The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) lifted the restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, in force since February 2022, and allowed them to perform again at international competitions with national flags and anthems. The decision was taken at a meeting of the executive committee of the organization, held on May 16-17 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, and has already come into force.
Germany’s largest automobile concerns are increasingly looking at the defense industry. Against the backdrop of a protracted crisis in the automotive industry, falling profits and production cuts, military orders are beginning to look like a new source of income for the industry.
Negotiations between the United States and Iran are again in danger of collapse after an exchange of ultimatums. Washington handed Tehran a list of conditions for resuming dialog.
When the United States hosted the World Cup in 1994, its global partners included Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Mastercard, Pontiac, and the Japanese brands Canon, Fujifilm and JVC. Three decades later, FIFA’s sponsorship structure has changed radically: companies from China and the Middle East are increasingly present at the world’s biggest soccer tournament – and this is already raising political questions in the United States.
Visiting museums, concerts and painting can not only improve mood, but also slow down biological aging. This is the conclusion reached by British scientists who published a study in the journal Innovation in Aging (Oxford University Press).
China and the US announced the biggest aircraft deal of recent years: Beijing agreed to buy airplanes from Boeing after negotiations between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. But instead of the expected surge, shares of the American aircraft manufacturer went down sharply – investors considered the contract too modest.
Industry studies estimate that more than 60-65% of physicians in the U.S. regularly use AI tools in clinical practice, from diagnosis to analyzing studies and selecting therapies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s calls to cut fuel consumption and stop buying gold have heightened nervousness in India’s financial markets, raising fears the government may revert to tight import restrictions amid mounting pressure over the energy crisis.
China has used the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran to strengthen its position on the world stage, which has caused concern in the Pentagon. This was the conclusion reached by U.S. intelligence in a report delivered to Gen. Dan Kane, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Northern Italy is testing RailEvo, a system that looks like an attempt to reinvent the very idea of the railroad.
Due to the conflict over Iran, a Japanese snack food manufacturer is forced to abandon brightly colored packaging. Calbee Inc. announced that some of its products will temporarily switch to a black-and-white design due to disruptions in the supply of components for color ink.
Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani is preparing a possible sale of 15% of shares in the company, while the package may be distributed among three strategic investors – L’Oréal, LVMH and EssilorLuxottica. This was reported by the Italian newspaper La Repubblica.
A Caribbean island smaller than many metropolitan areas has suddenly become one of the main beneficiaries of the global artificial intelligence boom – all thanks to two letters in the browser address bar.
Online fast fashion retailers Shein and Temu have entered a legal standoff in London, mutually accusing each other of copyright infringement and unfair competition. The case could set a precedent for the global e-commerce industry, where issues of copying designs, product images and marketing practices are becoming increasingly acute.
An unusually large rough stone weighing about 2,200 grams (about 11,000 carats) has been discovered in Myanmar’s Mogok region, known as one of the world’s largest sources of rubies. The find was made in April this year, and the official confirmation of its significance was published on May 8 by the state broadcaster Global New Light of Myanmar.
The Vatican has once again found itself at the center of fashion discussions. The new pope – Pope Leo XIV – has suddenly attracted attention not by preaching, but by wearing shoes. In the trailer of the documentary “Leone a Roma” published by Vatican News, the pontiff appeared in traditional white vestments… and vintage Nike sneakers.
The Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off in Vienna, which this year’s contest comes amid new controversy surrounding Israel’s participation and a boycott by several countries.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suddenly found himself not only one of the key officials in Donald Trump’s administration, but also the hero of his own internet meme cult – and, as it turns out, quite enjoying it.
American Kontoor Brands has started the process of selling the Lee jeans brand. The bidding procedure started in the first quarter of 2026 and has already attracted the interest of a number of potential buyers. The deal is expected to close before the end of the year.
The main flight routes were in the vicinity of Havana and Santiago de Cuba. The operations involved P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft designed for maritime reconnaissance and surveillance, as well as RC-135V Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft and MQ-4C Triton high-altitude drones. The Pentagon declined to comment on the developments.
