On this day
On this day in 2011: WikiLeaks began releasing classified U.S. documents
n one of the most consequential disclosures of the digital era, WikiLeaks began releasing a vast archive of classified United...
Financial insights
Seoul market opens mixed as technology stocks weigh on index
South Korea’s equity market opened with mixed...
Hanoi stocks open higher as domestic demand drives momentum
Vietnam’s stock market opened in positive territory...
Jakarta stocks open steady as investors weigh regional signals
Indonesia’s equity market opened on a stable...
Vietnam
Vietnam approves first foreign bank licence since 2008
Vietnam has granted its first licence for a wholly foreign-owned bank in more than a decade, approving a locally incorporated...
Ukraine
EU approves €90bn Ukraine loan and adopts 20th Russia sanctions package
The European Union has formally approved a €90bn financial support package for Ukraine while adopting its 20th round of sanctions...
Middle East
Trump orders lethal action in Hormuz as Israel–Lebanon truce extended
The United States has escalated its posture in the Gulf after Donald Trump ordered forces to “shoot and kill” vessels...
US politics
Call for independent audit of Epstein files intensifies
A former U.S. inspector general has called for an independent audit into the handling and release of files linked to...
India
Weak monsoon threatens double economic hit for India
A weaker-than-expected monsoon season is set to deliver a dual economic shock to India, raising concerns over agricultural output and...
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...
Climate & Energy
Africa needs more than export bans to unlock critical minerals value
African economies rich in critical minerals are being urged to look beyond export restrictions, as experts warn that bans on...
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
Jamaica moves closer to casino industry launch with senate approval
Jamaica’s Senate has approved the Casino Gaming (General) Regulations, 2025, marking a decisive step toward operationalising the country’s long-anticipated casino...
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...