BRICS Debates Adding New Members
China wants to expand the five-nation bloc, but the members’ conflicting interests may get in the way.Read More
Maui Fires Present a Huge Test for Hawaii’s Governor
Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.Read More
Maui Knew Dangerous Wildfires Had Become Inevitable. It Still Wasn’t Ready.
As President Biden arrives to survey the damage with state and local officials, shock and grief are giving way to anger and questions about the government’s preparation.Read More
What One Image Shows About the Darién Gap
A man, his daughter, and the many items left behind.Read More
Once a Force in Harlem, the Oldest Black Church in New York Hangs On
Mother A.M.E. Zion Church recently received a $200,000 grant for preservation, but attendance has declined in recent years.Read More
Even in War, Ukrainian Soldiers Find Time for World of Tanks Video Game
The urge to play a violent video game in the midst of the most brutal land war in Europe since World War II may seem baffling. But it’s a way to cope.Read More
Mastercard and Qashio Forge Path to Cashless Corporate Management in UAE
Mastercard and UAE-based spend management fintech Qashio have joined forces to drive the transition toward cashless corporate management in the UAE. The collaboration will introduce corporate credit cards equipped with virtual issuance capabilities, aligning with the UAE government’s digital economy vision. This strategic partnership aims to streamline and modernise expense management for businesses, ensuring transparency […]
Ecuador Elections Move to Runoff
Luisa González and Daniel Noboa were poised to be the top candidates of Sunday’s election in a country where declining security has been the leading issue for most voters.Read More
Banks Don’t Love Rich Mortgage Borrowers as Much as They Used To
Affluent home buyers are no longer getting special treatment and preferential rates, and it is the Federal Reserve’s fault.Read More
Debit Issuers Focus on Digital Payments, Mobile Apps and Prioritise User Experience; Reveals PULSE
Since the pandemic, consumers have continued to increasingly rely on digital payments. As Discover Financial Services reveals in its latest study, almost 80 per cent of issuers saw an increase in the use of mobile wallets in 2022, showing no sign of a slowdown in this trend. The 2023 PULSE Debit Issuers Study, commissioned by […]
