In a covert operation underscoring the growing Russia-West shadow war, US intelligence uncovered a Russian plan using explosive packages disguised as shipments, sparking fires in Europe and prompting Biden administration warnings to President Vladimir Putin. According to senior US officials, intercepted communications from the Russian military intelligence agency, G.R.U., indicated the fires were part of…
10 January 2025 15:46 Russian President Vladimir Putin has chaired the first meeting of the year with permanent members of the Russian Federation Security Council. The meeting focused on additional measures to ensure public safety during the preparations and celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Caliber.Az reports via Kremlin’s…
Iron ore futures prices gained for a second straight session on Tuesday, supported by pre-holiday restocking by steelmakers in top consumer China and revived hopes of stimulus. The most-traded May iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) ended daytime trade 1.29% higher at 783 yuan ($107.28) a metric ton. The benchmark January iron…
SYDNEY/LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) – Shares around the world nudged lower on Monday on soft economic numbers from China and Europe and as surging bond yields challenged equity valuations, kicking off a week packed with central bank meetings and major economic data. Figures from China showed retail sales rose just 3.0% in November, compared with…
Angelle Siyang-Le, director of Art Basel Hong Kong. Courtesy of Art Basel While Art Basel Miami Beach is just around the corner, Art Basel Hong Kong has already announced the gallery list and details for its 2025 fair, set for March 28-30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year’s edition will showcase…
Gastroenterology specialists may possess suboptimal skills and confidence in diagnosing primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in a timely fashion and separately from other hepatic conditions, according to data from a new qualitative study. New research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2024 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, PA, this week showed both gastroenterologists and relevant…
NEW YORK, Oct 14 (Reuters) – U.S. stocks were led higher by technology shares while crude prices dipped on Monday as investors, amid light Columbus Day trading, looked past signs of economic softness in China and girded themselves for a string of high-profile corporate earnings reports. Megacap tech-adjacent growth stocks provided much of the upside…
Chef Claude Bosi. Lisa Tse Although Claude Bosi has several Michelin stars to his name, his most significant success is developing long-term relationships with his guests. The London-based French chef currently helms four restaurants (Claude Bosi at Bibendum, Brooklands, Josephine Bouchon and Socca), but he has been part of the U.K. culinary scene for more…