In a world where pop stunts and space exploration collide, Katy Perry may have just pulled off the most unexpected crossover of all time. With a daisy in hand and a smile on her face, she strapped into Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket—an orbit-ready capsule often filled with billionaires, thrill-seekers, and now, a pop icon…
A horrifying shooting rocked the Florida State University (FSU) campus in Tallahassee on Thursday, claiming two lives and injuring six more. The incident, which unfolded just before noon, has sparked widespread grief, urgent investigations, and critical questions about access to firearms. Suspect Identified: A Student and Son of a Deputy Law enforcement confirmed the identity…
A Human Look at the EV Slowdown In the age of electric dreams, one of the world’s biggest automakers is pumping the brakes. Hyundai Motor Company has announced a temporary suspension of some electric vehicle (EV) production in its home country of South Korea, raising eyebrows across the auto industry. The news, first reported by…
How a 46% Interest Rate Reflects a Nation on Edge Some numbers hit harder than others—not just because of their size, but because of the stories they carry. When Turkiye’s central bank raised its interest rate to 46%, the financial world was stunned. Analysts recalibrated. Investors reacted. But for millions of Turkish citizens, it was…
In the quiet corridors of Geneva, where polished shoes echo in marble-floored institutions, a storm is brewing. Not of thunder or rain, but of something more subtle and far-reaching: the erosion of global trade. This week, the World Trade Organization (WTO) released a chilling revision to its forecast for 2025. What was once expected to…
In a world already burdened by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and fragile post-pandemic recovery, a new warning comes from a man whose voice carries the weight of global development. Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has urged developing countries to rethink their approach to trade—and perhaps more importantly, their mindset about it. It’s…
In the quiet hum of a modern-day auction room in England, time will momentarily stand still. Among the objects to be sold is a gilt silver and brass pocket watch that once belonged to Hans Christensen Givard, a 27-year-old Danish passenger traveling second-class aboard the Titanic. Givard never made it to his American dream. More…
By all accounts, a 1% jump in oil prices might not sound like much. After all, it’s just 64 cents more on a barrel of Brent crude, and 62 cents on West Texas Intermediate. But in the complex world of global economics and geopolitics, even the smallest ripples can signal waves of change. And this…
In a world where every trip to the grocery store feels heavier on the wallet, and every electricity bill stings a little deeper, a subtle shift in tone from the country’s finance minister might not seem revolutionary. But sometimes, it’s not the size of the announcement—it’s the sincerity behind it. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while…
In a country where economic anxieties often echo louder than policy announcements, a statement like “no new taxes” doesn’t just sound good—it feels like a sigh of relief. This week, Punjab’s Finance Minister, Mujtaba Shuja-Ur-Rehman, made that promise publicly. Not behind closed doors. Not hidden under jargon. But clearly and boldly, before a full committee…