Local News
Sampath Bank Pioneers Seamless PayPal Integration for Sri Lankan Digital Professionals.
4 hours ago
Sampath Bank has become the first financial institution in Sri Lanka to offer direct PayPal integration via its Sampath Vishwa platform, enabling easier fund withdrawals for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
South Africa
Surge in Xenophobic Sentiment and Vigilante Violence Rocks South Africa.
May 23, 2026 at 4:28 AM
South Africa is facing a concerning rise in xenophobic attacks as vigilante groups and specific political factions target foreign nationals, citing economic grievances and high unemployment rates as justifications.
Technology
OpenAI Launches Equity-for-Compute Strategy Targeting Y Combinator Startups.
May 20, 2026 at 6:35 PM
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has introduced a pilot program offering up to $2 million in API credits to Y Combinator startups in exchange for equity, signaling a major shift in how AI-focused companies manage their capital and infrastructure costs.

















