US vows support for Israel amid Iran attack fears

By Max Matza & Will Vernon President Joe Biden has promised Israel “ironclad” US support amid fears that Tehran could launch reprisals for an attack that killed senior Iranians. Mr Biden warned that Iran is threatening to launch a “significant attack” after Israel struck the Iranian consulate in Syria ten days ago. “We’re going to […]

China’s commercial property segment is seeing some bright spots

Illuminated skyscrapers stand at the central business district at sunset on November 13, 2023 in Beijing, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s commercial property sector is seeing pockets of demand amid an overall real estate slump. The capital city of Beijing is seeing rents for prime retail locations rise […]

South Korean opposition set to win election

By Christy Cooney South Korea’s liberal opposition party is expected to increase its majority in parliament after Wednesday’s election. With nearly all votes counted, the Democratic Party (DPK) and a satellite party are set to win more than 170 of 300 seats in the National Assembly. The vote is widely seen as a midterm referendum […]

Arizona pushes abortion to centre stage of 2024

By Anthony Zurcher The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday pushed the abortion issue to centre stage in a state that could be pivotal in deciding who wins November’s US presidential election. It has prompted Democrats to go on the attack, and set many Republicans scrambling to align themselves more closely with the public sentiment. The […]

How gang violence gripped a tourist haven

By Ana María Roura, Daniel Wittenbeg & Blanca Moncada “Things are dangerous right now. Death can come from anywhere,” Paul tells us. Small, skinny and about 30 years old, he is a member of one of Ecuador’s most violent criminal gangs. He believes he has been on a rival group’s hit list for a year […]

The Honest Company’s Jessica Alba departs from chief creative officer role

The Honest Company’s co-founder Jessica Alba has stepped down from her role as chief creative officer, to take on “new projects and passions.” Jessica Alba – Courtesy Alba, who co-founded the clean beauty brand in 2011, will remain on The Honest Company’s board of directors.  “When I created The Honest Company, I set out to […]

Investment analyst names stocks he is betting on outside the U.S.

One investment analyst says he’s looking for opportunities outside the U.S. stock market. “There are still areas that look good value, but generally, it’s outside of the U.S. It is areas like Europe, where we’ve invested quite extensively,” Steven Glass, managing director and investment analyst at the Sydney-headquartered Pella Funds Management, told CNBC’s ” Squawk […]

Colombian designer Esteban Cortázar launches resortwear brand

Colombian designer Esteban Cortázar has announced the launch of a new brand, inspired by a unique approach to resortwear.  Colombian Designer Esteban Cortázar launches Resortwear brand. – Donde Esteban Dubbed ‘Donde Esteban’ and available on the website dondeesteban.co, the brand is rooted in Cortázar’s eclectic background spanning Cartagena, Miami, Ibiza, and Paris, and promises a […]

Neutrogena is closing Los Angeles office, laying off workers

By Bloomberg Published Apr 11, 2024 ​Neutrogena is permanently closing its Los Angeles office as parent Kenvue Inc. consolidates operations to New Jersey. Bloomberg The closure is resulting in 84 layoffs, according to a worker notification document viewed by Bloomberg News. Of those employees, 74 have been offered relocation and employment at other company locations. Kenvue, which […]