Friday 17 - 12:00
Shares of Intuitive Surgical declined sharply in premarket trading after the robotic surgery leader warned that changes in health insurance coverage could slow demand for elective medical procedures. Although the company reaffirmed its global outlook for procedure growth, investors reacted cautiously to signs that insurance policy shifts may......
Fifth Third Bancorp reported a sharp increase in second-quarter profit, supported by stronger net interest income and growing revenues from its capital markets and wealth management divisions. The performance highlights the continued resilience of regional banks in the United States as lenders adapt to shifting economic conditions and changing......
US insurance giant Travelers Companies Inc. reported a significant improvement in its second-quarter profitability, benefiting from a sharp reduction in catastrophe-related losses and stronger returns from its investment portfolio. The company’s latest results highlight how disciplined risk management and favorable financial conditions......
The Trump administration has reinstated the public charge rule, a policy that could influence certain applications for permanent residency in the United States by allowing immigration authorities to consider an applicant's use of specific public assistance programs during the review process. Under the updated policy, officials may evaluate......
Global equity markets came under renewed pressure as investors accelerated selling across the semiconductor sector, reflecting growing concerns that soaring investments in artificial intelligence may take longer than expected to generate sustainable financial returns. Technology shares led the downturn across major financial centers on Thursday,......
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again placed allegations of fraud in the 2020 U.S. presidential election at the center of the national political conversation, repeating a series of claims during a televised address and citing newly declassified intelligence documents released by the White House. In his speech, Trump alleged that China......
Apple shares climbed to a new all-time high on Thursday as investors welcomed the company's expanding artificial intelligence strategy and growing expectations for future AI-powered products and services. The technology giant's stock rose by more than one percent during trading, reaching a record level after renewed optimism surrounding......
A dispute over regulatory action against Coupang, South Korea’s largest online retailer, has developed into a broader diplomatic challenge, raising concerns about the future of economic and technology ties between South Korea and the United States. The controversy began after South Korean authorities imposed a fine on Coupang following......
China has strongly criticized new U.S. visa regulations, describing them as "discriminatory" and warning that it could respond with reciprocal measures if Washington does not reverse the policy. Speaking at a press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged the United States to withdraw the new rules,......
The U.S. housing market continued to show signs of slowing in June 2026, as pending home sales declined on both a monthly and annual basis, reflecting ongoing affordability challenges driven by elevated mortgage rates and historically high home prices. According to data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the Pending Home......
Concerns over deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing Canadian wildfires have sparked speculation that the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina could face scheduling adjustments if environmental conditions worsen. The match is currently scheduled to take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States.......
Seven American humanitarian workers who recently helped combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are undergoing quarantine in Kenya after new U.S. travel restrictions came into effect. According to the head of a U.S.-based humanitarian organization employing the workers, the group is staying at an isolation facility......
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, where Spain and Argentina will compete for the championship at MetLife Stadium in the New York–New Jersey metropolitan area. The White House confirmed the president's attendance, describing the tournament as one of the most successful sporting......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
