Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) bought 5 million barrels of crude oil from the United States and the Middle East in early November 2025, according to multiple sources cited by Reuters. This acquisition includes a shipment split roughly between US shale oil and

OpenAI announced in November 2025 its exploration into consumer health products, including a new AI-powered health assistant. The initiative targets individual health management by offering personalized wellness guidance through conversational AI. While OpenAI has not disclosed specific timelines or pricing models, the move marks a deliberate expansion beyond traditional enterprise

Lenskart, the Indian eyewear retailer, listed publicly in early November 2025 with a near $8 billion valuation, stirring debate over the appropriateness of this price. After a tepid open, its shares closed only marginally above the IPO price. Exact share price and volume details remain undisclosed publicly. The IPO’s

In 2025, despite the accelerating sophistication of artificial intelligence tools that automate large portions of software development, experts emphasize that every founder still needs to learn basic coding skills. While AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot have streamlined some technical tasks, no advanced degree in computer

On November 10, 2025, Hungary's Finance Minister announced that a newly established US financial shield is supporting Hungary amid a suspension of European Union funding. While official EU disbursements to Hungary have been frozen due to compliance disputes, this US-backed mechanism provides Hungary with critical fiscal support by

On November 10, 2025, Poland's central bank Governor Adam Glapiński's successor, central banker Marcin Dabrowski, signaled plans for further interest rate cuts in response to evolving economic conditions. This move follows Poland’s benchmark interest rate reductions that have brought the main policy rate down to

PwC released its latest Global Top 100 Unicorns report on November 10, 2025, revealing a 44% increase in valuations driven predominantly by AI-focused companies. These unicorns—private companies valued over $1 billion—now owe a substantial portion of their amplified market caps to embedded AI capabilities and AI-first business models.

On the latest episode of America's Favorite Mom and Pop Shops®, an entrepreneur without professional cooking experience launched Poppy's café in Brooklyn, turning it into a thriving local hotspot. Opening in early 2025, Poppy’s gained traction by bypassing traditional culinary expertise constraints, instead leveraging deep

Diageo, the world's largest drinks maker known for brands like Guinness, appointed former Tesco CEO to lead its turnaround efforts amid falling sales. The move came in late 2025 as the company confronted a persistent decline in core product revenues, particularly impacting Guinness, its flagship brand. While the

On November 10, 2025, Chinese regulators granted conditional approval for a joint venture between Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, and Chilean lithium giant SQM. This JV focuses on lithium mining and production, a critical raw material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and renewable energy systems. The joint venture

Campaigners are urging more employers to adopt the Real Living Wage standard, stressing the benefits of paying wages aligned with actual living costs rather than the government-mandated minimum. While exact adoption numbers and employer details remain undisclosed, this movement seeks to change compensation dynamics across multiple sectors in the UK

On November 9, 2025, China announced it will exempt chips used by carmakers from recent export curbs. This move directly addresses fears that European car production would be severely disrupted due to chip shortages following China’s broad export restrictions earlier this year. While exact volumes or companies affected were

Parents in Jersey report ongoing struggles due to a lack of affordable childcare combined with a soaring cost of living, placing unprecedented financial and operational stress on families as of late 2025. While exact statewide childcare costs and income data remain unpublished, anecdotal evidence from community surveys consistently highlights childcare

On November 2025, the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced a review of suspending 23,500 child benefit payments. The tax authority had triggered the suspensions by analyzing travel data that purportedly showed thousands of parents had permanently left the UK. However, many of these parents contest the claim, asserting

The US Senate is on the verge of passing a bill to end the ongoing federal government shutdown, which began nearly 40 days ago. As of November 10, 2025, negotiations matured, with the Senate poised to approve a funding package aimed at restoring government operations and avoiding default on federal

In its October meeting summary released recently, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) revealed internal debates about the likelihood of a near-term interest rate hike—an unusual shift after years of ultra-loose monetary policy designed to combat deflation. The discussions centered on potential moves during or soon after the October 2025

Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to pivot its monetary policy under a newly drafted stimulus plan announced in November 2025. The plan calls for an explicit shift in BOJ’s mandate towards prioritizing economic growth acceleration, moving away from its long-standing obsession with inflation targeting. This strategic move comes

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' aerospace company, postponed the second launch attempt of its New Glenn rocket on November 10, 2025. This launch was critical because it aimed to demonstrate the reuse capability of New Glenn rockets while delivering Blue Origin's first commercial payloads. The scrub followed an

On November 10, 2025, Japan's Prime Minister Taro Takaichi announced signaling a move to ease the government's fiscal consolidation targets previously focused on aggressive debt reduction. This shift indicates a relaxation in the pace at which Japan aims to cut its public debt, which as of

YouTube TV is issuing a $20 credit to subscribers impacted by a blackout of Disney-owned channels including ESPN and ABC that started in early November 2025. This blackout has left subscribers without key Disney networks for more than a week, a significant disruption for a service that charges around $75

On November 9, 2025, former President Donald Trump publicly intensified his criticisms of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) as the ongoing federal government shutdown reached its 40th day. This shutdown, one of the longest in U.S. history, has halted operations of numerous federal agencies, directly impacting over 800,000

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is widely recognized as one of the wealthiest individuals globally. His net worth as reported by the BBC fluctuates primarily due to the concentrated ownership of shares in these two companies, among other assets. Current estimates suggest Musk’s net worth is

Apple (apple.com/iphone) is reportedly planning to roll out a wide range of new satellite-powered features for the iPhone, beyond its current support for emergency texting, calls, and roadside assistance via satellite connectivity. While the device has had satellite support since 2023 for emergency services, the upcoming expansion aims

Microsoft has introduced a new $10 upgrade for Windows 11 Pro, targeting entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to enhance productivity with advanced features. Available starting November 2025, this upgrade offers a low-cost path from Windows 11 Home to Pro, unlocking security, virtualization, and business management tools. The move aims