ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE — Across West Africa, the race to build sustainable, resilient cities is accelerating. As rapid urbanization transforms the continent, the demand for complex infrastructu…
AFP At its narrowest point, the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway separating Iran from Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, shrinks to just 3.7 kilometers of usable shipping lane. Through that narrow channel
The Filharmonie Brno, Maestro Arkady Beryn and soloists René Barbera, Florian Sempey and Alisa Medvedeva come together at the Philharmonie Berlin on 2 November 2026. Berlin’s position as one of Europ…
The New Faces of La Dolce Vita Venice has always known how to turn an evening into a visual language. On 11 September, during the closing days of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, th…
Warren Buffett, the investment titan whose name has become synonymous with Berkshire Hathaway, has stepped down as the conglomerate’s chairman, a move announced on Friday that further pares back his
The financial toll of the United States’ conflict with Iran has surpassed $38 billion, according to an assessment released by the Congressional Budget Office. This figure covers the costs incurred
The benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield surged past 4.8% this week, reaching a peak not observed since August 2007. This significant market movement reflects a complex interplay of economic indicators
Independent couture houses rarely survive outside the backing of a luxury conglomerate — yet Polish designer Dorota Goldpoint has built a client base spanning Dubai, Asia, Europe and the Americas wit…
There is a moment on an autumn morning in Munich when the journey to Oktoberfest becomes part of the spectacle. Dirndls appear on tram platforms, lederhosen fill hotel lobbies and groups from around…
Officials in Tokyo have indicated significant strides are being made toward solidifying a substantial $550 billion investment pact with the United States, a development that could reshape economic ties between
