In a historic expansion, BRICS continues to assert its global economic influence by adding nine new partner countries in January 2025, following the admission of four new members in 2024. With this latest inclusion, the bloc now represents nearly half of the world’s population and accounts for over 41% of...

Pakistan, grappling with political instability and an economy teetering on the brink of collapse, faces daily losses of nearly Rs 6,000 crore. Despite these challenges, the country remains home to several wealthy individuals. Shahid Khan, a Pakistani-American businessman, is the wealthiest person of Pakistani origin, with a net worth of...

Shareholders of a company operating what could be the world’s largest lithium deposit received an early Christmas gift this week. General Motors (GM), which had previously partnered on the project, officially closed its joint venture with the company, marking a significant milestone that further aligns the two firms' futures. The...

Li Xiang, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Li Auto, envisions a future where cars are no longer mere vehicles but simple robotic platforms paving the way for more advanced technologies like humanoid robots. Speaking at an AI Talk event, he shared that while Li Auto plans to eventually venture...

Christmas Day, with its abundance of gift-giving, feasts, and decorations, causes the average Briton’s carbon footprint to soar by a staggering 23 times. A recent analysis reveals that the greenhouse gas emissions generated by each adult on Christmas Day amount to 513kg of CO2 equivalent (CO2e), compared to an average...

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has proposed transforming Phuket into a special zone where Bitcoin (BTC) payments could be utilized for tourism, an idea that has garnered positive feedback from industry leaders. Nirun Phuwathananuwong, CEO of Gulf Finance, expressed support for Thaksin’s vision, emphasizing that it reflects the growing...

Comparing the wealthiest individuals today to those from 25 years ago reveals staggering growth in fortunes and a dramatic shift in names. In 2000, Bill Gates led the list of the world’s richest people with a net worth of $60 billion. Today, Gates' wealth has grown to $105 billion, placing...

According to ChainCatcher, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has observed a significant rise in Bitcoin accumulation by whales through privacy-focused transactions. He highlighted that the annual number of CoinJoin transactions has tripled over the past two years. While some speculate that this increase is tied to hackers laundering funds, Chainalysis...

Beyoncé has a longstanding knack for turning the American football field into a stage for iconic performances, and her latest venture was no exception. On Christmas Day, during the half-time show of the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game, she transformed the field into a celebration of music and identity,...