Financial insights
European markets open steady as investors focus on earnings and policy outlook
European equity markets opened Tuesday with a...
Arab markets open cautiously as oil stabilises and investors assess global signals
Major Arab markets opened Tuesday with cautious...
African markets open mixed as commodities and currencies shape early trade
African equity markets opened Tuesday on a...
Mumbai opens mixed as financials weigh against technology strength
Markets in Mumbai opened on a mixed...
Hanoi edges higher as domestic growth narrative sustains momentum
Markets in Hanoi opened slightly higher on...
Jakarta opens steady as investors balance commodities strength and global cues
Markets in Jakarta opened on a stable...
On this day
On this day in 1966: When a king met a movement: Haile Selassie’s historic arrival in Jamaica
On 21 April 1966, Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, arrived in Kingston to a reception unlike any other, greeted...
Vietnam
Vietnam and UNIDO seal $72m partnership to accelerate sustainable industrial transformation
Vietnam has signed a major cooperation agreement with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to advance inclusive and sustainable...
Ukraine
EU moves to unlock €90bn loan as Orbán exits power
The European Union is preparing to unlock a €90bn loan package following the political exit of Hungary’s long-serving prime minister...
Europe urged to build missile defence within a year, says Zelenskyy
Europe must rapidly develop its own missile defence capabilities within a year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned, as the...
Middle East
Vance to lead US delegation to Pakistan as Iran talks hang in balance
JD Vance is set to lead a high-level US delegation to Islamabad for renewed talks with Iran, contingent on Tehran...
US politics
Calls for 25th amendment intensify as questions raised over Trump’s leadership
A senior House Democrat has called for invoking the 25th Amendment against US President Donald Trump, citing concerns over his...
Uganda
Uganda central bank begins domestic gold purchases to bolster reserves
Uganda’s central bank has launched a domestic gold purchasing programme, marking a strategic step to incorporate bullion into the country’s...
India
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...
Modi and Lee deepen India–South Korea ties in third bilateral summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held bilateral talks with South Korean President Lee, as both leaders seek to strengthen...
Climate & Energy
Solar surge holds fossil power flat as China and India drive historic shift
A rapid expansion of solar capacity helped keep global fossil fuel electricity generation broadly flat in 2025, as China and...
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
St Lucia defends XCD 2.18bn budget as focused on delivery over optics
St Lucia’s Office of the Prime Minister has defended the country’s XCD 2.18 billion budget for 2026/27, emphasising that the...
LATAM
Latin American markets rally despite IMF warnings over Iran shock
Latin American markets rallied last week, brushing aside warnings from the International Monetary Fund that the global economy could face...
Africa
Uganda central bank begins domestic gold purchases to bolster reserves
Uganda’s central bank has launched a domestic gold purchasing programme, marking a strategic step to incorporate bullion into the country’s...
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
OneCoin fallout lingers as US victims gain path to recovery
Victims of the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme may finally have a pathway to recover losses, as a US Department of Justice...
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...