Apple and Microsoft Break the $4 Trillion Barrier as AI and Ecosystem Power Redefine Market Leadership

The race for technological supremacy has entered a new phase as Apple and Microsoft both crossed the $4 trillion market capitalization milestone this week, a feat that cements their dominance at the top of the global corporate hierarchy. This dual achievement reflects not only their enduring business resilience but also the shifting structure of global…

Global Pact Against Digital Crime: UN to Seal Landmark Cybercrime Treaty in Hanoi

In what diplomats describe as one of the most ambitious efforts to police the digital frontier, the United Nations is set to adopt a new cybercrime treaty in Hanoi — a legally binding agreement designed to unify global action against cyber-offences that are costing the world economy trillions of dollars annually. The treaty, years in…

Global Weather Watchdog Recalibrates Mission Amid Sharply Tightened Finances

Facing a severe shortfall in dues from member states, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced a sweeping internal review of its priorities, operations and staffing. As of the end of August 2025, unpaid assessments amount to approximately 48 million Swiss francs — roughly two-thirds of its annual budget. That sum includes more than 30…

Clock Change Conundrum: How and Why Daylight Saving Time Disrupts the Human Body

Every year, as clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, billions experience what seems like a harmless ritual — a one-hour shift in time. Yet scientists increasingly warn that this annual disruption does far more than confuse schedules. It unsettles the body’s biological rhythms, alters sleep patterns, heightens cardiovascular risks, and even affects…

Becle Defies Industry Turmoil with Fivefold Profit Surge as Global Tequila Demand Booms

Becle, the Mexican spirits giant and world’s largest tequila producer, has stunned global markets with a near fivefold surge in quarterly profit, cementing its dominance in an industry grappling with currency volatility, trade uncertainties, and shifting consumer preferences. The maker of Jose Cuervo, 1800, and Maestro Dobel tequilas reported a net profit of 4.13 billion…

European Luxury Houses Tread Carefully as Hopes Rise for China’s Elusive Market Revival

Europe’s luxury giants are cautiously watching for signs of life in China’s consumer market after nearly two years of subdued demand. While early indicators suggest a modest rebound in spending among affluent Chinese shoppers, industry leaders from LVMH and Hermès to L’Oréal are hedging their bets, wary of declaring a full recovery amid persistent economic…

Corporate AI Layoffs Reveal Deeper Business Realities Disguised as Tech Disruption

In recent months, a growing number of large firms across technology, finance and services have cited artificial intelligence as the justification for sweeping job cuts. At first glance, the narrative seems to underscore the transformative power of automation—but a deeper analysis suggests that AI is increasingly serving as a convenient cover for broader restructuring strategies,…

Gilead’s Trodelvy Redefines Breast Cancer Therapy with 38% Risk Reduction in Aggressive TNBC

Gilead Sciences’ antibody–drug conjugate (ADC) Trodelvy has demonstrated a 38 percent reduction in disease progression risk in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of the disease. The findings, presented at a major European oncology meeting, mark one of the most significant therapeutic advances for this subtype in…

Washington Claims Sharp Drop in India’s Russian Oil Imports, but Trade Data and Refiners Indicate Business as Usual

The United States has asserted that India has halved its imports of Russian crude oil, signaling what it calls a major diplomatic success in curbing Moscow’s wartime revenues. Yet, on-the-ground data, refinery orders, and industry sources in New Delhi present a very different picture — one of steady purchases, rising import volumes, and no official…

Luxury Brands Turn to Cafes, Culture, and Culinary Creativity to Woo Asia’s Young Consumers

Luxury fashion brands are reimagining what it means to be “exclusive” — and in Asia, the new definition often includes coffee, soft-serve ice cream, and immersive spaces designed to inspire social media sharing rather than quiet elegance. From Coach’s “chili crab” ice cream in Singapore to Ralph Lauren’s upscale cafés and Louis Vuitton’s experimental dining…