Modi urges Indians to WFH and limit foreign travel as Iran war continues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to Indians to revive working from home, buy less gold and limit foreign travel to deal with a surge in global energy prices because of the continuing crisis in the Middle East. Modi said the austerity measures, reminiscent of the Covid era, would reduce India’s fuel use and help…
Read MorePaul Smith Names Zia Zareem-Slade Managing Director in a Milestone Year
LONDON – Paul Smith has been beefing up its management team over the past year and the newest appointment is Zia Zareem-Slade as managing director. Zareem-Slade was most recently chief executive officer of the London fine jeweler Annoushka, where she led the brand’s growth agenda, expanded wholesale distribution and accelerated digital development. She has previously…
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Read MoreCulture Minister Miki Zohar claims Hamas plotted Oct. 7 attacks during Bennett-Lapid gov’t
Zohar’s remarks came even though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government was already in power when the 2023 attacks occurred. Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar (Likud) said on Sunday that Hamas had planned the October 7, 2023, massacre while the government was led by former prime ministers Naftali Bennet and Yair Lapid in 2022. His…
Read MoreSaudi Fashion Steps Into the Global Spotlight With Confidence and Craft
The recent 2026 Met Gala, themed “Fashion Is Art,” prominently showcased the work of Ashi Studio, a couture house founded by Saudi designer Mohammed Ashi in 2007. His designs appeared repeatedly throughout the night and were worn by high-profile guests whose looks embodied the event’s sculptural, art-driven theme. Emily Blunt, Sabine Getty, Ananya Birla and…
Read MoreA Ten-Course Tasting Where Dessert Is the Whole Point
The Journey, which Lee débuted earlier this year, on Thursday evenings only, is something of a return to form for the chef. Before opening her bakery, she worked in high-end restaurants, including Alain Ducasse’s gilded Le Meurice, in Paris, where she trained under the superstar pastry chef Cédric Grolet; in New York, she reinvented the…
Read MoreCar bombing and shootout kills 14 Pakistani police officers
By Saud Mehsud and Mushtaq Ali DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan May 9 (Reuters) – A car bombing at a police post in northwestern Pakistan followed by an ambush on police personnel rushing to the scene has killed at least 14 officers, police said on Sunday. Images from after the attack on Saturday showed the structure…
Read MoreNike Says It’s ‘Deeply Committed’ to Snkrs App After Speculation Swirls
After speculation swirled about the future of Nike‘s popular Snkrs app, the company said Saturday it is “deeply committed” to the platform. “Snkrs remains a critical tool in our digital marketplace strategy, and in the future will deliver curated launches alongside always‑on assortments, rich storytelling, a seamless shopping experience and deeper connections to in‑person events,…
Read MoreJustin Bieber played ultra A-list Montecito party, with AI defense execs in the crowd
Just weeks after Justin Bieber’s well-received Coachella headline gig, the singer played a small private event for tech, entertainment and defense industry moguls. Executives at controversial firms, such as surveillance tech giant Palantir, were also on the bill. Bieber was a headliner at WNDR, entertainment executive Jeffrey Katzenberg’s invitation-only confab at the Rosewood Miramar in…
Read MorePress freedom alarm as Niger suspends 9 French media outlets over ‘national security’
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — An international advocacy group Saturday condemned Niger ‘s suspension of nine French media outlets accused of “threatening public order and national security.” Reporters Without Borders called the charges “fabricated” in a post on X. It condemned a “coordinated strategy to repress press freedom” and called for the decision’s reversal. The National…
Read MoreKobe Bryant’s Rare Air Force 1s Are Coming Out for the First Time and They’re Getting a Major Upgrade
After news surfaced in August of Kobe Bryant’s exclusive denim-draped Nike Air Force 1 making its way to retail this year, the release is now imminent with the arrival of official e-commerce images. Bryant’s once-elusive Air Force 1 sneaker was produced as a player exclusive for the late basketball legend in 2006. With an Obsidian/Safety…
Read MoreStop Pricing Yourself—Price The Value You Create
Too many founders and consultants treat price like a guess tied to “market rate.” That mindset leaves money on the table and weakens client outcomes. My view is simple: price your work on the value it creates, not on what others charge. This shift changed my career and can change yours. The Moment Value Clicked…
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