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Reading Time : 2 minutes Carved in wood and steeped in ancient tradition, Lithuania’s demon masks are more than eerie souvenirs—they’re bold symbols of folk resilience and ritual mischief. Worn during the raucous Užgavėnės festival, these exaggerated faces chase away winter with laughter, pancakes, and a wink at the old gods.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Nvidia’s $12B Chinese market lifeline has snapped after the U.S. blocked H20 chip exports, prompting a major loss and stock drop.
Reading Time : 2 minutes China’s decision to halt Boeing deliveries amid soaring U.S. tariffs marks a major escalation in the trade war. With billions in potential losses and soaring maintenance costs for Chinese airlines, Boeing faces a tough battle in its crucial China market. The tit-for-tat tariffs threaten global economic stability as both nations brace for prolonged conflict.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChinese TikTokers are exposing how luxury goods cost a fraction of their retail price to make. This viral trend could reshape how consumers buy high-end products.
Reading Time : 2 minutesPrivate equity is gaining traction among family offices and high-net-worth individuals seeking diversified returns in a volatile market.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Foreign investors are pulling away from U.S. assets as volatility, inflation fears, and trade uncertainty erode trust in the American economy. Confidence is slipping fast, and markets are feeling it.
Reading Time : 2 minutes As AI evolves, the value of liberal arts is resurging. Tech companies are turning to history, literature, and philosophy graduates to add empathy, ethics, and nuance to AI systems. This human-centric perspective ensures technology doesn’t lose sight of the values that define us. The future of AI might just be more about people than machines.
Reading Time : 3 minutes Tibetan thangka painting is a ritual of precision and devotion. From mineral pigments to sacred geometry, each canvas unfolds through discipline, meditation, and tradition. These artworks are not mere images but spiritual tools that bridge generations, revealing a timeless vision born of silence, repetition, and deep reverence for the unseen.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Singapore’s Changi Airport is more than a transit point—it’s a world-class destination. With gardens, shopping, spas, and even a waterfall, travelers are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy. Crowned World’s Best Airport for the 13th time, it continues to redefine the travel experience.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Fearing price hikes from new tariffs, many Americans are upgrading their iPhones sooner than planned. With costs of manufacturing in China skyrocketing, Apple may soon pass these increases on to consumers, prompting a retail panic.
Reading Time : 2 minutesTumblr’s revival is driven by Gen Z’s creativity and Millennials’ nostalgia, though challenges remain in sustaining growth amidst competition.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Sara Shakeel’s debut in Hong Kong dazzles with crystal-studded planets and embroidered galaxies. “The Jewel System” and “Genesis in Jewels” merge cosmic wonder with South Asian artistry, offering a deeply personal and visually rich experience at ArtisTree and Two Taikoo Place, from March 22 to April 27, 2025.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBelgium is bracing for economic turbulence as new U.S. tariffs threaten to slash its export revenue and shave billions off its GDP. With key sectors like chemicals and machinery at risk, officials warn of serious repercussions. The EU is rallying for a coordinated response while the ECB signals concern over inflation and growth. It’s a tense moment for Belgian trade and political stability.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAmazon’s Project Kuiper aims to launch over 3,200 satellites to deliver global high-speed internet, competing with SpaceX’s Starlink.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Nvidia’s stock volatility reveals deeper concerns about how fast AI is actually being adopted. As export fears and new tariffs loom, investors grow impatient with the slow real-world payoff from cutting-edge AI tech.