The global music industry entered a new phase after Universal Music Group received a massive $64.3bn takeover offer from Pershing Square, the investment firm led by billionaire Bill Ackman. The proposed deal could reshape the future of music, especially as…

Iran has introduced a controversial $1-per-barrel toll on oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, requiring payments in cryptocurrency. The move follows a fragile two-week ceasefire agreement with the United States, signaling a new phase of control over one…

Wireless Festival organisers have confirmed that Kanye West will remain the headline act for the 2026 edition, despite mounting pressure and the withdrawal of major brand sponsors following the announcement. Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic, addressed the growing…

Vietnam’s business landscape has taken center stage in Asia’s wealth rankings as Pham Nhat Vuong surged ahead to become Southeast Asia’s richest person, overtaking Indonesian tycoon Prajogo Pangestu following a sharp shift in market fortunes. According to Forbes, Vuong now…

Uber has confirmed that some of its drivers are actively using Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance technology during trips, a development that is intensifying global conversations around safety, regulation, and the future of ride-hailing. Speaking on the Moonshots podcast hosted by Peter…

In a moment that has quickly taken over global conversations, Ye the artist formerly known as Kanye West has staged a dramatic return to the U.S. spotlight with a sold-out concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, delivering not just…

Faan and Dirk van der Walt, the billionaire brothers behind WeBuyCars, are accelerating their plan to dominate South Africa’s second-hand car market. The company aims to grow its network from 129 branches and buying pods to 160 by 2026, with…