BUSINESS
Nagpur Factory Blast Kills 17, Injures 18 Critically
A devastating explosion at an explosives factory in Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India, has resulted in the loss of at least 17 lives and critically injured 18
TikTok Shop Ban in Indonesia Spurs E-commerce Rethink
Indonesia banned social media platforms from facilitating direct e-commerce transactions on October 4, 2023, effectively shutting down TikTok Shop in the country. The regulation, announced…
Philippines’ Startup Scene Struggles With High Burn Rates
The Philippines' startup scene is facing significant challenges due to high burn rates, with many companies struggling to stay afloat, according to a report by…
Brunei Wealth Fund’s Quiet Losses Raise Transparency Questions
Brunei , June 26, 2024
Recent financial disclosures suggest that Brunei’s sovereign wealth fund has suffered unexpected losses, raising questions about transparency and the long-term...
Jury Awards $28.45M to 737 MAX Crash Family
A federal jury in the United States has handed down a $28.45 million damages award to the family of Shikha Garg, who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX
Indonesia Launches Halal Fintech Sandbox for Startups
Indonesia approved an islamic finance sandbox for halal startups on March 10, 2025, in indonesia, as part of efforts to promote the development of shariah-compliant…
MONEY & FINANCE
HSBC Paid $1.9B in 2012 Mexican Cartel Laundering Deal
It's been about 14 years since HSBC was caught in the Mexican drug-cartel money-laundering case, a scandal that would go on to have significant repercussions...
CORPORATE CRIME
HSBC Paid $1.9B in 2012 Mexican Cartel Laundering Deal
It's been about 14 years since HSBC was caught in the Mexican drug-cartel money-laundering case, a scandal that would go on to have significant repercussions...
POLITICS
ENVIRONMENT
UN Climate Panel Retires RCP8.5 Worst-Case Scenario
WASHINGTON — May 16, 2026 — President Donald J. Trump on Friday took a public victory lap after the international committee responsible for the United…
INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT
Ukraine Faces Massive Refugee Crisis as War Drags On
Eight million Ukrainians are no longer in their homes. They live in other people's houses, in school gyms, in tent camps, in basements. Another six to seven mil
