Financial insights
European markets open cautiously as geopolitical tension dominates sentiment
European equity markets opened Tuesday on a...
Singapore trades flat as investors await global cues
Singapore’s market opened with limited movement on...
Hanoi edges higher on export recovery optimism
Vietnam’s market opened modestly higher on Tuesday,...
Jakarta gains early as domestic demand supports market
Indonesia’s stock market opened higher on Tuesday,...
Hong Kong slips at open as China concerns weigh on sentiment
Hong Kong equities opened lower on Tuesday,...
Tokyo opens steady as yen dynamics shape early trade
Japan’s equity market opened Tuesday with limited...
Hungarian election
Hungary pipeline claims stir tensions as US remarks enter election spotlight
Allegations of a potential false-flag operation involving a Hungarian pipeline have surfaced just days before a closely contested election, as...
Space
Artemis II pushes human limits with record-setting lunar flyby
NASA’s Artemis II mission has marked a historic milestone as its crew became the farthest humans ever to travel from...
On this day
On this day in 1994: Rwandan Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana was assassinated by Hutu soldier
Agathe Uwilingiyimana’s killing removed one of Rwanda’s last moderating forces, accelerating a collapse that would lead to one of the...
Middle East
Trump dismisses war crime concerns as Iran deadline escalates tensions
US President Donald Trump said he was “not at all” concerned about committing potential war crimes as he renewed threats...
Trump escalates Hormuz crisis with ‘hell’ ultimatum to Iran
Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, warning that Tehran must reopen the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz...
MSTRpay
The dollar is cracking — and MSTRpay is building for what comes next
The global financial system is not collapsing, but it is undergoing a structural transition—one that is gradually reshaping how value...
Indonesia
Indonesia rolls out five-point strategy to counter El Niño and global shocks
Jakarta has unveiled a coordinated policy framework aimed at shielding its economy from climate disruption and external volatility, as El...
LATAM
Bolsonaro’s son steps forward as Brazil’s right recalibrates
As Brazil’s political landscape evolves after Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency, attention is increasingly turning to his son’s ambitions and whether the...
Africa
Saudi Arabia turns to Africa’s breadbaskets to secure food supply
Riyadh is accelerating investments across African agriculture and export infrastructure, aiming to reduce reliance on volatile global markets and strengthen...
Climate & Energy
How green are EV batteries, really? A full lifecycle assessment
Electric vehicle batteries are central to the energy transition, but their true environmental impact depends on the entire lifecycle—from raw...
Blockchain
Bitcoin flashes first real bull signal since 2025 as momentum builds
Bitcoin is showing early signs of a potential trend reversal, with technical indicators pointing to what could be the first...
AI
AI agents drive margin gains as enterprise adoption accelerates
Global AI investment is accelerating, but new analysis from KPMG shows a widening gap between enterprise spending and measurable business...
Business of the week
From a small house to a fintech giant: the Nubank story
What began as a tiny startup in São Paulo has become one of Latin America’s largest financial institutions, reshaping banking...
Newshub long read
Cuba and the United States: a century of proximity, conflict and cautious re-engagement
The relationship between Cuba and the United States is one of the most complex and enduring geopolitical narratives in modern...
HIdden financial giants
Hungary pipeline claims stir tensions as US remarks enter election spotlight
Allegations of a potential false-flag operation involving a Hungarian pipeline have surfaced just days before a closely contested election, as...
Artemis II pushes human limits with record-setting lunar flyby
NASA’s Artemis II mission has marked a historic milestone as its crew became the farthest humans ever to travel from...
Telegram founder warns of systemic disruption as Russia tightens internet controls
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has publicly stated that recent disruptions to payment systems in Russia were triggered by...
Sweden’s Cuba stance under fire as “soft blockade” claim gains traction
Sweden’s travel advisory against Cuba is facing mounting criticism, with journalist Kajsa Ekis Ekman arguing that the measure functions less...
Russia rejects Easter truce with renewed drone strikes
Russia responded to Ukraine’s proposed Easter truce with a wave of drone attacks, underscoring the continued intensity of the conflict...
Sweden’s prime minister opens door to far-right role in government
Sweden’s prime minister has proposed a political arrangement that could see a far-right party with neo-Nazi roots enter government, marking...
Artemis II: Nasa prepares humanity’s return to deep space
Nasa’s Artemis II mission represents the first crewed journey beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years, marking a...
Russia’s sovereign internet push accelerates as digital isolation deepens
As of March 2026, Russia has not fully disconnected from the global internet, but it is rapidly advancing toward a...