One for the Books: Amateur female sleuthes make for fun reading as part of NPL’s book challenge

Step into the world of femme fatales and sharp-witted sleuths with this Amazing Book Challenge category: Dame Detectives. From amateur detectives to real-life spies, these stories follow fierce female detectives as they navigate the world of crime...

Airtins: Socialism, Scots and the Tao Te Ching

Of that great quartet of ancient Chinese thinkers – Lao Tzu (604 – 517 BC), Confucius (551 – 479 BC), Mencius (372 – 289 BC) and Chuang Tzu (369 – 286BC)– it is to Lao Tzu that Willie Hershaw has turned to inspire his new poetry collection Airtins...

Revenues at India’s Tips Music rose 11% YoY in calendar Q3 amid ‘challenging industry environment’

The slowdown in India’s music market has slowed revenue growth at Mumbai-headquartered Tips Music, but the prominent label predicts strong momentum ahead as it expects live music and paid streaming continue to expand in the South Asian market....

Women’s Club hosts meeting featuring Vietnam War Flight Attendant

Crestline — The Women’s Club of Lake Arrowhead held its October Lunch and Learn meeting last Wednesday at Refresh in Crestline, featuring guest speaker Leslie Dodge Taylor, who shared her experiences as a flight attendant during the Vietnam War....

Gold price today: Rates drop 1.5% to $4,047/oz on Comex as investors book profits after record rally — Details here

Gold price today: The gold futures at New York's Commodity Exchange (Comex) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, dropped 1.5% to $4,047/oz as the commodity market investors booked their profits after the record rally of the precious yellow metal. As per...

Is this Chinese 'billionaire' rich enough to buy up much of the Hudson’s Bay?

Breadcrumb Trail Links Business Real Estate News Local News National Politics World Opinion Columnists Douglas Todd: Weihong Liu's B.C. holdings are not as extensive as they first appear, according to court and land title documents. "I am the king...

A Japanese Exhibition Places Contemporary Woodcarving Within the Continuum of Art History

Japan is an island nation rich in timber, from cypress (Hinoki) to cedar (Sugi) to larch (Karamatsu). Its renowned woodworking heritage dates back centuries, taking the form of immaculately carved wooden beams in houses, ornate storage boxes, and...

Fond memories of John Horgan highlight book launch

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Politics Opinion Columnists Vaughn Palmer: Anecdotes about the late premier's love of people abound at event in Victoria John Horgan: In His Own Words by John Horgan with Rod Mickleburgh. Photo by Douglas...

The Coat-Obsessed Menswear Buyer Who Wrote the Book on Rare Outdoor Gear (EXCLUSIVE)

By his own admission, Shigeru Kaneko is obsessed with outdoors clothing. He’s so enthralled by this form of function-first fashion, in fact, that he's personally tracked down and collected over a hundred pieces of rare weather-resistant layering...

Ransomware Attack on Askul Ripples Across Japan’s Retail Sector

Late Sunday, Japanese retailer Muji confirmed that “logistics failures” had disrupted its online store and subscription services. It happened because its logistics partner, Askul, was taken offline by a ransomware attack. Askul, a major player in...

Red goes green: witnessing the truth of China’s ‘ecological civilisation’

The following article by Morning Star editor Ben Chacko describes the reality of China’s pursuit of ecological civilisation, witnessed during a recent trip to the southwestern province of Yunnan, and contrasts it with the West’s hypocrisy: talking...

Congress Ups Ante Against Russia In New 'State Sponsor Of Terror' Bill, Hits China On The Way

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced three bipartisan bills on Wednesday in an effort to tighten the screws on Moscow and its backers nearly three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. If passed by the Senate, the trio of bills will...

From $250 million to $2 billion: India’s role in global aerospace supply chain grows

Global aerospace companies are increasingly turning to India for sourcing, driving rapid growth in the country’s aircraft component sector, according to The Times of India. Domestic firms are expanding their operations, moving from basic...

Wall Street drops to its worst day since April after Trump threatens more tariffs on China

Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Author of the article: Associated Press Stan Choe Published Oct 10, 2025 • Last updated Oct 11, 2025 • 4 minute read A trader looks at financial information on his computer on the floor at the New York Stock...

My 4 favorite things about Hyatt's Andaz Tokyo and how to book with points

The Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills has been on my hotel bucket list for years, and a recent trip to Japan was the perfect opportunity to visit what turned out to be a very special hotel. The hotel's location isn't touristy; rather, it sits in a...

Díaz-Canel highlights relations between Cuban and Chinese parties

Havana, Oct. 22 – Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel considered interparty ties to be the cornerstone of relations between his country and China, local media reported today. Based on the strength of these ties, both countries are building a...

Trump Admin Pushing Argentina To Sever China Ties For Billion-Dollar Bailout - Report

The Trump administration is trying to leverage its planned bailout of Argentina to get the nation to sever its ties with China, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The U.S. is preparing a bailout for Argentina to the tune of $40 billion,...

DeSantis Cheers Japan’s New PM Sanae Takaichi as CNN’s ‘Conservative Hardliner’ Label Backfires

Governor DeSantis figures if CNN labels a new leader a 'hardliner conservative', that's a good enough endorsement for him. Snicker. CNN is referring to the new PM of Japan as a “hardliner conservative” — this is a signaling phrase to its lefty...

"No book is worth this!": Canadian author nearly got lost in remote wilderness of Korea to write new novel

Breadcrumb Trail Links Culture Books “A core message is that women need other women to survive especially in times of political difficulty,” author Ann Y.K. Choi says of her new book. Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and...

Kamya Punjabi Leads India’s First Hindi Film On Menopause

MUMBAI- The poster for ‘Me No Pause Me Play’, India’s first Hindi feature film focused on menopause, was unveiled on World Menopause Day by Digifilming and Mirrro Films. The film is notable for addressing a subject that remains largely undiscussed...