In a cafe in eastern Turkey, Iranian exiles gather, their eyes fixed on news from home. As a new wave of protests meets a severe crackdown, those who fled earlier unrest watch, wait, and voice a desperate mix of anguish, anger, and fragile hope.
A Boston woman's call to a popular finance show reveals a marriage buckling under the weight of multi-million dollar real estate debt and conflicting risk appetites, highlighting how financial discord can threaten relationships.
The European Union has firmly rejected Iran's retaliatory designation of EU member states' armed forces as 'terrorist groups,' a move that came days after the bloc formally listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, escalating a diplomatic tit-for-tat.
PepsiCo's CEO expands his tech governance role at IBM, while a new financial chief takes the helm in the critical India region. These moves come as the beverage and snack giant's stock shows resilience, prompting investor analysis of its future direction.
CME Group has increased margin requirements for precious metals futures and options following extreme price swings, as daily trading volumes hit record highs. The exchange is also introducing new silver products and enforcing compliance measures, highlighting its dual role as a market facilitator and risk manager during turbulent times.
The historic Williams Formula 1 team has entered a multi-year partnership with AI firm Anthropic, deploying its Claude AI as a strategic tool for engineering and race strategy. This deal marks a significant move as AI companies accelerate their push into elite sports sponsorships.
After a protracted political standoff, France's long-delayed 2026 budget is set for adoption, granting Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu a hard-won victory but leaving President Macron's domestic reform agenda in limbo ahead of the 2027 election.
Lawmakers reconvene Monday as House GOP leadership pushes for rapid passage of a stopgap funding bill to prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown, with tensions high over border security provisions.
Raymond James Financial bolsters its wealth management platform with the acquisition of Clark Capital Management and the launch of a proprietary AI operations agent, aiming to enhance scale and advisor productivity amid fierce industry competition.
A new breed of online platforms is enabling speculation on housing market trends without the need to buy property, drawing both intrigued investors and sharp regulatory criticism.
The Geely-owned electric vehicle maker Polestar has secured a major $400 million equity investment from a consortium led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank, signaling crucial financial backing as it navigates a competitive market.
Bahrain's Tarabut, a regulated open banking platform, acquires AI engineering specialist Servable to embed advanced financial AI capabilities—from risk assessment to fraud detection—directly into its infrastructure for banks and fintechs across the Middle East.
The medtech giant inaugurates a Centre of Excellence in Swords, aiming to accelerate development of its Atellica diagnostic systems and bolster Ireland's life sciences sector amid strategic corporate shifts.
Finance ministers from Germany and Poland have called for a joint leadership role in boosting Europe's competitiveness, citing a shifting global landscape and internal bureaucratic hurdles.
As markets face significant pressure, certain portfolios tied to strategic commodities, resilient tech, and innovative crypto infrastructure are showing notable resilience. Analysts point to long-term thematic bets that are weathering the current storm.
As Bangladesh heads to the polls on February 12 under an interim government, its geopolitical alignments are shifting. The outcome will test the influence of regional powers India, China, and Pakistan in a nation navigating a post-Hasina political landscape.
Brooke Day died after her backpack became entangled in a gondola lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort, leading to a fatal cardiac arrest, highlighting rare but critical safety concerns.
The European Commission has granted regulatory approval, concluding the acquisition of iconic Italian motorsports brand Dainese by asset management firms Arcmont and HPS Investment Partners, effectively placing ownership under major institutional investors.
Qatar has tripled its flagship venture capital fund to $3 billion, adding a strategic sweetener: subsidized access to AI computing power. The move aims to position Doha as a competitive hub for tech talent and deep-tech startups in the Gulf region.
UBS analyst Peter Grom increased his price target for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) to $110, citing steady core performance despite lingering Kenvue-related uncertainties, after the consumer goods giant reported better-than-expected quarterly profit driven by cost discipline and resilient demand.
