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In a historic move for Italian fashion, the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), the owner of Milan Fashion Week, announced today that it will no longer promote fur at any official Fashion Week-related event or on social media. The announcement means Milan is following in the footsteps of New York Fashion Week and London…
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Each year on May 16, the world pauses to observe the United Nations’ International Day of Living Together in Peace and UNESCO’s International Day of Light, but the history books reveal a date that has witnessed far more than ceremonial observances. From the first operational laser and record-breaking mountain climbs to political upheavals, natural disasters,…
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Donald Trump got the pageantry he craved during his trip to China. But the US president concluded the summit largely where he began, receiving little help from his self-described “friend” Xi Jinping in dealing with a messy war in Iran and a challenging political climate at home. The two presidents put on a display of…
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Resale is no longer orbiting the fashion cycle but is now embedded within it, moving at the same speed and, at times, even setting the pace. That is the key takeaway from eBay’s latest Watchlist Trend Report, released on May 15, 2026, which illustrates how spring and summer trends translate into resale behavior. From unconventional…
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In Juba, young entrepreneurs are harnessing digital tools to grow businesses despite major obstacles. Only about 13 percent of South Sudan’s population has internet access, one of the lowest connectivity rates in the world. Conflict, inflation and infrastructure shortages continue to weigh heavily on the economy. Still, a new generation of traders and innovators is…
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Brain drain continues to deprive many African countries of skilled professionals. Mauritius is pursuing a different strategy. The island nation is attracting talent from across Africa and positioning itself as a hub for innovation, technology and high-value services. By combining political stability, favorable tax policies and a strong business environment, Mauritius is transforming itself into…
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Africa is stepping up its ambitions in the space sector, with more countries launching satellites to support agriculture, climate monitoring, security and disaster management. Yet one major challenge remains: how to access and process the data efficiently and affordably. At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, SkyConnect unveiled a new model that connects idle satellite…
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It’s hard to replace a GOAT — just ask the New England Patriots. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) investors may be experiencing something similar in the wake of Warren Buffett’s departure as CEO. Did you know: Shares of A-class Berkshire Hathaway have severely underperformed the S&P 500 (^GSPC) since Buffett, 95, announced his retirement in May 2025. The…
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping hailed the results of his meetings with US President Donald Trump and touted an agreement on a new relationship for their countries, projecting optimism despite unresolved tensions and limited deals announced so far. “This visit is a historic and landmark visit. Thus far, we have established a new bilateral relationship —…
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Uganda has granted a license to Elon Musk’s satellite internet firm Starlink to operate in the East African country, President Yoweri Museveni said in a post on X on Friday. Starlink, a unit of SpaceX, has been rapidly expanding across Africa and is already operating in more than a dozen countries on the continent, including…
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