Russia
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...
On this day
On this day in 1975: Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft
In 1975, two childhood friends from Seattle — Bill Gates and Paul Allen — laid the foundation for what would...
Financial insights
Vista Energy taps global markets to fund Vaca Muerta expansion
Vista Energy has launched investor calls for...
US politics
US jet downing deepens crisis as Trump faces mounting pressure
The downing of a US fighter jet over Iran has intensified an already volatile conflict, placing Donald Trump under growing...
Middle East
US intelligence sees prolonged Hormuz standoff as Iran’s strategic leverage
Recent US intelligence assessments indicate that Iran is unlikely to ease its grip on the Strait of Hormuz in the...
Sweden
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...
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...
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 flags concentrated ownership as MSCI pushes for greater transparency
Indonesian regulators have identified a group of listed companies with high ownership concentration following increased scrutiny from MSCI, highlighting structural...
LATAM
Venezuela’s leadership accused of rewriting history as images of past leaders removed
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez is facing mounting criticism after reports that images of former political leaders have been removed...
Africa
Tracing West Africa’s past to understand its present
The complex realities of modern West Africa cannot be fully understood without confronting the region’s layered and often painful history....
Climate & Energy
‘Fossil-fuel imperialism’ debate intensifies over US stance on Iranian oil
The concept of “fossil-fuel imperialism” has re-emerged in geopolitical discourse as critics scrutinise the United States’ approach to energy security...
Blockchain
Malta’s clash with ESMA exposes deeper tensions over crypto centralisation
A regulatory dispute between Malta and the European Securities and Markets Authority is highlighting a broader conflict at the heart...
AI
China sharpens AI ambitions in latest five-year plan
China has outlined an expansive roadmap for artificial intelligence deployment in its latest national strategy, reinforcing its ambition to become...
Business of the week
From gaming startup to tech powerhouse: VNG’s rise defines Vietnam’s digital ambition
Few companies illustrate Vietnam’s transformation into a digital economy as clearly as VNG, a business that began as a small...
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
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...
Hidden giants in Finance: Ant Group
While China’s financial system is often associated with large state-owned banks, one of the most influential forces in the country’s...
HDFC Bank: India’s hidden financial giant powering a banking revolution
While global attention often focuses on India’s technology sector, one of the country’s most powerful financial institutions has quietly grown...