From economic despair to demands for fundamental rights, Iran's recent wave of protests revealed a rare, broad-based defiance. Through the eyes of those who were there, a story emerges of fleeting hope shattered by a security response activists call the deadliest in decades.
Official figures reveal a sharp 26% increase in the annual cost of public sector pensions, now reaching £39bn, with taxpayers covering the bulk of the expense as employer contribution rates rise.
Amidst a complex backdrop of economic crosscurrents and geopolitical tensions, a select group of small-cap companies across Asia are demonstrating remarkable resilience and growth potential. We analyze three standout names from Singapore and China that are navigating the volatility with strong fundamentals.
The Trump administration has issued a broad license allowing U.S. entities to engage in key oil activities in Venezuela, a major sanctions relief step aimed at jumpstarting the nation's crippled energy industry under its new U.S.-backed leadership.
Once the engine of Venezuela's wealth, the communities around Lake Maracaibo now stand as decaying monuments to the nation's oil collapse. As a controversial U.S. plan promises a $100 billion investment, residents of the ghostly 'oil camps' are caught between desperate hope and deep-seated skepticism.
Chinese authorities have approved ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to purchase over 400,000 of NVIDIA's flagship H200 AI chips, signaling a pragmatic shift in Beijing's approach to balancing advanced U.S. technology with domestic chip ambitions.
In a move to rebalance bilateral trade, India has agreed to significant purchases of U.S. goods including petroleum, defense systems, and commercial aircraft under a newly announced agreement, a senior official confirmed.
Amid a cautiously recovering Eurozone, companies with substantial insider ownership are drawing investor attention. This alignment of interests often signals conviction in long-term growth, as seen in three standout firms from the fashion tech, aquaculture, and biotech sectors.
As the Eurozone economy shows signs of steady, if modest, growth, income-focused investors are turning to dividend stocks for reliable returns. We analyze three standout European companies offering attractive yields and resilient business models in the current climate.
The post-approval euphoria for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs has faded, replaced by a wave of redemptions as the cryptocurrency trades below key investor cost bases. With nearly $3 billion withdrawn in two weeks and average holdings underwater, the market faces a critical test of its new institutional foundation.
A classified Vietnamese military document outlines strategic preparations for a potential conflict involving the United States, reflecting heightened regional anxieties as superpower rivalries intensify in the South China Sea.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced additional arrests in the St. Paul church protest case, sharply criticizing former CNN anchor Don Lemon for claiming his involvement was protected journalism.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has extended an olive branch to Washington, proposing renewed negotiations under what he terms "fair and equitable" conditions, signaling a potential shift in tone while core disputes remain unresolved.
In a carefully worded statement, Iran's president has extended an olive branch to Washington, proposing renewed negotiations under what he terms 'just conditions'—a move analysts see as both a diplomatic opening and a strategic maneuver.
Buoyed by a near-monopoly on critical EUV lithography systems and a surge in orders, ASML's stellar 2025 earnings signal continued dominance in the semiconductor equipment sector, making it a focal point for investors eyeing the chip industry's future.
Micron Technology has broken ground on a massive new NAND fabrication facility in Singapore, a decade-long, $24 billion project aimed at meeting explosive demand for AI and data storage. The move signals a strategic long-term pivot but raises questions about market cycles and capital discipline.
Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) is attracting renewed investor scrutiny as its share price shows divergent short and long-term trends. While a strong three-year performance contrasts with recent stagnation, analysts debate whether the stock's current discount represents a genuine opportunity or reflects deeper sectoral headwinds.
The Justice Department has removed thousands of documents from its website after a major privacy breach exposed the identities of Jeffrey Epstein's victims. The error, blamed on 'technical or human' failure, has sparked outrage among survivors and raised fresh questions about the transparency of the ongoing investigation.
A city-led operation has closed nine Tenderloin convenience stores allegedly operating as fronts for drug sales, illegal gambling, and fencing stolen goods, seizing weapons and cash in a bid to curb neighborhood crime.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche faced intense scrutiny on Fox News over the Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, defending the process while stating that merely socializing with the late financier was not illegal—a comment that has drawn sharp criticism.
