Sicily is building a surprising reputation for innovation, anchored by tech hubs in Catania and Palermo. A new list highlights 10 promising startups, founded from 2020 to 2023, that are tackling everything from domestic work to precision medicine. They’re proving there’s more to the island than just
A new report details a sharp rise in violent, physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders. The victims aren’t just wealthy influencers anymore, and many crimes go unreported out of fear.
Venezuela sits on 303 billion barrels of oil, the largest proven reserves globally. Yet after decades of decay and sanctions, its production has collapsed from 3.5 million barrels per day in the 1970s to about 1.1 million last year. The potential for a post-Maduro recovery is huge, but so are the ob
An opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal argues that while tariffs can be a legitimate part of industrial policy, the current administration’s approach lacks the stability and strategy needed for them to work. The author sees a critical opening for Congress to reassert its authority over trade.
Tesla’s yearly vehicle deliveries dropped to about 1.64 million in 2025, an 8.6% decline. Chinese automaker BYD sold roughly 2.26 million fully electric vehicles, officially becoming the new global EV sales leader.
TikTok Shop is no longer just a tab in the app. It’s become the third fastest-growing brand in the US, driving massive sales and convincing giants like Disney and Samsung to join. The platform has successfully trained a new generation to shop while they scroll.
South Korea’s exports surged 13.4% in December, far exceeding expectations, and set an annual record of over $709 billion for 2025. The explosive growth was fueled by semiconductor shipments, which jumped 43% in December alone to a new monthly high.
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol found a surprising signal that his turnaround plan is working: a Reddit thread. He says comments from employees about valuing customer service show the culture is shifting back.
An upstart stock exchange in South Korea has captured nearly a third of the country’s trading volume in just eight months. Its success with aggressive retail traders has regulators worried and the main exchange scrambling to compete.
China is escalating a trade dispute over a Dutch chipmaker. The commerce ministry says the Netherlands must correct its “mistakes” after it seized control of Nexperia, a subsidiary of China’s Wingtech, in September.
