Asian markets sluggish as Lunar New Year holiday looms
john paul HONG KONG — Asian markets presented a mixed but largely subdued picture on Monday, as a wave of Lunar New Year holidays across the region led to thin trading volumes…
Eurovision 70th anniversary live tour postponed
In a disappointing turn of events for the global community of Eurofans, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced the postponement of the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour. The…
Canada PM to mourn with grieving town, new details emerge on shooter
TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia — In a powerful display of national unity, Prime Minister Mark Carney traveled to this reeling Rocky Mountain community on Friday to lead a vigil for…
Asian markets extend gains as Tokyo enjoys another record day
Asian stock markets extended their bullish run on Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading the charge to yet another all-time closing high, underscoring a wave of investor confidence sweeping the…
Italy ski resorts grapple with crowds, climate pressure
The iconic image of an Italian ski holiday—crisp blue skies, endless groomed pistes, and a lively après-ski scene in a charming alpine village—is facing a dual challenge. Italy’s storied ski…
Data Privacy Day: What businesses really need to know
As Data Privacy Day approaches each January 28th, many organizations treat it as just another compliance checkbox—a brief mention in company newsletters or a quick security reminder. But in an…
Dazzling Chinese AI debuts mask growing pains
From sleek humanoid robots pouring tea to hyper-realistic AI avatars delivering the news, China’s artificial intelligence stage is undeniably dazzling. At tech showcases and in state media, a parade of…
Botswana warns diamond oversupply to hit growth
GABORONE — In a stark warning that has sent ripples through the global luxury market and financial circles, Botswana, the world’s second-largest diamond producer by value, has cautioned that an…
International frog meat trade spreads a deadly fungus
In the murky waters of the world’s wetlands and rainforests, a silent massacre has been unfolding for decades. Amphibians, Earth’s most vulnerable class of vertebrates, are being wiped out at…
Indonesian rescuers find debris from missing plane
In a tense and urgent development, Indonesian search and rescue teams have located debris from a commercial aircraft that vanished from radar earlier this week, marking a crucial turning point…