Gold inches higher on concerns over Trump tariff threats
GOLD prices edged higher on Tuesday (Feb 18) as uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to dominate sentiment, reinforcing bullion’s appeal as a safe-haven asset…
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Iconic ‘Mind Game,’ ‘Inu-Oh’ Director Masaaki Yuasa Launches New Tokyo Studio Ame Pippin (EXCLUSIVE)
Acclaimed Japanese animation director Masaaki Yuasa has announced the launch of his own animation studio, ame pippin. Teaming up with industry giants Asmik Ace, Inc., Aniplex Inc. and…
Virgin overtakes Qantas as Australia’s largest domestic airline
VIRGIN Australia overtook Qantas Airways to become Australia’s largest and most reliable airline at the end of last year, sending a warning to the marquee carrier and supporting a…
Georgina Rodriguez Goes Vintage in Dolce & Gabbana Biker Jacket to Kick Off 2025 Formula E Racing Championship
Georgina Rodriguez took her job seriously at the Formula E event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday. The longtime partner of Cristiano Ronaldo headed to the championship to wave the…
Indonesian parliament set to vote on amendment to mining law
INDONESIA’S parliament is set to vote on Tuesday (Feb 18) on a bill to revise the country’s mining law to boost the development of domestic mineral processing industries and regulate…
Indonesia amends mining law to boost access, support processing
Indonesia is a major coal exporter and has rich deposits of tin, copper and bauxite, among other metals INDONESIA’S parliament on Tuesday (Feb 18) passed a bill to revise the country’s…
Golfer Ludvig Aberg Wins $4 Million Genesis Invitational Prize Wearing Rolex Watch and Adidas, Girlfriend Olivia Peet and Tiger Woods Celebrate
Ludvig Åberg won the top prize at The Genesis Invitational on Sunday. He won the four-day tournament by one shot, taking home a $4 million prize. His girlfriend Olivia Peet and Tiger Woods…
Shein executive seeks to reassure investors after Trump crackdown on low-value imports
FAST-FASHION retailer Shein’s executive chairman Donald Tang told investors in a letter on Monday (Feb 17) that “growth remains strong” despite the United States ending the duty-free…
Disney Tees Up New ‘Mickey Golf’ Collection for Adults: Shop the Pieces Here
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Golf has been part of Disney‘s DNA ever since the…
Paquita la del Barrio, Mexican Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 77
Paquita la del Barrio, the emblematic Mexican singer-songwriter known for her anthemic ranchera ballads, died on Monday at her home in Veracruz. She was 77. Her family confirmed the news…
Japan’s historic rate shift is turbo-charging the credit market
JAPAN’S corporate bond market is booming, as an economic rebound and plans to get ahead of higher interest rates encourage a flurry of issuance. Japanese companies have sold 14.7 trillion…
‘SNL50’ Ratings: Anniversary Special Hits 14.8 Million Viewers on NBC, More Than 200% Above Season Average
NBC’s 50th anniversary special for “Saturday Night Live” hit a very strong 14.8 million viewers on average across NBC and Peacock on Sunday night. That number is202% above the average…
Opec+ considers delaying April supply restart, delegates say
ORGANIZATION of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (Opec+) is considering pushing back a series of monthly supply increases due to begin in April despite calls from US President Donald…
Lessons in sustainability: What colleges can teach workplaces
The Fast Company Impact Council is a private membership community of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay…
Luigi Mangione launches a new website as he awaits his murder trial
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the alleged murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in prison awaiting trial. But he still managed to launch a new website, along with his first…
Georgina Chapman Goes Strapless and Sculpted in ‘Floating’ Marchesa Gown With Adrien Brody in J Crew at BAFTA Awards 2025
On Sunday, Adrien Brody picked up a BAFTA trophy for Best Actor due to his leading role in “The Brutalist.” The performer turned up on the red carpet with his girlfriend, designer Geogina…
Prada, Khaite, and Coach Are Validating the Anti-Quiet Bag Trend Kaia Gerber Just Wore
Based on the handbags that Kaia Gerber has regularly been photographed carrying around over the years, she seems to stick to the classics when it comes to bag trends. Simple shoulder bags…
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
SOUTHWEST Airlines will cut about 1,750 jobs in its leadership ranks, a dramatic step to reduce expenses that mark the first layoffs in the carrier’s history. The pullback will impact 15…
South Korea aims to secure 10,000 GPUs for national AI computing centre
SOUTH Korea on Monday (Feb 17) announced plans to secure 10,000 high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) within this year in a bid to keep pace as the global artificial…
Oil rises as drone strikes Caspian pump station, while Russia-Ukraine peace talks loom
OIL prices strengthened on Monday (Feb 17) as an attack on an oil pipeline pumping station in the Caspian Sea slowed flows from Kazakhstan, while investors monitored developments of a…
Europe: Stocks mark record closing high as defence stocks soar
EUROPEAN shares marked a record closing high on Monday (Feb 17), boosted by defence stocks as investors priced in the likelihood of increased military spending in the region, following…
How Sound Oscar Nominees From ‘Wicked’ to ‘Emilia Perez’ Created Emotion
From “Defying Gravity” to “Like a Rolling Stone,” music was a thread through many of this year’s sound Oscar nominees as “A Complete Unknown,” “Emilia Perez” and “Wicked” all involved live…
Kim Kardashian Becomes Liquid Metal in ‘Ripped’ Balenciaga Bodycon Dress at ‘SNL 50: Anniversary Special’
After hosting “Saturday Night Live,” Kim Kardashian has returned as a guest to the long-running sketch show’s 50-year anniversary. She joined a crush of celebrities on Sunday in New York…
Il Pellicano Serves Up Shrimp Risotto, Signature Negronis at Claridge’s Restaurant
PELICAN BRIEF: Il Pellicano is touching down at Claridge’s with a one-week residency at the hotel’s restaurant that runs until Saturday. The Italian hotel, located in Porto Ercole on the…