On the morning of May 5, 1961, the Mercury-Redstone 3 launch vehicle lifted into the sky from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. Over the next 15 minutes, Shepard ascended to an altitude of 116 miles (187 kilometers) in his Freedom 7 spacecraft, becoming the first American to fly into space before…
More of Singapore’s fintech firms are launching stablecoin-related services to drive lower fees and faster cross-border settlements.
Congratulations are in order for Sam Smith and their partner, fashion designer Christian Cowan, who are reportedly engaged. Smith, 33, and Cowan, 32, were heard talking about their engagement at the Mark Hotel shortly before walking the Met Gala red carpet yesterday, according to a source from Page Six who was also in the lobby….
Currency dealers monitor exchange rates as an electronic screen shows South Korea’s benchmark stock index (KOSPI) and the Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on March 10, 2026. Stock markets in South Korea and Japan rose sharply in early trade on March…
The City regulator has launched a review of claims management companies amid concerns that firms are misleading victims of financial scandals, such as car finance, about their compensation. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said some companies were pursuing “aggressive marketing, misleading advertising and unfair exit fees”. Some consumers are also being signed up without their…
Strong quarterly trading in Latin America helps FTSE 100 group beat forecasts despite US spirits slump
NewsFeed A fire broke out at a shopping centre west of Iran’s capital killing eight people and injuring 36, according to state broadcaster, IRIB. The cause of the fire is still unknown and authorities are investigating. Published On 6 May 20266 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera…
Acer is one of the top largest PC manufacturers in the world, perhaps best known for its gaming line and budget-friendly options. If you’ve already got your eye on an Acer product like a laptop or monitor, and are shopping at the company’s online storefront, you should be using one of these Acer promo codes…
Grunge is so back. Whether it's on the red carpet or fashion's most famous steps, we've seen the grungy, smokey eye look making a comeback. Slowly (but surely), eyeshadow looks have become full of…
African ports are struggling to capitalize on a surge in shipping traffic as the Middle East conflict disrupts other key global trade routes. Bloomberg’s Chief Africa Correspondent Jennifer Zabasajja explains on Horizons Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
