Ukraine Sends Volley of Drones at Russia, Hitting Oil Refinery
Ukraine fired a large volley of exploding drones at Russia on Friday, according to Ukrainian officials and the Russian military, in a barrage that set an oil refinery and pumping…
Opinion | China Will Be Thrilled if Trump Kills America’s Green Economy
In its heyday in the mid-20th century, the steel mill in Weirton, W.Va., employed 13,000 people and offered workers a relatively stable blue-collar life. In 2003, Weirton Steel filed for…
Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage
Twelve years ago, the Thai couple headed to the marriage registrar’s office to take part in a mass wedding ceremony on Valentine’s Day in Bangkok. Rungtiwa Thangkanopast wore a long…
Trump tells Putin to end ‘ridiculous war’ in Ukraine or face new sanctions
Donald Trump has warned he will impose high tariffs and further sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin fails to end the war in Ukraine. Writing on his social media platform…
Canada says it can help the US achieve its ‘golden age’
15 hours ago Jessica Murphy & Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto Reuters Facing a looming tariff war with the US, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has threatened the stick – now,…
South Korea Tells Budget Airlines to Tighten Safety After Crash
South Korea has told its low-cost carriers to prioritize safety over profit after the deadly crash of a Jeju Air plane in South Korea last month, in an effort to…
Mexico’s Ambitious Plan to Prepare to Receive Its Citizens Deported From the US
Mexico’s plan to receive thousands of its deported citizens from the United States is nothing short of ambitious. Plans are underway to build nine reception centers along the border —…
How ‘Dupes’, Fast Fashion and China’s Economic Slowdown Spell Disaster for the Luxury Sector | naked capitalism
Yves here. A fashionista colleague has been telling me for some time that luxury brands have been in the crapper for some time, confirmed by occasional stories at the Financial…
Donald Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
US President Donald Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10% tariff on imports of Chinese-made goods as soon as 1 February. Trump said discussions with his administration were…
At Least 76 Are Killed in Fire at Ski Resort in Turkey
A fire blazed through a 12-story hotel at a ski resort in Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least 76 people and injuring 51 others, the authorities said, turning an idyllic…