technology
Elon Musk Is a 'Real Genius', Putin Says After Satellite Talks With SpaceX Boss
Vladimir Putin publicly praised Elon Musk as a 'real genius' on October 28 while speaking at the Russia-Africa summit, revealing that Russia and the US tech…
·3 min read·Washington·via BBC Technology
world
Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
Partial results from Israel's October 2026 Knesset election show Netanyahu's right-wing bloc winning around 53 seats, well short of the 61 required for a…
·3 min read·Washington·via BBC World
world
Lula's Comeback in Brazil Dents Trump's Ambitions for Latin America
Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a record fourth presidential term, defeating right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff election. The result…
·3 min read·Washington·via BBC World
world
Machado returns to Venezuela as Trump maintains support for interim leader
María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after nearly a year in exile, drawing cheering supporters to the streets. Her arrival renews pressure for…
·2 min read·Washington·via BBC World
markets
US OCC Calls on Community Banks to Become Payment Stablecoin Issuers
The OCC has publicly encouraged community banks to enter the payment stablecoin market, citing rules it finalised last week under the GENIUS Act. The new…
·2 min read·Washington·via CoinTelegraph
world
US Marine Indicted for Murder and Robbery of Woman in Japan
Okinawa prosecutors on October 25 indicted US Marine Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on charges of robbery causing death in connection with the killing of…
·2 min read·Washington·via BBC World
world
María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela after months in exile
María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on Sunday after more than 10 months in exile, greeting supporters before travelling toward Caracas. Her homecoming…
·2 min read·Washington·via BBC World
world
Brazilians vote in presidential runoff as Lula bids historic comeback against Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazilians went to the polls on Sunday in a tense presidential runoff between leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right senator Flávio…
·3 min read·Washington·via The Guardian World
markets
Ripple Legal Chief Raises Alarm Over Losses in New Crypto Offerings
Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty is calling for standardized disclosures and issuer accountability after a Harris Poll survey found 50 percent of…
·2 min read·Washington·via Bitcoin.com News
world
Ukraine says Starlink connections stable after week of restrictions
Ukraine’s defence ministry says Starlink and Starshield operating speeds have been restored after restrictions affected military communications and drone…
·2 min read·Washington·via BBC World
