What began as an audacious White House ceremony in September 2020 has evolved into one of the most contentious diplomatic initiatives reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics. The Abraham Accords brought four Arab nations into formal recognition with Israel, a breakthrough many hailed as historic, while critics argue it abandoned Palestinian aspirations.

Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan and widely regarded as the father of Japan’s convenience store industry, died of heart failure on May 18. He was 93.

Kevin Warsh has officially taken the helm as the 11th chair of the Federal Reserve, stepping into one of the world’s most influential economic positions. His swearing-in ceremony at the White House marks a significant transition for the central bank, which now faces mounting inflation and intense political scrutiny.

The Pentagon has burned through roughly half its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system’s entire arsenal while shielding Israel from Iranian ballistic strikes, leaving defense officials scrambling to accelerate production amid broader concerns about America’s military readiness against rival powers.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX just filed for what could be the biggest IPO in history. With a $1.75 trillion valuation target and Starlink printing money, the aerospace giant is on track to make its founder the world’s first trillionaire.

Meta began its largest restructuring in over a year Wednesday, laying off 8,000 employees, roughly 10% of its global workforce—as CEO Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on artificial intelligence despite mounting costs and competitive pressures.

India and Italy have dramatically strengthened their strategic partnership during PM Modi’s Rome visit, signing a defence industrial roadmap and critical minerals deal that signals a significant shift in bilateral engagement.

Russian President Vladimir Putin touches down in Beijing for a landmark two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, signalling deeper Russia-China alliance amid global tensions.

The modern career path is no longer linear, it’s cyclical. As boomerang employees now represent 35% of all new hires (and 68% in tech), forward-thinking companies are discovering that welcoming former employees back is one of the smartest talent strategies available. They come with institutional knowledge, proven performance track records, and fresh skills from elsewhere.

In an era of persistent volatility, global supply chain resilience has become the defining competitive advantage for multinational enterprises. Forward-thinking executives are moving beyond reactive fixes to embed adaptability at the core of their strategies.

Iran strike on Amazon cloud facility in Bahrain has damaged key AWS infrastructure, sparking fresh concerns about the safety of digital systems in today’s tense Middle East.