US proposes new tariffs on India and 53 other countries over forced labour concerns
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed imposing additional duties of 12.5% on imports from India and 53 other ...
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Month: June 2026
Africa’s fertiliser future lies beneath its own feet
Africa’s growing fertiliser shortage has exposed a critical vulnerability in the continent’s agricultural system, prompting renewed calls for greater investment ...
The $400 Problem: Why Africa still pays the highest price to move money
A worker in Sweden wants to send $400 to support family members in Burundi. It sounds simple. In 2026, moving ...
El Niño set to return, raising concerns for hotter and drier Australia
Australia's weather agencies are forecasting the likely return of the El Niño climate pattern in the coming months, a development ...
Singapore market opens steady amid regional uncertainty
Singapore's stock market opened Wednesday with a steady performance as investors balanced optimism over regional economic growth against concerns surrounding ...
Seoul markets closed for national election day
South Korea's financial markets remained closed on Wednesday as the country held a nationwide election, leaving investors temporarily on the ...
Hong Kong stocks open cautiously as investors monitor global risks
Hong Kong equities opened Wednesday's trading session with a cautious tone as investors assessed global economic developments, geopolitical tensions and ...
On this day in 1937: Prince Edward (formerly Edward VIII), married American socialite Wallis Simpson
On 3 June 1937, one of the most remarkable royal love stories of the twentieth century reached its defining moment ...
MSTRpay appoints Robert Sendagire as Uganda Agent
Stockholm, Sweden – 1 June 2026MSTRpay AB is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Sendagire as the company's official ...
Bitcoin slides to two-month low as gap with equities widens
Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level in two months, highlighting a growing divergence between cryptocurrency markets and traditional equities. ...