Soy Traders Plan Exit From Amazon Protection Pact
Some of the world’s largest soybean trading firms are preparing to leave a long-standing agreement that protects the Amazon rainforest. Two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said the…
Oil Prices Jump on Ukraine Tensions and Yemen Risks
Oil prices rose more than two percent on Monday after fresh tensions hurt hopes for progress in Ukraine peace talks. At the same time, traders grew more concerned about supply…
US Tax Changes in 2026 Could Reshape Economy
Economists expect major tax changes to play a key role in the US economy in 2026. The tax cuts included in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will affect both…
SoftBank to Acquire DigitalBridge for $4 Billion
SoftBank Group (9984.T) will acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group (DBRG.N) in a deal valued at $4 billion. The Japanese investment firm aims to strengthen its portfolio in artificial intelligence.…
NVIDIA Buys $5 Billion Stake in Intel
NVIDIA has completed its purchase of $5 billion in Intel shares, fulfilling a deal first announced in September. The transaction marks a significant development in the semiconductor industry, as it…
Arkansas Powerball Winner Hits $1.8B Jackpot on Christmas
An Arkansas Powerball player has won the largest Powerball jackpot ever on Christmas Eve at $1.817 billion. It’s also the second-largest lottery prize in history in the USA. The winning…
Najib Razak Gets 15 Years for 1MDB Corruption Case
A Malaysian court had sentenced Former Prime Minister Najib Razak to 15 years in prison for a series of corruption charges stemming from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad . It is…
UK Campaigners Denied US Visas Over Alleged Free Speech Interference
The US government accused these figures of trying to pressure American tech companies into restricting free speech. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called them part of a "global censorship-industrial complex"…
BP Sells Majority Stake in Castrol for $6 Billion Amid Strategic Overhaul
BP has finalized a $6 billion deal to sell a majority stake in its motor oil division, Castrol, to New York-based investment firm Stonepeak. The oil giant sold 65% of…
Why Zagreb Wants to Become Europe’s Best Christmas Market Destination
Christmas markets play a major role in Europe’s winter tourism. They are not only cultural events, but also strong economic drivers. Croatia’s capital, Zagreb, is using its Christmas market to…
