US politics
Iran war pushes Epstein files controversy out of global headlines
The escalation of military conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has rapidly dominated international headlines, pushing other major...
Unclear war aims fuel debate as Democrats challenge Trump’s Iran strategy
The Trump administration is facing growing scrutiny in Washington as questions mount over the United States’ reasons for entering war...
Financial insights
European and Arab markets open lower as Hormuz tensions weigh on investors
Stock markets across Europe and the Arab world opened under pressure on Wednesday as investors reacted to escalating tensions in...
Iran war sends gas and fertiliser prices higher across global markets
The war involving Iran has triggered sharp increases in global natural gas and fertiliser prices, raising concerns about energy inflation...
Global markets slide as Hormuz tensions shake investor confidence
Global stock markets fell sharply on Wednesday as investors reacted to escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty...
Asian markets shaken as Seoul trading halted after Kospi plunges
Asian stock markets came under heavy pressure on Wednesday after a sharp sell-off in South Korea briefly forced a suspension...
Iran vs US
Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz as shipping faces missile and drone threat
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that they now control the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical...
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader amid power consolidation
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has reportedly selected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of long-time supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as the Islamic...
Ukraine
Ukraine war fades from global focus as Iran conflict dominates headlines
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, analysts warn that the conflict has increasingly slipped from the centre...
On this day
On this day in 1678: Antonio Vivaldi was born – video
Antonio Vivaldi stands as one of the defining composers of the Baroque era, a musician whose prolific output and innovative...
Africa
Russia recruits African fighters as Ukraine war enters fourth year
Russia is increasingly turning to Africa to recruit manpower for its war in Ukraine, according to officials and analysts, as...
Blockchain
Crypto’s real test is daily use, not price speculation
The credibility of cryptocurrencies in 2026 is increasingly being judged not by dramatic price movements but by whether people actually...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay advances Cameroon expansion with licensed microfinance institution ADeC
MSTRPay AB continues to expand its Central Africa footprint following formal confirmation of cooperation interest from African Development Credit (ADeC...
AI
AI adoption in financial services reaches a point of no return
Artificial intelligence has crossed a critical threshold in financial services, with banks, payment companies and fintech platforms rapidly integrating AI...
Banking
Banks rewarding products over relationships risk losing customer loyalty
Banks around the world may believe they enjoy strong customer loyalty, but new research suggests that much of that loyalty...
AI in banking: what accountholders want versus what they are ready for
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the banking industry, yet a growing gap is emerging between what accountholders say they want...
Climate & Energy
February temperature records broken in France and Spain
Unseasonably warm weather swept across parts of southern Europe in February, with France and Spain recording some of their highest...
Business of the week
From call centre to tech titan: GoTo’s meteoric rise reshapes Indonesia’s digital economy
GoTo — the technology powerhouse born from a humble ride-hailing service — has evolved into one of Indonesia’s most influential...
Hidden financial giants
US military says nearly 2,000 Iranian targets struck as Gulf naval presence collapses
The United States military says it has struck nearly 2,000 targets in Iran and destroyed 17 Iranian naval vessels, including...
Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz as shipping faces missile and drone threat
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that they now control the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical...
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader amid power consolidation
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has reportedly selected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of long-time supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as the Islamic...
Israeli strikes hit Tehran and Beirut as regional conflict intensifies
Israel’s military said it was carrying out air strikes on targets in Tehran and Beirut on Tuesday, marking a significant...
Netanyahu warns war could take ‘some time’ as regional conflict deepens
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the ongoing conflict involving Israel, Iran and regional actors will take “some...
US orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq as Middle East tensions escalate
The United States has ordered non-emergency government personnel and their families to leave Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq as the rapidly...
Newshub long read
Crowns and controversies: two centuries of scandal inside Britain’s royal family
For more than 200 years, the British monarchy has balanced ceremony with crisis, projecting stability while repeatedly confronting scandal —...