South Korea’s economy grew 1% in 2025, Bank of Korea data show, as exports and consumption rose while construction investment slumped.
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed in Nicosia to review strategic ties and regional developments.
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Business
South Korea’s economy grew 1% in 2025, Bank of Korea data show, as exports and consumption rose while construction investment slumped.
RBI data show India’s forex reserves rose to a record $728.49bn in the week ended Feb. 27, led by higher gold and foreign currency assets.
China’s top officials pledged stronger tech financing, more balanced trade and capital market reforms, outlining steps on IPO rules, imports and stability.
India’s rupee led Asia’s gains after rebounding from a record low, with RBI action helping steady FX trade amid a stronger dollar and higher oil.
UAE and Japan concluded CEPA negotiations in Tokyo, paving the way for a trade and investment pact aimed at expanding commerce and cooperation across sectors.
Health
WHO prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2, a more genetically stable nOPV2 that can now be procured by UNICEF for outbreak response in 2026.
Pakistan Medical Association estimates over 600,000 fake doctors, as provincial watchdogs struggle to shut clinics that reopen after raids putting patients at risk.
Non-invasive sound therapy altered Alzheimer’s-related proteins in primate brains, offering biological evidence that auditory stimulation can influence disease-linked processes.
FLORIDA, December 16, 2025: Researchers at the University of Florida’s Diabetes Institute have identified…
LONDON, December 9, 2025: Coffee, long regarded as a daily indulgence, is…
LONDON, December 7, 2025: A new study suggests that lecanemab, an Alzheimer’s…
STANFORD, California, December 2, 2025: Researchers at Stanford Medicine have reported a…
WHO urges nations to finish the global fight against polio as cases fall 99% since 1988, warning funding gaps could slow eradication progress.
Three Korean hospitals ranked in the world’s top 10 for cancer care, with Samsung, Asan and SNU hospitals recognized in Newsweek’s global rankings.
Cholera deaths increased by 50% in 2024 as 60 nations reported outbreaks, with Africa, Asia, and the Middle East facing the highest burden.
The FDA is set to present child death data linked to COVID vaccines at a CDC panel meeting, raising national scrutiny of pediatric immunization safety systems.
Travel
Emirates says it expects to restore its full flight network within days as regional airspace reopens, expanding services from Dubai on a phased schedule.
Entertainment
Ben Affleck calls AI a support tool, but critics say generative systems already shape film and TV workflows, costs and labor demand.
Lifestyle
Adidas launches Treadflow, the first shoe engineered for treadmill running, designed for indoor athletes with breathable comfort and tailored grip.
U.S. Polo Assn. has launched its Fall-Winter 2024 Collection, blending sporty style and festive warmth, with pieces perfect for gifting this holiday season.
Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has…
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch…
Fashion is not merely an industry, but a reflection of society’s heartbeat at any given…
Global Sports Brand Targets Goal of $3 Billion WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE /…
Luxury
Automotive
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds an illuminated grille, optional lit hood star, and DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, pairing new styling cues with flagship cabin tech and comfort features.
Tesla’s China-made EV sales rose 9.9% in November 2025, reaching 86,700 units, signaling a strong recovery for the automaker in the world’s largest EV market.
STUTTGART, November 19, 2025: Porsche has introduced the first fully electric version of its flagship SUV, the Cayenne, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s electrification program. The new Cayenne Electric delivers up to 850 kW, equivalent…
BERLIN, Oct. 25, 2025: Porsche AG reported an operating loss of €967 million for the third quarter of 2025, its first quarterly loss since the company went public in 2022. The result compares with an…
WASHINGTON, October 9, 2025: U.S. auto safety regulators have opened a formal investigation into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system following reports of traffic violations and multiple crashes involving…

