The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank announced on Thursday that they have resumed transactions with Venezuela after a seven-year pause over government recognition issues. Relations with the Latin American country’s financial institutions deteriorated in 2019 when the IMF recognized the opposition, which controls the parliament, as the legitimate government. What did IMF … Read more
The index shows a recovery after months of weakness and high volatility. The market remains in a neutral phase, far from euphoria. The index “bull score” bitcoin (BTC) reached its highest level in six months on April 15, 2026, reflecting an improvement in market strength after a prolonged period of volatility and weakness. This indicator … Read more
Germany’s national carrier Lufthansa said on Thursday that its regional subsidiary Lufthansa Cityline would suspend operations of 27 of its older aircraft from Saturday. The move is an immediate cost-cutting move as Lufthansa faces increasing pressure from labor disputes and high kerosene prices. What did Lufthansa say about CityLine? “Given the significant increase in kerosene … Read more
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, went into effect at 5pm EST on Thursday. Lebanon’s army soon after reported “acts of aggression” by Israel that it said violated the ceasefire agreement. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Source link
Gabon’s main opposition leader and former prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze was placed in pre-trial detention Thursday night following his arrest over allegations of fraud and breach of trust linked to a 2008 cultural festival. The case has sparked criticism from his party, which says the move is politically motivated. Source link
“This is not a surprise, it is a starting signal,” says the founder of that company, Boris Spiwak. OFAC License 57 opens the Venezuelan banking system to American fintechs. The digital asset landscape in Venezuela is undergoing a structural change following the recent regulatory update by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control. The … Read more
Earlier this week, when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it seemed like a routine exchange between world leaders. Later, Merz spokesman Stephen Cornelius sent a press release about the call. The last two sentences read: “In the conversation, the Chancellor expressed his deep concern about developments in … Read more
A ten-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday as US President Donald Trump pushes for broader regional diplomacy, including a possible first-ever leaders’ meeting. The trick comes amid efforts to end wider conflict involving Iran and follows weeks of intense fighting and heavy casualties. Source link
On April 15, 2026, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes published an analysis in which he proposes four possible scenarios arising from the conflict between the United States and Iran and how these could influence the behavior of bitcoin (BTC). Its central thesis is that, beyond the geopolitical outcome, the determining factor for the price of the … Read more
In Dakar, the Goethe-Institut has much more to offer than just a new building. Encircling a baobab tree, it provides an open space for cultural education and exchange. It signals both respect for local traditions and boldness in global vision. The Goethe-Institut has had a home in the Senegalese capital since the mid-1970s. Their new, … Read more