The Asian markets experienced a dramatic start to the week, with Japan's Nikkei 225 index plummeting nearly 5% and China's Shanghai Composite index surging 5.7%. The contrasting performances were largely attributed to the outcome of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party leadership election, which saw for
The Chinese stock market has been on a remarkable journey, with its CSI 300 Index jumping as much as 6.5% on Monday, the largest gain since 2015. This sudden surge marks a significant turnaround for the market, which had lost over 45% of its value from its 2021 high in mid-September. The index has s
China, the world's second-largest economy, is facing a prolonged economic slowdown. The country's factory activity has contracted for five straight months, with a purchasing managers' index (PMI) reading of 49.8 in September. While this is higher than expected, it still indicates a contraction in ma
The streets of Beirut's southern suburbs still reeked of smoke and destruction two days after the Israeli airstrike that took the life of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The blast had leveled multiple high-rise apartment towers in the densely populated predominantly Shiite neighborhood of Dahiyeh
Kyle Hunt, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, is no stranger to partner proposals. As the CEO of three firms and with over 190,000 followers on social media, he gets his fair share of pitches from corporate suitors. However, one proposal caught him off guard - a six-page PowerPoint presentation from a youn
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been hit with a federal indictment, accused of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources. The charges, which include bribery, conspiracy, and campaign finance violations, allegedly took place over a nearly decade-long period. Adams ha
In the state of Alabama, a major infrastructure bond sale is set to move forward without any legal obstacles. The bond sale, which is meant to finance various infrastructure projects, had faced a potential hurdle in the form of a lawsuit filed by a local judge. However, after careful consideration,
The French Broad River Valley is experiencing severe flooding, with the lowest recorded stage since measurements began in 1895. Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Florida on September 26, is still affecting the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued flash flood warnings for seve
As news of former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict in his hush money trial spread like wildfire, Hollywood celebrities swiftly took to social media to express their thoughts. The verdict marked a historic moment, with Trump becoming the first former president convicted of felony crimes. The r
As the remnants of Hurricane Helene slowly subsided, the once picturesque village of Biltmore in western North Carolina was left grappling with the devastating consequences of severe flooding. The village, renowned for its historic charm and unique architecture, was now under water, with debris-fill
