Ghana Nears IMF Exit as Final $3 Billion Programme Review Begins in Accra

Ghana has moved into the last stage of its $3 billion International Monetary Fund support programme, with officials signaling confidence that the country will complete the arrangement on schedule in August 2026. An IMF staff mission is expected in Accra this week to begin the sixth and final review of Ghana’s three-year Extended Credit Facility … Read more

Trump Rejects Latest Iran Peace Proposal as Oil Prices Surge and Tensions Deepen

President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s newest proposal to end the conflict with the United States and Israel, according to a U.S. official familiar with a Monday strategy meeting. The dispute centers on Iran’s demand to delay talks over its nuclear program, an issue Washington insists must be addressed immediately. That disagreement has become … Read more

Stocks Slip as Earnings Week Begins Amid Iran Tensions, Oil Surge Risk

Wall Street opened the week with caution as investors weighed a surge in corporate earnings reports against rising geopolitical risk tied to tensions between the United States and Iran. Major indexes edged lower early Monday. The pullback comes after a recent rally pushed stocks to record levels, driven by strong earnings expectations. That momentum now … Read more

OpenAI Ends Microsoft Exclusivity, Opens Door to Amazon and Google Cloud Deals

OpenAI has ended its exclusive cloud arrangement with Microsoft, a move that reshapes the competitive landscape in artificial intelligence and opens the door to new partnerships with rivals like Amazon and Google. The change allows OpenAI to distribute its models and products across multiple cloud providers, marking a clear shift from its previous reliance on … Read more

US Supreme Court Rejects Florida Gender Identity School Case Appeal

The U.S. Supreme CourtSupreme Court has refused to take up a high-profile legal challenge from Florida parents who argued that a public school violated their constitutional rights by supporting their child’s gender identity without informing them. The decision leaves intact a lower court ruling that dismissed the lawsuit, marking another instance where the nation’s highest … Read more

Google to Invest $40B in Anthropic as AI Race Intensifies

Alphabet Inc. has committed up to $40 billion to artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, signaling a sharp escalation in the global race to dominate advanced AI systems. The deal begins with an immediate $10 billion cash injection, valuing Anthropic at $350 billion. A further $30 billion will follow if the company meets specific performance targets, tightening … Read more