SkyWatch Enables Earth Observation Customers to See More and Do More With the Addition of Very High Resolution Data to the EarthCache Platform

Shin Min-a currently rules the Eastern Empire as the titular character in Disney+’s hit fantasy romance The Remarried Empress. Yet, lofty though her protagonist’s rank may be, the actress is no stranger to being at the top, having enjoyed broad popularity since breaking out on screen more than a quarter of a century ago. Entering the industry as a model at age 14 in 1998, Shin quickly found herself in front of numerous cameras, appearing in a slew of popular music videos and advertisements. She...

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William Shakespeare’s star-crossed romance Romeo and Juliet has been adapted for the screen innumerable times, perhaps most famously by Franco Zeffirelli in 1968. While every version reflects the era of its creation, none speaks quite as loudly as Baz Luhrmann’s ultra-stylised, fiercely 1990s take, which turns 30 this month. The second – and best – of Luhrmann’s much-loved “Red Curtain” trilogy, which includes 1992’s Strictly Ballroom and 2001’s Moulin Rouge!, Romeo + Juliet (1996) is blessed...

Is a cure on the horizon for hepatitis B? A newly-approved drug offers hope, but wiping out this viral liver infection remains a challenge.

“I would say it’s a beautiful mistake,” says Ruby Hung of starting her eponymous label in London in 2023. “For the longest time, I thought I was going to be a stylist or work for a [fashion] publication or a magazine. I didn’t even have a sewing machine back then.” Yet, at 25, the Hong Kong-born designer has already dressed musicians such as Tyla, FKA Twigs and Arca, as well as influencer Kylie Jenner, and showcased her work at industry-wide events, including London Fashion Week. Her choice of...

Canes & Tales at Waldorf Astoria Osaka introduces The Great Railway Bazaar, a menu inspired by American novelist and travel writer Paul Theroux’s rail journey across Europe and Asia and the happy accidents that make travel memorable. The menu spans five famous railways - the London Underground, the Orient Express, India’s Grand Trunk Railway, Japan’s beloved Shinkansen and the International Express which journeys across Southeast Asia. Each is represented by two cocktails bringing to life the flavors of the region - with one offered in both alcoholic and alcohol-free versions - inviting guests to wander any path that speaks to them.

This year, Barbados celebrates 60 years of independence from Britain. This island paradise is one of the world’s foremost tourist destinations, pairing serene beaches and stunning landscapes with a cool, laid-back feel. But how much do you really know about Barbados? We’ve compiled 60 facts to celebrate 60 years of Barbadian independence, with help from the team at Royal Westmoreland, purveyor of luxury villas for sale in Barbados.

A nationwide aviation shutdown across the United States brought air travel to an unprecedented standstill on Friday, November 13, after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered all departing flights at US airports to remain on the ground following a major communications failure affecting the country’s air traffic control network. The extraordinary decision disrupted thousands of flights, stranded passengers at airports across the country and created widespread uncertainty for airlines and travellers, with some of the busiest aviation hubs in the world affected.

tulah Clinical Wellness, developed by KEF Holdings in Kozhikode, Kerala, has partnered with US-based Apex Opinion, operated by Krivox Inc., to provide Indian patients access to independent medical second opinions from US board-certified specialists. The service, expected to become available from November 2026, will cover multiple medical disciplines through remote consultations and medical record reviews.

Towards the end of 2025, Charmaine Wong Szu Lin was scrolling through her Instagram DMs when a message stopped her cold. A South Korean production company wanted her to join a reality baking show. Her first instinct was deep suspicion. “Is this a scam?” the self-taught Malaysian baker, 30, recalls asking herself. It was not – the offer came from Bite Me Sweet, a baking competition that eventually aired on Viu from April to May this year. The show pairs five renowned female pastry chefs from...

When looking to book a five-star hotel, it’s tempting to play it safe and opt for one of the usual suspects. Brands like Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, St Regis, Peninsula and the likes – all wonderful hospitality groups with long histories behind them – have properties in pretty much every single global metropolis these days. It’s becoming increasingly rare to come across an independent five-star hotel that offers the same kind of service and facilities as those well-known...

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