Global news
Did Trump target Venezuela to choke Cuba’s oil lifeline?
The first question raised in recent geopolitical debate is whether actions taken under President Donald Trump against Venezuela were designed...
MSTRpay
MSTRPay AB Strengthens Asian Expansion Through Strategic Engagements in Kuala Lumpur
Stockholm, 2 February 2026 — MSTRpay AB, a digital financial services group focused on building inclusive, compliant, and socially responsible...
Financal insights
Japan stocks open cautiously higher as investors weigh yen moves and global cues
Japan’s equity market opened Tuesday with a cautious upward bias, as investors balanced firm global leads against currency movements and...
Epstein files release triggers governance shockwaves across finance and institutions
A major new release of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein has reignited scrutiny well beyond individual names. The dominant theme...
On this day
On this day in 1975: Egyptian singer Umm Kulthūm died
Umm Kulthūm was more than a singer. She was a national institution, a political symbol, and a unifying cultural force...
Gold
Gold steadies after short-term swings as markets reassess risk
Gold prices have shown a cautious and uneven pattern over recent days, reflecting a market caught between easing immediate risk...
Blockchain
Bitcoin risks deeper downside as price action mirrors past bear markets
Bitcoin entered February under renewed pressure after losing a key technical support level, with price behaviour increasingly resembling patterns seen...
Gambia
MSTRpay Advances Legal and Governance Framework Following Strategic Engagement in The Gambia
BANJUL, The Gambia — January 29, 2026 — MSTRpay today announced a significant step in strengthening its institutional and governance...
The Gambia River: The lifeline shaping a nation’s economy, history and future
The Gambia River is the central artery of The Gambia’s geography and identity, shaping the country’s economy, culture and strategic...
Caribbean
Caribbean economies navigate tightening finance conditions with cautious reform momentum
The latest financial developments across the Caribbean point to a region balancing fragile recovery with renewed pressure on public finances,...
Business of the week
Ghana’s cocoa traceability start-up shows how blockchain can lift rural incomes
In a week dominated by geopolitical headlines and market volatility, a quieter sunshine story has emerged from West Africa, where...
Ukraine War
War grinds on in Ukraine as winter fighting intensifies and diplomacy stalls
Russia’s war against Ukraine has entered another phase of attritional intensity, with renewed drone and missile attacks, mounting pressure on...
Newshub long read
Saturday Night Live at 50: how a chaotic experiment became American television’s longest-running satire
Saturday Night Live is more than a sketch show; it is a living archive of American humour, politics, celebrity culture,...