Gilts and the pound could be plunged into crisis territory should Wes Streeting resign from the UK cabinet tomorrow to mount a leadership challenge against the Prime Minister, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organisations.
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Why is the US So obsessed With Controlling Cuba?
Eborah Shnookal, The University of Melbourne For months, US President Donald Trump has been fixated on Cuba. He’s issued threats and imposed additional sanctions on the island. The US military has conducted dozens of intelligence-gathering flights off the coast in recent weeks, suggesting a prelude to an invasion.
Hot US Inflation Leaves Fed’s New chair Warsh Cornered on Rates
Today’s US CPI backs the new chair of the Federal Reserve into a corner on interest rate cuts, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.
Spain: Mayors’ Leadership Forum Launches The GovTech Manifesto
Madrid, Spain — At the Govtech 4 Impact World Congress 2026, the first Mayors` Leadership Forum took place, where governmental leaders from across Europe and the United States joined forces to define the moonshot for GovTech: starting with citizens in the centre, a coordinated, market-shaping approach that positions cities and regions as active market shapers […]
Markets Deliver Brutal Verdict on Starmer ‘Reset’ Speech
UK financial markets are reacting negatively in real time to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s high-stakes “reset” speech on Monday morning, with gilt yields climbing sharply and Sterling weakening as investors assess the growing political crisis engulfing the government following devastating local election losses.
Political Mutiny Fears Threaten Pound and UK Bonds
Mounting pressure on UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer threatens to rattle financial markets, hit the pound, and reignite investor fears over Britain’s political and fiscal stability, warns the CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organisations.
Oil Markets Whipsawed by Conflicting U.S.-Iran Signals
Oil prices are set for a 7% weekly loss after markets remain confused about the outlook of a potential US-Iran negotiated settlement. ICE Brent is set to close the week at $101 per barrel, even as missile strikes and drone hits continue to sap any quick diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran.
BBC Africa Eye Exposes Social Media Rescue Scam network Operating From Uganda
The undercover investigation by the BBC reveals how a network of sham shelters has raised thousands of dollars from donors globally whilst subjecting animals to harm.
Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Attacks on its Nationals
Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner over a spate of recent attacks on foreigners in the southern African nation.
Mali’s Armed Groups Fill Government Vacuum – Addressing This is Key to Ending the Violence
Norman Sempijja, Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique and Mouhammed Ndiaye, Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique Mali has been in a state of political turmoil since 2012. That year saw a military coup as well as armed groups taking over the northern regions of the West African country. In the intervening years, efforts at establishing transitional governments have […]









