Notre Dame reopens its doors to Macron and other world leaders in a rare symbol of unity

Paris: France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is reopening its doors on Saturday for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. The restoration, a spectacular achievement in just five years for a structure that took nearly two centuries to build, is widely seen as a moment of triumph for … Read more

Pinterest Predicts 20 bold trends for 2025

Baby showers will be out. Nesting parties will be in. Pickle fixes, cherry reds, and chaotic cakes will be all the rage. Pinterest has released its annual trend report, Pinterest Predicts, to give consumers and advertisers a first look at the trends you’ll see everywhere in 2025. The trends show that more people are leaning … Read more

South Korean lawmakers to decide whether to impeach president over his martial law bid

Seoul: South Korean lawmakers on Saturday began meeting to vote on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, as protests grew nationwide calling for his removal. They gathered in the National Assembly hours after Yoon issued a public apology over the move, saying he wouldn’t shirk legal … Read more

Bangladesh’s Tilt Toward China and Pakistan: Growing concern for India

A group of Hindu activists stormed into the office of Bangladesh’s Assistant High Commissioner in Agartala, Tripura, and vandalized property. The India-Bangladesh relationship has taken a hit ever since Sheikh Hasina’s government was evicted from power on August 5. Since then, things seem to be getting worse, with ties between the two countries continuing to … Read more