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Sudan's civil war is being financed in part by smuggled natural resources, most notably gold, according to reporting highlighting how illicit trade routes move the country's mineral wealth out of the country and convert it into weapons and revenue for the warring parties. The reporting sheds light on how both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces sustain their war effort despite sanctions and economic collapse.
- 2Insider warns of something 'profoundly dangerous' in the financial system●The man who looked into the 'actual beating heart' of the financial system—and saw something 'profoundly dangerous'
A Fortune interview with a financial insider describes his close look at what he calls the 'actual beating heart' of the financial system, and his conclusion that something there is 'profoundly dangerous'. The piece frames his warnings as a caution about hidden risks in the plumbing of global finance, though the specific danger is not detailed in the available coverage.
- 3Ashu Sir Shares Essential Money Management Skills●Money Management Skills You Need to Know! | Ashu sir
An educational session on personal finance by Ashu Sir, a teacher associated with the Science and Fun Motivation channel, is drawing wide attention for explaining key money management skills. The talk covers practical approaches to budgeting, saving, and handling money wisely, resonating strongly with young students and viewers. It ranks among the most engaged-with personal finance items globally at the moment.
- 4Jaishankar warns of looming energy and food crisis●Alarm bells Modi’s minister Jaishankar has pressed the panic button. He says: • An energy, food, fertiliser and financia
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has warned that India and the world face a coming crisis spanning energy, food, fertiliser and finance. He said major grain exporters may be unable to ship goods out of the Black Sea, raising the risk of a global food shortage. Opposition figures, including Congress leader Supriya Shrinate, seized on the remarks, saying the minister had 'pressed the panic button' and accusing the government of alarming the public.
- 5Saudi Arabia's mBridge exit exposes limits of de-dollarisation▼Opinion | Saudi Arabia’s mBridge exit shows the limits of financial de-dollarisation
Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from mBridge, the cross-border digital currency project backed by the Bank for International Settlements that aimed to enable central banks to settle payments without the dollar. Commentators argue the move shows the limits of efforts to build alternatives to dollar-based finance, with Riyadh prioritising its currency peg and close financial ties to the United States over BRICS-style de-dollarisation ambitions.
- 6Dentsu places a big Hollywood bet on Angry Birds 3▼Dentsu is making a big Hollywood bet with ‘Angry Birds 3’ — and beyond
Japanese advertising giant Dentsu is expanding into Hollywood, backing the upcoming animated film 'Angry Birds 3' as part of a broader push into entertainment production and film financing. The move signals the agency's ambition to move beyond advertising into global content, with more projects expected beyond the Angry Birds franchise.
- 7Basel chief warns banking risks growing more interconnected▼Basel chief says risks becoming more interconnected as international cooperation wanes
The head of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said financial risks are becoming increasingly interconnected across borders just as international cooperation between regulators is weakening. He cautioned that fragmented oversight could leave the global banking system less able to spot and contain emerging threats. Reuters and Yahoo Finance both carried the remarks, which are being closely watched by banking and regulatory circles.
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Gulf investors are increasingly looking toward Libya and Algeria as potential destinations for capital, according to Global Finance. The shift suggests interest in North African markets as Gulf funds and companies seek new opportunities beyond their traditional focus areas, with both countries offering untapped sectors for investment.
- 9South Korea's Central Bank to Buy One Ton of Gold in December●South Korea's Central Bank Will Purchase 1 Ton of Gold in December.
The Bank of Korea plans to purchase one ton of gold in December, according to reports circulating in global financial media. The move would add to the central bank's gold reserves at a time when many monetary authorities worldwide have been steadily increasing their bullion holdings. Details on the price, financing, or the bank's broader reserve strategy have not been disclosed.
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Uzbekistan is developing a financial hub as it competes to position itself as Central Asia's leading destination for foreign investment. The move puts the country in direct competition with neighbours such as Kazakhstan, long the region's financial centre, as global investors show growing interest in Central Asian markets.