Trump in office
Trump’s crypto ventures generated more than US$1bn in 2025, financial filing reveals
Businesses linked to US President Donald Trump generated more than US$1 billion in revenue from cryptocurrency-related activities during 2025, according...
Ukraine
Saab secures landmark Gripen deal to strengthen Ukraine’s air force
Swedish defence manufacturer Saab has signed a landmark agreement to deliver 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft to Ukraine in a...
On this day
On this day in 1961: The birth of Princess Diana
More than a quarter of a century after her death, Diana, Princess of Wales, remains one of the most influential...
Financial insights
Singapore shares begin trading with cautious gains
Singapore's stock market opened slightly higher on...
Seoul market opens stronger on chipmaker optimism
South Korean shares opened higher on Wednesday...
Hong Kong stocks edge higher as technology shares lead opening gains
Hong Kong equities opened modestly higher on...
Africa
How China forged a national market – and what Africa can learn
China's creation of a unified national market has become one of the country's most significant economic reforms, removing internal barriers...
MSTRpay
MSTRlabs unveils AI research initiative for the next generation of financial services
MSTRlabs, the research and innovation division of MSTRpay, today announced an expanded artificial intelligence research initiative focused on shaping the...
Climate & Energy
Ocean temperatures reach record June high, raising climate concerns
Global ocean surface temperatures reached their highest level ever recorded for the month of June, according to European climate scientists,...
LATAM
Strong aftershock deepens Venezuela’s earthquake crisis
A powerful aftershock has shaken northern Venezuela, sending frightened residents back into the streets just days after twin earthquakes devastated...
US poltics
Trump’s crypto ventures generated more than US$1bn in 2025, financial filing reveals
Businesses linked to US President Donald Trump generated more than US$1 billion in revenue from cryptocurrency-related activities during 2025, according...
Caribbean
Jamaica reaffirms CARICOM’s central role in regional development
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed his government's commitment to the Caribbean Community, describing the regional bloc as "an...
Middle East
Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after Hormuz escalation
US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States would "annihilate" Iran if American forces or interests are attacked...
AI
L’Oréal brings Maybelline virtual try-on to ChatGPT
Global beauty giant L'Oréal has expanded its digital strategy by bringing virtual makeup try-on capabilities for its Maybelline products directly...
India
Why the India–U.S. trade deal remains out of reach
Hopes for a comprehensive trade agreement between India and the United States have faded in recent months as geopolitical tensions,...
Mukesh Ambani signals succession roadmap for Reliance Industries
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani has provided the clearest indication yet of how leadership succession at Reliance Industries could unfold, reinforcing...
Blockchain
Bitcoin rebounds from new 2026 lows as pressure builds from Wall Street weakness
Bitcoin has bounced from fresh 2026 lows after briefly falling near $58,000, but market sentiment remains fragile as investors weigh...
Invisible infrastructure series
Invisible infrastructure: the data centres powering the AI revolution
Artificial intelligence has captured global attention through chatbots, autonomous systems and advanced language models, but behind every AI breakthrough lies...
FBI & One Coin
FBI urges OneCoin victims to claim compensation before June 30
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have issued an urgent reminder to victims of the...
Musk - US$ 1.5 trillion
Elon Musk is worth 259,067,358,000 Big Macs
At an estimated net worth of US$1.5 trillion, Elon Musk's fortune can be difficult to comprehend. Numbers measured in trillions...
Bitcoin down 50%
Why Bitcoin has fallen 50% — and how Musk and Saylor became victims of the downturn
Bitcoin has suffered one of its sharpest corrections in recent years, falling approximately 50% from its peak levels reached last...
Business of the week
From a garage in Colombia to a Latin American fintech giant: The rise of Nubank
Few fintech success stories have reshaped an entire continent quite like Nubank. What began as a small startup challenging traditional...
Newshub long read
Marilyn Monroe at 100: The woman behind the legend – video
One hundred years ago today, on 1 June 1926, a child named Norma Jeane Mortenson was born in Los Angeles....
Serie - HIdden financial giants
EU leaders gather with western Balkans to reaffirm path towards membership
European Union leaders and representatives from the six Western Balkan nations are gathering in Montenegro for a high-level summit aimed...