Crystal egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million
LONDON — A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before it was toppled…
World shares are mixed after a retreat on Wall Street
BANGKOK — World shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stocks gave back some of last week’s rally,…
Tip of an iceberg: Hong Kong’s deadly blaze raises anger over corruption and safety lapses
HONG KONG — Uncomfortable questions are being raised over who is to blame for Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze…
Resilient in face of tariffs, world economy forecast to grow 3.2%, OECD says
The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization…
Prada Group says it has purchased fashion rival Versace in a deal worth nearly $1.4 billion
MILAN — The Prada Group announced Tuesday that it has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace in a…
India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones
NEW DELHI — India’s telecoms ministry has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all…
Pope to wrap up Lebanon visit with silent prayer at site of 2020 port explosion
BEIRUT, Lebanon — BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Pope Leo XIV was set to wrap up his visit to…
Bitcoin dips below $85,000 in crypto currency rout
Bitcoin and companies tied to cryptocurrencies extended a nearly two-month swoon Monday, tracking with a broader market sell-off…
ICC president vows to resist US and Russian pressure despite sanctions and threats
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The president of the International Criminal Court said during the institution’s annual meeting Monday…
Pope in Lebanon prays for peace at tomb of saint revered by Christians and Muslims alike
ANNAYA, Lebanon — ANNAYA, Lebanon (AP) — Pope Leo XIV prayed Monday at the tomb of a Lebanese…
Pope Leo XIV’s visit highlights Christian resilience in Lebanon despite regional turmoil
BEIRUT — Over the past few decades, hundreds of thousands of Christians have left parts of the Middle…
AI-assisted shopping is the talk of the holiday shopping season
NEW YORK — Major retail chains and tech companies are offering new or updated artificial intelligence tools in…