Business News
- Everything we know about Cole Allen, the suspected D.C. correspondents dinner gunman
Allen was a guest at the Washington Hilton, where the dinner was held, and officials said he checked in on Friday.
- China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus
China said Monday it has decided to block Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots.
- Top central banks gamble they have time on inflation risks
Convulsions in energy markets, often driven by Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social, are complicating inflation forecasts
- Top central banks gamble they have time on inflation risks
Convulsions in energy markets, often driven by Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social, are complicating inflation forecasts
- AI bill would crack down on deepfake distribution and protect whistleblowers
The new measure from a key Democrat aims to take the first steps on AI regulation this year, while saving heavier lifts for later.
- China blocks Meta’s $2bn purchase of AI group Manus
Regulators had reviewed whether deal violated Beijing’s investment rules
- China blocks Meta’s $2bn purchase of AI group Manus
Regulators had reviewed whether deal violated Beijing’s investment rules
- Europe’s rearmament push drives global military spending to record $2.9 trillion despite U.S. pullback
Global military spending rose for an 11th straight year to a record $2.89 trillion in 2025, driven by Europe’s rearmament push, even as U.S. outlays declined.
- Purple ube’s viral rise is turning a Filipino staple into a global trend — but supplies are tightening
Ube, a naturally sweet, starchy vegetable grown in the Philippines, has transcended Filipino culture and become a social media sensation.
- We spoke to over 30 CEOs and business leaders. Here's what worries them most
Business leaders across the world are confronting a new operating reality: one where war, inflation and artificial intelligence are part of the baseline.
Crypto News
- 'Historical average' could push Bitcoin bottom at $57K level: Analyst
Bitcoin was “rejected” from the $80,000 price level, which is its next resistance zone on the way to reclaiming the $100,000 psychological price level.
- Strategy's Michael Saylor again hints at impending BTC purchase
The biggest Bitcoin treasury company's data shows holdings are profitable, having gained about 3.3% amid Bitcoin's rally to about $78,000.
- Market conditions force 1 in 3 crypto traders to cut everyday spending: Survey
More than a third of US crypto traders report cutting daily expenses and delaying major purchases as unrealized losses weigh on household finances.
- Bitcoiners cast doubt on the US military's understanding of the network
Bitcoin advocate Matthew Kratter said US Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo's Senate testimony on Tuesday sounded like it was written by an "intern."
- Bitcoin traders eye $73K next as weekly trend line holds price hostage
Bitcoin market participants favored a short-term return to $73,000 as resistance stayed in place, with some analysis seeing even lower levels.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs see 9-day inflow streak as investors show resilience
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.12 billion in inflows over nine days, signaling growing conviction among investors.
- Hyperliquid whale holds $38M short against Bitcoin, but does it matter?
A Hyperliquid whale holds large short positions against Bitcoin and several altcoins. Does the position provide any signal on the markets’ future outcomes?
- Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc announces BTC hard fork called eCash
The hard fork will introduce a new, competing layer-1 blockchain and seven layer-2 scaling networks, according to Sztorc's announcement.
- Quantum computer breaks 15-bit elliptic curve cryptographic key
The Bitcoin community continues to debate whether cryptographically relevant quantum computers are imminent or decades away.
- Bitcoin stays 'stalled' at $78K as oil threatens new risk-asset squeeze
Bitcoin and risk assets faced an uphill struggle after the S&P 500 hit new all-time highs as analysis warned that BTC price support was at risk.
General News
- Iran’s foreign minister in Russia for talks
Iran’s foreign minister in Russia for talks
- Russia attacks Odesa, claims Ukraine hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukrainian attack on captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant kills one worker, according to managers installed by Russia.
- North Korea opens museum commemorating troops killed fighting for Russia
Russia and North Korea deepen ties with plans for military cooperation and a symbolic memorial museum in Pyongyang.
- The war on Iran is eroding nuclear non-proliferation
US-Israeli attacks on Iran under the pretext of ending a nuclear weapons programme are damaging confidence in the NPT.
- Questions over Trump’s security after shooting at press gala
After gunshots echoed at this year’s Correspondents' dinner, security measures for President Trump came under scrutiny.
- Iran’s top diplomat in Russia as Tehran intensifies efforts to end the war
Pakistan and Oman remain involved in backchannel efforts to prevent a return to open US-Israel war on Iran.
- War and neglect fuel deadly measles epidemic in Sudan’s Darfur
Measles kills 70 in East Darfur's Labado in a few weeks as healthcare collapse leaves families without medicines.
- ‘I have to protect them’: The man guarding Mauritania’s rare Islamic books
Chinguetti was once a popular desert library town attracting scholars from the Muslim world to its precious collections.
- ACL injury ends Xavi Simons’ World Cup 2026 dream with the Netherlands
Dutch midfielder suffers an ACL injury to his right knee, ending his chances of playing in the FIFA World Cup.
- Iran war: What’s happening on day 59 amid diplomatic push to end conflict?
Iran discusses diplomatic solutions with regional partners as Trump says Iran could telephone if it wants to talk.












