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  • Morning Bid: All talk Takaichi – Reuters

    1. Morning Bid: All talk Takaichi  Reuters
    2. Japan LDP Leader Takaichi: Don’t See Immediate Need To Revise Govt-BoJ Joint Agreement  Forex Factory
    3. Japan’s Next Prime Minister Could Make Rate Increases Tricky for Bank of Japan  The Wall Street Journal
    4. Analysis-Takaichi’s Jab at BOJ Independence May Face Political Reality Check  Money US News.com
    5. JGBs Consolidate as Investors Assess Takaichi’s Remarks on BOJ  MSN

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  • Issue 45: Blackout – Announcements

    Issue 45: Blackout – Announcements

    Blackout is a glitch, a moment of rupture, riot, and rebellion; a cognitive tilt that disrupts the network of understanding—the very possibility of connection, communication, and control. Blackout is an anomaly in the system: a suspended time,…

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  • Ijara Capital expands healthcare portfolio with acquisition of Sindlab

    Ijara Capital expands healthcare portfolio with acquisition of Sindlab

    October 10, 2025 (MLN): Ijara Capital Partners Ltd., one of Pakistan’s leading private equity and venture capital firms, has acquired Sindlab Pvt. Ltd., according to Bloomberg.

    The deal marked another strategic move by Ijara Capital in the healthcare sector, following its earlier acquisition of Searle Pakistan Co. this year.

    Sindlab, established nearly five decades ago, is widely recognized for offering affordable diagnostic services in clinical laboratory testing, radiology, and ultrasound across its extensive citywide network.

    Ijara Capital CEO Farrukh Ansari said the acquisition aligns with the firm’s vision to build a strong and accessible healthcare ecosystem in Pakistan. “Sindlab’s trusted brand and widespread retail presence make it a natural fit for our expanding health portfolio,” he noted.

    He added that Ijara Capital remains focused on identifying new investment opportunities in healthcare to further strengthen its presence in the sector.

    In a statement, the firm described healthcare as a “critical national growth pillar,” reaffirming its commitment to improving accessibility through targeted investments, operational efficiency, and innovation.

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  • Fluconazole-resistant vulvovaginal candidiasis in reproductive-age women: a study from Himalayan country | BMC Microbiology

    Fluconazole-resistant vulvovaginal candidiasis in reproductive-age women: a study from Himalayan country | BMC Microbiology

  • Wang Y, Liu Z, Chen T. Vaginal microbiota: potential targets for vulvovaginal candidiasis infection. Heliyon. 2024;10(5):e27239–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27239.

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  • As World Health Summit gathers in Berlin, Gavi and IRC’s REACH Consortium Deliver 20 Million Vaccine Doses in Crisis Settings, Reduces Delivery Cost per Dose to US$2

    As World Health Summit gathers in Berlin, Gavi and IRC’s REACH Consortium Deliver 20 Million Vaccine Doses in Crisis Settings, Reduces Delivery Cost per Dose to US$2

    Berlin, Germany, October 9, 2025 —  As delegates from around the world and across the private sector and civil society gather for the 2025 World Health Summit, the Reaching Every Child in Humanitarian settings (REACH) consortium has…

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  • MHIET and MHI-TC Complete Delivery of First “COORDY” Controller Providing Optimized Control of Multiple Power Sources– System Installed at Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park Yokohama-Shinkoyasu —

    MHIET and MHI-TC Complete Delivery of First “COORDY” Controller Providing Optimized Control of Multiple Power Sources– System Installed at Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park Yokohama-Shinkoyasu —

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    Tokyo, October 10, 2025 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET) and MHI Transportation and Construction Engineering, Ltd. (MHI-TC), which are both Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group companies, have delivered the first “COORDY” microgrid controller enabling optimal control of multiple power sources and maximum use of renewable energy. Delivery was made to Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park Yokohama-Shinkoyasu (MFLP Yokohama-Shinkoyasu), a large-scale logistics facility developed in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama by Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. and ENEOS Real Estate Corporation.

    MFLP Yokohama-Shinkoyasu has a rooftop installation of a 2,000kW-class solar power generating facility and on-site storage batteries of roughly 2,600kWh to utilize the renewable energy. There, MHIET’s COORDY provides optimized control of three power sources; grid power, the solar power system and energy storage system (batteries). With the use of COORDY, it is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by some 40% compared to using grid power for the demand. MHI-TC was in charge of all aspects in purchasing, installation and trial operation of COORDY as well as construction of civil engineering structures. MHI Group’s total engineering capability(Note), achieved through close coordination among all Group companies, has made it possible to deliver a total package of optimal operational facilities and products with comprehensive handling of everything from civil engineering to installations of equipment, resulting in outstanding construction efficiency and total cost reductions.

    EBLOX is a “Triple Hybrid” stand-alone power supply system developed by MHIET that coordinates energy from three sources: renewable energy such as solar power, a reciprocating engine generator and storage batteries. This combination allows for optimal use and stabilized control of renewable energy, which is inherently vulnerable to fluctuations. Since 2019, this system has been in operation as a demonstration facility at MHIET’s Sagamihara Plant. COORDY, which plays the key role in EBLOX, enables response to business continuity planning (BCP) needs and provides optimized control of power from the engine generator, storage batteries and renewable energy when grid energy is unavailable due to natural disasters, etc.

    By proposing EBLOX as a solution that optimally utilize volatile renewable energy for stable power supply by way of COORDY, MHIET aims to achieve low-carbon/zero-carbon society along with MHI Group’s strategic approach towards energy transition and contribute to solving diverse social challenges.

    MHI-TC, through its comprehensive capabilities in civil engineering, facility construction, and plant construction and engineering, will continue to strive to contribute to an optimized and efficient sustainable society through utilization of MHI Group products and facilities.

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  • In Sierra Greer’s ‘Annie Bot,’ patriarchy enters the chat

    In Sierra Greer’s ‘Annie Bot,’ patriarchy enters the chat

    Editor’s Note: This article is a review and includes subjective thoughts, opinions and critiques.

    Let’s start here: “Annie Bot” is not your typical dystopia. It’s the lovechild of “Ex Machina” and a bad Tinder date who…

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  • Asif slates Afghan refugees for 'sheltering' terrorists, urges them to go back – samaa tv

    1. Asif slates Afghan refugees for ‘sheltering’ terrorists, urges them to go back  samaa tv
    2. Special force green-lit to protect dams  Dawn
    3. In Warning To Afghanistan, Khawaja Asif Has Terror Message For Pakistan  NDTV
    4. PM vows to crush cross-border…

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  • Evolutionary mutation in cGAS enhances naked mole-rat DNA repair

    Evolutionary mutation in cGAS enhances naked mole-rat DNA repair

    The secret to the naked mole-rats’ extraordinarily long life may lie in subtle changes to just four amino acids, researchers report. According to a new study, evolutionary mutations in cGAS – an enzyme in the innate immune system…

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  • Pakistan Cricket Goes Digital with Debut of PCB’s Own Streaming Service

    Pakistan Cricket Goes Digital with Debut of PCB’s Own Streaming Service

    In a major step toward modernizing Pakistan cricket’s digital presence, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched its own online streaming service, PCB LIVE, marking the first time fans will have direct digital access to official…

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