Financial insights
Gulf gains as Europe slips and Africa steadies
Arab equities opened higher, African benchmarks steadied...
Asian markets open cautiously as technology and geopolitical risks dominate
Asian stock markets opened the week on...
On this day
On this day in 79 CE: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius
In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted with devastating force, burying prosperous Roman communities beneath ash, pumice and volcanic debris. Pompeii...
Ukraine
Ukraine marks 35 years of independence — and four and a half years of war
Ukraine marks its Independence Day on Monday under circumstances that have transformed the anniversary from a national celebration into a...
North Korea’s 15 million shells deepen Russia’s war supply chain
North Korea has supplied Russia with the equivalent of more than 15 million artillery rounds, according to a new assessment...
Business of the week
From small Nigerian start-up to $250 billion fintech engine
Moniepoint began in Lagos in 2015 as a self-funded technology venture created by two Nigerian software engineers. Just over a...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay strengthens infrastructure for next stage of global growth
MSTRpay is expanding its payment capabilities, card infrastructure and financial services as the company prepares for broader commercial deployment across...
Africa
Ethiopia moves closer to ending default with $1 billion bond deal
Ethiopia has moved closer to emerging from sovereign default after its official creditors approved a preliminary agreement to restructure the...
AI
Latin America turns AI into a growth tool for small businesses
A new regional initiative is seeking to make artificial intelligence more accessible to Latin America’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises....
Caribbean
Guyana’s oil share more than triples as Exxon recovers $55 billion
Guyana is entering a more lucrative phase of its oil boom after its entitlement to crude production from the ExxonMobil-led...
Climate & Energy
A powerful El Niño raises the climate bill for emerging markets
A strengthening El Niño is threatening harvests, food security and economic stability across emerging markets. New forecasts indicate that the...
LATAM
Mexico holds rates as strong peso masks stubborn inflation
Mexico’s central bank is preparing to keep interest rates at 6.5 per cent for an extended period, balancing encouraging signs...
India
Federal Bank joins India’s $9.3 billion dollar-bond rush
India’s Federal Bank is preparing to raise $500 million through a five-year dollar bond, becoming the latest lender to enter...
Blockchain
SEC opens a wider door for blockchain fundraising
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a new regulatory framework that could make it substantially easier for...
Middle East
Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners as economic pressure replaces strikes
US President Donald Trump has threatened severe penalties against countries and companies that continue supporting Iran’s economy, signalling a shift...
Sweden vs Estonia
Estonia rejects majority of prisoners proposed under Sweden’s overseas jail plan
Estonia refused 20 of the first 37 prisoners proposed by Sweden after concerns about organised crime and radicalisation, exposing a...
Newshub long read
The new scramble for Africa is being fought through cables, clouds and AI
A new contest for Africa is under way, but this time the strategic assets are not gold, diamonds or oil....
Elon Musk
MSTRpay strengthens infrastructure for next stage of global growth
MSTRpay is expanding its payment capabilities, card infrastructure and financial services as the company prepares for broader commercial deployment across...
Inside the scam - Serie
Inside the scam (Part 5): Can anyone stop the scam economy?
Online fraud has evolved into a global industry supported by trafficking networks, stolen identities, artificial intelligence and an international system...
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Financial inclusion
6. The infrastructure of freedom
Why financial inclusion deserves to stand alongside roads, schools and electricity as essential development infrastructure Every generation eventually discovers that...
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World Cup 2026
Estonia rejects majority of prisoners proposed under Sweden’s overseas jail plan
Estonia refused 20 of the first 37 prisoners proposed by Sweden after concerns about organised crime and radicalisation, exposing a...
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...
Serie - HIdden financial giants
Millions gather in Spain for a once-in-a-century solar spectacle
Millions of eclipse chasers, tourists and astronomers are converging on Spain ahead of Wednesday evening’s total solar eclipse, searching for...