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Meta has acquired Moltbook, a platform where AI bots discuss their creators, a move that brings co-founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr to Meta's AI research division. This acquisition highlights the intensifying competition for AI talent and technology as autonomous agents gain broader industry relevance. The deal's financial terms remain undisclosed.

Domestic stocks adequate for 25 to 30 days, say officials as hotels report restrictions on commercial cylinder refills amid shipping uncertainty near Strait of Hormuz

A major UAE oil refinery halted operations following a drone attack, intensifying fears of a global energy crisis. The International Energy Agency is convening an emergency meeting to assess supply risks and consider releasing strategic oil reserves. Escalating attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure are causing severe disruptions across various industries, prompting calls for market stabilization.

The hotel and restaurant industry provides livelihood to thousands of employees and supports numerous allied sectors including food supply chains, transport, and local vendors while this disruption will have wider ramification on livelihood, says the association

There is a request from Bangladesh for more petroleum supplies, but that issue will be addressed after prioritising India’s domestic demand, sources say

Movement of two terrorists was observed in Jhangar area at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, says Army; one Pakistan-sponsored terrorist was eliminated, and troops have been reoriented to search for the second terrorist, it adds

The new status is expected to allow more regular international routes and easier approvals for foreign airlines

In essence, departmental exoneration may influence, but does not automatically extinguish, criminal prosecution.