If you build something great, something that could rake in millions or billions, don’t kid yourself. The big players will come for it. They’ll copy it, strip it down, and make it their own.

🚖 Buckle up for a wild ride! Taxi mafias are outmaneuvering apps like Uber & Ola, charging triple the fare. It's not just India, Mexico City, London, Jakarta face the same clash of old vs. new. Dive into our latest from The Brink to uncover the global battle for mobility, hidden economic stakes, and what’s next for tech supremacy. Plus, test your Mobility IQ for a chance to win exclusive insights!

A transformative digital initiative will launch, introducing a national digital identification system, which aims to centralize online identity verification under state control, fundamentally reshaping how digital interactions are managed within the country.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), India's market regulator, has taken decisive action against this major U.S.-based quantitative trading firm, accusing it of manipulating key stock indices through sophisticated high-frequency trading (HFT) strategies. This unprecedented crackdown not only highlights the complexities of modern financial markets but also raises critical questions about regulatory oversight, market fairness, and the impact on retail investors.

The U.S. Senate’s Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 bill threatens 500% tariffs on countries like India, which relies on Russia for 35–40% of its crude oil to curb inflation. Simultaneously, a groundbreaking partnership between Adani Total Gas Ltd. (ATGL) and Jio-bp, announced on June 25, 2025, signals a bold domestic push toward energy diversification. Beneath the surface lies a web of strategic maneuvers..

What drives this audacious push, and what’s at stake? Let’s peel back the layers, exposing the motives and the staggering impacts that could redefine Alaska’s future.

What’s really going on? Is Iran’s WhatsApp warning a legitimate security concern, or a calculated distraction from its own vulnerabilities? TheBrink uncovers insights and perspectives that pierce through the fog of war and propaganda.

Exclusive leaks here by TheBrink, jaw-dropping data, and whispers of an imminent regional war reveal a crisis that could hand China the keys to Eurasia while leaving India’s ambitions in ruins.

The number of cities reporting price declines jumped to 53 from 45, signaling a broadening collapse. Year-on-year, prices fell by a staggering 4.8%, with some estimates suggesting a cumulative drop of nearly 10% from their peak for new homes and 17% for existing ones. This is a massive shockwave rattling the world’s second-largest economy.

Your next appliance purchase is about to sting. With inflation already a sore spot, these new costs could make replacing that clunky old fridge or busted dryer a budget-breaking ordeal.

India’s recent claim to the title of the world’s fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan, sparked celebrations and headlines. But beneath the triumphant narrative lies a starkly different reality, one that reveals a nation grappling with deep-seated inequality, persistent poverty, and a growth story that benefits a select few while leaving millions behind.

Four of Silicon Valley's most powerful technology executives took an oath that would have been unthinkable just years ago. On Friday, they raised their right hands and swore allegiance to the United States Army as lieutenant colonels, while keeping their day jobs running some of the world's most influential tech companies.

Financial elder abuse, the most prevalent form of mistreatment against seniors, is surging at an alarming rate, driven by sophisticated scams and, more disturbingly, betrayal by those closest to the victims.

President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough in U.S.-China trade relations, revealing a tentative agreement to restore the flow of rare earth minerals and magnets from China to the United States. However, with U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods set at 55% and China imposing 10% tariffs on U.S. imports, the agreement represents a delicate truce rather than a lasting resolution.

Boeing, once a paragon of aerospace engineering, has faced a cascade of challenges in recent years, marked by high-profile crashes, persistent delays, and systemic quality issues. From the catastrophic 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 to the January 2024 Alaska Airlines door plug incident and the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's reputation has been severely tarnished.

The U.S. is pressing India to open its agriculture, dairy, and pharmaceutical markets, wielding the threat of resumed tariffs, 10% universal and 16% country-specific, paused since April 2025. India, fiercely protective of its 700 million farmers and its economic sovereignty, is pushing back, threatening retaliatory tariffs. For TheBrink readers, this is a geopolitics with far-reaching implications.

Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES), a groundbreaking platform designed to facilitate trading in private company shares. Set to launch later this year, PISCES is poised to redefine the interface between private and public markets, addressing the growing trend of companies delaying IPOs.

The UK government’s 2025 policy agenda, is a bold attempt to navigate a turbulent global economic landscape while addressing domestic challenges. Beneath the surface of these policies lie undercurrents that could disrupt businesses, reshape industries, and alter the UK’s competitive position.

On June 9, 2025, President Donald Trump’s sweeping travel ban took effect, imposing complete entry restrictions on nationals from 12 countries and partial visa suspensions on seven others. While the ban’s stated intent is to protect the U.S. from terrorism and public safety threats, a closer examination reveals complex undercurrents, economic disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and cultural ramifications, that may reshape global mobility and America’s standing in the world.

A surge of insider selling among top executives at major U.S. companies in the first half of 2025 has raised eyebrows. This comes amid macroeconomic turbulence and regulatory shifts, hinting at deeper motivations beyond routine diversification. For The Brink’s readers, this analysis uncovers the hidden drivers behind these sales, leveraging data and predictive insights to reveal what executives might foresee that the common doesn’t.