On this day in 2002: East Timor officially became independent
On 20 May 2002, East Timor officially became an independent state, ending a long and painful struggle shaped by colonial ...
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Month: May 2026
African markets open mixed as investors monitor commodities and currencies
African financial markets opened Tuesday with mixed momentum as investors assessed commodity prices, currency pressures and regional growth expectations. Trading ...
Gulf markets open cautiously higher as energy prices remain in focus
Major Arab financial markets opened Tuesday with cautious gains as investors monitored oil prices, geopolitical tensions and expectations surrounding US ...
Italy’s largest bank sharply expands cryptocurrency exposure
Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, more than doubled its cryptocurrency holdings during the first quarter of 2026, increasing total exposure ...
AI becomes a question of infrastructure, control and national security
Artificial intelligence is no longer being viewed purely as a software innovation story. At TechEx North America, industry leaders increasingly ...
Vietnam accelerates search for long-term energy stability
Vietnam is increasingly exploring long-term energy solutions as the country seeks stable electricity supplies capable of supporting rapid industrialisation, urban ...
Washington escalates pressure on Cuban leadership with new sanctions
The United States has announced a further round of sanctions targeting Cuban regime elites as the Trump administration intensifies pressure ...
Philippine peso falls to record low as dollar strength pressures Manila
The Philippine peso extended its decline on Tuesday, weakening to a new record low of 61.75 against the US dollar ...
LatAm markets face renewed pressure as Fed rate fears intensify
Latin American financial markets are entering a more cautious phase as investors increasingly fear that the US Federal Reserve may ...
India fuel prices rise again as transport and inflation concerns deepen
India has increased petrol and diesel prices by 90 paise per litre in the second retail fuel hike within a ...