Softening resale prices for Hermès Birkin bags point to weakening demand among aspirational luxury buyers, highlighting a growing divergence between discretionary consumers and ultra-high-net-worth spending.

China and Saudi Arabia agreed to strengthen coordination on regional and global matters during high-level talks in Riyadh, underscoring the deepening diplomatic relationship between the two countries.

The European Parliament has approved a deal to scale back EU corporate sustainability and reporting requirements, easing compliance obligations for many companies.

Global financial markets enter a critical week as central banks and major economic data releases shape monetary policy expectations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar signed an agreement for a high-speed electric passenger rail link connecting Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport and Doha’s Hamad International Airport, with service planned within six years.

Australia proposes a landmark ban on social media access for minors under 16, signaling a broader global shift toward stricter digital platform regulation and data-governance standards.

A look inside the Bridge Summit, where global leaders and technologists explored how advanced AI systems may influence negotiations, conflict prevention, and the future of international diplomacy.

A new UN Global Environment Outlook report estimates $5 billion in environmental damage every hour from food and fossil-fuel production, urging a fundamental reset of how the world prices risk, allocates capital and designs policy.

The Bank for International Settlements highlights an uncommon simultaneous rise in gold and equities, pointing to changing market behavior and asset correlations.

Netflix’s proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery marks a historic consolidation in global media, redefining competition, scale, and strategic power across streaming and entertainment.

A new AI-driven memory-chip shortage is roiling global supply chains as soaring demand outpaces production, reshaping semiconductor markets and impacting hardware manufacturers worldwide.

Taiwan says both leading Honduran presidential candidates are open to re-establishing diplomatic ties, signaling a potential shift in Central America’s geopolitical landscape.

A surge in satellite launches and reentries is releasing metal particles and emissions into the upper atmosphere, prompting scientists to warn of underrecognized environmental and climate risks.

The Bank of Japan signals a potential December rate increase, sending the yen higher and reshaping global currency and fixed-income markets.

Marriott International is preparing a significant expansion across India, driven by rapid growth in premium travel, upscale hospitality demand, and emerging high-value markets

The return of France’s giant pandas to China highlights shifting dynamics in cultural diplomacy and Beijing’s strategic use of wildlife partnerships.

COP30 concludes with a last-minute agreement referencing the UAE consensus, acknowledging a transition away from fossil fuels while leaving key commitments voluntary and undefined.

Developing economies pressed for stronger climate finance and debt relief at the G20 summit in South Africa, highlighting widening global financial strains.

After years of aggressive increases, brands confront slowing demand and shifting expectations.

NASA releases detailed new images of 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar comet, offering fresh insights into its chemical makeup and origin beyond the solar system.