The storied outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer is set to close all its physical stores across North America and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a pivotal moment for a century-old retailer struggling to adapt in a rapidly changing market.
In a landmark move, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling the state monopoly that defined its socialist era. While aimed at reviving production, the new hybrid system raises critical questions about transparency, U.S. influence, and its true appeal to foreign capital.
A young Australian woman has died following a horrific incident where her backpack became entangled in a ski lift at a popular Japanese resort, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
Satellite imagery and security sources confirm Egypt has stationed sophisticated Bayraktar Akinci drones at a remote border airstrip, marking a significant escalation in its involvement in Sudan's conflict and raising regional tensions.
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo report a weekend drone attack on Kisangani's airport, marking a significant westward expansion of the conflict as M23 rebels are accused. No casualties were reported.
The reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing for medical evacuations brought a glimmer of hope, but stringent Israeli restrictions limited departures to just five patients on the first day, leaving thousands in critical need still waiting.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez met with U.S. Special Envoy Laura Dogu in Caracas, marking a significant step in the gradual restoration of bilateral ties severed four years ago.
Joby Aviation is on the cusp of launching its pioneering air taxi service in Dubai as early as this year, marking a critical milestone for the eVTOL industry. With U.S. certification advancing, the company eyes 2026 for scaled commercial operations, navigating the final hurdles of funding and regulatory approval.
Ford Motor and Chinese tech giant Xiaomi have firmly denied a Financial Times report of preliminary talks to collaborate on electric vehicle production in the U.S., even as Ford's CEO publicly admires and studies Chinese EV technology while labeling it a major competitive threat.
Venezuela enacts its most significant oil reform in nearly 50 years, dismantling core socialist tenets to attract foreign capital. While promising a production boost, the new hybrid system raises questions about transparency, U.S. influence, and whether it offers enough to lure back wary investors.
Amid global economic uncertainty, investors are turning to Asian dividend-paying companies for portfolio resilience. We examine three high-yield stocks from South Korea and Hong Kong, weighing their income potential against underlying risks.
Record global investments in wind, solar, and EVs are paradoxically driving a surge in demand for coal, oil, and gas, as the production of essential materials like cement and steel remains locked into hydrocarbon-based economies, primarily in Asia.
In a landmark shift, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling decades of state control. The move aims to revive production but faces deep-seated risks and questions over who will truly benefit.
In a landmark move, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling core tenets of two decades of socialist policy. The overhaul aims to revive production but faces deep-seated risks and questions over its ultimate beneficiaries.
Sugar futures extended their sharp decline this week, with prices in New York hitting a 2.5-month low and London white sugar touching a five-year trough, pressured by forecasts of abundant global supplies from top producers Brazil, India, and Thailand.
Cocoa prices edged higher Monday, finding a brief respite from a prolonged slump as delivery slowdowns in top grower Ivory Coast triggered short-covering. However, the rally remains fragile, overshadowed by bulging global stocks, weak demand, and forecasts for a continued supply surplus.
Coffee markets diverged on Monday as arabica futures found modest support from technical buying, but robusta prices slumped to a four-week low. The mixed performance comes amid favorable rains in Brazil boosting yield prospects, while surging Vietnamese exports pressure the robusta market.
The luxury hospitality group turns to a Farfetch and Alo Yoga alum to lead global marketing strategy for its nascent ultra-luxury yachting venture, highlighting a broader industry shift towards fashion and lifestyle expertise.
Disney's first-quarter earnings call highlighted a landmark $10 billion in Parks revenue and strong film performance, while the looming CEO succession question lingered in the background.
In a stark New Year's address, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Europe faces an 'epochal break' in global order and must urgently strengthen its strategic autonomy, economic competitiveness, and defense capabilities to navigate rising geopolitical tensions.
