World
Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs?
As Kenya courts data-centre investment, communities fear growing pressure on an already stressed water system.
Finance
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading on the Hong Kong stock market on 1 September.
World
Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save lives
Case fatality rate climbs to nearly 48 percent in DRC, meaning almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying.
Finance
Citi, Axis Bank Team Up on Leveraged India Dollar Deposit Boom
Citigroup Inc. has tied up with Axis Bank Ltd. to finance non-resident Indians investing in foreign-currency deposits wi
Finance
Pimco Expects Elevated Term Premium, Says Bonds Are Attractive
The extra compensation investors demand to hold long-dated government bonds is likely to remain elevated barring an unex
Finance
Hedge Funds Ramp Up Dollar Shorts Ahead of Bessent’s Fiscal Plan
Hedge funds are ramping up bearish dollar bets as they await more details on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s new fisc
Finance
India’s $10 Billion Equity Rush Puts August on Track for Record
India’s equity capital market is heading for its best month on record, bucking a lackluster stock market as ample domest
Finance
Partners Group Exits Bubble-Tea Brand Gong Cha After Bain Buyout
Partners Group will exit its private credit investment in Gong cha after Bain Capital bought the Taiwanese bubble-tea br
Finance
Shein’s Purchase of Everlane Faces US National Security Review
US authorities are conducting a national security review of Shein Global Holdings Ltd.’s purchase of American clothing r
World
Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'
Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.
World
Iran war live: Iranian parliament advances plans for Hormuz service fees
Draft law says ships of countries permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will pay for Tehran's services.
Finance
Australian Firms Rally as Restructuring Efforts Drive Earnings-Season Gains
Investors who kept faith with Australian companies pursuing restructuring and leadership changes are reaping the rewards