Gibellina: Italy’s capital of contemporary art hopes to revive abandoned art town
Once written off as a failed postmodern dream, the Sicilian town of Gibellina is attempting a bold revival through contemporary art, as it prepares...
Two Canadian provinces fight for ‘Crown Royal Whisky’
A dispute over a British-owned, Canadian-made whisky has triggered an unusual political standoff between two Canadian provinces, raising questions about national unity as the...
Saks Global: Iconic luxury retailer announces bankruptcy
On a January morning in midtown Manhattan, shoppers browsing the flagship Saks Fifth Avenue store were greeted by gleaming displays of high-end handbags from...
US suspends immigrant visa for 75 countries, including Pakistan. Read why!
The United States has announced a sweeping pause on immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, marking one of...
Dubai chocolate-inspired ‘chewy cookie’ triggers dessert frenzy across South Korea
A dessert inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar has sparked an unexpected food craze in South Korea, with shops selling out within minutes...
India: Government asks quick-commerce firms to drop ’10-minute delivery’ promise
The Union government has asked quick-commerce platforms to stop advertising the much-touted “10-minute delivery” promise, citing serious concerns over the safety and working conditions...
One in four developing countries now poorer than before Covid: World Bank
A new World Bank report has delivered a stark warning about the fragile state of the global economy, revealing that roughly one quarter of...
US greenhouse gas emissions climb 2.4% in 2025. Read why!
For the first time in three years, greenhouse gas emissions in the United States rose last year, reversing a downward trend and raising fresh...
Apple-Google forge AI partnership as Gemini to power next-gen Siri
In a notable strategic shift that reverberates across the global tech industry, Apple Inc. has struck a multi-year agreement with Google to integrate the...