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Massive shake-up of Hungary media after Orban's exit

One month since Hungary's state broadcaster MTVA suspended its news programmes, employees are still waiting to hear if they will return to work -- and what that work may look like, as the country grapples with a new era of press freedom after the ousting of former premier Viktor Orban.

MEXC Sponsors Yohani's Colombo Concert, Bridging Sri Lankan Culture and Global Digital Finance

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, served as the official sponsor of Yohani's live concerts held on August 7 and 8 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Ahead of the main concert, MEXC also hosted "MEXC Connect: Summer Musical Afternoon Tea" on August 8 at Jetwing Colombo Seven, bringing together 80 key opinion leaders, influencers, and VIP guests for an intimate pre-concert gathering. The collaboration marked a milestone in MEXC's presence in Sri Lanka, bringing together music, culture, and community in a shared celebration.

Stocks mostly rise with focus on US inflation

Stock markets mostly rose Monday as investors pared their bets on an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve that curtail growth, awaiting inflation data this week for more clues to the outlook for the world's biggest economy.

Base Markets Appoints Nazim Moussaoui as Head of Premium Clients and Partnerships

Former Pepperstone and Capital.com senior client executive brings two decades of experience across central banking, institutional sales and premium client management to the growing multi-asset broker

Stopped broadcast, layoffs: Hungary media eyes post-Orban renewal

A month after Hungary's state broadcaster MTVA suspended its news programmes, many employees are still waiting at home to hear when -- or if -- they can return to work.

Asian stocks track Wall St higher after US job losses ease rate fears

Stocks rose Monday as investors pared their bets on a US interest rate hike after data showed thousands of jobs were lost in July, though sentiment was dented by another spike in oil prices as hopes for an end to the Middle East crisis fade.

Pakistan brickmakers scorched by sun above and fire below

As dark plumes billow from overhead smokestacks, brickmakers at a kiln in Pakistan's Sheikhupura district crush coal through small holes beneath their feet into the fiery chambers below.

ZXMoto leads China's charge to dominate the global motorbike market

Zhang Xue wept with joy and furiously waved a Chinese flag as he watched his company's superbike scream across the finish line four seconds ahead of competitors in only its third world championship race.

Euros to showcase new TV guidelines on non-sexualisation of women athletes

New guidelines to prevent broadcasters sexualising coverage of women athletes will come into place when the European championships start in Birmingham on Monday.

Call for Infantino to resign comes amid wave of support

Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received some much-needed support after over a week of scathing criticism revolving around the now shelved private investment plan but there was again a call Friday for him to resign.

Apple and OpenAI escalate legal battle over devices

A legal battle between Apple and OpenAI over the ChatGPT-maker's secretive device project escalated this week when the artificial intelligence (AI) developer called the iPhone-maker's allegations "baseless" and asked for the lawsuit's dismissal.

Spain imposes border checks on Italy as migrant showdown grows

Spain announced on Friday it would introduce temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass migrant rush into Ceuta.

Trump renews effort to remove US Fed Governor Lisa Cook

US President Donald Trump is moving forward with an attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations, according to a White House letter seen by AFP on Friday, after the Supreme Court batted him back in June.

Germany holds security meeting over explosive drone amid Russia protest

Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened Germany's national security council Friday to discuss an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and the mid-air collision of another aircraft with an unidentified object this week.

Movement, El Vecino and RISE Partner to Launch First Digital Dollar Wallet for Mexican Remittances

Launch allows Mexican families to send money home from the U.S. instantly via WhatsApp across the largest remittance corridor in the world without requiring a bank account or app download

Cambridge to review hiring process amid plagiarism row

The University of Cambridge said Friday that it would be reviewing its hiring process for senior roles as it probes claims of plagiarism by a professor who resigned this week.

US unexpectedly loses jobs in blow to Trump ahead of midterms

The United States unexpectedly lost thousands of jobs in July, government data showed Friday, a blow to US President Donald Trump's claims of leading an economic revival as his Republican Party gears up for crucial midterm elections.

STARTRADER in Discussions with Trustpilot to Consolidate Review Profiles

STARTRADER is in ongoing discussions with Trustpilot about a proposed consolidation of its existing review profiles into a single listing. The matter remains under discussion, and no timeline for completion has been confirmed. STARTRADER confirms that the matter has no impact to date on its operations or client services.

US unexpectedly loses jobs in blow to Trump's economy claims

The United States unexpectedly lost thousands of jobs in July, government data showed Friday, a blow to US President Donald Trump's claims of leading an economic revival as his Republican Party gears up for crucial midterm elections.

Gaza beekeeper starts again on rooftop amid ruins of war

Perched on the edge of a rooftop high above Gaza City's bombed-out landscape, Ibrahim al-Dabba lovingly tends his community of bees, cultivating a rare source of hope among the ruins of the Israel-Hamas war.

MEXC Lists New Ondo Tokenized Stock Pairs Spanning AI Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Rare Earth Sectors

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has listed five new Ondo tokenized stock trading pairs on Spot, expanding user access to stocks spanning AI infrastructure, semiconductors, enterprise software and rare earth materials.

Volt Funded Launches Globally with Evaluation Program Offering Up to 90% Profit Share

A new kind of prop firm where traders prove their skills risk-free, with no personal funds on the line, and earn up to 90% of the profits when they pass.

PU Prime Expands Gold Trading with the Launch of XAUUSD247

PU Prime has launched XAUUSD247, a new offering that enables clients to trade gold 24 hours a day, seven days a week on MT5. Gold remains one of the world’s most actively traded safe-haven assets, with prices responding rapidly to geopolitical events, central bank policies, inflation expectations, and shifts in investor sentiment.

STARCARES Revamps Basketball Court at the University of Lagos for Future Healthcare Professionals

The revitalised basketball court gives approximately 2,000 future healthcare professionals a dedicated space to recharge, connect, and build community activities beyond their academic training.

Meta ordered to pay US state $567 mn to abate 'public nuisance' and child harm

A New Mexico judge on Thursday ordered Meta to pay more than half a billion dollars over the state's claims that the social media giant created a "public nuisance" and harmed children.

Actress, engineer, jihadist's widow among Syria's new women MPs

In Syria's first post-Assad parliament, women lawmakers stand out more for their diversity than their numbers: a famous actress, a Christian engineer, a Kurdish leader and the widow of a hardline Islamist commander.

Most UK teens to opt out of planned social media curfew: poll

Most teenagers would opt out of a UK government plan to impose social media curfews on older teenagers, according to a poll published Friday.

UEFA maintains boycott threat as African confederation backs Infantino

Pressure built on FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday over his cancelled plan to bring private finance into football's World Cup, with European governing body UEFA reiterating a threat to boycott tournaments.

Britain's EasyJet flies into US hands as takeover confirmed

Britain's no-frills airline EasyJet confirmed Thursday a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover by US private equity firm Apollo after a rival American firm pulled out of the bidding.

Stocks tread water with earnings, tech in focus

Global stock markets were stuck in neutral Thursday as investors assessed the latest batch of corporate earnings, with tech firms back under pressure while awaiting developments over a potential US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Inevitable AI Group Raises $6M From Aleph to Launch AI-Native SaaS Companies

Inevitable AI Group (IAIG), an AI-native venture studio founded by veteran technology entrepreneurs, today announced a $6 million pre-seed funding round led by Aleph. The company is building and launching dozens of AI-native software businesses designed to capitalize on the rapidly changing economics of software development.

Forex Expo Dubai Announces Opportunity to Win Up to 150 Grams of Gold This September 2026

Forex Expo Dubai has announced a Gold Lucky Draw for its 9th Edition, offering eligible Verified Traders, Introducing Brokers (IBs), and Affiliates the opportunity to win a share of 150 grams of 24K gold during the event.

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