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The US Senate recently voted on the long-awaited stablecoin bill, commonly known as the GENIUS Act. With a vote of 68-30 this Wednesday, June 11, the bill is ready to reach the final vote, which may occur as soon as...

One of the leading UK banks, NatWest, recently appointed its first Chief AI Research Officer, Dr. Maja Pantic. Pantic is currently a Professor of Affective & Behavioral Computing at Imperial College London. Before that, she was a founding research director...

PayPal recently announced that it aims to enhance the utility of its stablecoin by integrating it on the third major blockchain — the high-speed, low-cost Stellar Network. So far, PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin has already gone live on two major blockchains,...

Despite ongoing economic and political uncertainties, the United Kingdom has retained its crown as the most attractive destination for foreign direct investment in Europe. International businesses continue to view the UK as a top choice for expanding operations, driven by...

Energy giant BP is pushing back against swirling takeover speculation, as the company finds itself at the center of growing interest from larger industry players. The British oil major has recently seen its share price falter, prompting speculation that it...

Irish building materials giant Kingspan has announced a significant expansion of its U.S. operations, committing an additional $250 million investment. This move brings its total U.S. investment to $1 billion, reflecting the company's confidence in the U.S. market and its...

The roads of Lancashire were filled with roaring engines, flashing lights, and generous hearts as the Ribble Valley Truck Run 2025 rolled out in full force, raising an impressive £10,585 for charity. The annual event, now in its sixth year,...

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has reached a new milestone by classing its first Korean-owned vessel, furthering its expansion into global maritime markets. The vessel, an inter-island passenger ferry, was launched at Mokpo, South Korea, marking an important step...

Apple Inc., long regarded as the undisputed tech giant and innovation leader, is now facing a wave of challenges that have led to a significant drop in its market performance. Once sitting at the top of the global market value...

Irish agritech companies have made a strong impression at New Zealand’s National Fieldays, the largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere, held in Waikato. The four-day exhibition brought together over 100,000 attendees, including farmers, agri-innovators, and industry professionals from around...

Commuters and travellers across several UK cities are facing longer wait times and limited availability of taxis and private hire vehicles as many drivers take time off to celebrate Eid ul-Adha with their families. The delays, which began on the...

The silver market is witnessing a remarkable surge in both investor attention and price movement, as inflows into the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) reach their highest levels in years. The rally, driven by economic uncertainty, industrial demand, and momentum in...

In a sharp political intervention, GMB General Secretary Gary Smith has delivered a strong rebuke to Reform UK, warning that the party is no friend to working people. The union leader criticised the party’s record on workers’ rights and accused...

A group of over 20 business leaders from Ireland, the UK, and the US has completed an extraordinary physical and charitable feat, climbing the highest mountain in each of Ireland’s 26 counties over just nine days. Their collective effort raised...

Professor Vikram Deshpande, a leading figure in materials engineering at the University of Cambridge, has been awarded the 2025 Nadai Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This accolade recognizes his significant contributions to the field of materials...