Worn and scuffed designer handbags — from a cigarette-marked Gucci clutch to bashed Birkins — are being reinterpreted as signs of authenticity and cool, reflecting shifting ideas about luxury and value.
Ka Ying Rising won a turf trial at Sha Tin as he prepares to attempt a record 19th consecutive victory in the Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m) on April 6, with jockey Zac Purton praising the world-class sprinter.
UDELAS has ordered construction of the CIAES health and research center in Tolé, Chiriquí; the project aims to deliver care, rehabilitation and training to more than 12,000 people.
Zhou Liang, vice-chairman of China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration and a former anti-graft official, has been placed under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law,” in a high-profile probe announced Tuesday.
Former ICC prosecutor Geoffrey Nice says the US and Israel view holding powerful states to account as ‘unrealistic,’ calling international accountability “a thing of the past.”
Rising fuel and shipping surcharges tied to the US-Israeli war on Iran are prompting some galleries at Art Central in Hong Kong to consider leaving artworks in the city for months to avoid inflated freight bills.
Amazon said drone activity disrupted its AWS Bahrain cloud region, the second AWS outage this month tied to the Iran war, highlighting risks to regional cloud reliability.
Xiaomi reported a 27% drop in fourth-quarter net profit to 6.5 billion yuan as weaker smartphone sales cut into margins and EV growth slowed, marking the first sequential profit decline since Q2 2024.
Euroconsumers and Football Supporters Europe have filed legal action with the European Commission against FIFA over World Cup ticket prices, asking EU authorities to examine fan and consumer concerns.
During a March 16, 2026 press conference at Las Garzas Palace in Panama City, the German president warned that a return by Donald Trump would cause a “profound rupture” in transatlantic ties.
A report says the Gulf of Panama’s seasonal upwelling failed in 2025 — the first such occurrence in about 40 years — raising concerns for coastal ecosystems and fisheries.
Two newly commissioned Type 055 guided-missile destroyers, Dongguan and Anqing, conducted their first live-fire drills in mid-March after assignment to the PLA unit overseeing Taiwan and the East China Sea.
Iran launched waves of missiles toward Israel, and Israel’s Magen David Adom said six people were lightly injured. The strikes raise concerns about regional escalation and economic ripple effects.
A Wuhan fitness coach paid 200,000 yuan (US$28,000) to finish 877 classes for clients after Aishang Gym abruptly closed, a move that went viral and drew wide praise online.
Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and introducing Elle Chapman as Paige McIntosh, premiered March 14 and quickly became Paramount+’s most-watched series, FlixPatrol reports.
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will be provisionally applied from May 1 for Mercosur members that completed ratification and notified the EU by end-March. Panama, while not a member, could see indirect effects on trade and logistics as a regional hub.
Iran denied any direct or indirect talks with the United States and called statements by Donald Trump a “bluff,” underscoring deep mistrust and complicating diplomatic prospects.
An EIN Presswire release claims U.S. moves aim to “restore control” of the Panama Canal and to counter Chinese influence, raising geopolitical and sovereignty questions for Panama.
After two serious knee injuries and being passed over by the previous manager, Kitchee left-back Jordan Lam has forced his way back into Hong Kong’s squad and is targeting his second cap in India next week.
Footage released by the White House shows Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi giggling at a portrait of Donald Trump placed where Joe Biden’s portrait typically stands, drawing accusations of diplomatic sycophancy during recent summit talks.