Middle East
Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ as Washington seeks Iran agreement
US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause to “Project Freedom”, the American military operation designed to guide commercial...
On this day
On this day in 1937: Hindenburg disaster shocks the world in flames and tragedy
On 6 May 1937, one of the most iconic disasters in aviation history unfolded in front of horrified spectators as...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay initiates strategic market entry into Tanzania
MSTRpay Initiates Strategic Market Entry into Tanzania MSTRpay today announced the initiation of its strategic expansion into Tanzania, marking a...
Financial insights
Hanoi shares edge higher as Vietnam growth outlook supports sentiment
Trading in Hanoi opened slightly higher on...
Seoul market opens under pressure as technology shares weaken
Markets in Seoul opened lower on Wednesday...
Jakarta stocks open cautiously as investors monitor commodities and rupiah pressure
Markets in Jakarta opened cautiously on Wednesday...
Africa
Why the Africa-France summit matters for trade, investment and influence
The upcoming Africa-France Summit is being closely watched by governments, investors, and businesses seeking clearer signals about the future relationship...
AI
Anthropic expands into Wall Street with new AI agents for financial firms
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has launched a new suite of AI agents designed specifically for financial services firms, marking a...
Vietnam
Vietnamese banks face new competition era shaped by ESG and AI
Vietnam’s banking sector is entering a new phase of competition where size and market share alone are no longer enough...
Ukraine
Moscow tightens security ahead of Victory Day parade amid drone fears
Russian authorities have imposed sweeping security measures across Moscow ahead of the country’s annual Victory Day celebrations on 9 May,...
India
Kiran Mazumdar names niece Claire as future successor at Biocon
Indian biotechnology entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has identified her niece Claire as her future successor at Biocon, signalling a long-term leadership...
Climate & Energy
LNG lobby accused of trying to derail global shipping decarbonisation talks
Growing pressure from liquefied natural gas interests is increasingly influencing international negotiations aimed at decarbonising the global shipping industry, according...
Caribbean
CARICOM backs Guyana after objection over Venezuela’s Essequibo claims
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has responded to a formal objection from Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali after Venezuelan officials publicly...
IMF says St Vincent and the Grenadines shows resilience despite ongoing vulnerabilities
The International Monetary Fund has stated that the economy of St Vincent and the Grenadines continues to demonstrate resilience despite...
LATAM
US indicts Mexican governor on alleged drug trafficking charges
US federal authorities have indicted a sitting Mexican state governor on drug-related charges, marking another major escalation in cross-border efforts...
Blockchain
Meta launches stablecoin payouts for creators in Philippines and Colombia
Meta Platforms has begun rolling out stablecoin-based payouts for digital creators in the Philippines and Colombia, marking one of the...
Newshub long read
The great demographic turning point: what happens when deaths outnumber births?
For most of human history, population growth was fragile, unpredictable and often brutally interrupted by war, famine or disease. Yet...
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....
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...