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…
India’s Rural Jobs Guarantee Scheme: A Strong Global Example Facing New Risks
India runs one of the largest public employment programmes in the world, designed to protect rural families from poverty and income shocks. This jobs guarantee scheme has played a key…
CBS Defends Decision to Pull 60 Minutes Report on Trump Deportations
CBS News is defending its decision to delay a 60 Minutes segment that focused on deportations carried out during the Trump administration. The report examined the removal of Venezuelan men…
US Halts Offshore Wind Projects Near East Coast Over Security Risks
The United States government has temporarily stopped several offshore wind energy projects along the Atlantic coastline, raising concerns about national security and airspace safety. In an official statement, the Department…
