Financial insights
European markets open mixed as investors weigh economic data and corporate earnings
European stocks opened mixed on Thursday, as investors assessed a combination of earnings reports, shifting bond yields, and cautious central...
Asian markets open mixed as investors weigh US rate outlook and China stimulus signals
Asian markets opened mixed on Thursday as investors assessed comments from US Federal Reserve officials suggesting interest rates could remain...
US Politics
Mamdani announces all-female transition team ahead of New York mayoralty
New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced an all-female transition team as he prepares to take office, signalling his intention...
Zohran Mamdani challenges Trump in victory speech as Democrats sweep key US races
New York’s newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani used his victory speech to deliver a sharp rebuke to former president Donald...
Global news
Juan Carlos memoir reveals ‘enormous respect’ for Franco and details of personal tragedy
Spain’s disgraced former king, Juan Carlos I, has revealed in his forthcoming memoir that he held “enormous respect” for dictator...
Africa
Africa braces for impact of EU carbon border tax
African economies are preparing for the far-reaching effects of the European Union’s new carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), which is...
Climate & energy
Researchers say there is still a chance to return to 1.5C climate goal
Global temperatures may yet be brought back within reach of the 1.5C °C target set under the Paris Agreement, according...
Blockchain
Bitcoin may drop 70% before $1m, MEXC’s ‘white whale’ apology
A crypto executive warns Bitcoin could crash as much as 70% in the next market slump, MEXC apologises for freezing...
AI - Tech
LeapXpert uses AI to bring order and compliance to business messaging
Enterprise communications firm LeapXpert is harnessing artificial intelligence to tackle one of modern business’s biggest challenges — maintaining oversight and...
On this day
On this day in 1860: Lincoln elected president of the United States
Abraham Lincoln has been elected the 16th president of the United States, marking a decisive turning point in the nation’s...
Business of the week
From small start-up to regional powerhouse: the sunshine story of BrightLink Technologies in Southeast Asia
What began as a three-person start-up in a cramped Manila apartment has grown into one of Southeast Asia’s most admired...
Lifestyle
Dubrovnik: Croatia’s timeless jewel on the Adriatic
Rising from the turquoise Adriatic, Dubrovnik is Croatia’s most enchanting city—walled, sun-soaked, and alive with history. Known as the “Pearl...
Newshub long-read
Larry Ellison: CEO of everything — or master of nothing?
Few men in modern business have built an empire as vast or as enduring as Larry Ellison’s. The Oracle founder...
Press releases
MSTRpay Appoints Dean Petkanas as Chief Executive Officer
Fintech veteran brings over 25 years of capital markets experience to lead MSTRpay’s next phase of global growth Stockholm, 16...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay app enters India through Bangalore
Bangalore, India — The international fintech challenger MSTRpay has officially launched its mobile banking app in India, selecting Bangalore as...
Influential women
Dame Helen Mirren: A legendary figure in film and theater
Helen Mirren, the celebrated British actress, has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment throughout her illustrious career....