semafor.comadded August 2026
Semaforby Tiisetso Motsoeneng14h ago
The News South Africa’s Absa Group is seeking partnerships with fintechs in a strategy aimed at reaching new customers by embedding its services in apps they already use, a senior executive told...
Semaforby Alexander Onukwue14h ago
The News Nigeria is betting on a grant program to spur the discovery of new commercial mining and processing opportunities as part of a broader strategy to secure a larger share of African mining...
Semaforby David Weigel16h ago
The News A fight over drag has broken out in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where Democratic Mayor Paige Cognetti is running for Congress against Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan.
Semaforby Adrian Elimian16h ago
The News Liberia’s agreement to accept up to 1,200 deportees from the US remains shrouded in mystery a day after the first 20 arrivals landed in Monrovia, leaving many wondering what Liberia is...
Semaforby Shelby Talcott16h ago
As the midterms get closer, the White House is confronting another topic instead: internal drama.
Semaforby Eleanor Mueller16h ago
The News Economic historian Phillip Magness wasn’t expecting to go viral last week when he posted a clip of Vice President JD Vance criticizing the US dollar’s status as global reserve currency.
Semaforby Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson16h ago
The Signal Insight Companies are 60% more likely to hit or beat their growth goals if their board works in close partnership with their chief executive, according to Spencer Stuart.
Semaforby J.D. Capelouto1d ago
A new Bloomberg analysis quantified the US’ narrowing lead over China in the AI race, showing how Chinese companies are deploying advanced models at a faster pace.
Semaforby Jeronimo Gonzalez1d ago
A media regulation proposal put forward by Mexico’s government has sparked fears of censorship in a country already grappling with bleak freedom of expression scores.
Semaforby Tasneem Nashrulla1d ago
Ukraine’s leader said the country’s lack of Patriot missiles was costing lives after Russian airstrikes targeting Kyiv killed 17 and injured more than 40 on Thursday.
Semaforby Tasneem Nashrulla1d ago
Israel sharply criticized the UK after London voiced opposition to the Jewish state’s support for settlements in the occupied West Bank, the latest in a series of rows with once strong Western...
Semaforby Eleanor Mueller1d ago
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to reveal on Monday “exactly what we’re going to do” to ratchet up economic pressure on Iran, he told CNBC Thursday morning.
Semaforby Shelby Talcott1d ago
The FBI appears to be accelerating its investigation into disgraced former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Semaforby Rohan Goswami1d ago
A tiny biotech deal announced in July is suddenly attracting a lot of attention. Tempus AI agreed to acquire Personalis, a Merck-backed company which provides advanced genomic sequencing and...
Semaforby Jake Angelo1d ago
Walmart posted the slowest US sales growth in six years on Thursday, the latest sign that consumers are feeling strapped.
Semaforby Rohan Goswami1d ago
Rohan’s view Battered-up and bruised software names are having their Regina George moment. Once beloved, then out of style, and now back again.
Semaforby Adrian Elimian1d ago
The State Department is warning of the “long and challenging” road ahead in addressing the Ebola crisis ravaging parts of Africa, after the epidemic became the deadliest in the Democratic Republic...
Semaforby Eugenia Perozo1d ago
After months of slow progress and noncommittal MOUs, international oil companies are making tangible headway in Venezuela. Oil Minister Paula Henao announced deals with two US firms this week.
Semaforby Tim McDonnell1d ago
A big hiccup is moving through the global oil trade that’s likely to cause another surge in prices, especially in Asia, over the next few weeks.
Semaforby Manal Albarakati1d ago
Even as some economic diversification projects are put on the back burner, Saudi Arabia is intensifying its $13.3 billion push to build indoor entertainment centers across the country.
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