Learn How to Make ‘Cretan Kakavia’ at Home: A Delightful Greek Fish Soup
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Kakavia is a traditional Greek fish soup, named...
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Dead in Helicopter Crash
President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, as well as the country’s foreign minister, have died after their helicopter...
‘No Concessions on Democracy and Freedom’: Taiwan’s New President Tells Beijing
On May 20, Taiwan's newly inaugurated president, William Lai Ching-te, issued a stark call to Communist...
US, China Discuss AI Risks During Meeting in Geneva
On May 14, officials from the U.S. and China met in Geneva to initiate talks surrounding the regulation...
Don’t Neglect Walking Your Dog – It’s More Important Than You Think
Few bonds between man and beast can compare with the loving companionship provided by a pet dog. For their faithful service and life-long devotion, they ask only a few things in return — one of...
EU Launches Probes Into Chinese Subsidies and Imports
In a latest effort to protect local manufacturers from Chinese product dumping, the European Union launched an investigation into flat-rolled iron and steel goods from the People’s Republic. It has also launched several probes into...
Biden and Trump Agree to Debates in June, September
U.S. President Joe Biden and his Republican opponent Donald Trump have agreed to face off in two separate debates on June 27 and Sept. 10. The coming months will be the most important period of...
Microsoft asks some China staff to relocate amid Sino-US tensions
On May 16 (Thursday), Microsoft stated it’s asking some China-based staff to consider transferring outside the country, as Sino-U.S. relations strain amid a race for advanced technology. Washington has been trying to limit Beijing's access...
As Inflation Stands Near 300 Percent, Argentina Cuts Interest Rates Again
On May 14 (Tuesday) Argentina's central bank cut the benchmark interest rate, after inflation slowed for the fourth straight month. The annual rate crested just shy of 300 percent, amid a tough austerity drive by...
Indonesia Records $3.56 Billion Trade Surplus in April, Exceeding Forecasts
Data published Wednesday, May 15 shows that Indonesia reported a slightly bigger trade surplus than expected in April of $3.56 billion, as the country saw in contrast a smaller number of imports. Polled by Reuters,...
Cross-Strait Tensions Rise Ahead of Taiwan’s Presidential Inauguration
Taiwanese authorities reported that mainland China’s military forces had carried out another “combat patrol” near the island on Tuesday, May 14, including sending aircraft across the Taiwan Strait’s sensitive median line. The news was reported...
US Verdict Hits Microsoft With $242 Million in Cortana Patent Lawsuit
A federal jury in Delaware ruled on May 10 that Microsoft must pay patent owner IPA Technologies $242 million, after determining that Microsoft's Cortana virtual-assistant software infringed an IPA patent. After a week-long trial, the...