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Cartels Are Taking Advantage of States That Legalized Marijuana To Expand Their Networks: DEA Report

The DEA said in a report that states that legalized or decriminalized Marijuana may be enabling illegal grow ops linked to Asian and Mexican transnational cartels

Latin Times · May 16, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 16 May: Index progress continues, LandSec and Future fall on results

AstraZeneca and British American Tobacco today provided fresh support for the FTSE 100 index at the end of a positive week for global markets.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street's rally steadied

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street drifted higher following various reports on the U.S. economy

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 14 May: Burberry shares bounce despite loss, GSK boosts drug pipeline

Loss-making Burberry today led the FTSE 250 index after better-than-expected results fired up hopes that the “best days are ahead” for the luxury goods group.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

Asian Markets Swing As China-US Trade Euphoria Fades

Asian stocks fluctuated Wednesday, with investors struggling to track a strong day on Wall Street as euphoria over the China-US trade detente petered out.

International Business Times · May 14, 2025

Maeving’s New Blackout Electric Motorcycle Is a Retro-Inspired Urban Commuter

Electric motorcycles are steadily gaining ground in Europe and Asia, especially as alternatives to small-displacement ICE bikes. With growing concerns over emissions and fuel prices, more urban riders are looking toward low-maintenance, eco-friendly two-wheelers. In cities like London, Paris, and Bangkok, electric bikes are now a practical and increasingly popular…

RideApart · May 13, 2025

How Asian American became a racial grouping – and why many with Asian roots don’t identify with the term these days

For the first time, in 1990, May was officially designated as a month honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage. Though the current U.S. administration recently withdrew federal recognition, the month continues to be celebrated by a wide array of people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

The Conversation · May 13, 2025

Most Asian Markets Extend Rally In Glow Of China-US Truce

Most Asian stocks extended gains Tuesday as investors continued to bask in the glow of the China-US tariff suspension that has fuelled hopes the world's two economic superpowers will step back from a punishing trade war.

International Business Times · May 13, 2025

Asian shares gain after Wall Street's rally, but hopes are tempered by trade war uncertainties

Asian shares have advanced after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Asia celebrates Buddha's birthday

The birthday of the Buddha is a holy occasion for all his followers, but is celebrated on different dates depending on the school of Buddhism or country to which one belongs. In many parts of Asia, the sacred day marks not just the birth, but also the enlightenment and passing…

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025