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Raising new worlds: Queer parenthood as radical worldbuilding
“So it is better to speak remembering we were never meant to survive.” Audre Lorde I move through the world with a gnawing curiosity about childhood – about what it means to arrive here without consent yet be tasked with carrying forward life...

Shelter Island Reporter Real estate Transfers: July 6, 2025
Listings prepared for Times Review Media Group by Suffolk Vision Inc., dated April 25, 2025. BAITING HOLLOW (11933) • Estate of Patricia Castellani to Kamran & Shilla Niamehr, 418 Fox Hill Drive (600-11.01-1-90) (R) $725,000 GREENPORT (11944) •...

Global economy: Deepening structural faults
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), in its latest annual economic dispatch, delivers an unflinching assessment of a world economy nearing a critical precipice. Far beyond routine market cycles or transient liquidity strains, the report...

world Daily roundup: Ayumi Hamasaki turns first solo Singapore concert into full-blown musical spectacle — and other top stories today
PUBLISHED ONJuly 08, 2025 10:00 AM Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Ayumi Hamasaki turns first solo Singapore concert into full-blown musical spectacle Ayumi Hamasaki lit up the Singapore Indoor Stadium in a rare...

The Red Bull Dynasty: How Thailand's Richest Family Built a Global Empire
Global Expansion with Local Sensitivity The family's approach to international expansion demonstrates remarkable cultural intelligence. When entering the Chinese market in 1993, they didn't simply transplant their Western approach. Instead, they...

Real Estate Industry Experts, Stakeholders Raise Alarm Over Building Collapse In Lagos, Seek Urgent Reforms
The recurring tragedy of building collapse in Lagos once again came under the spotlight today as stakeholders from across Nigeria’s building industry gathered at the University of Lagos for the Professor Leke Oduwaye- Adron Homes Urban Development...

Can expats buy property in Saudi Arabia? What to know
Who can buy? Foreign individuals and companies — meaning expats and overseas investors — will be allowed to buy real estate in Saudi Arabia. You won’t need Saudi citizenship, but the rules will apply only in approved zones, which are still being...

CCD Opens CCD Tokyo, Marking a Key Milestone in Its Global Presence Strategy
Tokyo (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- On June 23, 2025, Cheng Chung Design (CCD) officially opened its CCD Tokyo — its latest addition following offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Milan, and New York. The new location marks a significant step forward...

Joy Music Tech Ltd Launches New Intelligent Promotion Framework to Drive Sustained Growth of Global Music Content
Denver, USA, July 10, 2025 — Joy Music Tech Ltd today announced the launch of its next-generation intelligent music promotion architecture, designed to enhance the exposure and market penetration of music content across global digital platforms....

Asking Eric: I was told I overreacted about this property damage
Dear Eric: I am 40 and physically disabled. I need a powered wheelchair to get around both outside and inside my apartment. Recently, my tires were popped by some broken glass from a bottle thrown out of a car onto the sidewalk. It has been a week...

World News | 101 Indian Students Bag Erasmus+ Scholarships for Higher Education in Europe
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus + scholarships for two-year master's programme in Europe for the academic year starting 2025, an official statement said. With...

World War II Type Bridge Considered For Clarence Valley
A bailey bridge is one option being considered to give Clarence Valley residents more reliable road access. Developed during World War II, bailey bridges are commonly used as temporary structures or for emergency situations. Kaikōura District...

Global Property Expo: Helping investors navigate international real estate
Investing in residential property abroad can be complex, often involving remote negotiations across time zones with foreign developers, banks and legal advisers. The Global Property Expo aims to streamline this process by bringing together trusted...

Beautiful Gardens: The 11 Most Stunning Around the World
Photo: Janis Nicolay Bring global design to your own backyard Not all flower gardens are created equal. “How we decorate our outdoor spaces depends on the climate,” says Ami McKay, president and principal designer of PURE Design. She looked to...

The Big Beautiful Bill and what it means for commercial real estate
I’ve seen a lot of legislation in my decades as a commercial real estate broker, but few come with a name as audacious as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” It sounds like something you’d hear shouted over the din of a campaign rally or stitched onto a...

Chinese battery firms target Korea for global expansion
By Alimat Aliyeva Chinese electric vehicle (EV) and battery companies are increasingly turning to Korean partners as they push ahead with global expansion efforts, signaling a shift in China’s traditionally closed-off supply chain, Azernews...
World AFP S.Leone islanders despair as rising ocean threatens survival
Wading through water up to his knees, Hassan Kargbo points to the vast ocean before him, which is eroding the land and imperilling residents' survival on his island off Sierra Leone. "Where we are now, it used to be my house, and we used to have a...

ICW Group Named a Ward's 50 Top Performing Property & Casualty Insurance Company for 2025
SAN DIEGO, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ICW Group Insurance Companies has again earned a place on the prestigious Ward's 50 list of top-performing property and casualty insurance companies. Marking the 11th consecutive year—and 19th time...

Oman affirms commitment to developing integrated intellectual property system at WIPO meeting
GENEVA – The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the meeting of WIPO assemblies – held in Geneva, Switzerland, until 17 July 2025 – under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Saleh Said Masan, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry...

SHERVON PIERRE ELEVATED TO PARTNER AT DENTONS AS GLOBAL FIRM CELEBRATES 7 YEARS IN THE CARIBBEAN
Bridgetown, Barbados — July 9, 2025 | Times Caribbean Global News In a powerful testament to regional legal excellence and strategic expansion, Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, has announced the promotion of Shervon Pierre to the Firm’s...