On this day
On this day in 1948: Israel’s independence declaration reshaped the Middle East
On 14 May 1948, David Ben-Gurion declared the establishment of the State of Israel in Tel Aviv, ending decades of...
Financial insights
Asian markets opened mixed as investors weighed inflation and trade signals
Major Asian markets opened Thursday’s trading session...
Global markets remain active despite widespread public holidays
A large number of countries are observing...
LATAM
Mexico insists reforms will restore confidence after S&P warning
Mexico’s government has defended its economic strategy after credit rating agency S&P Global revised the country’s outlook to negative, arguing...
India
Hindustan Petroleum profits surge as refining margins strengthen
India’s Hindustan Petroleum reported a sharp 46% rise in fourth-quarter net profit, supported by stronger refining margins and improved operational...
Africa
France unveils $27bn of commitments at Africa Forward Summit
France unveiled commitments worth approximately $27 billion during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, positioning the initiative as part of...
Caribbean
US renews offer of $100m aid package for Cuban people
The United States has reiterated its willingness to provide up to $100 million in direct assistance to the Cuban people,...
Vietnam
Golden Dragon Awards 2026 highlights Vietnam’s growing foreign investment strength
The Golden Dragon Awards 2026 placed renewed focus on strengthening Vietnam’s foreign direct investment community, with business leaders, policymakers and...
AI
The AI last mile: Why imperfect data may still be enough
As companies race to integrate generative and agentic artificial intelligence into real-world operations, one of the biggest barriers is no...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay initiates structured market entry into Burkina Faso
MSTRpay AB has commenced a structured expansion process into Burkina Faso, reinforcing the company’s continued build-out across strategically selected West...
Middle East
Asia’s cooking gas crisis raises fears of a major public health setback
A worsening energy shock linked to the crisis surrounding Iran and disruptions to fuel supplies through the Strait of Hormuz...
Ukraine
Hungary signals tougher stance toward Moscow after drone strike near border
Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar, has signalled a potential shift in Budapest’s traditionally cautious approach toward Russia after a...
Climate & Energy
Backlash grows after Utah approves enormous datacentre project
A massive datacentre development approved in the US state of Utah is facing growing criticism from environmental groups, local residents...
Blockchain
Bitcoin traders eye rapid move toward $90,000 after CLARITY Act momentum
Bitcoin traders are increasingly positioning for a potential rapid advance toward the $90,000 level following renewed momentum surrounding the proposed...
Invisible infrastructure series
The cables beneath the oceans running the global economy
Every second, trillions of dollars in financial transactions, private communications, military signals and corporate data move silently through thousands of...
Newshub long read
The new cash empire
Why cash infrastructure may become the most valuable business in emerging markets For years, the global financial industry has promoted...
Business of the week
From garage startup to fintech giant: MercadoLibre’s rise reshapes Latin America
When MercadoLibre was founded in 1999 in Buenos Aires, it began as a modest online marketplace operating from a garage....
Serie - 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...