Lessons from four elections: More challenges to democracy ahead
July 10, 2024
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Asia’s economies beckon UK, France after Europe’s election earthquakes
“They see Asian tiger economies and political systems as being in a state of transition,” said British political and security analyst Christopher Blackburn. “These countries already have good regional infrastructure. But Europe can help with boosting and accelerating wealth, development, and human potential.”
The sting of an Airbnb rejection: Hosts explain why they turn down all sorts of travelers
When a woman in her early twenties requested to book Vicky Borman's one-bedroom Heritage-listed cottage in the English village of St Neots last summer, something didn't feel right.
China is leading on GenAI experimentation, but lags U.S. in implementation, survey shows
Chinese companies are leading the way in the experimentation of generative AI, but they're still behind the U.S. when it comes to full implementation, according to a new survey.
India's Ambani wedding spectacle gets political with Modi posters
MUMBAI — The wedding of a scion from India's ultra-wealthy Ambani family — much in the news for its opulent celebrations and VIP-studded guest list — has suddenly developed more political overtones with posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi now lining the road to the venue.
Tata Steel workers in U.K. suspend strike action
LONDON (Reuters) -- Tata Steel workers in Britain have suspended a planned all-out strike and overtime ban after the company agreed to negotiations about future investment, the Unite trade union said on Monday.
Australia accuses Hainan-based hackers of prowling sensitive computer networks
The Australian Signals Directorate singled out the APT40 hacking group in a detailed, technical advisory note that unpicked its evolving tradecraft.
The son of Asia’s richest man marries in the year’s most extravagant wedding
MUMBAI, India (AP) — The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, married his longtime girlfriend early Saturday in what many dubbed the wedding of the year attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians, highlighting the billionaire’s staggering wealth and rising clout.