Following a successful pilot in Saudi Arabia, the French luxury group and the Saudi Fashion Commission are widening their search for sustainable fashion innovators across the region, aiming to accelerate tangible solutions for the industry's environmental challenges.
A controversial proposal to establish a ‘Ministry of Sex’ in Armenia, aimed at addressing women's dissatisfaction and low birth rates, has drawn fierce criticism as a sexist electoral ploy, highlighting deep political divisions ahead of June's parliamentary vote.
Following a brief diplomatic pause, Russian forces launched a massive wave of drones and missiles against Ukrainian cities overnight, severely damaging critical energy infrastructure as temperatures plunged below zero.
Israel has issued a sharp rebuke after Gaza's interim governing body unveiled a logo nearly identical to that of the Palestinian Authority, reigniting tensions over the role of the PA in post-war governance and threatening to destabilize the fragile U.S.-brokered peace process.
Greece is finalizing plans to prohibit children under 15 from accessing social media platforms, a senior government official confirmed. The move follows Spain's recent announcement of a similar ban for under-16s, signaling a broader European regulatory crackdown on tech giants.
In a move seen as a diplomatic gesture, Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the extradition of a major drug trafficker to the United States just hours before his first official meeting with President Donald Trump, following months of suspended extraditions and public tensions.
A major U.S. order for Finnish-made icebreakers, crucial for Arctic access, is shadowed by geopolitical tensions and President Trump's controversial interest in Greenland, raising questions about the future of the partnership.
The prominent venture capital firm confirms a wave of partner departures resulted from internal disagreements, as it intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence investments and prepares to open a U.S. office, while reaffirming India as its core market.
In a historic break from its 54-year tradition, Southwest Airlines is introducing assigned seating, premium options, and bag fees. The strategic pivot, mirroring major competitors, is central to an ambitious plan to dramatically boost profitability within two years.
Google has agreed to a $68 million settlement to resolve a long-running class action lawsuit alleging its Assistant-enabled devices secretly recorded users' conversations without proper consent. The deal, pending court approval, could provide payouts to millions of users.
Shares of uranium and critical minerals producer Energy Fuels (UUUU) retreated this week, cooling off after a sharp rally fueled by a new U.S. government initiative to bolster the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain.
First Solar (FSLR) shares dropped nearly 7% this week following a downgrade by BMO Capital, which cited rising domestic competition and potential new market pressure from Tesla's expanding solar manufacturing plans.
Baird raises Caterpillar's price target to $805, citing robust order backlogs and earnings visibility fueled by surging demand for power systems from data centers and AI infrastructure.
Following a sharp sell-off, prominent crypto analysts are forecasting a potential retreat to $30,000 for Bitcoin, citing historical cycles and regulatory pressures as key drivers for a sustained bear market.
Amazon has filed official notice of plans to cut 2,200 corporate roles in Seattle, continuing a trend that is visibly reshaping its historic headquarters footprint. The move comes despite strong recent financial performance and bullish analyst ratings, highlighting the company's intensified focus on cost efficiency and automation.
Amid a surge in cryptocurrency activity within Iran, U.S. authorities are investigating whether digital asset platforms are being used by state-linked entities to circumvent international sanctions, according to blockchain analysts and sources familiar with the matter.
U.S. hotel transaction volume jumped 17.5% year-over-year, reaching $24 billion, as detailed in JLL's latest investment trends report. The rebound, driven by strong private capital and improving debt markets, signals renewed confidence with major deals concentrated in key urban centers like New York, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C.
Laura Fernández Delgado, the handpicked successor of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, has won Costa Rica's presidential election with a tough-on-crime platform, signaling a rightward shift for the nation.
French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that behind-the-scenes technical work is underway to re-establish contact with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, nearly four years into the Ukraine war. While emphasizing continued support for Kyiv, Macron admitted Moscow shows no real desire for a ceasefire, framing the move as a necessary European diplomatic initiative.
Decades of political marginalization and heavy-handed security responses have fueled a persistent insurgency in resource-rich Balochistan, with recent violence underscoring the failure to address core grievances.
