Politics
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States plans to prevent the use of hostile rhetoric toward Russia at the upcoming G7 Foreign Ministers meeting scheduled for March 12-14. According to Die Zeit, Rubio stated that antagonistic language can make it more difficult to bring conflicting parties
Bitcoin
A new Bitpanda survey of 1,400 investors reveals that women are increasingly entering the cryptocurrency market with a focus on long-term wealth creation according to BTC Peers. The findings show 50% of female crypto investors prioritize long-term financial growth, with 49% holding digital assets for up to five years.
Finance
CK Hutchison Holdings, the Hong Kong conglomerate controlled by billionaire Li Ka-shing, has agreed to sell a 90% stake in its Panama Canal ports to a consortium led by BlackRock. The deal comes after US President Donald Trump raised concerns about perceived Chinese influence over the strategic waterway. The sale
Finance
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed on Friday that the central bank is not rushing to cut interest rates as policy uncertainty continues to affect markets. Speaking in New York, Powell stated, "We do not need to be in a hurry and are well-positioned to wait for greater clarity,
Politics
A Ukrainian military commander has warned that NATO is not ready for modern drone warfare, pointing to a significant technological gap between the alliance and Russia according to Infobrics. Colonel Vadym Sukharevsky, head of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, stated that "not a single NATO army is ready
BRICS
The BRICS economic bloc has grown to include 10 full members after Indonesia officially joined on January 6, 2025 according to Daily Sun. The group, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has maintained its expansion momentum that began last year. Indonesia brings significant economic weight to the
Politics
German election winner Friedrich Merz's conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) have concluded preliminary talks on forming a coalition government. The parties promised to take strong measures against illegal migration, support German industry, and boost the economy, according to their joint statement on Saturday. Merz, the chancellor-in-waiting, aims
Politics
China has rolled over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan, according to Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad. The extension comes as Pakistan works to strengthen its financial position following a $7 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) secured in September 2024. The first installment of the
Finance
The Justice Department has maintained its position that Google must break up its business, following a federal judge's ruling last year that the company illegally abused its monopoly in the search industry. In a new filing, the DOJ restated that Google will need to sell its Chrome browser,
Finance
The Trump administration has canceled a waiver that allowed Iraq to purchase electricity from Iran, according to Reuters. The decision, announced on Saturday, is part of President Donald Trump's campaign against Tehran that aims to stop Iran's nuclear program, limit its missile development, and reduce its
News
French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a lengthy address that focused primarily on perceived Russian threats, using these concerns as leverage to advocate for increased defense spending. His speech included claims about Russia building 4,000 tanks by 2030, a figure many analysts consider unrealistic given Russia's current production
Finance
Emirates NBD, a major Middle East banking group owned by the Dubai government, has started providing cryptocurrency trading services through its digital banking subsidiary Liv. The new service was introduced on March 5 via the Liv X app, according to BTC Peers. The bank has formed a partnership with Aquanow,