Every few years seems to bring the same worry: major economies can’t handle surprises anymore. The latest worry comes from rising oil prices after the Iran conflict started. World finance chiefs are heading to Washington not just to talk, but because they feel stuck. They admit past solutions don’t
The world’s top money managers are meeting in Washington, but their agenda is clouded by the war that began in late February. This conflict has become the third major shock to the global economy, following COVID‑19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The IMF and World Bank have already cut their forec
Fans who missed BTS’s live show in South Korea turned to a movie‑theater experience instead. In Los Angeles, a group of friends gathered at an AMC theater to watch the “ARIRANG” tour on a giant screen. They could not travel to Goyang, so they chose this alternative way to feel the energy of the perf
Scientists say a very powerful El Niño might hit this year, possibly the most intense in ten years. NOAA reports a one‑in‑four chance of an exceptionally strong event and a fifty‑percent chance of a strong one, with sea surface temperatures rising at least 1. 5 °C above normal. El Niño is a natura
A few years ago, talking about cryptocurrencies meant explaining the basics to most people. Now, the conversation is shifting. Some leaders in the field predict that within a decade, crypto won’t be a separate topic at all. Instead, it could blend into the background like electricity or running wate
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opened global ticket sales on April 9 following a flood of local sign-ups. Organizers said over a hundred thousand locals bought tickets in the first week—a number they called record-breaking. But most of those tickets were the $28 entry-level seats, which sold out fast
Germany has drafted new rules that will expand the list of places companies must consider when reporting taxes under the global minimum tax framework. The draft, released by the finance ministry, says that firms will need to check whether a country has a qualified domestic minimum top‑up tax.
Google has rolled out its updated Finance app to over 100 countries after testing it in the US and India. The new version includes some cool features like local language support, a Gemini-powered chatbot for quick answers, smarter chart tools for tracking investments, and a revamped news section tha
The latest conflict around Iran has thrown global energy markets into chaos, but one country seems to have planned ahead. While many nations scramble for oil and gas after supply lines through the Middle East hit a roadblock, China remains steady. It’s not luck—it’s years of smart moves. Beijing bui
Global trade relies heavily on the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway where about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes through every day. Right now, ships move freely without paying fees. But Iran has floated the idea of imposing tolls on vessels passing through, a move that could shake up ho
