16 dead and 5 missing in central Vietnam
Widespread flooding in central Vietnam has left at least 16 people dead and five missing, according to figures released Thursday by the Ministry of Environment. Torrential rains have been battering the south-central region since late October, causing several episodes of flooding. More than...
READING TIME: 1 minWhy are Chinese banks investing heavily in the United States ?
The main reason behind Chinese banks' record-breaking injections into US projects is a combination of the search for higher returns, risk diversification, and China's geopolitical and economic strategy. Historically, Chinese banks, some of which are state-backed, have accumulated colossal foreign exchange reserves,...
READING TIME: 2 minSaudi Arabia’s Crown Prince gives $1 trillion to Trump : discover the inside story of the deal
During his meeting at the White House, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised Donald Trump on Tuesday to increase US investments, bringing the total to nearly $1 trillion, a gesture welcomed by the American president. “We believe in the future of America.”...
READING TIME: 2 minTourism in Türkiye : already more than 50 million visitors
Turkey, the world's fourth-largest source market for tourism according to UN Tourism's 2024 data, announced its tourism sector's results for the first nine months of the year at a press conference in Istanbul. The country recorded strong growth in both visitor numbers and tourism revenue.
READING TIME: 1 minIs Japan a model of Catholic evangelization ?
Japan, currently overshadowed by the nuclear rearmament debate and seeking a balance between technology and tradition, presents a fascinating...
Tourism in the USA: finally nearing the end of the shutdown ?
A provisional agreement was reached Sunday among US senators, signaling a possible end to the longest budget impasse in...
Decorated Caves: From Lascaux to Altamira, these world treasures of prehistoric art
Decorated caves are moving and essential testimonies to prehistory, captivating researchers and the public alike with their fabulous bestiaries,...
United Kingdom : Why former Prince Andrew must now live apart from the royal family
There is no one on this planet who is unaware of the turmoil within the British royal family. The...
Deadly unrest in Tanzania : what risks do tourists face ?
Following last Saturday’s controversial presidential elections, which saw Samia Suluhu Hassan declared the winner with nearly 98% of the...
Which 4 countries will have the largest gold reserves in 2025 ?
Gold is a safe haven asset during times of crisis. Holding gold reserves helps guarantee the value of the...
