India’s Central Bank Proposes New Safeguards Amid $25 Billion Digital Fraud Surge
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India’s Central Bank Proposes New Safeguards Amid $25 Billion Digital Fraud Surge

The rapid expansion of digital payments in India has been accompanied by a staggering rise in financial cybercrime. In 2025 alone, approximately 2.5 million individuals fell victim to digital fraud, resulting in total losses of $25 billion—a 4,300% increase compared to 2021 figures. These scams often utilize sophisticated social engineering tactics, where perpetrators manipulate victims […]
U.S. Escalates Financial Pressure on Banks Linked to Iranian Oil Exports
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U.S. Escalates Financial Pressure on Banks Linked to Iranian Oil Exports

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued a formal warning to global financial institutions regarding the severe sanctions risks associated with facilitating transactions for Chinese independent refineries. These smaller-scale facilities, often referred to as ‘teapot’ refineries, have become the primary destination for Iranian crude, with estimates suggesting China currently absorbs roughly 90% of Iran’s total oil […]
UK Pharmaceutical Giants AstraZeneca and GSK Beat Earnings Expectations Amid Global Pricing Pressures
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UK Pharmaceutical Giants AstraZeneca and GSK Beat Earnings Expectations Amid Global Pricing Pressures

Britain’s leading pharmaceutical companies, AstraZeneca and GSK, have kicked off 2026 with strong financial performances, reporting core earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. AstraZeneca posted core earnings per share of $2.58, exceeding the anticipated $2.53, while GSK reported a core EPS of £0.47, outperforming the projected £0.43. Both firms have reaffirmed their full-year guidance, signaling confidence […]