Global growth holds steady, but rising debt and borrowing costs leave governments less room to weather shocks. At the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, you can eat, grab a refreshing Oliang, pick up a few toiletries, or fill a prescription without ever stepping outside. The food court, aptly named “Food Street,” is a…
Jackson Koivun will join major champions Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Wyndham Clark for the 2026 Farmers Insurance Skins Game, anchoring a field that blends established stardom with the sport’s most rapid ascent in recent years. The high-stakes exhibition is scheduled for Black Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, at the Atlantic Fields Club in Hobe Sound,…
TotalEnergies and KKR have agreed to expand their US renewable energy joint venture with an additional solar portfolio valued at $1.2 billion, strengthening their investment partnership as energy companies seek institutional capital to support electricity infrastructure development. The agreement, announced on 12 October 2026, will add 700 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity to the companies’…
The XV Media Congress, “People. Trust. Decisions.”, brought together 180 participants representing 58 newsrooms from 43 Ukrainian cities, alongside international colleagues and partners. Organised by the Association of Independent Regional Press Publishers of Ukraine (AIRPPU), with the support from WAN-IFRA and MBL, the Congress examined the immediate and longer-term challenges facing Ukraine’s regional and local…
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump’s ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, is out of a job after serious corruption allegations. What happened? Guilfoyle resigned on Tuesday after…
IMF and World Bank’s annual meeting explores economic resilience amid climate risk, debt pressure, and AI. While walking around central Bangkok, it’s easy to miss the damage that prompted IMF and World Bank officials at their annual meeting to consider postponing this week’s event. No evidence of the extreme flooding elsewhere in the city, which…
French naval forces intercepted and boarded the oil tanker DF Peak on October 12, 2026, in the southern Indian Ocean, marking a significant escalation in European efforts to disrupt the “shadow fleet” used to transport sanctioned Russian energy. The operation, which took place approximately 450 nautical miles south of Réunion Island, was confirmed by French…
Dave has this classic idea for a Web Components Sommelier. Like many of Dave’s ideas, it’s equal parts joke and brilliance. The idea is a person with deep knowledge of an absolute ton of different Web Components who can suggest ones that do just the right thing in any situation. Like a wine sommelier who…
INWIT’s principal shareholders are reportedly discussing financing for a potential take-private acquisition of the Italian telecommunications infrastructure company, as contractual disputes with its largest customers create uncertainty over its valuation and future revenue. French private equity firm Ardian and investment vehicle Oak Holdings 1 are exploring a possible offer to acquire the remaining publicly traded…
The Standards for Publisher Usage Rights (SPUR) coalition has announced that more than 40 publishers and industry representative bodies are joining the initiative, bringing its total membership to over 80 news publishers and industry organisations across 20 countries. The new members span several major news organisations such as The New York Times, AFP, The Atlantic…