On this day in 1979: China invaded Vietnam
China launched a full-scale invasion of Vietnam on 17 February 1979, marking one of the most abrupt and politically charged ...
ADVERTISEMENT
Month: February 2026
African markets open cautiously on Monday as regional flows diverge
African equity markets opened Monday with mixed sentiment as key bourses kicked off the week amid uneven regional activity and ...
America’s quietly powerful Pritzker dynasty
Few families shape global capital as discreetly as the Pritzkers. Best known publicly for building the hotel empire behind Hyatt ...
Ukrainian civilian casualties jump 26% in 2025 as urban strikes intensify, researchers warn
Civilian casualties in Ukraine rose by 26% during 2025, according to new research shared exclusively with international media, underscoring a ...
Africa looks beyond crypto as blockchain reshapes finance, identity and public services
Across Africa, blockchain is rapidly evolving from a speculative crypto tool into a foundational technology for payments, identity, land registries ...
Queensland coalmine expansion sparks climate backlash as scientists warn of massive emissions
Australia’s federal government has approved a major coal mine expansion in Queensland, triggering sharp criticism from scientists and conservation groups ...
Ruto goes all in on privatisation as Kenya Pipeline IPO signals shift in state capitalism
Kenya’s government is accelerating its privatisation drive, with the planned initial public offering of Kenya Pipeline Company emerging as one ...
Mumbai opens with mixed sentiment as Dalal Street contends with global cues
India’s equity markets opened on Monday with modest losses as the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 began the week ...
Singapore market trades half-day as lunar holiday dampens Asia flows
Singapore’s equity market opened on Monday for a half-day of trade as key Asian financial centres adapt to the Lunar ...
Hanoi market remains closed on Lunar New Year holiday
Vietnam’s stock market did not open for regular trading on Monday, as the Hanoi Stock Exchange observed the extended Lunar ...