On this day
On this day in 1870: Vladimir Lenin was born in Simbirsk, Russia.
Vladimir Lenin, the revolutionary leader who spearheaded the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 and became the founding architect of the Soviet...
Financial insights
Jakarta market opens steady as domestic demand anchors sentiment
Indonesia’s stock market opened on a steady...
Seoul market opens firmer on tech-led gains
South Korea’s stock market opened higher on...
Hanoi market opens cautiously amid mixed regional signals
Hanoi market opens cautiously amid mixed regional...
Vietnam
PM calls for stronger budget focus on hi-tech and core technologies
A prime minister has called for a significant increase in state budget allocation towards high-tech and core technologies, urging that...
Ukraine
Kyiv says frontline position strongest in a year as drones reshape battlefield
Ukraine has described its frontline position as the strongest in a year, with officials pointing to the growing impact of...
Middle East
US and Iran locked in blockade stalemate as navy secretary exits abruptly
The United States and Iran remain locked in a high-stakes maritime standoff, with a naval blockade in the Strait of...
US politics
US navy secretary John Phelan removed amid reported internal clashes
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan has been removed from his position with immediate effect, according to multiple media reports, with...
India
No dosa today: India’s cooking gas crisis hits households
India is facing a growing cooking gas crisis, with supply disruptions and rising costs forcing households to cut back on...
Indian weight-loss market turns into ‘bloodbath’ as drugmakers intensify competition
India’s fast-growing weight-loss market is entering a phase of intense competition, as domestic and international pharmaceutical companies race to capitalise...
Climate & Energy
China’s solar exports hit “gigantic” record as energy crisis accelerates demand
China’s solar exports surged to unprecedented levels in March, with analysts describing volumes as “gigantic”, as a global energy shock...
MSTRpay
Nasser Philippe da Silva appointed to lead MSTRpay’s West Africa expansion across Nigeria, Guinea, and Senegal
MSTRPay has appointed Mr Nasser Philippe da SILVA as a non-exclusive regional agent supporting activities across Nigeria, Guinea, and Senegal,...
Caribbean
Guyana and Morocco sign open skies agreement to boost connectivity
Guyana and Morocco have signed an Open Skies Agreement aimed at expanding air connectivity, strengthening bilateral ties and facilitating trade,...
LATAM
Panama Canal lane prices hit record highs as Iran war reshapes global shipping
Prices for priority transit through the Panama Canal have surged to record levels, as the ongoing Iran war disrupts global...
Africa
Dangote prepares $40bn refinery IPO across multiple exchanges
Nigeria’s industrial conglomerate Dangote Group is preparing a $40bn initial public offering of its flagship oil refinery business across multiple...
Congo - DRC
DRC and M23 pledge civilian protection as ceasefire oversight advances
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and M23 rebels have committed to protecting civilians and facilitating humanitarian aid deliveries, following...
Blockchain
North Korea linked to $578m in crypto thefts after Kelp DAO exploit
North Korea-linked cyber actors were tied to cryptocurrency thefts exceeding $578m in April, following a major exploit involving Kelp DAO,...
Newshub long read
India and Pakistan: a complex relationship shaped by history, rivalry and cautious interdependence
The relationship between India and Pakistan remains one of the most complex and consequential geopolitical dynamics in the modern world,...
Business of the week
Small Colombian fintech turns street vendors into digital merchants
A quiet financial revolution is unfolding on the streets of Bogotá, where thousands of informal vendors are entering the digital...
HIdden financial giants
Péter Magyar vows crackdown on ‘plunderers’ after election victory
Hungary’s prime minister-elect Péter Magyar has pledged to pursue those he accuses of having “plundered” the country, following a decisive...
Hungarian opposition ends Orbán era in historic election upset
Hungary’s long-serving prime minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after 16 years in power, as opposition leader Péter Magyar and...
Who is Péter Magyar, the man leading Hungary’s polls?
Péter Magyar has emerged as a central figure in Hungary’s political landscape, leading opinion polls ahead of upcoming elections and...
Orbán and Magyar clash as Hungary heads into decisive vote
Hungary’s election campaign has entered its final and most volatile phase, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and opposition challenger Péter...
Péter Magyar emerges as frontrunner in Hungary’s shifting political landscape
As Hungary prepares for its next election, Péter Magyar has surged to the forefront of national politics, with polling indicating...
Artemis II marks historic return to the moon after five decades
For the first time in more than half a century, humans have returned to the vicinity of the moon, as...
JD Vance claims US is not interfering in Hungary election
US Vice-President JD Vance has insisted that Washington is not interfering in Hungary’s upcoming election, despite openly expressing support for...
Weather for Artemis II splashdown looks mild, monitoring for rain
Weather conditions for the Artemis II splashdown off the coast of San Diego on Friday evening are expected to be...