Sylndr Raises $15.7 Million to Broaden Mobility Services in Egypt
The Cairo-based used-car startup is expanding its focus to include financing, servicing, and dealer tools, with total funding now exceeding $30 million.
IMF Begins Review of $15.5 Billion Aid Program to Ukraine as Country Faces Economic and Budget Challenges
Talks address the severe economic strain Ukraine faces due to the ongoing war, highlighting its immediate budgetary shortfalls, the pressing need to overhaul its financial system, and broader reforms essential for economic recovery and sustained stability.
Global Markets Steady as Investors Digest U.S. Debt Concerns
Stocks climb in Asia and Europe while Treasury yields cool following U.S. credit rating downgrade.
Cohere Acquires Ottogrid as AI Startup Sharpens Focus on Enterprise Tools
AI startup Cohere strengthens market research capabilities with acquisition of Vancouver-based Ottogrid.
IFC Backs VUZ with $12 Million as Immersive Video Startup Targets Growth Regions
Backed by IFC and Saudi investors, the media startup eyes growth across Africa, Asia and the United States while strengthening its Gulf presence.
Walmart’s eCommerce Growth Eases Tariff Pressure but Revenue Gains Slow
Company leans on U.S. supply base and digital sales to manage costs amid uncertain trade environment.
Trump Presses Apple to Halt India Production, Pushes for U.S. Manufacturing
In Doha, President Donald Trump criticized Apple’s plans in India and pressed CEO Tim Cook for more domestic production.
Novo Nordisk Ousts CEO as U.S. Rivals Gain Ground, Drug Pipeline Disappoints
Denmark’s pharmaceutical giant navigates leadership shake-up after Wegovy sales falter and investor confidence wanes.
Netflix Bets on Ads, Sports, and Scale to Define the Future of Streaming
With 94 million monthly users on its ad-supported tier, Netflix pushes deeper into tech, live content, and branded storytelling.
Brazilian Scientist Mariangela Hungria Wins 2025 World Food Prize for Breakthroughs in Sustainable Farming
Mariangela's biological solutions have helped transform Brazil into the world’s top soybean producer.
Tiger Brokers Launches Crypto Deposit and Withdrawal in Hong Kong, Expands Digital Investment Capabilities
With full-cycle trading support and no commission fees, the brokerage strengthens its position in Hong Kong’s regulated crypto market.
Chime Files for IPO at $25B Valuation, Reveals Costly Mavericks Deal
A long-quiet IPO market sees renewed activity as late-stage fintechs test public investor sentiment.
Saudi Arabia Commits $600 Billion for U.S. Investment as Trump Begins Gulf Tour
President Trump signs arms and investment deals with Saudi leaders during official visit to Riyadh.
Realta Fusion Moves Ahead With $36 Million Funding to Finalize Reactor Design
Wisconsin-based fusion startup secures Series A funding to finalize Anvil reactor design and prepare for construction.
Eli Lilly’s Zepbound Outperforms Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in Head-to-Head Weight-Loss Trial
Lilly’s Zepbound shows superior results in weight loss, offering a potential edge in the $150 billion obesity drug market.