SoftBank Corp and mobile payments operator PayPay are in preliminary talks to invest several hundred billion yen into retail giant Seven & i Holdings, according to a report by Bloomberg News. The potential deal may also include a stake from Sumitomo Mitsui Card, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, though none of the involved … Read more
One person was killed and several others wounded after Afghan security officials dispersed a women’s rights protest in Herat, according to local residents and witness reports. The demonstration followed the detention of women by Taliban morality police for alleged violations of mandatory dress codes. While Taliban authorities deny the arrests, the United Nations Assistance Mission … Read more
The AI Gold Rush: Why Tech Stocks Are Defying Gravity Wall Street is currently witnessing a masterclass in momentum trading. While traditional sectors struggle with the cooling effects of inflation and shifting economic policies, the tech sector has hit all-time highs, fueled by an insatiable appetite for Artificial Intelligence. Investors are no longer just watching … Read more