News•Feb 21, 2026
Pezeshkian Says Iran Will Not Bow to Pressure Amid US Nuclear Talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Tehran will not submit to external pressure as nuclear talks with the United States continue. He framed the stance as a defense of national sovereignty despite what he described as problems created by world powers. The remarks were broadcast live on state television, underscoring Iran’s resolve amid heightened diplomatic activity. The statement comes as both sides navigate a fragile negotiation landscape.
By Al-Monitor – All
News•Feb 21, 2026
Indigenous Protesters Occupy Cargill’s Santarem Port Terminal in Brazil
Indigenous protesters occupied Cargill’s Santarem river‑port terminal in Brazil’s Pará state, completely halting operations. The terminal handled more than 5.5 million tonnes of soybeans and maize last year, accounting for over 70 % of the port’s grain volume. Demonstrators are opposing a...
By BusinessLIVE
News•Feb 21, 2026
Are the WNBA’s 9-Figure Losses What They Seem?
Negotiations between the WNBA and the WNBPA are stalled by disputed financials, with the league reporting a $50 million loss in 2024 and warning of "hundreds of millions" in losses under the union's latest proposal. Meanwhile, the league has collected nearly...
By Front Office Sports
News•Feb 21, 2026
Japan's Real Wages Poised to Grow After a Year of Decline
Japan’s real wages are set to move into positive territory in January 2026 after a year of decline, driven by a slowdown in CPI inflation to 2% YoY and a suite of government price‑relief measures. Tax cuts on gasoline, tuition‑free...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 21, 2026
Apollo’s Marc Rowan Says Japan Is Poised for a Big Comeback
Apollo Global Management’s co‑founder Marc Rowan told investors in Tokyo that Japan is on the brink of a major economic turnaround. He highlighted that trillions of dollars have been parked in cash and that recent corporate‑governance reforms are unlocking carve‑out...
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Feb 21, 2026
India, Brazil Sign Mining Pact as Modi Targets $20bn Trade in Five Years
India and Brazil signed a mining and minerals cooperation pact in New Delhi, aiming to secure raw material supplies for India's expanding steel sector. The agreement targets raising bilateral trade from roughly $15 bn to over $20 bn within five years, with...
By BusinessLIVE
News•Feb 21, 2026
US Supreme Court Reasserts Its Power, Strikes Down Trump Global Tarrifs
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 ruling that invalidated President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariff regime, finding the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant the president authority to impose tariffs. Authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, the...
By The East African
News•Feb 21, 2026
ECI Expands Alliance with FormedAI to Deliver AI-Powered AP Automation for E-Automate Cloud Users
ECI Software Solutions has broadened its partnership with FormedAI to embed AI‑driven accounts payable automation into the e‑automate Cloud platform for North American dealers. The integration brings the same data‑capture and invoice‑processing engine that served self‑hosted users to cloud deployments,...
By ERP News
News•Feb 21, 2026
Can Microsoft Teams Chat Be Monitored?
Microsoft Teams chat can be monitored using native Microsoft 365 compliance features and third‑party solutions. Monitoring requires an E5 license or an E3 plan with the E5 Compliance add‑on, after which admins enable communication‑compliance, assign roles, and create policies. Tools such...
By TechTarget SearchERP
News•Feb 21, 2026
Ubisoft’s CEO Breaks Silence, Says the Company Has ‘Multiple’ Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed Games Coming
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot announced that the studio is actively developing several new Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry titles, covering both single‑player and multiplayer experiences. The projects will be overseen by the Tencent‑backed Vantage Studios, which now serves as the...
By Video Games Chronicle
News•Feb 21, 2026
Indian Labour-Intensive Exports to Face Lower 10% Surcharge After US Court Axes Trump’s Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the 18% reciprocal tariffs imposed on Indian goods, prompting President Trump to replace them with a uniform 15% worldwide tariff under Section 122. This adjustment lowers the levy on Indian labour‑intensive exports—textiles, leather, shrimp—from the...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 21, 2026
ANALYSIS | Trump Pushes US Towards War with Iran as Advisers Urge Focus on Economy
President Donald Trump has ordered a massive military buildup in the Middle East and is preparing for a possible multi‑week air strike against Iran, despite no clear strategic justification. Senior White House officials say the administration lacks unified support for...
By BusinessLIVE
News•Feb 21, 2026
How Firozabad Turned Recycled Glass Into a Vintage Business
Firozabad’s glass sector, under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, has leveraged recycled cullet to create a niche vintage‑style glass business. Entrepreneur Singraj Yadav transformed waste glass into high‑value collectibles, securing early export contracts and building a library of...
By YourStory
News•Feb 21, 2026
‘We Had to Learn to Be Global From Day One’: Day 1-1000 of GoNomads
Uke Enun founded GoNomads to solve African firms' cross‑border trade hurdles after a failed e‑commerce experiment. The B2B consultancy launched in 2021, iterating its MVP and securing a Payoneer partnership that gave clients multi‑currency accounts and a Mastercard. Early revenue...
By TechCabal
News•Feb 21, 2026
Why the Best Founders Approach Business Like an Engineer
The article argues that founders who adopt an engineering mindset can cut through startup chaos and scale more efficiently. By applying systems thinking, architects‑first planning, and rapid feedback loops, leaders transform vague problems into discrete, testable components. Constraints are reframed...
By Entrepreneur
News•Feb 21, 2026
Most Founders Don’t Realize They’re Giving Away Their Influence — Here’s How to Take It Back
Founders often treat data as a byproduct, unintentionally handing over strategic influence to AI systems, competitors, and markets. Small, passive data‑collection choices can shape pricing, product development, and hiring decisions without the founder’s awareness. By viewing data as capital and...
By Entrepreneur
News•Feb 21, 2026
The Market Already Told You to Pivot — Here’s How to Listen
The article argues that startups must pivot based on actual user behavior rather than founders' assumptions. It outlines how to detect market rejection through metrics like churn, CAC, and LTV, and describes turning existing assets into new opportunities. Real‑world examples...
By Entrepreneur
News•Feb 21, 2026
4 Audit Triggers To Avoid For Entrepreneurs and High Income Individuals
High‑income entrepreneurs, especially Schedule C filers, face sharply higher IRS audit rates in 2024, with audit risk more than double that of previous cycles. The article outlines four primary triggers—aggressive expense deductions, persistent losses, mortgage‑interest miscalculations, and residency errors—that can flag...
By Entrepreneur
News•Feb 21, 2026
How to Decide What to Build Vs. Outsource in 5 Steps — Without Losing Control or Slowing Growth
Founders often view build‑versus‑buy as a pure engineering choice, but the real driver is control over core infrastructure that underpins customer trust and regulatory compliance. A fintech founder at UNest discovered that outsourcing critical systems introduced hidden fragility, prompting a...
By Entrepreneur
News•Feb 21, 2026
Why the Future of Cyber Insurance Depends on the Cyber Talent Behind It
Ransomware attacks jumped 32% in 2025, targeting manufacturing, health care, education and supply chains, while third‑party breaches accounted for roughly 30% of incidents. The surge has driven a rapid expansion of cyber insurance as companies seek protection against AI‑fuelled threats...
By Risk & Insurance
News•Feb 21, 2026
FIIs Turn Buyers in February with Rs 16,912 Crore Worth of Equity Inflows. Is This a Sign of Trend Reversal?
Foreign institutional investors turned net buyers in February 2026, channeling roughly Rs 16,912 crore into Indian equities. This marks a sharp reversal from January’s Rs 35,962 crore outflows and a year‑to‑date net outflow of Rs 19,050 crore. The buying was uneven across sectors, with IT stocks...
By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Feb 21, 2026
Foreign VCs Warn Nigeria’s New Capital Gains Tax Could Slow Investment
Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Act replaces the standalone Capital Gains Tax regime with a unified system, raising the corporate CGT rate from a flat 10% to as high as 30% and introducing an economic‑nexus rule that taxes offshore share sales tied...
By TechCabal
News•Feb 21, 2026
S. Korea to Closely Monitor Additional US Measures Following Supreme Court Ruling on Trump's Tariffs
South Korea announced it will closely monitor any new U.S. trade actions after the Supreme Court upheld the legality of former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel, aluminum and certain Chinese goods. The ruling removes a major legal obstacle, allowing...
By The Korea Herald
News•Feb 21, 2026
35 Million Nigerians Live with Disabilities. This Startup Is Building the Web for Them.
Adaptive Atelier, founded by Toyosi Badejo-Okusanya in 2023, is building an accessibility infrastructure for Africa’s 35 million disabled citizens. The startup offers two core products: AdaptiveWiz, an API that lets users personalize website experiences in real time, and AdaptiveTest, a diagnostic...
By TechCabal
News•Feb 21, 2026
CEE Startup & Tech Weekly: CEE Tech Weekly: Databricks Completes $5B Funding Round
Databricks announced the close of a $5 billion equity round and an additional $2 billion of debt capacity, pushing its valuation to $134 billion and reporting $5.4 billion in annualised revenue, a 65 % YoY increase. The funding round underscores the influence of its Romanian...
By The Recursive
News•Feb 21, 2026
When Investors Say ‘No Technical Moat’, What They’re Really Saying
Investors often ask for a technical moat, but founders like Curaley demonstrate that early enterprise pilots and trust can provide stronger defensibility. Curaley secured a paid pilot with a global enterprise before building a full product, using that credibility to...
By Startups Magazine
News•Feb 21, 2026
Sweeping Tariffs Gone but Trump's 10% Global Tariffs On. What to Expect From Markets on Monday?
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s sweeping Section 232 tariffs, removing the 18% duty on many Indian exports. Hours later Trump announced a 10% global tariff on all imports, effective immediately. Indian exporters in gems, textiles, pharma and auto...
By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Feb 21, 2026
The Rail Ahead: As High-Speed Lines Saturate China, How Far Can Their Global Reach Extend?
China’s railway giants are turning outward as domestic high‑speed lines saturate, seeking overseas contracts in Southeast and Central Asia. Projects already under way include Thailand’s 610 km line, Malaysia’s 665 km east‑west railway, and Indonesia’s Jakarta‑Bandung service that has moved 12 million passengers....
By South China Morning Post – Global Economy
News•Feb 21, 2026
Chariot to Raise $20 Million to Fund Offshore Angola Oil Production Stake
Chariot Plc announced a $20 million equity placing to help finance the acquisition of a producing oil interest offshore Angola. The deal, in partnership with Shell Trading and Etu Energias, targets Blocks 14 and 14K, which currently produce about 8,000 barrels per day....
By World Oil – News
News•Feb 21, 2026
Russia Weakened but Still Dangerous After the Ukraine War
The Ukraine war has exposed Russia’s structural vulnerabilities, including demographic decline, waning energy leverage over Europe, and growing reliance on China. Simultaneously, Moscow has adapted its military doctrine, emphasizing drones, electronic warfare, and attritional tactics, while sanctions have not collapsed...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 21, 2026
British Chamber Welcomes Easing of Interest Rates
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas trimmed its policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%, marking a cumulative 225‑basis‑point reduction since August 2024. The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines welcomed the move, arguing it will help revive economic growth and...
By Philstar – Business
News•Feb 21, 2026
How Ecoright Grew To ₹14.08 Cr By Making Eco Materials Affordable
Ecoright, founded by IIM Calcutta alumni in 2019, has scaled its affordable eco‑friendly bag line to ₹14.08 cr in FY25, a 60% revenue jump from the previous year. The brand leverages organic cotton, jute and recycled PET to offer 300+ SKUs...
By Inc42
News•Feb 21, 2026
From Courtroom to Capital Markets: Why US Tariff Instability Matters
The Supreme Court narrowed presidential tariff authority, prompting the administration to rely on alternative statutes and refusing refunds for collected duties. This creates a new layer of substitution and retroactivity risk that markets now price into trade‑policy expectations. For capital‑intensive...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 21, 2026
Quote of the Day: ‘Benefits of Tariffs Are…’ — What Milton Friedman Said on Protectionism
Milton Friedman’s 1980 warning that tariffs show visible benefits but hide widespread costs resonates amid recent US‑China trade frictions, where higher import duties have pushed up consumer prices and strained global supply chains. At the same time, India and Brazil...
By Mint (India) – Economy
News•Feb 21, 2026
EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Strengthen U.S. AI Workforce Readiness and Security
EC‑Council announced its Enterprise AI Credential Suite, adding four role‑based AI certifications and an updated Certified CISO v4 program. The launch targets the estimated $5.5 trillion global AI risk exposure and a U.S. reskilling gap of 700,000 workers. It aligns with recent...
By The Hacker News
News•Feb 21, 2026
RBI Likely to Go for a Prolonged Policy Rate Pause: ICICI Bank Report
The Reserve Bank of India kept its policy repo rate steady at 5.25% on February 6, signalling a neutral stance. ICICI Bank Global Markets expects this will translate into a prolonged pause through 2026‑27 as core inflation stays benign and oil‑price...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 21, 2026
FDLO: A Short-Term Harbor, Yet Beware Of Long-Term Underperformance
The Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF (FDLO) tracks 126 U.S. stocks with a weighted‑average 24‑month beta of 0.78, positioning it as a lower‑risk vehicle. In 2026 the fund has outperformed the broad‑market S&P 500 ETF IVV, but it still trails pure...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 21, 2026
How Bacca Bucci Grew To ₹81.6 Cr By Owning Mid-Premium, Design-Led Shoes
Bacca Bucci, founded in 2015, has positioned itself as a mid‑premium, design‑led footwear brand in India’s fast‑growing market. By adopting an asset‑light, outsourced manufacturing model and a marketplace‑first strategy, it sold nearly 5 million pairs to 4.5 million customers, achieving ₹81.6 Cr revenue...
By Inc42
News•Feb 21, 2026
Microsoft and Nexon Put Faith in New Creative Leads With Wildly Different Backgrounds
Patrick Soderlund, founder of Embark Studios, has been appointed executive chairman of Nexon, while Asha Sharma, a former Azure AI lead, will replace Phil Spencer as CEO of Microsoft Gaming. Soderlund’s track record includes successful multiplayer titles like The Finals...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 21, 2026
US Does Not Want Anyone Buying Russian Oil, Says Ambassador Sergio Gor
US Ambassador Sergio Gor told reporters in New Delhi that Washington does not want any country buying Russian oil as part of its effort to end the Ukraine war. He praised India’s recent diversification of crude supplies but reiterated the...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 21, 2026
US: Landmark Supreme Court Decision Holds IEEPA Tariffs Invalid
On February 20, 2026 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6‑3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the President authority to impose tariffs, invalidating the IEEPA tariffs enacted by President Trump. The majority applied the major questions...
By International Trade Compliance Update (Baker McKenzie)
News•Feb 21, 2026
Bruno Says He Joined Blue Origin to Work on ‘Urgent’ National Security Projects
Tory Bruno, former ULA chief, left the company to become president of Blue Origin’s new national‑security group, citing an urgent need for dynamic space operations and missile‑defense capabilities. He believes ULA’s Vulcan rocket is now mature, allowing him to focus...
By SpaceNews
News•Feb 21, 2026
Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG) Swings to Q4 Loss on Elevated Claims
Employers Holdings (EIG) posted a Q4 2025 loss of $23.4 million, with revenue slipping 21.3% year‑over‑year to $170.5 million. The full‑year net income collapsed from $118.6 million in 2024 to $10.8 million, while the GAAP combined ratio deteriorated to 106% in the quarter and...
By AlphaStreet
News•Feb 21, 2026
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) Profit Rebound on Fiber Momentum
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) posted a fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue increase of 12% to $330.7 million and net income of $37.2 million, reversing a year‑earlier loss. Full‑year results showed a profit swing to $48.2 million on $1.23 billion of operating revenue, driven by accelerated...
By AlphaStreet
News•Feb 21, 2026
How Something’s Brewing Grew To ₹12.4 Cr By Productising The Coffee Hobby
Something’s Brewing, a Bengaluru‑based e‑retail platform for home coffee enthusiasts, posted ₹12.4 cr revenue in FY25 – a 58% jump from the previous year. The company curates espresso machines, grinders, beans and accessories from India, Germany, Italy and China, and pairs...
By Inc42
News•Feb 21, 2026
The Economics Of Retention: How MoEngage Built A Defensible Moat In A Crowded Market
MoEngage has turned the high cost of user retention—estimated at five to twenty‑five times acquisition expense—into a core SaaS proposition. After raising $280 million in a Series F round, the company reported close to $100 million in ARR and achieved profitability in the...
By Inc42
News•Feb 21, 2026
Vedanta Resources Mobilises $350 Million in Fresh Borrowing
Vedanta Resources secured a $350 million, 3.5‑year revolving credit facility from a consortium of six banks, including First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mashreq, Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. The loan, priced at SOFR + 435 bps, will refinance existing maturities, fund interest payments and...
By ETCFO – Corporate Finance
News•Feb 21, 2026
BYD Adds to China’s Expanding Automotive Footprint in Pakistan
Chinese EV maker BYD is set to begin local vehicle assembly in Pakistan, with a 25,000‑unit annual plant near Karachi slated for operation in the third to fourth quarter of 2026. The $150 million facility will make BYD the first electric‑vehicle...
By KrASIA
News•Feb 21, 2026
Entravision Parts Ways with COO Jeffery Liberman
Entravision Communications announced the departure of President and Chief Operating Officer Jeffery Liberman, ending a nearly two‑decade tenure with the Spanish‑language broadcaster. Liberman, who rose from radio division president to COO in 2012, oversaw dozens of Univision‑affiliated TV and radio...
By The Desk
News•Feb 21, 2026
Bakersfield College Can’t Fire Professor for Anti-DEI Beliefs
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing Bakersfield College from disciplining history professor Daymon Johnson for his anti‑DEI speech, while still allowing the college to require mandatory DEI training for faculty screening committee service. Johnson, who leads the right‑leaning...
By Courthouse News Service