US politics
Trump evacuated after shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner
A suspect reportedly armed with knives and firearms has been charged after opening fire near the annual White House Correspondents’...
On this day
On this day in 1954: Kurosawa Akira’s Seven Samurai was released in Japan
When Akira Kurosawa’s landmark film Seven Samurai was released in Japan, it marked a turning point not only for Japanese...
Newshub long read
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
Bank of England warns of market correction as risks build
Global stock markets are likely to face...
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
Da Nang begins construction of major container terminal to boost regional trade
Construction of the Lien Chieu Container Terminal in Da Nang has officially begun, marking a significant step in Vietnam’s efforts...
Ukraine
Ukraine’s ‘Killhouse’ brings drone warfare to the big screen
A new Ukrainian action thriller, Killhouse, is being billed as a modern-day counterpart to Saving Private Ryan for the drone...
Middle East
Trump cancels Pakistan envoy trip amid stalled Iran ceasefire talks
Donald Trump has confirmed the cancellation of a planned US envoy visit to Islamabad for ceasefire discussions involving Iran, citing...
India
Modi battles for control of India’s Apple heartland
Narendra Modi is facing a strategic and political contest over India’s rapidly emerging electronics manufacturing hub, often described as the...
Climate & Energy
Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool
Officials in Tokyo are encouraging public sector employees to swap formal office attire for shorts and lighter clothing in an...
Caribbean
Caribbean growth slows as global risks and climate pressures intensify
Economic growth across the Caribbean is losing momentum, according to a new report from the Caribbean Development Bank, which warns...
LATAM
Venezuela weighs asset sell-offs as reform drive accelerates
Venezuela has established a high-level commission to evaluate state-owned assets and consider potential sell-offs, signalling a significant shift in economic...
Africa
Iran war sends shockwaves through African economies
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is already having a profound impact across Africa, where rising fuel costs, food inflation and...
Blockchain
Spain seizes crypto wallets in crackdown on manga piracy network
Spanish authorities have seized cryptocurrency cold wallets linked to an alleged illegal manga distribution platform, marking a significant escalation in...
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....
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...