Ukraine
Russia launches deadliest strike of the year on Ukraine with mass drone and missile barrage
At least 17 people have been killed and more than 100 injured across Ukraine following what officials describe as Russia’s...
Financial insights
Jakarta edges lower at open amid cautious regional sentiment
Equities in Jakarta opened slightly lower on...
Hanoi opens steady as investors weigh regional uncertainty
Stocks in Hanoi opened Friday’s session with...
Seoul slips at open as profit-taking offsets ceasefire optimism
Equities in Seoul opened lower on Friday,...
Middle East
UN chief urges full compliance as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has called for the newly implemented ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon to...
On this day
On this day in 1964: Ford Mustang launches with Disney-driven spectacle at the New York World’s Fair
On this day in 1964, visitors to the New York World's Fair witnessed one of the most innovative automotive launches...
US vs Chineese tech
America’s technological edge faces scrutiny as China scales industrial and drone power
The long-held assumption of United States technological supremacy is facing renewed scrutiny as China accelerates its dominance in industrial production,...
India
India takes offline payments deeper into the rural economy
India is pushing the next stage of its digital payments build-out by extending offline-capable UPI tools into lower-connectivity areas, a...
US politics
Wall Street surges to historic peak as Iran war fears fade
S&P 500 breaks 7,000 barrier in decisive market rebound Wall Street reached a landmark moment on Wednesday as the S&P...
Climate & Energy
Atlantic current collapse risk higher than previously estimated
New scientific findings raise alarm over global climate stability A critical ocean circulation system in the Atlantic is now considered...
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
G-24 warns global conflicts threaten Caribbean and developing economies
The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development has raised serious concerns over escalating global conflicts, warning...
LATAM
Brazil’s euro bond return draws strong investor demand
Brazil has returned to the international euro bond market with its largest-ever issuance, attracting robust demand from global investors drawn...
Africa
IMF warns of African growth downgrade as Middle East conflict fuels economic strain
The International Monetary Fund has lowered its growth outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, citing rising energy costs, inflationary pressures, and tightening...
Congo - DRC
Kinshasa closes in on cobalt strategy payoff amid rising global demand
The government in the Democratic Republic of Congo is edging closer to realising the financial gains of its cobalt sector...
Indonesia
Public scepticism grows as Indonesians question ‘Board of Peace’ role
A new survey indicates that 50.9% of Indonesians oppose the country’s participation in the proposed “Board of Peace”, highlighting a...
Blockchain
Bitcoin rally above $76K triggers $63K BTC profit-taking surge
Short-term Bitcoin traders have realised profits on approximately 63,000 BTC over the past 24 hours, following a sharp rally that...
Russias trillion dollar war
Russia launches deadliest strike of the year on Ukraine with mass drone and missile barrage
At least 17 people have been killed and more than 100 injured across Ukraine following what officials describe as Russia’s...
Newshub long read
Lawrence of Arabia: Myth, man and the making of a modern Middle East narrative
Few figures in modern history have shaped the global imagination of the Arab world as profoundly as Thomas Edward Lawrence—better...
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...