Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expresses cautious optimism ahead of historic trilateral talks with US and Russian officials in the UAE, stating that peace documents are “nearly ready” despite unresolved territorial disputes. DAVOS / ABU DHABI — In a pivotal moment for the nearly four-year-long conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday that the first-ever trilateral peace talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have commenced in the United Arab Emirates. Speaking from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zelensky framed the high-stakes meeting as a potential turning point, expressing hope that it would serve as a definitive “step…
Author: Aron Bowers
Croatia is quietly emerging as a Balkan tech hotspot. Here are 10 homegrown startups poised to shape its innovation story in 2026 and beyond.
Bitcoin volatility hits historic lows in early 2026 as Wall Street cements control, shifting the speculative frenzy toward the booming Real World Assets sector. NEW YORK — As the first trading week of 2026 concludes, the cryptocurrency market presents a picture drastically different from the chaotic cycles of the past decade. On January 8, data from major exchanges reveals a market that has matured—perhaps too much for the adrenaline-seeking retail trader—but exactly enough for the global financial elite. The “Wild West” era appears to be officially over, replaced by a landscape defined by regulatory compliance, institutional accumulation, and the rapid…
Icelandic biotech Alvotech secures a €100 million term loan to strengthen liquidity, accelerate biosimilar R&D and support its path to global market expansion.
US pharma giant Amgen is acquiring Oxford-based Dark Blue for up to €718M, strengthening its leukemia drug pipeline and deepening its UK R&D footprint.
EU policymakers in Brussels are advancing reforms to reduce Europe’s internal fragmentation, aiming to unlock growth, scale startups, and strengthen competitiveness.
General Mohamed al-Haddad and senior military officials killed after their private jet crashes in Turkey’s Haymana district during a severe storm, plunging Libya into mourning. ANKARA — A private jet carrying the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Mohamed al-Haddad, crashed late Tuesday night in a rural area south of Ankara, killing everyone on board. The wreckage was located by Turkish gendarmerie forces early Wednesday morning near the village of Kesikkavak in the Haymana district, following an intense search-and-rescue operation hampered by heavy rain and fog. The Crash Site Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed…
England’s Ashes 2025-26 defeat in 11 days exposed deep issues. From selection calls to weak preparation and off-field distractions, the tour became a cautionary tale.
Israel approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich saying the move aims to block a Palestinian state as UN and Saudi Arabia condemn it.
Australia held a national day of reflection for the Bondi Beach attack victims, observing a minute’s silence as leaders faced public anger and heightened security in Sydney.