Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi made history on Tuesday after being elected by Japan’s parliament as the country’s first female prime minister, following weeks of intense political...
Paris Reels After ‘Heist of the Century’ at the Louvre
French authorities are in a frantic race to recover priceless Napoleonic-era jewels stolen in what officials are calling the most audacious museum robbery in...
Americans Rally Nationwide in “No Kings” Protests Against Trump
Thousands of Americans gathered across the country on Saturday for the “No Kings” demonstrations, protesting what they view as President Donald Trump’s growing consolidation...
China Denounces U.S. Over Rare Earth Dispute and “Distorted” Remarks
China on Thursday accused the United States of spreading fear over its new rare earth export restrictions and sharply rebuked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...
China’s Rare Earth Curbs Draw U.S. Warning and Decoupling Threat
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned Beijing that its sweeping new export controls on rare earths and other critical minerals could push the...
Israel and Hamas Complete Historic Hostage and Prisoner Exchange
Israelis and Palestinians celebrated a rare moment of hope on Monday as a massive hostage and prisoner swap marked the first major step toward...
María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Democracy Fight
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights in...
U.S.-Brokered Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect as 200 Troops Head to Region
The United States confirmed that 200 service members will deploy to the Middle East to help oversee the implementation of a ceasefire deal between...
FAA Staffing Shortage Disrupts Flights Nationwide Amid Government Shutdown
Flights across the United States faced mounting delays and disruptions Tuesday night as a shortage of air traffic controllers continued to strain operations at...
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu Resigns Amid Deepening Political Turmoil
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu stepped down on Monday, just hours after unveiling his new cabinet, plunging France into deeper political uncertainty. The unexpected...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
The Performance and Transformation Orchestrator: The CFO’s New Mandate in the Age of AI
By Terence Tse
CFOs are evolving into AI-driven transformation orchestrators, balancing finance, technology, and strategy while upskilling teams, managing risks, and driving measurable business value.
A key insight from this year’s AI for CFOs event, organized...
