale AI workloads, reducing infrastructure costs for companies deploying AI systems. While the immediate market reaction was negative, industry analysts and tech experts suggest a broader perspective. Historically, improvements in efficiency often lead to increased adoption — not reduced demand. Lower resource requirements can make AI more accessible, accelerating deployment ...