When Iran’s Supreme Leader was reported killed in a bombing attack, one question surfaced quickly: what happens when a political system built around one man suddenly loses him? For decades, Iran projected durability. Authority was centralised. Institutions revolved around a dominant leader. Stability appeared fixed. Yet in a moment, succession — long managed behind closed…
Retail’s peak layoff season is in full swing — and it’s shaping up to be far worse than years past. Through October, US retailers cut over 88,000 jobs, a 145 percent increase from the same period in 2024, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, which helps companies navigate layoffs?. Amazon and Target are among the…
Fashion executives often say they want their employees to experiment with AI. They’re often met with suspicion; whether they work at corporate headquarters or in the warehouse, workers worry they’re being asked to train their own replacements. Lately, it’s looking like the sceptics might be onto something. Amazon, Target and UPS are among the companies…
After 14 years, Balmain and creative director Olivier Rousteing have mutually agreed to part ways, the French fashion house announced on Wednesday. “The House of Balmain wishes to express its deep gratitude to Olivier Rousteing for his remarkable contribution to the history of the Maison,” the company said in a statement. “A new creative organisation…
San Francisco named its first Inspector General this week, after voters created the position tasked with citywide accountability in 2024’s general election. Alexandra “Alex” Shepard, an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California, was selected for the role and will start in January, according to the city Controller’s Office. The position will be…
Managing Director Sharon Clift has announced her decision to retire within the next year. PCCA UK Managing Director Sharon Clift Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service…
It was with a red carpet jig that Donald Trump touched down in the Malaysian capital on Sunday morning to be greeted by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit. But the question remains whether the U.S. President will still be in dancing mood upon the culmination of his six-day Asian tour…
For various reasons, ranging from politics to personal health concerns, it appears that some Americans are adopting healthier eating habits. Even Newsweek admits America’s obesity epidemic is finally easing, but it mostly credits a surge in GLP-1s. While these drugs may provide a temporary fix, healthier eating is the only change that will have a…
South Korean military capabilities aimed at countering North Korea can also contribute to deterring China, a high-ranking Pentagon official has told Congress, recommending that U.S. defense strategy focus on Beijing. The statement by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for East Asia John Noh, who is nominated to serve as assistant secretary for Indo-Pacific security…
PARIS — Exactly four weeks ago, before his debut at Chanel on Monday night, Matthieu Blazy and I were perched on a narrow balcony outside his studio high above Rue Cambon. He was enjoying a cigarette, one of the pack-a-day habit he’s had since he was 20. He usually smokes alone because it gives him…