British Columbia to end its drug decriminalization pilot project
VICTORIA, British Columbia (AP) — Canada’s Pacific coast province of British Columbia is ending its three-year experiment in…
What to know about Louvre ticket prices
PARIS (AP) — Long lines beneath I.M. Pei’s glass pyramid have become as much a part of the…
Bank deposit growth hits 20-month high in November on remittance surge
Economists and bankers largely attribute the strong growth to the robust inflow of remittances 11 January, 2026, 10:25…
Trump tariffs trigger 11% drop in Bangladesh’s RMG exports to US in October
Compared with China and India, Bangladesh’s exports are relatively less affected TBS Report 10 January, 2026, 10:20 pm…
Ditching noisy fireworks at New Year, Athens and Nicosia embrace tech with drone shows
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece and Cyprus are starting 2026 by turning down the volume. The countries’ capital…
Kenyans protest after roaming elephants kill 4 people in a week
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Some Kenyans on Wednesday protested after roaming elephants killed four people over the past…
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
JERUSALEM (AP) — An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel…
Louvre in Paris reopens as museum staff pause strike
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre in Paris reopened fully on Friday after staff voted to suspend a strike…
Louvre Museum workers strike over conditions, closing world’s top museum
PARIS (AP) — Workers at the Louvre Museum voted Monday to strike over working conditions and other complaints,…
Aid flow into Gaza falls short of ceasefire terms
JERUSALEM (AP) — Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling far short of the amount called for under the…