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XRP surged following an announcement by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dropping its appeal in the long-running lawsuit against the payments company. The cryptocurrency saw an increase of nearly 11%, reaching $2.52. Speaking at the Digital Assets

XRP surged following an announcement by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dropping its appeal in the long-running lawsuit against the payments company. The cryptocurrency saw an increase of nearly 11%, reaching $2.52. Speaking at the Digital Assets

Global trade surged to a record $33 trillion in 2024, marking a 3.7% expansion worth $1.2 trillion, according to the latest Global Trade Update released by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Despite this growth, the report warns of increasing uncertainty in 2025 due

Russian researchers at South Ural State University (SUSU) have developed and patented an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to detect traffic anomalies using neural network technology. The program, as reported by TV BRICS, processes real-time CCTV footage, accurately identifying vehicles and

The Banque de France has revised its economic forecast, lowering the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection for 2025 to 0.7 percent, down from the 1.1 percent estimate made in December 2024. The French central bank announced the adjustment on Wednesday, citing weaker-than-expected economic

Mark Carney, 59, a former central banker, has been elected leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and is set to become the country’s next prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Carney secured a decisive victory, obtaining 86% of the votes cast, defeating former Finance Minister Chrystia

UN Women has urged the international community to reinforce efforts toward achieving rights, equality, and empowerment for all women and girls, emphasizing that gender equality remains a pressing global priority. Marking the 50th International Women’s Day on March 8, UN Women Executive Director

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has launched the iClimateAction project in partnership with the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS), the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), and the European Commission. Announced at WMO  headquarters in Geneva and online, the initiative is designed to enhance

The European Union recorded a significant decline in birth rates in 2023, with 3.67 million babies born across its member states. This marks a 5.4% drop from the 3.88 million births reported in 2022, making it the largest annual decrease since records

The European Commission and the World Bank Group have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate energy access in Africa, aligning their respective initiatives to drive renewable energy deployment across the continent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga confirmed the collaboration in Brussels,