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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Wallet, allowing its 'dots' AI agents to make purchases for users
OpenAI's ChatGPT Wallet partners with American Express, Mastercard and Visa, and those cardholders keep their existing credit card rewards.
Iraq expects first purchases of air defence systems to arrive soon
Iraq has signed contracts to acquire advanced air defence systems, with the first batch expected to arrive soon, the country’s air defence commander said, as Baghdad moves to strengthen its ability to protect its airspace . The acquisitions are part of a three-phase strategy to develop Iraq's air defences, including detecting and intercepting aerial threats,
Foundation defends drone purchases, sues lawyer Sittra
The chairman of the Thailand Watch Foundation has defended its procurement of drones for the military during the Thai-Cambodian conflict and is suing high-profile lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd for making a false police report about the issue.
FinMin asks ministries to make EVs ‘default and preferred choice’ for staff car purchases
‘Such a proposal may be referred with the approval of the Secretary of the Administrative Ministry/Department and concurrence of the Financial Adviser,’ said the Finance Ministry
Taiwan shuts Papua New Guinea office, cuts all aid and halts LNG purchases
It comes less than four months after Papua New Guinea's government announced the closure of Taiwan's mission in Port Moresby.
Berkshire Hathaway steps up share buybacks with $9.6bn of purchases
Insurance slowdown drags on performance, with quarterly operating income falling by 5.8 per cent year-on-year
NextDC shares soar nearly 51% after Goodman, Digital Realty stake purchases
NextDC shares surged nearly 51% Thursday morning after Goodman Group and Digital Realty sought to acquire up to a 9.9% stake.
Shops reporting suspicious fuel purchases in bid to curb firebombings
A luxury car workshop is the latest business to be targeted in Melbourne's ongoing arson attacks.
Ulterior motive in UDF govt. push for power purchases from private trading platform overriding KSEB objection: Elamaram Kareem
The KSEB had calculated that the purchase 500 MW electricity from GNA Energy OTC platform at ₹8.63 per unit would entail an additional financial liability of ₹727 crore, as per CPI(M) leader Elamaram Kareem.
Irish customer stung by cost of returning online purchases to UK retailer
Reader will no longer buy from UK suppliers unless they cover the cost of returning unsuitable goods
KSEB receives nod for short-term power purchases for November 2026-March 2027 period
KSERC has cleared a total procurement of 145 megawatt (MW) for November and 120 MW for December 2026, 240 MW each for January and February 2027, and 270 MW for March 2027
U.S.-aligned countries, led by Asia, slash U.S. Treasury purchases by 60%
Analysts cite weak currencies, rising yields at home, growing demand for stocks and unease over U.S. policy.
NRC cautions passengers against third-party ticket purchases
The Nigerian Railway Corporation warns passengers against buying train tickets from unauthorised third parties, threatening prosecution for those involved. Read More: https://punchng.com/nrc-cautions-passengers-against-third-party-ticket-purchases/
Tinubu: Equipment purchases alone cannot secure Africa
President Bola Tinubu has warned that equipment purchases alone cannot secure Africa, urging for defence partnerships that promote technology transfer and Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-equipment-purchases-alone-cannot-secure-africa/
How purchases of sanctioned Iranian jet fuel were disguised by Myanmar
The lengths taken to disguise the trade suggest U.S. sanctions are biting, but Iranian jet fuel has continued to flow.
WATCH: Is using cash for purchases becoming a thing of the past?
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are considering bills to keep cash an option in commerce.
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