Secretary-General António Guterres warns the United Nations could exhaust its regular budget cash by July, citing chronic non-payment of dues by member states and a "Kafkaesque" financial cycle that threatens its core operations.
For many companies, shipping remains a blind spot in the budget. New analysis reveals how leveraging logistics data can identify inefficiencies, renegotiate carrier contracts, and transform a cost center into a source of competitive advantage.
Sugar futures tumbled further this week, with New York prices hitting a 2.5-month low and London white sugar sinking to a five-year trough, as analysts warn of swelling global surpluses driven by record harvests in Brazil and India.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the United Nations is at risk of running out of cash by July, citing a deepening funding crisis exacerbated by withheld U.S. contributions and systemic budgetary pressures.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued his starkest warning yet, stating the United Nations' deepening liquidity crisis threatens its operations and risks a financial meltdown, driven by unpaid dues and an antiquated budget rule.
Canadian National CEO Tracy Robinson has delivered a stark assessment of the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, stating the railroads have "a long way to go" to satisfy regulatory concerns. In CN's earnings call, she criticized the application for failing to address competitive harms and warned of impacts on shippers, setting the stage for a contentious review process.
The automotive safety giant posted historic sales and cash flow in 2025, powered by explosive growth with Chinese automakers and in India. While navigating a softer production forecast and tariff headwinds, management projects margin expansion for 2026.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns in a confidential letter that the United Nations faces a severe cash crunch, driven by unpaid dues and restrictive budget rules, threatening its operational viability by mid-year.
Iran has announced plans to designate the armed forces of European Union member states as terrorist organizations, a direct response to the EU's blacklisting of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The escalation marks a new low in diplomatic relations and raises fears of further regional instability.
Indian e-commerce challenger Meesho reported a significant widening of its quarterly net loss to ₹4.91 billion, as a 44% surge in expenses outpaced strong revenue growth, marking a costly start to its life as a public company.
The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed by Myanmar's military, has secured a commanding majority in the country's protracted general election, a result widely anticipated but condemned by critics as a sham designed to cement junta control.
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals the substantial financial burden of deploying National Guard and active-duty troops to several U.S. cities last year, with monthly costs for continued operations running into the tens of millions.
The European Union has taken the unprecedented step of designating Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, triggering a sharp diplomatic crisis. Iran has denounced the move as illegal and politically motivated, vowing to respond.
The iconic Berkeley-born coffee chain Peet's is closing dozens of locations across California, including in Southern California and the Bay Area, as part of a strategic realignment following its acquisition by Keurig Dr Pepper. The move, affecting hundreds of employees, has drawn sharp criticism from workers and union representatives.
Apple's latest quarterly earnings reveal a tale of two halves: blockbuster iPhone sales, particularly in emerging markets like India, drove revenue to a new high, while Mac and wearables segments saw notable declines. The tech giant also faces questions over its AI strategy and conservative spending.
The new year brings a fresh wave of airline failures as Ecojet, a UK-based startup aiming to be the world's first zero-emission carrier, enters voluntary liquidation. Its collapse follows recent shutdowns in the Philippines and India, highlighting persistent turbulence in the regional aviation sector.
Despite recent stock pressure, Palo Alto Networks is betting big that its integrated cybersecurity platform and strategic acquisitions in identity security and AI will solidify its market dominance and capture a larger share of enterprise security budgets.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has postponed the release of January's highly anticipated employment data due to a partial federal funding lapse, marking the latest economic disruption from Washington's budget impasse.
Nearly half of U.S. employers are shifting from merit-based raises to flat, across-the-board pay increases—a move that could provide crucial relief for lower-wage workers amid economic uncertainty.
A landmark Senate hearing this week will examine the potential cultural and economic fallout of Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, amid fears it could create an unprecedented 'stream-opoly'.
