Two additional regions in North Darfur have now crossed the famine threshold for acute malnutrition, a U.N.-backed monitor reports, as Sudan's civil war and dwindling aid resources push millions toward starvation.
Stanley Black & Decker reported a mixed 2025, highlighting strong margin improvement and cash flow but facing volume declines. As the company navigates tariff impacts and executes strategic divestitures, its 2026 outlook hinges on brand revitalization and disciplined cost management.
Spanish banking giant BBVA reported record annual earnings and announced its highest-ever dividend, defying interest rate headwinds in its core markets. Strong loan growth and customer acquisition, particularly in Spain and Mexico, fueled the performance, with management targeting a return on tangible equity of around 20% for the coming year.
A significant majority stake in Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I (NASDAQ:FERA) is held by institutional investors, a signal often interpreted as a strong vote of confidence in the blank-check company's future prospects and strategic direction.
The Canadian tech firm leverages a master agreement with Authentic Brands Group to deploy Pattern's full-scale digital marketplace and logistics engine for the Reebok wearable line.
From Seattle craftsman homes to Hamptons fixer-uppers, homeowners are seeing property values soar with targeted renovations. We examine five case studies where smart upgrades yielded returns that far exceeded expectations, offering insights into today's value-add real estate strategies.
The Cigna Group reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, driven by higher customer spending. However, its full-year sales projection fell slightly short of Wall Street estimates, highlighting the competitive pressures and cost challenges facing the health insurance giant.
As Bitcoin and its largest ETF hit 52-week lows, investors are weighing the pros and cons of indirect exposure through funds like BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust versus direct ownership.
Royal Caribbean Group announces a multi-ship 'Discovery Class' order with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique, extending its newbuild pipeline through 2032. The move signals a long-term bet on fleet modernization, guest experience, and sustainability as the cruise industry sails beyond its post-pandemic recovery.
Samsung Electronics unveils a special edition foldable for the 2026 Winter Games and introduces advanced privacy controls, moves analysts see as strategic plays to bolster its premium brand and address investor concerns over its valuation.
A consortium of leading South African financial and tech firms has launched ZARU, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the South African Rand. The move is seen as a strategic response to the rapid adoption of dollar-denominated stablecoins and aims to keep local currency relevant in the digital age.
During high-level talks in Beijing, Chinese officials pledged unwavering support for Cuba's sovereignty and condemned external pressure, as geopolitical tensions in Latin America intensify.
Ankara presses Brussels for immediate action on updating the decades-old trade pact as EU Enlargement Commissioner visits, with migration and visa facilitation also high on the agenda.
In a significant diplomatic development, delegations from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia have agreed to a major prisoner swap, the first in five months, following talks in Abu Dhabi. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff hailed the move as tangible progress, though emphasized the long road ahead to end the war.
A new exhibition at the University of Toronto reveals that the current strategic scramble for the Arctic, highlighted by U.S. interest in Greenland, has deep roots in 19th-century ambitions for territory and resources, offering historical context to today's geopolitical tensions.
Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, faced intense questioning on the second day of his high-profile trial, denying allegations he drugged a woman he is accused of raping. The case has captivated Norway and intensified scrutiny on the monarchy's public standing.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vows to proceed with plans to ban under-16s from social media, dismissing fierce opposition from tech moguls Elon Musk and Pavel Durov as attempts to spread misinformation and undermine democratic will.
International hunger monitors confirm famine conditions have spread to two additional towns in Sudan's Darfur region, signaling a rapid deterioration months after initial warnings in el-Fasher.
A global hunger monitor warns famine has taken hold in two additional towns in Sudan's Darfur, signaling a rapid deterioration months after a major city was declared in famine. The grim assessment comes amid ongoing heavy fighting and a hospital attack that killed dozens.
The Department of Homeland Security's initiative to acquire and convert massive industrial warehouses into immigration detention centers, capable of holding thousands, is drawing fierce opposition from local communities, lawmakers, and contractors over logistical and humanitarian concerns.
