Global news
Global markets end the week mixed as investors weigh inflation data and central bank signals
Markets across Asia, Arabia, Europe, London, the United States, and Latin America closed Friday with mixed results, as investors weighed...
US Politics
Silencing of Jimmy Kimmel sparks concerns over US path towards authoritarianism
The suspension of American late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after sharp political commentary has sparked a national debate about freedom of...
On this day
On this day in 1870: Rome incorporated into Italy
On this day in 1870, Italian troops entered Rome, bringing an end to centuries of papal rule over the city...
MSTRpay Ambassadors
MSTRpay appoints Ismael Badji as Ambassador and CMO Africa
MSTRpay has announced the appointment of Ismael Emmanuel Badji, 32, as its new Ambassador and Chief Marketing Officer for the...
Japan
‘Japanese first’ party gains traction as Sohei Kamiya taps into nationalist sentiment
In Japan, a new political force is emerging as Sohei Kamiya and his Sanseito party attract support from a broad...
Financial insights
Asian markets open mixed as investors weigh central bank signals
Asian stock markets opened with a mixed tone this morning as investors assessed monetary policy outlooks, currency volatility, and global...
MSTRpay Ambassadors
MSTRpay appoints Ismael Badji as Ambassador and CMO Africa
MSTRpay has announced the appointment of Ismael Emmanuel Badji, 32, as its new Ambassador and Chief Marketing Officer for the...
Africa finance
Nigeria’s central bank raises rates to stabilise naira amid inflation surge
Nigeria’s central bank has announced an unexpected interest rate hike this morning, moving aggressively to contain inflationary pressures and stabilise...
Asia finance
China agrees TikTok deal with US trade officials in Spain
China has reached an agreement with US trade officials over TikTok, following negotiations in Spain that aimed to resolve long-standing...
Africa
UK minister faces tough questions in Ghana over aid cuts
Britain’s new minister for international development, Jenny Chapman, has faced the reality of her government’s sharp aid reductions during her...
Climate & energy
China, climate crisis and Cop31: five takeaways from the Pacific Islands Forum
Pacific leaders concluded their annual forum with a landmark agreement on climate crisis funding and a significant decision to back...
Banking
PalmPay seeks $100 million to fuel expansion across Africa and Asia
Nigeria’s fast-growing neobank PalmPay is in talks to raise up to $100 million in new funding, as it accelerates its...
Asia sees fresh surge in digital banking innovation and regulation
Asia’s digital banking sector is witnessing a wave of developments as banks and regulators accelerate innovation and tighten oversight amid...
Commodities
Gold’s five-year journey: From pandemic highs to market uncertainty
Over the past five years, gold has navigated a volatile path shaped by the pandemic, shifting interest rates, and geopolitical...
Caribbean
IDB seeks venture capital partners to boost Caribbean innovation
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced a new initiative to attract venture capital funds and investment managers to support...
Caribbean turns to debt swaps and ocean funding to build resilience
Caribbean nations are advancing innovative financial strategies, with Barbados set to pilot a regional debt-for-resilience swap and the regional development...
AI - Tech
Malaysia tightens data centre rules amid AI chip export concerns
Malaysia has imposed stricter controls on its data centre expansion to address environmental constraints and respond to political pressure from...
Mastercard urges Africa to adopt ten steps for AI-driven growth
Africa’s expanding digital economy is set to benefit from artificial intelligence, but Mastercard has warned that governments and businesses must...
World safety
Poland rebuffs Trump speculation on drones as Nato bolsters air defences
Poland has dismissed suggestions by former U.S. president Donald Trump that a recent drone incident on its territory was a...
Blockchain
Bitcoin eyes $115,000 after CPI data, but traders split on outlook
Bitcoin surged towards the $115,000 mark on Thursday after U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data matched expectations, fuelling optimism that...
Stock of the week
Stock of the Week: Equity Group Holdings Ltd, Kenya (EBL)
Equity Group Holdings Ltd. (traded on the Nairobi Securities Exchange under ticker EBL) stands out this week as a top...
Newshub longread
Donald Trump’s roots: From German vineyards to Scottish crofts
Donald Trump’s ancestry is anchored in two distinct European traditions — the wine-growing Palatinate villages of Germany and the crofting...
Lifestyle
Jamaican lifestyle blends African heritage with European tradition
Jamaican culture reflects a unique blend of African and European influences, shaped by centuries of history and interaction. This cultural...
Influential women
Maya Angelou: A literary icon and civil rights activist
Maya Angelou, born Marguerite Annie Johnson on April 4, 1928, was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist. Her...
Myanmar
‘Japanese first’ party gains traction as Sohei Kamiya taps into nationalist sentiment
In Japan, a new political force is emerging as Sohei Kamiya and his Sanseito party attract support from a broad...