Vietnam launches sweeping reforms to escape the middle-income trap and rival Asia’s tiger economies

The speech was more than symbolic, it signaled the launch of what could be Vietnam’s most ambitious economic overhaul in decades. Vietnam aims to get rich by 2045 and become Asia’s next “tiger economy” — a term used to describe the earlier ascent...

Entertainment News | Jason Bateman to Direct Tom Holland in John Grisham's 'The Partner'

Washington DC [US], October 5 (ANI): Actor-filmmaker Jason Bateman is all set to step behind the camera yet again, this time for 'The Partner', a legal thriller based on John Grisham's bestselling 1997 novel, as per Variety. Actor Tom Holland is...

Arab and regional foreign ministers welcome Hamas steps toward Trump’s peace proposal

The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of...

Can Pfizer's Stock Break This Disappointing Streak?

Pfizer's stock has been struggling for multiple years, and even a low valuation hasn't made it an enticing option for many investors. Pfizer (PFE 1.03%) is one of the largest healthcare companies in the world. It was founded in 1849 and has since...

‘India’s growth prospects bright despite US tariffs’, says OECD Senior Adviser 

US president Donald Trump’s tariff policy has caused a lot of countries to think more carefully about how they can create autonomous growth pillars, drawing on their comparative advantages, said Sean Michael Dougherty, Senior Adviser at...

The Power of Declaring “Yes” – Even When It’s “Maybe”

What happens when “maybe” becomes “yes”? Donald Trump’s latest statement about Hamas’s response offers a rare real-time case study in influence, perception, and strategic framing. And the same mechanism can transform how leaders drive business...

What’s the Best James Bond Movie?

Today is officially James Bond Day. That’s right—today marks the sixty-third anniversary of the release of the very first James Bond movie, Dr. No, in cinemas. No one knew what was being unleashed upon the world when Britons got their first taste...

Stunning Poll Shows Virginia GOP's Winsome Earle-Sears Surging in Gubernatorial Race Just Weeks Before Election

A survey for the upcoming Virginia governor’s race from political polling firm A2 Insights shows Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears is now within striking distance of Democrat Abigail Spanberger. The poll was conducted from Sept. 26 through...

Sports8 minutes ago Tinubu Applauds Lagos As Africa Hosts First E1 Electric Powerboat Race President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Lagos for making history as the first African city to host the E1 Electric Powerboat Championship, describing the event as a...

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Lagos for making history as the first African city to host the E1 Electric Powerboat Championship, describing the event as a landmark moment for clean energy and marine innovation. In a goodwill message shared...

Economic Watch: China's holiday consumption showcases economic vitality, innovation

BEIJING, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- As China's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays converge, the nation's cultural activities, bustling transport networks and innovative consumption scenes are painting a vivid picture of economic resilience and...

What's wrong with Dreamliners' electricals: FIP

In a major scare, Air India's Amritsar–Birmingham flight reported that the Boeing 787's Ram Air Turbine (RAT) unexpectedly deployed during its final approach on October 4. Though the flight landed safely, the incident rekindled memories of the AI...

'Many things that were off': Expert dissects what Trump's lecture to US generals really means

At an unprecedented gathering of hundreds of top generals and admirals from U.S. military installations around the world, President Trump delivered a rambling speech Tuesday alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. They laid out their vision of a...

'Self-defeating': Expert says Trump 'hasn't got a clue what he's doing' in Venezuela

Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump’s foreign‑policy approach and his handling of the United States’ relationships with key allies have raised eyebrows. In recent months, his administration has stepped up its military campaign...

The risks of Trump’s ‘Grim Reaper’ shutdown strategy

Republicans have claimed the political high ground in the government shutdown fight, and have not been afraid to poke fun at the Democrats in the process.But their meme-filled campaign risks coming off as too callous, some fear, handing Democrats...

ASG discusses University Senate, student trustees and Oxford skate park

Nathan French appeared in front of Associated Student Government (ASG) to talk about the University Senate. French spoke about the new House Bill 96, which limits the power of faculty senates at universities across the state. French also said he...

The Pentagon’s war on freedom of the press 

“A well-informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy,” reads a quotation often attributed to Thomas Jefferson, as it “provides the best defense against tyranny.” Recent restrictions by the newly renamed Department of War on news...

W’bago’s EDA files lawsuits

Updates on the legal action being taken against several delinquent loans and a discussion about whether or not to renew a CEDA contract were both on the agenda at the Winnebago EDA meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1. CEDA representative Jennifer Howard...

L.A.’s Neighborhood Council members decry lack of City Hall support at annual Congress

Neighborhood Council members from across Los Angeles gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Sept. 27, for a day of workshops, networking and policy discussions, but many left wondering: Where were the city’s elected officials? While Mayor Karen Bass...

WA’s outdoors legacy waits for a bill stalled in Congress

On a hike to Snow Lake a few years back, Michael DeCramer watched a fellow hiker accidentally kick a rock loose that hit someone farther down the trail. The near miss could have proved a lot worse — the hiker walked away unscathed — but it drove...

America’s ‘immigrants’ nun’ says many are afraid to even go to the supermarket

Vatican City, Oct 5, 2025 / 07:00 am Sister Norma Pimentel is known as “the immigrants’ nun.” For over a decade, she has directed the Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV) Humanitarian Respite Center, a humanitarian aid center...