Nikkei Hits Record High, Oil Drops on Hopes of US-Iran Truce
Asian stocks were mostly higher on Friday and oil prices edged lower on hopes that the United States and Iran are close to reaching the first part of a peace settlement. U.S.
Diorissima! In Venice, Victoire de Castellane’s New High Jewelry Collection Doubles Down on Color and Collage
The relationship between Dior and La Serenissima runs deep. Back in Christian Dior’s heyday, the fashion designer and Salvador Dali created lavish costumes for Charles de Bestegui’s legendary balls at his palace,
How Should Sustainable Brands Navigate High Street Collaborations?
For 20 years, global brands and retailers have been leveraging the cultural cachet of luxury brands and disruptive fashion newcomers to launch high- and low-end collaborations. These widely distributed, more affordable capsule
Passengers from high Ebola risk countries can enter Atlanta, Houston and D.C. airports
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk from Ebola from three to 10. Holly Williams reports that a third point of entry has opened for Americans returning to
Frieze New York Kicks Off with Seven-Figure Sales and High Energy
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, the ARTnews newsletter about the art market and beyond. Sign up here to receive it every Wednesday. A high level of energy was palpable at the preview day of
Oil Jumps to 4-Year High, Markets Mixed as Iran Voices Defiance
Oil prices hit a four-year high on Thursday amid concerns about renewed hostilities in the Middle East. Before that, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a statement claiming that the United
Nikkei Hits a Record High in Tokyo as Hopes Rise for Peace in Iran
Growing investor optimism that the United States and Iran will extend their ceasefire lifted stock markets in Asia and other parts of the world on Thursday. Indeed, expectations of new talks to
Korea’s 50 Richest 2026: AI Bonanza Lifts Tycoons’ Wealth To All-Time High; Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee Reclaims Top Spot
Seven new immigrants are jumping into the ranks as the minimum net worth rises to $1 billion, a record in the country.
California’s High Desert Is Rich With Beauty. An Art Fair Ups the Ante
If you had the uncanny feeling that you were on a movie set while visiting the High Desert Art Fair (HDAF) last weekend, that’s because, in a way, you were. The event
With high hopes, Bangladesh’s 13th parliament goes into session
March 13, 2026 Dhaka – Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban will start functioning at 11:00 am when the newly elected legislators gather for the first meeting. They were elected in a general election on
The Scoop with Josh Bredehoeft: Why Working on the High Street Makes Sense Today
Welcome to The Scoop: a weekly email series in which I ask fashion insiders about the week’s stories. This will be a way for the Vogue business community to synthesize and reflect
Tokyo High Court upholds Unification Church dissolution order; liquification process to begin
March 5, 2026 Tokyo – The Tokyo High Court on Wednesday upheld a lower court ruling ordering the dissolution of the World Federation of Family Peace and Unification (formerly the Unification Church),
This Boutique Hotel Is Bringing High Design to Houston
In the 17 years since I moved to New York City from Houston, this sprawling Texas city has experienced an arts and cultural renaissance. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, has undergone
Hong Kong’s 50 Richest 2026: Stock Market Rally Lifts Tycoons’ Wealth To All-Time High; Li Ka-Shing Remains The Richest
The minimum net worth to qualify rose to a record $1.6 billion.
A Fashion History Of The Most Fantastical High Heels To Hit The Runway
Haute couture is often considered fashion’s rarest stage, and this season is no exception. Look closer at the details, however, and things start to get a little psychedelic—especially when it comes to
Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
By 2024, American life expectancy will rise to 79 years, the highest level in U.S. history. This is a result not only of the dissipation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also of
Young Japanese voters show weak support for ruling party LDP despite high support for Takaichi cabinet
January 27, 2026 Tokyo – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet enjoys particularly high support among young voters and independents, but according to recent polls, these groups will not necessarily vote for
In New York, the Stakes are High for a Young Gallery Dedicated to Play
A gust of cold wind swept through lower Manhattan, whizzing past shuttered storefronts that once housed small galleries (some victims of the rental crisis) before losing its force at the corner of
In ‘Industry’ Season 4, Elevated Costumes Match the Dizzyingly High Stakes
While the lawsuit proved to be a big opening moment, immediately — and silently — letting viewers know where Harper was at after striking a deal with Otto at the end of
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Bets on Snap Election Push Japanese Stocks to Record High
Reports that the Japanese government may hold a snap election next month pushed the Nikkei average to a record high on Tuesday. But the yen fell to record lows against the euro
Massive protest outside Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi; protestors clash with police, detained
December 24, 2025 New Delhi – Members of Vishva Hindu Parishad and other Hindu organizations staged a protest near the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi today against atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh
Poll finds high approval rating for Japan PM Takaichi’s economic measures
December 23, 2025 Tokyo – Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet maintained high approval ratings in a Yomiuri Shimbun poll conducted from Friday to Sunday. The approval rating appears to be bolstered by
TEFAF Handling Supervisor Is Out After a Year, Continuing High Turn Over
The European Penalty Arts Structure (TEFAF) and its handling supervisor have actually split means after simply over a year in the task, signaling proceeded high turn over in the function. Dominique Savelkoul