On this day
On this day in 1895: Nobel Prizes established
The origins of an international legacyThe Nobel prizes were created in 1895 when Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor, entrepreneur, and...
Financial insights
Asian markets open firmer as investors weigh US data and regional policy signals
Asian markets opened Thursday with a broadly positive tone, supported by renewed risk appetite and expectations of softer US inflation...
US Politics
Washington shooting prompts Trump to deploy additional National Guard units
A shooting in Washington on Thursday triggered an immediate federal response, with President Donald Trump ordering additional National Guard units...
Neobanking
Lunar becomes first Scandinavian challenger bank with new EU licence
Lunar has become the first Scandinavian challenger bank to secure a full new EU banking licence, marking a pivotal moment...
Neobanks triumph in UK app downloads as holiday season spending accelerates
Digital-first lenders extend their lead in consumer adoptionNeobanks surged ahead of traditional lenders in UK app downloads during the holiday...
UK, France and Germany continue to dominate European fintech deals in 2024
The European fintech landscape in 2024 reaffirmed a familiar hierarchy, as the UK, France and Germany once again accounted for...
AI - Tech
Qwen AI hits 10 million downloads as Alibaba disrupts the AI market
Alibaba’s Qwen AI surpassed 10 million downloads this week, cementing its position as one of the fastest-growing consumer AI platforms...
Africa
Nigeria’s problem is bigger than Trump thinks
Nigeria’s deepening economic and security challenges extend far beyond the narrow political lens recently applied by former US president Donald...
Global news
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity
Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia on Thursday after a court in Dhaka found...
Climate & energy
Bhutan PM on leading the first carbon-negative nation: ‘The wellbeing of our people is at the centre of our agenda’
Bhutan’s prime minister has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to remaining the world’s first carbon-negative nation, emphasising that environmental stewardship is...
Blockchain
Bitcoin wavers under $88K as traders brace for $14bn options expiry
Bitcoin traded below $88,000 on Thursday as investors prepared for a $14bn options expiry set for Friday, a key event...
Bitcoin navigates death cross fears as bulls eye rebound toward $96,000
Market sentiment shifts ahead of a volatile macroeconomic weekBitcoin enters the week balancing between technical warning signs and renewed bullish...
Newshub long-read
Humphrey Bogart: the reluctant icon who reshaped Hollywood – video
A life and career built on grit, timing and unmistakable presenceHumphrey Bogart did not set out to become the most...
Business of the week
From street stall to regional powerhouse: the Southeast Asian company rewriting the playbook for growth
A remarkable rise rooted in local resilienceA small family-run business in Southeast Asia has grown into one of the region’s...
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...
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
Sandra Day O’Connor: Pioneering Justice and Trailblazer of Equality
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, is a trailblazing figure in American...