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New CEO at Payment Services Firm

New CEO at Payment Services Firm

May 13, 2026 · David Chen

Payfinia, a firm specializing in independent payment services, has appointed Keith Riddle as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The company

Tiny Metal Cubes Devastate Lebanon Civilians

Tiny Metal Cubes Devastate Lebanon Civilians

May 12, 2026 · Emily Ross

Israeli forces have deployed a new weapon in Lebanon, firing tiny tungsten cubes that cause severe internal injuries to civilians, mirroring the devastation see

Trump to Press China on Iranian Oil

Trump to Press China on Iranian Oil

May 12, 2026 · James Parker

US President Donald Trump is set to discuss Iran with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to China. The talks are expected to take place amid heighten

Kospi Target Raised to 10,000 Amid Memory Boom

Kospi Target Raised to 10,000 Amid Memory Boom

May 12, 2026 · James Parker

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has revised its target for South Korean stocks upwards for the second time in May. The investment bank now expects the Kospi index to surge

Iran's Midget Submarines Under Scrutiny

Iran's Midget Submarines Under Scrutiny

May 12, 2026 · James Parker

Iran operates two separate naval forces, the regular Navy and the Revolutionary Guard's Navy, with a combined fleet including midget submarines. The country's s

Europe's Left and China: Beyond Campism

Europe's Left and China: Beyond Campism

May 11, 2026 · David Chen

European politicians are rethinking their approach to China, driven by the continent's left-wing parties seeking a more socially aware policy. The European left

China's Electric Vehicle Edge at Risk

China's Electric Vehicle Edge at Risk

May 11, 2026 · David Chen

China is banking on its new energy vehicle (NEV) industry to lead in a major tech manufacturing sector. The country's electric vehicle giant, BYD, has been at t