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'Teetering on the Brink'

In an exclusive interview, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warns the U.S. risks becoming a combatant in the Ukraine war

Emily Deschanel – Parting Shot

"Defining myself after Bones has been an interesting challenge because I'm in a different stage in my life and as an actor."

America Is Hooked On Antidepressants

Popular medications work no better than placebo for millions of Americans and can come with severe withdrawal symptoms. Why do doctors prescribe them to 43 million Americans?

Environmentally Friendly Printing Inks For Japan And The World

Founded in 1947, specialist printing ink manufacturer T&K TOKA is targeting greater international reach as it works to develop cutting-edge products that contribute to achieving a greener future.

How Trump's Social Media Platform Promotes QAnon

Through reposts and other methods, Truth Social has become an active booster of the extremist movement

Advanced semiconductor manufacturing achieved through world-class technology

With the aim of contributing to society as a development-type company, Micro Engineering has succeeded in fostering solutions not only for wafer polishing and cleaning, but also countermeasures against infectious diseases.

A sustainable approach to fluid control technologies

KITZ Corporation aims to contribute to a sustainable future through the pursuit of fluid control technology and materials development.

UACJ VISION 2030 seeks to achieve sustainable development through aluminum excellence

As part of its three-pronged action plan for the decade ahead, UACJ Corporation aims to create a circular aluminum economy in Japan and overseas markets.

Diego Luna

PARTING SHOT

The Second Lives of Shipping Containers

Shipping containers, currently in the midst of a major shortage, have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years when used to transport freight across oceans.

THE WORLD'S MOST SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BANKS 2023

Institutions that take their obligations to people and the environment seriously

A Powerful Ally

Nevada's influential Culinary Union is fighting to keep the Silver State blue

The Battle Over Big Data

China is aggressively trying to control much of the world's data. How president Biden responds will have broad implications for the economy and privacy

Charles In Charge

With Queen Camilla by his side, the new king faces challenges in his realm-and his family

Corporate Pride

Walton is an electronics juggernaut that's setting a new standard for manufacturing. It's already revolutionized consumption in Bangladesh, and now it's going global.

Steady Returns from Steady Growth

Amid global turmoil, Bangladesh's capital markets have been marked by stability and optimism.

"Innovation and Entrepreneurship are at the Heart of my Development Vision"

Sheikh Hasina and her nation have defied the odds. Under her strong leadership, Bangladesh solidified itself as a stable democracy while drastically improving its citizens' quality of life. She's also claiming Bangladesh a seat at the global table, speaking out for justice and the urgent need to deal with climate change.

'The ROCK on Which MODERN BRITAIN Was Built'

In her seven-decade dedication to a life of service to her subjects, Elizabeth II won their hearts as well as their respect

Brian Michael Jenkins

QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Society’s Long COVID

Uncertainty may be the most sure thing post-pandemic, if history is any guide

The End Of An Era?

Companies are pushing for a post-pandemic return to the office. But it may not be possible to put the remote-work genie back in the bottle

The Risks Of Arming Ukraine

As the U.S. spends billions on military aid, watchdogs warn of waste, corruption, and abuse and call for more oversight

'Absolutely Ridiculous'

Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman lost the use of his legs as a young child. Now he's angry about the resurgence of the disease and that some people aren't getting vaccinated

Zydus Lifesciences An Indian innovation-driven lifesciences company taking on the world

With a population of almost 1.4 billion, the second largest in the world, India is a land of opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses with the right ambitions. According to the government, the Indian economy expanded by 8.7% in 2021, to reach $3.3 trillion, and in May 2022 exports hit $37.3 billion, their highest-ever level, up 15.5% year on year.

Wadia Group A caring business that has helped India to grow for almost 300 years

India is set to be the world's fastest-growing major economy for the second year in a row in 2022, likely growing at almost double the speed of China; 8.2% this year compared to 4.4% for China, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This will be a boon for businesses operating in India, with vast sections of the economy set to rapidly expand to meet domestic demand.

India - Innovate in India, Make for the World

Huge domestic demand, resurgent consumer confidence, strong government investment, and exports performing "exceptionally well" "will ensure that India reigns as the world's fastest-growing economy over the next few years, driving world growth", according to a recent paper by global professional services company Deloitte. Deloitte expects the economy to expand by more than 7% in the current fiscal year, and more than 6% in the next a strong performance given global headwinds. As the company notes, Indian businesses "have seen a steady net profit-to-sales growth over the past year and are sitting on piles of cash", positioning them well for investment.

Lessons from the Great Rethink

'People don't stay where they don't feel valued' and other key takeaways from the workplace shifts of the past few years

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait Hitting new heights in Kuwait, Egypt, and UAE

Kuwait, the world's largest per-capita crude oil producer, is set to experience a strong 2022, aided by high global demand for oil and gas. In fact, Kuwait's economy is likely to see its best performance in a decade in 2022, with economic growth of about 8% predicted for the gulf country, according to S&P Global Ratings, followed by growth of 5.5% in 2023.

Cynthia Addai-Robinson

PARTING SHOT

Quirkiest College Campuses

UNCHARTED | "Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness," architect and designer Frank Gehry said. It's no wonder then that some of the most innovative designs are implemented on college campuses, where students learn from the past and grow from new perspectives. As students from all over reconvene for the school year, these campuses offer different points of view, not only through their curricula, but through their unconventional building styles. From a student center shaped like dim sum steamer baskets in Singapore, to a 36-story skyscraper in Russia, to a shipping center imitation in the Netherlands, here are college buildings around the world that present different angles.