What the closure of the Strait of Hormuz means for the global economy
In Depth Lutz Kilian, Michael Plante and Alexander W. Richter The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following…
Manila Bulletin – Middle East war raises global recession risks—Oxford Economics
Businesses worldwide remain broadly optimistic about global growth despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, although fears…
Japan’s Global Brain to launch fund with US startup accelerator Techstars
Startups Venture capital firm will raise $200m to back new companies, foster connections Global Brain President Yasuhiko Yurimoto,…
Every Track Ranked From ‘GO’ to ‘JUMP’
It was one year ago, in February 2025, that BLACKPINK first teased a new tour, which eventually culminated…
International Humanitarian Law is at Breaking Point – but not Beyond Repair — Global Issues
Credit: UNICEF/Eyad El Baba | What is international humanitarian law? Families flee their shattered homes in Tal al-Hawa…
Multilateralism Reaching Breaking Point — Global Issues
Credit: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters via Gallo ImagesOpinion by Samuel King (brussels, belgium)Friday, February 13, 2026Inter Press Service BRUSSELS, Belgium, February…
KATSEYE to Make Late-Night Debut on ‘Tonight Show’: Exclusive Details
From the Grammy stage to Studio 6B: KATSEYE are set to make their late-night debut on The Tonight…
2025 by Sector | Insights
With the MSCI World Index up 21.1% in 2025, how did its sectors perform under the hood?[i] As…
Oppo Watch S: Slim, well-equipped smartwatch with up to 3,000 cd/m² brightness and extensive sensor technology gets global launch
The Oppo Watch S will also be available in other countries. (Image source: Oppo) The Oppo Watch S…
17 Ways K-Pop Proved More Global Than Ever in 2025
From chart history set by ROSÉ, Stray Kids and HUNTR/X to moments of visibility for Brazil, India and…
SHINee’s Key Talks Pragmatic Approach to His First Solo U.S. Tour
SHINee member KEY may have traveled lighter than usual for his first solo U.S. tour, but the run…
Best K-Pop Songs of 2025: 25 Staff Picks
K-pop has long been defined by scale and spectacle. In 2025, the genre balanced that reach with sharpening…