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Chernobyl: then and now – from nuclear catastrophe to living laboratory – video
The disaster at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in April 1986 remains one of the most consequential technological failures in modern...
Financial insights
Latin American markets close mixed as currencies drive sentiment
Latin American markets closed Friday with mixed...
Wall Street ends week with subdued trading and mixed results
US markets closed Friday with mixed performance,...
European markets close cautiously lower ahead of macro data
European markets closed slightly lower on Friday,...
Arab markets finish week mixed amid oil price fluctuations
Arab markets closed Friday with mixed results,...
African equities close higher as commodities lend support
African markets closed Friday on a generally...
Asian markets end week on mixed footing as investors weigh growth signals
Asian markets closed Friday with a mixed...
On this day
On this day in 1990: Violeta Barrios de Chamorro was sworn in as president in Nicaragua
In a landmark moment for Central America, Violeta Barrios de Chamorro was sworn in as President of Nicaragua, marking the...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay launches MSTRlabs to accelerate global financial innovation
Stockholm, Sweden – 24th of April 2026 MSTRpay today announced the launch of MSTRlabs, a dedicated innovation platform designed to...
Vietnam
Vietnam strengthens innovation drive as prime minister chairs national technology committee
Vietnam has elevated its national innovation agenda as the prime minister takes direct leadership of a high-level committee overseeing science,...
Ukraine
Zelenskyy visits Azerbaijan to deepen security and energy cooperation
Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Azerbaijan on Friday for high-level talks focused on security and energy cooperation, as Ukraine seeks to...
Middle East
US envoys head to Pakistan as hopes rise for renewed Iran peace talks
Senior US envoys are set to travel to Pakistan in a renewed diplomatic push to revive stalled peace negotiations with...
US politics
Trump administration pushes to accelerate executions with expanded methods
The administration of Donald Trump is seeking to fast-track federal executions by expanding the range of authorised methods, according 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...
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,...
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...