Latest News

Yellen to press China on 'unfair' trade practices during visit
Yellen to press China on 'unfair' trade practices during visit
Economy
by  AFP

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen leaves Wednesday for China, for the second time in less than a year to manage ties as Washington maintains a tough stance on Beijing ahead of November's election. The state-owned China Daily wrote in a recent editorial that Yellen is known for her "often pragmatic and relatively positive tone" in managing US-China ties.

Taylor Swift officially declared a billionaire by Forbes
Taylor Swift officially declared a billionaire by Forbes
Economy
by  AFP

Taylor Swift was officially named a member of the three-comma-club Tuesday, as Forbes confirmed rumors estimating her wealth exceeds a billion dollars. Along with her vast songwriting catalog, Swift staged the first billion-dollar tour ever -- the ongoing Eras Tour has boosted economies and delighted fans around the world.

Eilish, Smokey Robinson urge protection against AI
Eilish, Smokey Robinson urge protection against AI
Technology
by  AFP

Hundreds of artists and songwriters including Billie Eilish, Smokey Robinson and the estate of Frank Sinatra signed an open letter released Tuesday urging protections against what they called an "assault on human creativity" posed by artificial intelligence.