The war has triggered a global energy crisis, and its effects are increasingly being felt in the United States, even though the country has been more insulated from soaring prices than parts of Asia and Europe. With midterm elections approaching in November, rising fuel prices are becoming a growing political concern as Americans, long accustomed … Read more
In the United States, legislators remain deadlocked over the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congress to approve continued military action or withdraw troops once hostilities reach the 60-day mark. With the deadline approaching and no agreement in sight, a decision remains out of reach. France24 International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert shares his insights. Source link
The Japanese financial conglomerate, SBI Holdings, announced this May 1, 2026 that it has begun formal negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Bitbank, one of the most important bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency exchanges in the Asian nation. This expansion occurs through the presentation of a letter of intent by Yoshitaka Kitao, president and CEO … Read more
Family remittances continue to be one of the strongest pillars of the Salvadoran economy, but in the first months of 2026 an emerging actor is rapidly gaining ground: digital cryptocurrency wallets. According to the Graphic Report on Family Remittances of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), published at the end of April, this channel registered a … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), confirmed on Thursday that it will cut funding to its breakaway LIV Golf Tour at the end of the current golf season, citing a change in investment strategy and “current macro dynamics” amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. PIF launches LIV Golf in … Read more
As geopolitical instability exposes the deep entanglement between energy, food systems, and global security, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Delphine Lévi Alvarès, Petrochemicals Campaign Manager at the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL). Joining us from a high-level summit in Colombia, Ms. Alvarès says we’ve reached a critical juncture that requires steadfast action. The … Read more
Mali’s military launched strikes on Kidal after separatist Azawad Liberation Front fighters claimed control, while coordinated attacks with jihadist group JNIM intensified insecurity. As rebels push to expand their reach and demand the withdrawal of Russian forces, jihadists have also announced a blockade of roads into the capital Bamako, raising fears of further escalation. Source … Read more
Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel are escalating after a reported breach of the “yellow line,” with Israel threatening further strikes. Talks between Iran and the US remain stalled, complicating efforts to contain the situation. Meanwhile, Israel faces a growing scandal over alleged grain imports from Russia linked to Ukraine. Source link
Analyst Scott Melker stated on April 29, 2026 that “prediction markets killed altcoins.” His statement was made after analyzing the recent movement of capital towards event betting platforms. According to the specialist, investors have abandoned alternative cryptocurrencies—assets other than bitcoin (BTC)—because they found more efficient and transparent speculation systems. This thesis is not new for … Read more
Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to “wean” the country’s economy off oil and coal when he was elected in 2022. But as his term draws to a close – with the first round of a presidential election set for May 31 – Petro’s ambitious energy transition plan remains unfulfilled, with the country still relying on … Read more