Futures Rebound Lifted By Strong Amazon, Apple Earnings

US equity futures rebound from the Thursday drop, led by Mag 7. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are 0.8% higher and Nasdaq futures gain 1.2%, on pace for sixth and seventh straight monthly gains respectively, with all Mag 7 names higher premarket,...

InterviewEU hails UAE as 'reliable partner' in driving trade and global security

The ties between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates are "not only strong, they are strategic," the president of the European Council stated in remarks to The National, praising Abu Dhabi for its pivotal role in fostering trade with...

How shadowy Russian and US groups are pouring billions into the systematic destruction of women’s rights globally

A highly organised and well-funded campaign to strip women of their rights is gaining global momentum. “Reject harmful sex education in South Africa!” reads the headline of a petition launched in August this year. “The South African Department of...

UN condemns US economic embargo on Cuba for 33rd year

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UN General Assembly renews demand to end US embargo on Cuba

HAMILTON, Canada The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly reaffirmed its demand Wednesday for the US to end its economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba. The vote saw 165 nations voting in favor in the 184-member chamber, with seven...

Everything we know about Putin’s new nuclear-armed underwater drone Poseidon after ‘successful’ test

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UN Tourism announces ‘World’s Best Tourism Villages 2025’; 52 destinations recognised, none from India this year

UN Tourism has announced the winners of its fifth annual Best Tourism Villages awards, recognising 52 exceptional rural destinations from around the world for their innovation, sustainability, and cultural preservation efforts. The announcement...

US recalls 4,500 soldiers from Eastern Europe. US Army: “Not a withdrawal”

Brussels – On the eastern flank of Europe, there will be fewer US soldiers. The return to America will take place in the next few days and will involve Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania. The announcement came today, 29 October, from the command of...

Wisconsin pair takes fourth in world Street Fishing event in Green Bay

GREEN BAY - Anglers from Hungary took the gold medal in the team competition and first and third in pairs at the 2025 Street Fishing World Championship held Oct. 25 and 26 in Green Bay. The two pairs of Hungarian anglers landed 22 scorable fish...

Westwood Gallery, On Manhattan’s Bowery, Marks Its 30th Anniversary

Westwood Gallery, located on the Bowery in Manhattan, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with an exhibition of 80 works of art selected from its history of over 180 exhibitions featuring works by 800 artists. (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty...

TAT targets 8.45 million European visitors through airline deals and soft power strategy

Promoting soft power and cultural respect Beyond connectivity, TAT is leveraging soft power and niche marketing, highlighting Muay Thai, which has become increasingly popular in Poland and Eastern Europe. TAT is also collaborating with Thai...

American Airlines to Fly JFK–Edinburgh with Its New A321XLR Jet

American Airlines will launch a new nonstop route between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI), starting March 8, 2026. The seasonal service will operate until October 24, 2026, using the airline’s...

‘Russia is a superpower of the past’

On October 30, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the first time in six years. Trump described the meeting, which came after a months-long trade war, as “amazing” and a “12 out of 10.” He also announced plans to...

US withdrawing some troops from Europe after Trump’s warning to Nato allies

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EU rail passenger travel rises to record levels in 2024 while freight sees slight decline

EU rail passenger transport reached 443 billion passenger-kilometres in 2024, with Germany leading, while freight performance fell slightly to 375 billion tonne-kilometres. In 2024, rail passenger transport in the EU reached 443 billion...

Chinese Hackers Exploit Windows Zero-Day to Spy on European Diplomats

In a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign, hackers believed to be linked to China have exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Windows shortcut files to target European diplomats, according to recent reports. The flaw, which allows...

Politico: Bulgaria Urges Temporary Relief from US Measures Targeting Lukoil Refinery

Bulgaria is holding consultations with Washington to explore the possibility of obtaining a temporary exemption from the new US sanctions imposed on Russian oil companies, including Lukoil, Politico reported. The government’s concern is that the...

I’m an Israeli who lives in New York. Here’s why I’m voting for Mamdani

New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander speak during the Jews For Racial And Economic Justice’s Mazals Gala on Sept. 10. Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images By Libby Lenkinski November 1, 2025 On...

Departure Lounge: Head for Botswana for a safari escape

Bringing together the thrill of a safari, the luxury of a Wilderness camp and the beauty of Botswana, The Sanctuary at Wilderness Mombo is the first of Wilderness’s new wellness destinations. Opened last month in the awe-inspring Okavango Delta,...

The New Monroe Doctrine: Cuban Aid, Brazilian Bloodbath, and an Update on Venezuela

Welcome to week 2 of "The New Monroe Doctrine," where I give you an update on what's going on in the Western Hemisphere, south of our border, especially as it relates to the U.S. Let's dive in and start with the hottest of topics: Venezuela. A...