WASHINGTON – King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of American independence Tuesday by praising the enduring partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom during an address to a joint session of Congress. Charles highlighted the historical and cultural ties between the two countries while urging U.S. leaders to remain engaged in global…
In the early weeks of the Covid pandemic, in those days when public spaces emptied and hospitals filled up, I used to see this magazine cover from 2017 being passed around social media. The story was a familiar one to me, because I was the one who had written it: The posts were all versions…
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s national rial currency hit a record low Wednesday of 1.8 million to the dollar as a shaky ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel holds. The rial had remained stable in the early weeks of the war that began Feb. 28, in part because there was little trading or imports. The…
GETAFE, SPAIN – APRIL 25: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelonareacts scoring his team’s second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on April 25, 2026 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Getty Images As long spells go, Marcus Rashford’s at Barcelona this season…
Company Logo The China Baby Food Market is projected to grow from USD 19.63 billion in 2025 to USD 36.15 billion by 2034, marking a CAGR of 7.02%. This growth is driven by rising disposable incomes, urbanization, and heightened awareness of infant nutrition. Demand surges for safe, high-quality, fortified baby food across milk formula, prepared…
Key Points It’s that time of year again. Another earnings season is upon us, with companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, ASML, and Intel among the first to report. These players all offered the same message: Demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips is soaring. And in each case, this is translating into revenue growth. This…
Hong Kong authorities have rolled out a fresh package of measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reeling from the global fuel crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including a 21 per cent increase in available bank lending to HK$450 billion (US$78.43 billion). The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the city’s de…
Europe’s reliance on Chinese green technology is a growing security risk, new research warned. Countries are racing to install renewables and other clean tech, particularly after the Iran war caused the second major global energy shock in five years, exposing fossil fuel supply vulnerability. But China produces around 90% of the world’s solar panels and…
LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) – Russia will hold a slimmed-down version of its annual parade to celebrate victory in World War Two, without the usual display of weaponry, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, citing an increased threat of Ukrainian attacks. The May 9 parade on Moscow’s Red Square is a highlight of the Russian calendar,…
The May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square is the headline event for Russian President Vladimir Putin: Each year, Russia puts on a display of military might that showcases the country’s most impressive weapons, including its latest-generation missiles and tanks. This year, however, the parade promises to be a more low-key affair. Late…