The Roots of a Profound Crisis The recent adoption of the UN Security Council resolution, initiated by members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), marks a significant moment in the region's geopolitical landscape. This resolution demands that Iran cease its attacks on Gulf countries, highlighting not only the current challenges but also the complexity of…
The Turmoil of a Transforming EconomyAmidst the expansion of global trade, a subtle yet profound crisis is emerging in how disputes are handled and financial losses recovered within the payment market. The surge in disputes—particularly those relating to low-value items such as subscriptions or digital products—has become alarming, with the economic impact increasingly apparent to…
Calling Turkish coffee “just a drink” doesn’t do it justice. In Turkey, it’s a centuries-old ceremony, a cultural dialogue and a symbol of hospitality — so significant that UNESCO listed it as an element of intangible cultural heritage. While Turkish coffee as we know it dates back almost 500 years, the oldest discovered coffee bean…
The humble sandwich is one of the world’s most universally loved foods. Whether someone reaches for a hamburger, a katsu sando or a chivito, nearly every country has its own version of bread filled with something delicious. Exploring global sandwiches is, in many ways, like taking a world tour through flavors. Here are 5 standout…
Shareholders of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern overwhelmingly approved an $85 billion merger that aims to create the first U.S. coast-to-coast rail network. About 99% of shareholders from both companies voted in favor. However, the deal isn’t final yet. The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) must still conduct a full review and authorize the merger,…
Doug McMillon — the executive who modernized Walmart into a technology-driven retail powerhouse and delivered years of strong sales growth — will retire early next year, the company announced Friday. John Furner, 51, currently the head of Walmart U.S., will take over as CEO on Feb. 1. McMillon will remain for a year as an…
In central Thailand, a family-run restaurant has gone viral for a dining experience unlike any other: eating your meal while standing in floodwater as live fish glide past your feet. The Pa Jit restaurant in Nakhon Pathom province has been underwater for 11 days after a nearby river overflowed. Since then, crowds have flocked to…
The Vatican announced Saturday that it has returned 62 cultural artifacts to Indigenous communities in Canada, as part of the Catholic Church’s ongoing efforts to acknowledge its role in colonial policies that suppressed Indigenous cultures. Pope Leo XIV handed over the artifacts — including a historic Inuit kayak — along with documents to representatives of…
With his kayak paddle raised high, Gary Kristensen crossed the finish line in victory — while riding inside a giant, hollowed-out pumpkin. Dressed as Buddy from “Elf,” Kristensen won the first race of this year’s West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, Oregon. Since 2004, the Portland-area city has hosted the whimsical event, where huge…
John Beam — the widely respected Oakland football coach whose leadership was showcased in Netflix’s “Last Chance U” — died on Friday, one day after he was shot on the Laney College campus. He was 66. Police arrested a 27-year-old suspect early Friday morning. Authorities said the man knew Beam, and the shooting appeared to…