A police officer at Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border directed civilians to safety moments before a mudslide struck, as Nepal seeks flood recovery aid
Typhoon Noul, China's strongest storm this year, made landfall in Guangdong, cancelling flights and rail services and stranding 2,000 at Hong Kong airport.
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has spurred China's animal rights advocates to move their campaign offline and overseas amid censorship.
President Trump warned US communities rejecting AI data centers risk becoming 'backwards and poor,' as local resistance grows ahead of November's midterms.
Trump said Friday the US secured majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves and that Exxon would return, though gas prices are unlikely
The White House confirmed a Venezuela oil deal granting the Pentagon a 35% stake and NABEP 100-year concessions over 17 fields holding 65 billion barrels.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Japan to raise interest rates and steady its finances, pointing to a possible Bank of Japan hike in September
Moody's affirmed Aon's credit rating but revised its outlook, tying the change to the broker's roughly $17 billion acquisition of USI Insurance Services.
Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist
Thai elephant parks, including Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic, are facing a significant decline in tourist numbers due to global travel disruptions and uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
Callaway ended its Good Good Golf sponsorship after a video showing a man shoving a woman, as retailers pulled gear and the PGA Tour dropped it as title sp
A consortium including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin has agreed to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, valuing the Premier League club at around $6 billion
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Japan to raise interest rates and steady its finances, pointing to a possible Bank of Japan hike in September
Cyngn Inc. successfully raises $9.65 million in a registered direct offering to fund its autonomous vehicle technology development and working capital needs.
President Trump pressures allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iran tensions and soaring oil prices. Allies push back as conflict widens.
The Swiss National Bank will maintain zero interest rates through 2026, increasing its readiness for foreign exchange interventions to manage the strengthening Swiss franc amid geopolitical tensions.
Synergie acquires majority stake in Agilus Work Solutions, expanding its presence in Canada and North America. The strategic deal boosts Synergie’s reach across the staffing market with nationwide Canadian coverage and a full spectrum of HR services.
UniCredit launches an offer to increase its stake in Commerzbank above 30%, triggering potential takeover bid discussions amidst resistance from Commerzbank and the German government.
WisdomTree announces acquisition of Atlantic House Holdings for $200 million, expanding its ETF lineup with defined outcome and derivatives capabilities and strengthening its UK market presence.
Accenture completes its acquisition of UK AI company Faculty, appointing Faculty CEO Dr. Marc Warner as its new CTO. This strategic move bolsters Accenture’s AI expertise and positions the firm as a leader in responsible and scalable AI adoption.
Ramp acquires Billhop to expand its financial operations platform into Europe and the UK, opening new offices and enabling direct services for businesses in the region.
The Eurosystem has launched the Appia roadmap, outlining its strategy for developing a tokenised wholesale financial ecosystem in Europe, ensuring central bank money remains central.
Voyager Acquisition Corp. shareholders approve merger with VERAXA Biotech AG, paving the way for Nasdaq listing under 'VRXA' despite high redemption rates.
The Federal Reserve is set to ease bank capital requirements to stimulate lending, particularly in the mortgage sector, by streamlining regulations and right-sizing risk calibrations.
X3 Acquisition Corp. will allow separate trading of its Class A shares and warrants on Nasdaq from March 13, 2026, providing investors more flexibility and market liquidity.
Kodiak Gas Services announces a $750 million senior unsecured notes offering to refinance existing debt and fund the acquisition of Distributed Power Solutions, LLC.
Google finalizes its $32 billion acquisition of Wiz, a leading cloud and AI security platform, marking its largest deal ever and aiming to redefine security for the AI era.
