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Russia, Kyiv report cyberattacks after Ukrainians get fake nuclear alert
Ukraine's Air Force said Sunday its Air Alert app had been compromised after it reportedly sent false warnings of nuclear and chemical threats in Kyiv and other areas.The app briefly displayed alerts for nuclear and chemical incidents,…
Ryanair profit slumps, CEO warns of fare hikes when fuel hedges expire
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary told CNBC Monday that European airfares are set to rise "significantly," growing by as much as 20% next year as fuel hedges expire.The budget air carrier's profit fell 15% to 2.15 billion euros ($2.3 billion)…
Apollo unveils private credit platform to fund European companies
Apollo Global Management has launched a European private credit platform with more than 10 billion euros ($11.2 billion) of lending capacity, backed by several blue-chip investors, including the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC).The…
Canada-India $5.5 billion bank deal opposed by workers, politicians
Canadian firm Fairfax Financial Holdings' proposed $5.5 billion takeover of IDBI Bank is facing pushback from employees of the Indian state-owned lender and political parties in the country.On Sunday, the United Forum of IDBI Officers…
South Korea targets world-leading sovereign AI model
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung unveiled the country's largest ever budget on Monday, pledging to "boldly invest in AI and future growth engines."Speaking to the National Assembly on Monday, Lee said total spending for 2027 would…
Oil prices fall as Iran-U.S pursue diplomacy
The Panama-flagged container shipping vessel Ten Neptune transits the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Khor Fakkan in the emirate of Sharjah in the east of the UAE on Oct. 13, 2026. AFP | Getty ImagesOil fell Monday amid news that both the…
Rubio says Trump wants to solve Iran war ‘peacefully’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during the Freedom 250 reception at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on October 20, 2026. Kylie Cooper | Afp | Getty ImagesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump…
Sam Altman makes surprise South Korea visit to build on partnerships
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made an unannounced visit to South Korea over the weekend, meeting with Samsung executives and reportedly holding talks with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, building on existing partnerships with the country's…
These Senate races may help determine the fate of Social Security
Clockwise, from bottom left, are Josh Turek, a Democratic Iowa state representative, and Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, both U.S. Senate candidates for Iowa; and Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, both…
Binance sees $3.64 billion in net outflows as withdrawals resume
Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesBinance said it recorded $3.64 billion in net outflows after reopening withdrawals on Sunday following a $6.3 billion hack, as customers rushed to move funds off the platform.The exchange processed…