Month: March 2026

The entry of Yemen’s Houthi forces into the Iran conflict marks a significant escalation, with missile and drone attacks targeting ...

Iran war sends shockwaves through Indonesia’s markets over four weeks

Indonesia’s financial markets have experienced sustained volatility over the past four weeks as the Iran war triggered a global energy ...

América Móvil moves to acquire 73% of Desktop in Brazil expansion push

Latin American telecoms giant América Móvil has agreed to acquire a 73% stake in Brazilian internet provider Desktop, marking a ...

Africa can leverage remittances for growth through fintech

Remittances have long been a financial lifeline for African economies, but a growing shift toward fintech platforms is now positioning ...

On this day in 1936: Inge Lehmann discovers Earth’s core

In 1936, Danish seismologist Inge Lehmann made a breakthrough that fundamentally changed scientific understanding of the Earth’s interior, revealing that ...

Gulf states warn of rising militia threat as Iran conflict expands beyond battlefields

Gulf countries have issued stark warnings over a growing threat from Iran-backed militias and proxy networks, raising concerns that the ...

Is traditional banking dead? The branch fights back

Smaller banks explore stablecoin payments, but execution still lags ambition

Smaller banks are increasingly discussing the potential of stablecoin-based payment systems for business clients, positioning the technology as a faster ...

Nigeria’s macro reset gathers momentum but long-term capital remains the missing link

Nigeria’s ongoing macroeconomic reset is beginning to restore investor confidence after years of structural imbalances, but analysts warn that sustained ...

Trump signature to appear on US currency in unprecedented move