On this day
On this day in 1929: The first Academy Awards: Hollywood’s night that changed cinema forever
On 16 May 1929, the first Academy Awards ceremony was held at the legendary Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles,...
Financial insights
Latin American markets closed unevenly as investors tracked commodities and US policy
Latin American financial markets closed unevenly on...
US markets closed higher as AI and technology shares led Wall Street
US stock markets ended Friday’s session higher...
European markets closed lower as inflation concerns returned to focus
European stock markets closed lower on Friday...
African markets closed cautiously as investors monitored currencies and commodities
African financial markets ended the week with...
Asian markets closed mixed as technology gains offset China concerns
Asian markets ended Friday’s trading session with...
LATAM
Venezuela launches historic debt restructuring effort after years of default
Venezuela has formally launched one of the world’s largest sovereign debt restructuring efforts, as the country’s US-backed interim administration pledged...
Indonesia
Arsari Tambang launches Indonesia’s first tin research hub in rare earths strategy
Indonesian mining group Arsari Tambang is accelerating its expansion into rare earth minerals through the launch of Indonesia’s first dedicated...
Africa
Critical minerals race revives fears of a new colonial scramble in Africa
As governments and multinational corporations intensify efforts to secure access to critical minerals needed for the global energy transition, growing...
Caribbean
US reiterates offer of $100 million in aid to Cuba if government allows direct distribution
The United States has restated its willingness to provide up to $100 million in direct humanitarian and economic assistance to...
Vietnam
Vietnam’s aviation rebound accelerates tourism growth despite global uncertainty
Vietnam’s aviation sector is continuing its strong post-pandemic recovery, helping drive a broader tourism and economic rebound even as the...
AI
Physical AI moves from laboratories to factory floors
Humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence are moving closer to real-world industrial deployment, as manufacturers and technology companies accelerate efforts...
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
When will the Iran war end — and do the US even know when it started?
As the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel drags deeper into 2026, one question increasingly dominates political debate,...
Ukraine
Drone crisis pushes Latvian prime minister toward resignation
Evika Siliņa has announced her intention to resign as prime minister of Latvia after a political dispute within the governing...
Climate & Energy
Glenn Murcutt and the architecture that floats lightly above the earth
For decades, Australian architect Glenn Murcutt has pursued a radically different vision of architecture — one where buildings work with...
Blockchain
Gemini reports strong revenue growth as financial services expansion accelerates
Gemini reported a sharp rise in revenue following its expansion into financial services, highlighting how crypto-focused platforms are increasingly evolving...
Invisible infrastructure series
The hidden world behind global refrigeration
Modern civilisation depends on cold. From food supply chains and pharmaceuticals to supermarkets, hospitals and global shipping, refrigeration infrastructure quietly...
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...