Fed hikes rates, leaves the option of a tightening cycle halt

With what could be the last in a record run of interest rate hikes and a heightened focus on credit and other economic vulnerabilities, the Federal Reserve entered a new phase in its management of the post-pandemic economic recovery on Wednesday. As expected by the financial markets, the Federal ...

After a 15-month break, French concert halls and clubs are set to resume in the coming weeks

Concerts are set to restart in France on June 30th, and nightclubs will open again on July 9th, but only for those who have been vaccinated or have had a recent test that came back negative. No masks are required, however they are still strongly suggested. President of France Emmanuel Macron met ...

The German dollar's decline was halted by a surprising jump in inflation

After a surprising slowdown in German inflation boosted bunds and sent the common currency falling, the euro nursed losses on Wednesday and has helped the dollar make a good start to 2023. After falling 1% overnight, the euro continued to trade at three-week lows at $1.0550 at the start of the As...

Store in Tokyo gets high marks for turning away Halloween costumers

Some might say it's too huge, but Japan's largest Halloween party is held at Shibuya, Tokyo's renowned scramble crossing. An enormous street party takes over the famous crossing every year, with revelers in costumes spilling out into the neighborhood. Many people attend in good fun, b...

The father of the victim's daughter travels from Japan to South Korea to identify her body.

Mei Tomikawa was one of two Japanese people killed in a Halloween crush in Seoul, and her father and another family member flew in on Monday to identify her body.

Earlier in the week, Hokkaido local assembly member Ayumu Tomikawa had told the press that he was leaving because he wanted ...

Halloween countdown: mythological beasts of Europe – ogres

France and its legendaryogres conclude our countdown to Halloween on Euronews Culture, in which we've examined some of Europe's lesser-known mythical animals.

The name ogre stems from the Etruscan god of the underworld and punisher of oathbreakers, Orcus, and is of French origin...

Poor crowd control has been cited for the Halloween tragedy in Korea.

Foreign nationals and the media have blamed the Korean government for failing to control the throng in Itaewon on Saturday, citing this as one of the primary causes of the Halloween disaster that resulted in 156 deaths and 152 injuries.

The Iranian administration publicly attacked the K...

As per WHO European breakdown of Monkeypox may be Halted

According to WHO authorities, the outbreak of monkeypox in Europe may be completely halted. They highlighted the data showing that case counts are reducing in a few countries as a proof.

Even though vaccine supplies are limited, there are positive signs of a regular weekly reduction in ...

Due to Covid 19 conflicts US halts Chinese air Flights

In response to Beijing's suspension of American carriers' flights, the US government is halting 26 flights by Chinese airlines from the US to China due to a dispute over anti-virus regulations. In a system that mandates airlines to cancel flights if customers test positive for Covid-19, t...

Thailand’s Virtual Event on Halal Assembly 2021

The 8th edition of the Thailand halal Assembly 2021 was called A Virtual Way to an Actual Halal World. The series of exhibitions took place from 14th to 15th December 2021.

The event showed how halal technologies can be utilized in Thailand to generate income for people and boost the co...

KAWS: HOLIDAY exhibition at Marina Bay to stop as per orders by court

A court has ordered the organizers of the KAWS: HOLIDAY artwork to stop their exhibition at The Float @ Marina Bay. A 42m-long inflatable and related merchandise were on display. The signature character of KAWS, COMPANION which is created by Brian Donnelly was also put on display on Saturday at T...

FORMER US FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA WILL BE INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME

Highlights

• Along with the former US first lady, this list includes author Octavia Butler, who lost her life in 2006, Rebecca Halstead, poet Joy Harjo, artist Judy Chicago and late activist Emily Howland

• The National Women’s Hall of Fame website said “...

BMW MARKET 20 YEARS OF PRODUCTION AT HAMS HALL FACTORY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Highlights:

• The company BMW has marked 20 years of its UK production at the Hams Hall factory
• More than 5 million engines have been assembled and are put into the mini and BMW models from the Hams Hall factory since 2001

Since the op...

COSMETICS EXPORTS IN SOUTH KOREA ROSE BY 16 PERCENT IN 2020

Highlights –

• Cosmetics exports in South Korea rose by 16 percent in 2020.
• Demand for cosmetics grew from the United States and Asian countries.
• In 2020, the outbound shipments of cosmetics reached US$7.57 billion.
• In 2020, ...

Global Halal Cosmetics Market by Current Industry Status, Growth Opportunities, Top Key Players, and Forecast till 2028 - A Report by Absolute Markets Insights

The cosmetics industry is observed to be one of the major sectors for growth in the product manufacturing industry. The products developed in the industry are observed to provide vital care for various exterior/aesthetic aspects in the human body. Notable areas for the application of products in ...

PERFORMING ARTS BEARS THE BRUNT WITH COVID-19 THIRD WAVE UNDERWAY

• Though the performing arts scenario is at its year-end finale, the outlook is dull as the third and so far worst wave of COVID-19 is acutely underway.
• Under the present conditions, local authorities have announced the Level 2.5 social distancing measures in place here, requirin...

EXPERTS DRIVE HOME MESSAGE TO BUILD-UP HALLYU INFRASTRUCTURE BACK HOME

• Despite the rising stature of hallyu, or the treat of Korean pop culture, across the world, consistent build-up back home has failed to catch up, hallyu experts said Thursday.
• In its favour, hallyu experts called for an immediate construction of a K-pop concert arena and hallyu...

SEOUL GIVES STANDING INSTRUCTIONS TO CLOSE THEATERS, INTERNET CAFES, AMUSEMENT PARKS AFTER 9 PM

• The Seoul city government said Friday that stores, theaters and multiple other facilities must shut down after 9 p.m. for two weeks to help restrain spread of the coronavirus.
• Acting Seoul Mayor Seo Jeong-hyup made one aware of the new restriction during a virtual press briefin...

MUSLIM MODEL HALIMA ADEN QUITS FASHION INDUSTRY FOR HER PERSONAL RELIGIOUS BELIEFS

HIGHLIGHTS

• Muslim American Model Halima Aden has quit the fashion industry as she realized how her work let her compromise with her beliefs

Aden, who was hailed as a pioneer for being one of the primary models to wear a hijab and stroll for sig...

CLUBS AND BARS TO REMAIN SHUT DURING HALLOWEEN TO RESTRICT COVID-19 FAN OUT

• Well-known night clubs and bars in Seoul will by themselves close their businesses during the upcoming Halloween weekend, in an effort to prevent the wild spread of COVID-19, according to club owners and city government officials Wednesday.
• The announcements from clubs in Itaew...