Gregg Mayles, the director of Sea of Thieves and designer on Donkey Kong Country, has announced that he’s left Rare. News of Mayles’ exit in July 2025 during a across Xbox Games Studios, but the short poem he today makes it official.
Consumers are likely to get relief of up to Rs6 per litre in petroleum product prices effective from October 16, 2025.
Petrol prices may drop by Rs6.10 per litre to Rs262.58 in the upcoming fortnightly review, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) is expected to decrease slightly by Rs0.97 to Rs275.84 per litre.
Kerosene oil prices may decline by Rs2.75 to Rs182.22 per litre, and light diesel oil (LDO) could see a cut of Rs1.64, bringing it down to Rs163.86 per litre. The expected reduction follows easing global crude oil prices and a relatively stable Pakistani rupee against the US dollar.
The import premium currently stands at $6.62 per barrel for petrol and $3.20 for diesel. Industry officials said that lower crude prices and a steady exchange rate have created fiscal room for the government to provide relief to consumers.
At present, consumers are paying Rs80.52 per litre in petroleum levy and carbon surcharge on petrol, and Rs79.51 per litre on diesel. The Inland Freight Equalisation Margin (IFEM) amounts to Rs8.69 per litre for petrol and Rs6.19 for diesel. The Ministry of Finance will announce the final prices on October 15 after reviewing the latest Platts data and exchange rate trends. The revised prices will take effect nationwide from midnight on October 16, 2025.
Mari Energies is targeting to produce around 25,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil from its three discoveries in the Abu Dhabi block.
In the company’s corporate briefing held on Tuesday to discuss its FY25 performance and the future outlook, the management confirmed that a board meeting was organised with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), where the production plan was approved and “the project will now move to the development phase”.
Mari management revealed that they were eyeing a production target of around 25,000 bpd from the three discoveries in the Abu Dhabi block.
The company reached the highest-ever production level of 39.13 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe) in FY25. However, it outlined that gas supply curtailment and an additional 15% royalty resulted in lower earnings during the financial year.
The company has managed to reduce reliance on the Mari field to 80% (compared to 95% in FY20), following new discoveries in Waziristan and Sujawal blocks.
While a deferment plan for liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes has been sent to Qatar and is awaiting approval, Mari anticipates a 10-15% decline in production due to curtailment in FY26 if the plan is not approved. It added that part of this risk could be mitigated through third-party allocation, however, it is unlikely to fully offset the impact of curtailment.
Currently, the Shewa gas field has a production capacity of 70 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) while the Spinwam well (set to be added to the same facility) is expected to contribute an additional 30 mmcfd initially. Upon full development, these frontier fields are projected to add a further 200 mmcfd.
According to the Mari management, it will take around two to three years to push both Spinwam and Shewa to their combined full potential of 300 mmcfd. The estimated capital expenditure (capex) on these developments will be $400-500 million if new equipment is purchased, however, the company is also exploring other alternatives, which may lower the capex level.
Ghazij and Shawal fields are currently undergoing extended testing, contributing approximately 40 mmcfd. Combined, the fields have the potential to produce up to 58 mmcfd but they are not operating at full capacity and are awaiting allocation. Once the allocation is granted, further development could increase output by 180 mmcfd, which is expected to be achieved in 18 to 24 months.
Mari aims to sustain its current production level of 595-600 mmcfd from the Habib Rahi Limestone (HRL) reservoir as long as possible through production enhancement facilities. The company currently has no plans to increase production from this field.
Regarding Sky47, the management expects the first data centre to be completed soon, while the one in Karachi is scheduled for completion by the end of next year. The Karachi data centre will operate on a hybrid energy mix, combining green energy and grid power, whereas in the north they will initially rely solely on the grid, with plans to move towards a more sustainable solution over time.
The management of Mari Energies shared that the company aims to maintain a drilling pace of 15 to 20 wells annually over the next five years.
Thomas Tuchel said he accepted the pointed chants aimed in his direction by fans during the win over Latvia that secured England’s place at the World Cup.
The travelling England supporters targeted Tuchel with numerous songs throughout the game…
Munich / Tokyo. The Japan Mobility Show 2025 becomes
the stage for the latest milestone in the long-standing collaboration
between MINI and British designer Paul Smith. It will be unveiled as
part of the BMW Group Keynote on 29 October 2025 at 09:55 (JST) at the
BMW Group stand, based in the West Exhibition Hall of the show.
MINI and Paul Smith: A creative success story.
The MINI Paul Smith Edition is a new chapter in the success story of
the two British brands. The long-lasting relationship began in 1998,
when the designer wrapped a Classic Mini Cooper in his trademark
visual design. To mark the 40th anniversary of the Classic Mini in
1999, the designer lent his characteristic Paul Smith “Signature
Stripe” to a one-off model. After two further one-offs – the MINI
Strip in 2021 and the MINI Recharged by Paul Smith in 2022 – Paul
Smith’s design language returns to MINI.
MINI model portfolio.
As part of the BMW Group stand at the Japan Mobility Show, MINI is
presenting the diverse range of its current product portfolio. The
MINI Cooper family is represented by showcasing the MINI Cooper SE,
which combines heritage, technology and driving pleasure. Whilst
providing a fully electric go-kart feeling via the 218 hp electric
powertrain. Also present will be the MINI Cooper 5-door S, which
combines compact dimensions and agility whilst showcasing increased
practicality when compared to its 3-door siblings. A MINI Cooper
Convertible will also be on show, which presents open-air driving in
the spirit of its ‘Always Open’ philosophy: agile, spontaneous and
full of driving pleasure.Launched earlier this year, the MINI John
Cooper Works Aceman outlines its sporty all-electric useable
performance from the John Cooper Works sub-brand. The latest model in
the MINI family presents itself as a versatile companion and not only
demonstrates MINIs typical “Clever Use of Space” – but also
brings a powerful driving experience to the road as a
performance-enhanced version thanks to 258 hp produced from the 54.2
kWh electric battery. Finally, the MINI Countryman S ALL 4 will also
be present on the BMW Group stand at the Japan Mobility Show: as the
largest of the MINI family, the car offers generous space and fits in
perfectly for those looking for longer adventures and spontaneous exploring.
Japan Mobility Show.
The Japan Mobility Show is regarded as one of the most important
international platforms for pioneering mobility concepts. From October
29 to November 9, over 130 exhibitors will be presenting their
innovations to visitors and press at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition
centre – making the Japanese capital the centre for visions of
tomorrow’s mobility.
MINI Cooper SE (WLTP combined: 14.7 – 14.1 kWh/100 km according to
WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO2-class: A; Range in km
according to WLTP: 387 – 402).
MINI Cooper S 5-Door (WLTP combined: Power consumption 6.8 – 6.3 l
/100 km; CO2 emissions 152 – 141 g/km; CO2 class E).
MINI Cooper Convertible S (WLTP combined: Power consumption 6.6 – 6.5
l /100 km; CO2 emissions 150 – 148 g/km; CO2 class E).
MINI John Cooper Works Aceman (WLTP combined: 16,4 – 16,0 kWh/100 km
according to WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO2-class: A; Range
in km according to WLTP: 355 – 344).
MINI Countryman S ALL4 (WLTP combined: 7.4 – 6.8 l/100 km according
to WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 169-155 g/km).
Jennifer Aniston is opening up about why she never adopted children.
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OpenAI announced plans on Tuesday to relax restrictions on its ChatGPT chatbot, including allowing erotic content for verified adult users as part of what the company calls a “treat adult users like adults” principle.
OpenAI’s plan includes the release of an updated version of ChatGPT that will allow users to customize their AI assistant’s personality, including options for more human-like responses, heavy emoji use, or friend-like behavior. The most significant change will come in December, when OpenAI plans to roll out more comprehensive age-gating that would permit erotic content for adults who have verified their ages. OpenAI did not immediately provide details on its age verification methods or additional safeguards planned for adult content.
The company launched a dedicated ChatGPT experience for under-18 users in September, with automatic redirection to age-appropriate content that blocks graphic and sexual material.
It also said it was developing behavior-based age prediction technology that estimates whether a user is over or under 18 based on how they interact with ChatGPT.
In a post on X, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, said that stricter guardrails on conversational AI to address mental health concerns had made its chatbot “less useful/enjoyable to many users who had no mental health problems”.
The stricter safety controls came after Adam Raine, a California teenager, died by suicide earlier this year, with his parents filing a lawsuit in August claiming ChatGPT provided him with specific advice on how to kill himself. Just two months later, Altman said the company has “been able to mitigate the serious mental health issues”.
The US Federal Trade Commission had also launched an inquiry into several tech companies, including OpenAI, over how AI chatbots potentially negatively affect children and teenagers.
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“Given the seriousness of the issue we wanted to get this right,” Altman said Tuesday, arguing that OpenAI’s new safety tools now allow the company to ease restrictions while still addressing serious mental health risks.
