Sam Bankman-Fried set to learn whether he'll be jailed for alleged witness tampering
Sam Bankman-Fried, the alleged crypto grifter, is about to learn which of two profoundly divergent paths he'll take on the road to trial.
2023-08-12 00:16
Preliminary audit report slams Lebanon central bank, governor
A preliminary forensic audit of Lebanon's central bank by professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has painted a damning picture of the institution under...
2023-08-11 23:55
Ukraine Recap: Russia Targets Airfields With Ballistic Missiles
Russian forces aimed four Kinzhal ballistic missiles at military airfields in western Ukraine in what a Ukrainian Air
2023-08-11 23:53
Foundations seek to advance AI for good — and also protect the world from its threats
While technology experts sound the alarm on the pace of artificial intelligence development, philanthropists — including long-established foundations and tech billionaires — have been responding with an uptick in grants
2023-08-11 23:47
Startup nation no more? Investments plunge as Israel pushes on with judicial overhaul
Almost every weekend for more than 30 weeks, tens of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv to protest against government plans to weaken the judiciary and chip away at the independence of the Supreme Court.
2023-08-11 21:18
Brazil Inflation Overshoots Forecasts Just as Key Rate Starts to Fall
Brazil’s annual inflation accelerated for the first time in over a year, topping economist expectations, as the central
2023-08-11 21:17
South Africa’s Ex-Leader Zuma Is Freed as Thousands Released
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa granted clemency to thousands of non-violent offenders, including his predecessor Jacob Zuma who
2023-08-11 20:57
Bittrex to Pay $24 Million Penalty to Settle SEC Crypto Case
Bankrupt crypto exchange operator Bittrex Inc. and its non-US affiliate will pay $24 million to settle allegations that
2023-08-11 20:54
Brazil Rolls Out $350 Billion Investment Plan to Boost Economy
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday unveiled a $350 billion infrastructure investment program designed to boost
2023-08-11 20:51
Argentina’s Primary Election Has Investors Flying Blind
Argentina’s primary election on Sunday will be key in dictating how asset prices will move going forward —
2023-08-11 20:28
Meloni-Style Capitalism is Reshaping Corporate Italy
For Giorgia Meloni, wielding power in Italy now means steering the country’s biggest businesses too. The premier’s activism
2023-08-11 19:26
HK Narrows 2023 GDP Expectations as Recovery Loses Steam
Hong Kong is slightly less optimistic about its outlook for economic growth this year as the post-pandemic activity
2023-08-11 18:50