An US$80 billion lawsuit filed by Zambian farmers against two Chinese mining companies over a major toxic acid spill has produced a major diplomatic headache for the southern African country as it tries to balance its long-standing relationship with Beijing against the needs of local communities. For decades, Lusaka and Beijing have maintained strong political…
Milan Fashion Week may be over, but the internet is still buzzing with the looks served – both on and off the runway. Among the who’s who of the fashion world, one newly emerged “It” girl stole the spotlight at the Gucci spring/summer 2026 show – Tish Weinstock. The socialite and beauty editor turned heads…
This has become necessary, with China’s meteoric growth, still under the ruthless stewardship of the Communist Party, in recent decades, to re-examine the very architecture of authoritarian rule, which, somehow or in any other way, as long-malignant remnant of the past, a seemingly existing, even ominous model of high statecraft. The country has turned into…
When the government puts a criminal behind bars, Americans feel relief: That’s one more lawbreaker who can no longer terrorize our communities. But too often that is not the case, thanks in large part to contraband phones. Over the past several years, thousands of cell phones have poured into state and local prisons — smuggled…
Here are some stand-out celebrity looks from Milan Fashion Week this past season, from Demi Moore’s knockout appearance at Gucci (and performance in The Tiger) to Meryl Streep’s viral moment as Miranda Priestly at Dolce & Gabbana. Serena Williams Serena Williams at the premiere of Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn’s short film The Tiger. Photo:…
Milan Fashion Week ended with a poignant show from Giorgio Armani, the legendary designer who passed away earlier this month. Leading up to that moving event, brands ranging from Ferragamo and Tod’s – both known for their footwear – to Bottega Veneta showed their latest collections. The week’s most awaited debut was designer Louise Trotter’s…
If there was one quality which encapsulated Sunderland’s play-off campaign, it was undoubtedly the never-say-die fighting spirit which was epitomised by the ‘Til the end’ strapline. From Eliezer Mayenda capitalising on Van Ewijk’s ill-judged backpass in the 88th minute in the away leg at Coventry, through Dan Ballard’s decisive header in the 122nd minute of…
The Giorgio Armani spring/summer 2026 show was supposed to be a celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary. Following the designer’s passing on September 4, however, the event turned into a moving tribute to Mr Armani, as he was known to fashion insiders. Long-time friends of the house such as Cate Blanchett and Richard Gere, who…
The Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong and the city government have slammed the latest edition of a US report on the local business environment, saying it continues to “maliciously smear and make unfounded and false accusations” against the national security law. The US State Department issued its “2025 Investment Climate Statements” report two…
The Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong and the city government have slammed the latest edition of a US report on the local business environment, saying it continues to “maliciously smear and make unfounded and false accusations” against the national security law. The US State Department issued its “2025 Investment Climate Statements” report two…