On this day
On this day in 1973: J.R.R. Tolkien died
J.R.R. Tolkien transformed his fascination with languages, mythology and ancient literature into one of the most influential fictional worlds ever...
Financial insights
European markets open lower as oil and bond yields rise
European stock markets opened lower on Tuesday...
Arab markets open cautiously as regional tensions return
Arab stock markets opened cautiously on Tuesday...
Asian markets open cautiously as oil and bond yields rise
Asian markets opened mixed on Tuesday as...
AI
The AI revolution will not be led by AI experts
The most powerful person in the emerging AI economy may not be a professor, programmer or machine-learning specialist. It may...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay launches MSTRclear™ to stop corruption before it starts
MSTRpay has announced the introduction of MSTRclear™, a group-wide anti-corruption operating system designed to embed transparency into every new market,...
Climate & Energy
Satellite alerts push Turkmenistan to repair methane mega-leaks
Turkmenistan has begun repairing some of the world’s largest methane leaks after satellite monitoring exposed extensive emissions from the country’s...
Ukraine
Russia intensifies assault on Kyiv with missiles and faster drones
At least 11 people were killed and more than a dozen injured as Russia launched a large missile and drone...
US vs Iran
Trump threatens further strikes as US and Iran exchange fire
US President Donald Trump has threatened further military action against Iran after the two countries exchanged direct attacks for the...
Africa
MTN weighs banking licences as fintech lending accelerates
Africa’s largest telecommunications operator, MTN Group, is exploring banking licences in selected markets as it seeks to expand its rapidly...
Caribbean
Jamaican businesses see inflation remaining above target
Jamaican companies expect inflation to remain above the Bank of Jamaica’s target during the coming year, despite a modest improvement...
CDB launches digital push for 150 Caribbean businesses
At least 150 small businesses across five Caribbean countries are set to receive financial and technical support under a new...
LATAM
Brazil’s floating-rate debt moves towards record level
Brazil has raised its forecast for the proportion of government debt linked directly to short-term interest rates, increasing the country’s...
India
Indian banks raise $11.25 billion as RBI dollar window closes
Indian banks have raised approximately $11.25 billion through international bond sales since June, using a temporary Reserve Bank of India...
Blockchain
Stablecoin cards surge as emerging markets drive adoption
Spending through payment cards funded by stablecoins exceeded $1 billion in July, marking a record month for a technology increasingly...
Norwegian King died
King Harald V dies at 89 as Norway enters a new reign
Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89, ending a reign that lasted more than 35 years....
Everybodys Dolly
Dolly Parton dies at 80, leaving a legacy far beyond country music
Dolly Parton, the country music legend whose songs, warmth and unmistakable style made her one of the world’s most recognisable...
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...
Sweden vs Estonia
King Harald V dies at 89 as Norway enters a new reign
Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89, ending a reign that lasted more than 35 years....
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 launches MSTRclear™ to stop corruption before it starts
MSTRpay has announced the introduction of MSTRclear™, a group-wide anti-corruption operating system designed to embed transparency into every new market,...
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
King Harald V dies at 89 as Norway enters a new reign
Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89, ending a reign that lasted more than 35 years....
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
Dolly Parton dies at 80, leaving a legacy far beyond country music
Dolly Parton, the country music legend whose songs, warmth and unmistakable style made her one of the world’s most recognisable...