DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping the military community take charge of their health by providing a one-stop shop for information about on-installation healthcare services. https://www.flickr.com/photos/aafespa/55225678078/in/dateposted/ connects shoppers with health and wellness providers on installations worldwide. “The Exchange is committed to improving Quality of Life and access to quality healthcare is a key part of that mission,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “From dental offices to durable medical equipment and nutrition, this one-stop Hub has everything the military community needs to find the care they need close…
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One of the most significant art openings in Asia since M+, contemporary art institution Dib Bangkok has opened in the Thai capital. Billed as Thailand’s first major museum dedicated to international contemporary art, Dib Bangkok was conceived by the late Thai businessman and art collector Petch Osathanugrah and brought to life by his son Purat ‘Chang’ Osathanugrah. The museum is housed in a three-storey converted 1980s warehouse that has been redesigned by LA-based Thai architect Kulupat Yansantrast of WHY Architecture. The museum houses 7,000 square metres of gallery space set across 11 galleries, a 1,400 square metre central courtyard, an…
Investing.com – Evercore ISI raised its price target on West Pharmaceutical Services shares (NYSE:WST) to $390 from $320 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The firm increased its price target following the company’s recent financial results. The new target implies approximately 45 times the 2026 price-to-earnings ratio and roughly 29 times EBITDA. The stock currently trades at a P/E ratio of 45.5, though InvestingPro data suggests the shares may be overvalued relative to its Fair Value estimate, placing it among stocks on the Most Overvalued list. Evercore ISI stated the company needed a strong result to help investors look past sentiment…
Improved payment efficiency for international visitors to Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, has led to an increased number of transactions by foreigners being recorded in the first quarter of this year. In the first three months of 2026, the number of transactions and the total amount spent by foreign visitors in the city using overseas bank cards and mobile payments increased by 85 percent and 69 percent year-on-year, respectively, according to Zhang Shuangchang, deputy governor of Guangdong Branch of the People”s Bank of China. “We have focused on improvement of the quality and efficiency of payment services throughout the…
Two weeks ago, I decided to go to Hong Kong over spring break. It was impulsive. I had been there before — once as a child, and again in 2019. But somehow, I barely remembered any of it. This is the second time in a relatively short span that I have found myself writing about Asia, which probably says something about the kind of year this has been. More than ever before, I have been thinking more seriously about identity, what feels like home and how much of it is something I only recognize once I’ve been away from it. …
High-level visitors and international delegations Organised by ADNEC Group with support from the UAE Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council, the pavilion attracted senior officials and military leaders from multiple countries, welcoming 6,645 visitors over four days, including delegations from 21 nations. 285 meetings drive defence cooperation The pavilion facilitated 285 meetings in total, including 49 on the final day alone, strengthening partnerships between Emirati defence firms and international organisations and reinforcing the UAE’s role as a global defence cooperation hub. UAE defence companies showcase advanced technologies Leading Emirati companies including EDGE Group, Calidus, Resource Industries, and ASIS Boats showcased…
The first time I stumbled upon this Crispy Potato Sandwich, I was wandering through Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, one of the busiest food hubs in Chongqing, China. The air was thick with the smoky aroma of sizzling skewers, bubbling hotpot broth, and the unmistakable tingle of Sichuan pepper. Amidst the chaos, a small street stall caught my eye—a vendor stacking layers of crispy hash browns, crunchy pork, and tangy pickled vegetables into what looked like a deep-fried sandwich. One bite, and I was hooked.The contrast was unreal—shatteringly crispy potato, succulent fried pork, and refreshing pickled daikon. It was a bold, unapologetic combination of…
by Alimat Aliyeva Japan plans to urge the European Union (EU) to reconsider policies that favor electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured within the bloc, AzerNEWS reports. Tokyo intends to raise this issue, which is crucial for the Japanese automotive industry, during the Japan-Europe High-level Economic Dialogue scheduled to take place in Brussels next month. The goal is to push for fair treatment of vehicles produced outside the EU. Under Brussels’ current proposal, to qualify for subsidies, at least 70% of a vehicle’s components—excluding batteries—must be manufactured within the EU. The EU also plans measures to reduce the cost of purchasing and…
The pavilion attracted significant global attention at DSA 2026, welcoming 6,645 visitors across the four-day event and showcasing the nation’s advanced defence capabilities The pavilion’s successful participation in DSA 2026 underscored its role as a premier platform for international defence cooperation The pavilion hosted high-profile delegations from 21 countries, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global leader in defence innovation Abu Dhabi, UAE / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion concluded its participation in the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) 2026 on a high note, capping four days of exceptional engagement, strategic partnerships, and global…
A UK-based pharmacist wanted in India for charges of murder for targeting his ex-wife’s family in Hyderabad is fighting his extradition at a hearing in London.Ajith Kumar Mupparapu, 45, appeared before Westminster Magistrates Court on Monday (21) as the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) laid out the case on behalf of the Indian authorities.The Indian-origin British citizen is wanted to stand trial in relation to separate allegations of murder, attempted murder and/or conspiracy to murder, the court was told.The four separate incidents, all in 2023, involved the accused’s targeting of the family of Sirisha Muttavarapu after she filed for divorce.”The primary…