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Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll finally has her damages
American journalist and writer E. Jean Carroll, the only person to successfully sue Donald Trump for sexual assault, told AFP she is finally free to spend the damages awarded to her from the US president.
Asian markets mixed after recent oil surge
Asian markets were mixed Friday after recent oil price surges, as US and Japanese bond yields hit multi-year highs with no clear end in sight for the Middle East war.
Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
Ethiopian forces battled overnight to repel an assault by Tigray rebels in the Afar region, a humanitarian source said Friday, with reports of an internet blackout in the north of the country.
Cash for nature protection: hotelier's offer to Principe islanders
On the paradise island of Principe, a lush jungle haven in the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Guinea, a South African multimillionaire is offering locals a financial dividend to preserve the natural beauty on which his luxury tourism business depends.
Asian markets mixed after oil gains
Asian markets were mixed Friday after recent oil price surges and as US and Japanese bond yields hit multi-year highs with no end in sight for the Middle East war.
India rape cases turn focus back onto women's safety
A string of rape cases in India has reignited debate over women's safety and raised questions about why sweeping legal reforms and tougher punishments have failed to curb sexual violence.
Global stocks mostly fall as oil prices and bond yields rise
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as US Treasury bond yields hit multi-year highs, driven partly by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war.
Italy bans burqas in schools, caps numbers of foreign students per class
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's cabinet adopted a decree law Thursday banning burqas and niqabs in schools and capping the number of students with a poor command of Italian per class.
Starbucks to close 250 more cafes in North America
Starbucks will close 250 more cafes in North America in its latest drive to improve financial returns, the coffee company announced Thursday.
Napoli hoping to build new stadium, says owner
Napoli want to move to a new stadium even though the city council would rather renovate the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, which it owns, in the hope of hosting Euro 2032 games.
Stocks fall as oil prices rise and bonds back under pressure
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war, drove a further sell-off in global bonds.
What happens if the US bans diesel exports
With diesel prices hitting records ahead of the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has expressed support for a ban on diesel exports, but analysts warn the move could drive up wider fuel prices.
Pabianice zaciągną do 2,52 mln zł pożyczki na modernizację USC
Radni zgodzili się na długoterminową pożyczkę w Alior Banku na termomodernizację siedziby Urzędu Stanu Cywilnego. Spłata kapitału potrwa do 2041 roku.
Samorządowa polisa powinna zmieniać się wraz z prawem i ryzykiem
Nowe obowiązki prawne mogą stworzyć luki nawet w obowiązującej polisie. Brokerzy obsługujący sektor publiczny wskazują na potrzebę stałego sprawdzania zakresu ochrony, zwłaszcza w cyberbezpieczeństwie.
Megaprojekty mają budować w Polsce także kompetencje i zarządzanie ryzykiem
Planowane inwestycje w energię, kolej, CPK i obronność tworzą wielki rynek ubezpieczeń. Przedstawiciele Grupy MJM przekonują, że krajowy efekt powinien obejmować nie tylko wykonawstwo, lecz także wiedzę, decyzje, podatki i dane.
Broker ubezpieczeniowy coraz częściej współtworzy strategię ryzyka firmy
Rosnąca złożoność zagrożeń zmienia rolę brokerów ubezpieczeniowych. Obok negocjowania polis mają oni identyfikować ekspozycje przedsiębiorstwa i łączyć ochronę z szerszym zarządzaniem ryzykiem.
Ryzyka wojny, sabotażu i terroryzmu wymagają odrębnej ochrony
Ryzyka wojenne, terrorystyczne i sabotażowe są standardowo wyłączane z podstawowych polis. Firmy mogą jednak uzyskać ochronę w osobnym programie, zwykle z udziałem międzynarodowego rynku ubezpieczeniowego.
Top ECB official to resign to take up IMF role
The ECB said Thursday a top official will resign early to take up a role at the IMF, the first in a series of looming senior leadership changes at the central bank.
Stocks fall, oil prices rise as global bonds back under pressure
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war, drove a further sell-off in global bonds.
Average EU diesel price hits record 2.23 euros a litre: AFP analysis
Diesel prices at pumps across the European Union have hit a new high of 2.23 euros per litre, up from 2.16 euros the previous week, an AFP analysis of European Commission data published Thursday showed.
Streamex Converts Interest Into Capital as GLDY Investment Strategy Secures $1M+ Institutional Allocation
A Metalayer Capital strategy backed by an initial institutional allocation uses GLDY as the long leg of a delta-neutral gold trade, creating a new channel for demand for Streamex’s yield-bearing tokenized gold, with follow-on investments anticipated.
Whitetip Investments Marks 10 Years of Regulation, Transparency & Responsible Trading
Whitetip Investments A.E.P.E.Y. is marking its 10th anniversary this year, celebrating a decade built on regulation, transparency and responsible trading practices. Founded in Athens in 2016, the company has grown from a newly authorized brokerage into a regulated investment firm serving private and institutional clients across Europe, offering brokerage, investment advisory and investment banking services, and the milestone arrives as Whitetip sets out its priorities for the decade ahead.
STARTRADER Named Best Fintech Forex Broker at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
The award, presented at the ninth edition of the region's leading trading gathering, caps a year of continuous product expansion.
Stocks fall, oil prices rise as global bonds under pressure
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war, drove a further sell-off in global bonds.
German think tanks urge Merz to stick with reforms after election defeats
German economic think tanks urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition on Thursday to stay the course on policy reforms after heavy losses in regional elections fuelled speculation the measures could be watered down.
France's top-selling newspaper to slash jobs
France's biggest-selling newspaper, the regional daily Ouest-France, will cut 156 jobs according to union sources, joining the ranks of press groups being hammered by falling sales and ad revenue.
Forex Expo Dubai 2026 Breaks Guinness World Record Again With 23,816 Attendees
A record-breaking turnout highlights the strength of Dubai’s forex and online trading community amid regional uncertainty.
BaazEX Enters the Asian Trading Market With a New Approach to Online Forex Trading.
Baazex Expands Its Presence in Asian Trading Markets with a Clearer Approach to Online Forex Trading.
Asian markets fall on US-China jitters as leaders meet
Asian markets fell on Thursday as jitters around a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping hit equities.
Sao Tome voters want to stop exodus of 'neglected' youth
In Sao Tome and Principe, one issue towers above all others ahead of Sunday's elections in the tiny island nation in the Gulf of Guinea: how to stop young people from leaving.
Mexican cartels target Australia with their African meth
The Mexican "tourists" told immigration officers in Johannesburg they had come to see the "Big Five" of South Africa's game parks -- the elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards and buffaloes that draw millions every year.
Markets mixed as China's Xi arrives for US talks
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as traders eyed a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping set to focus on AI, trade and the Middle East war.