A senior U.S. law enforcement official confirms the arrest of Venezuelan official Alex Saab in a coordinated action with Caracas, signaling a potential shift in bilateral cooperation. Saab's legal team has vehemently denied the reports.
Circle Internet Group deepens its push into regulated cross-border payments with a new integration in South Korea, aiming to position USDC as a core settlement rail for enterprises and financial institutions.
The United Nations has issued a stark warning over Cuba's deepening crisis as severe fuel shortages trigger blackouts and price surges, with the U.S. threatening tariffs on nations that attempt to supply oil to the island.
French IT giant Capgemini has divested its U.S. federal subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, following sustained controversy over its work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The move highlights growing pressure on tech contractors to align government work with corporate ethics and risk profiles.
Yum! Brands announces plans to close approximately 250 underperforming Pizza Hut restaurants in the U.S. by 2026, citing a strategic pivot amid global sales challenges and a potential sale of the iconic chain.
In a landmark shift, Canadian telecom giant BCE has cut its dividend for the first time in decades, using the proceeds from selling its MLSE stake to fund a major U.S. fiber expansion. The move signals a new capital allocation strategy focused on debt reduction and high-growth infrastructure, reshaping its return profile for investors.
A consortium led by KKR and Singapore Telecommunications has agreed to acquire a majority stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, marking the largest data center transaction in Southeast Asia to date and underscoring the region's strategic role in the AI-driven digital infrastructure boom.
Yum! Brands announces a strategic reduction of Pizza Hut's U.S. presence, closing 250 restaurants as part of a broader 'Hut Forward' initiative aimed at long-term growth in a digital-first market.
Major quantitative hedge funds and trading firms accumulated shares of Canopy Growth in Q3, positioning ahead of potential U.S. marijuana rescheduling. The stock's volatile reaction to recent policy news leaves the market questioning whether these 'smart money' players have held or sold their positions.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has landed a contract with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, marking a strategic pivot into the defense sector. The development coincides with the imminent launch of its BlueBird 7 satellite, a critical component of its direct-to-phone broadband constellation, positioning the company at the intersection of commercial telecom and government space communications.
In a rare alignment of priorities, the administrations of U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro have jointly sanctioned a manhunt for three of Colombia's most powerful narcotics kingpins, disrupting fragile peace processes and escalating regional security efforts.
Prudential Financial met Q4 revenue targets with an 11.6% sales increase, but earnings fell short. A voluntary sales suspension in Japan and persistent asset management outflows are set to pressure 2026 earnings, despite robust performance in core U.S. insurance operations.
Yum! Brands announces the closure of roughly 3% of Pizza Hut's U.S. restaurants in H1 2026 amid a strategic review that could lead to a sale, as the iconic chain grapples with shifting consumer habits and domestic sales decline.
U.S. Central Command forces executed five coordinated strikes against multiple Islamic State targets in Syria over the past week, deploying 50 precision munitions to destroy key logistical and weapons sites in an operation aimed at preventing a militant resurgence.
Nathan Golik, a former NexCore Group executive, joins Ryan Cos. as President of its South Central region, bringing over $2 billion in development experience to steer the contractor's growing portfolio in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
As online ad costs surge, a technical revolution in user consent, pioneered in Europe, is quietly reshaping the global ad landscape. U.S. businesses, already grappling with state privacy laws, must integrate compliance with campaign performance to safeguard future marketing efficacy.
Amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, Israeli analysts and officials are confronting a sobering reality: the nation's capacity to steer American policy, particularly regarding a potential strike on Iran, appears significantly diminished, raising concerns over being sidelined in a pivotal regional decision.
South Korea's Financial Security Service has initiated a probe into a dramatic, short-lived price surge of the ZKsync token on the Upbit exchange, warning that coordinated 'buy walls' could lead to severe penalties under the country's strict crypto laws.
Despite a global footprint exceeding 41,000 locations, Starbucks leadership sees a long runway for growth, with plans to potentially double its store count in the U.S. and internationally by the end of the decade.
Former Bolivian leader Evo Morales has vanished from public view for over a month, coinciding with an active arrest warrant and the controversial reinstatement of U.S. drug enforcement agents to the country, fueling speculation and political tension.
