Archaeological finds trace the world’s oldest bread traditions to Anatolia
Analysis showed traces of emmer wheat and lentils, with evidence suggesting it was baked at around 140 °C and used in a fertility ritual before being buried. Excavations at the Topraktepe (Eirenepolis) Ancient City in Karaman revealed five carbonised loaves dating to the 7th–8th centuries CE, thought to be sacramental breads used in early Christian rituals.
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Fresh record for YANGWANG U9 Xtreme: now the fastest electric hypercar at the Nordschleife
The YANGWANG U9 Xtreme is already the fastest car on the planet – and now the performance flagship of BYD’s luxury sub-brand has set another benchmark. Just one month after posting a world-record high speed of 496.22km/h at ATP Papenburg, YANGWANG is proud to announce that the U9 Xtreme has achieved a new lap record for Electric Super Sports Cars around the Nürburgring, the ‘Green Hell’ of motorsport.
Adil Aziz
Electric Vehicle Sales Skyrocket to 2.1M Globally in September
Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles surged by 26% in September compared to the same month last year, reaching a record-breaking 2.1 million units. According to market research firm Rho Motion.
PTCL announces maintenance on submarine cable
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced a planned maintenance activity on one of its submarine cables to repair a faulty repeater. According to a PTCL Group spokesperson, the maintenance work—being carried out by an international cable consortium—will commence on October 14, 2025, around 11 a.m. PST, and may continue for up to 18 hours….
Qantas Airlines Confirms Massive Data Breach Affecting Millions
Australian airline Qantas has confirmed that personal data belonging to 5.7 million customers was stolen in a major cyberattack earlier this year and has now been leaked online.
Europe’s July car sales rise most since April 2024, BYD ahead of Tesla
New car sales in Europe rose 5.9% in July, the best month for more than a year in a boost for the struggling industry as consumer confidence weakens, European Automobile Manufacturers Association data showed on Thursday.
Plug-in hybrid sales in the European Union recorded the biggest jump since at least January 2023, when the ACEA started reporting the figure, while those of battery-electric cars had the biggest increase since August 2023.
Singapore Secures as World’s Top Port for 12th Year Straight
Singapore has once again secured its status as the world’s top port, according to the latest ISCDI Report released on Friday, July 11.
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Kolouchová’s Death on Nanga Parbat Shocks Mountaineering World
The mountaineering community in Pakistan and around the globe is mourning the tragic loss of renowned Czech climber Klára Kolouchová, who died during her expedition on Nanga Parbat (8,125 meters) in the early hours of Thursday.
WB appoints new Country Director for Pakistan
The World Bank (WB) has appointed Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar the new World Bank Country Director for Pakistan effective from July 1.
Strait of Hormuz in Flames! Tankers Burn Following Devastating Crash
A massive blaze has erupted after two tankers collided near the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.