Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Russia’s Wagner Group mercenary force, said in a sudden and dramatic announcement on Friday that his forces would pull out of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut that they have been trying in vain to capture since last summer.  ‘In the absence of ammunition they’re doomed to …

The fate of more than a billion dollars’ worth of unsold Yeezy shoes is weighing on Adidas as it tries to engineer a turnaround from the loss of the lucrative sneaker line and the continued fallout over its former ties to Ye.  Company stuck with stacks of Yeezy brand shoes …

Red Ribbon is taking the mango and chocolate combination to a whole new level as it introduces its most exciting cake yet, the new Mango-Choco Marjolaine. This newest treat brings together sweet indulgences to create the perfect symphony of flavors and textures with its crunchy-chewy wafer layers, combined with refreshingly …

The Singleton is shaking things up with an all-new whisky and culinary experience where everyone can discover a world of flavor. Enter The Singleton Social Bar — a five-week pop-up bar that’s all about enjoying Single Malts in new and exciting ways while enjoying a culinary adventure in the company …

NU’s Bella Belen (left) and La Salle’s Angel Canino UAAP PHOTOS  Reigning champion National University and runner-up De La Salle begin their Finals rematch today, May 7 in Game One of the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball best-of-three championship series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Lady Bulldogs and the …

KEEPING UP An employee waits for customers at a mall in Denpasar on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on Friday, May 5, 2023. Statistics Indonesia reports the country’s economic growth has been staying abreast in the first three months of the year. AFP PHOTO JAKARTA: Indonesia’s economic growth kept pace …

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he shared the “best information” he had when he told Canadians a report about a Chinese government plot to target MPs was never shared outside of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, despite information to the contrary.  MP Michael Chong says CSIS report was sent to …

FLYING HIGH A Boeing 777-306 (ER) aircraft from KLM flies over residences in the vicinity of Schiphol Airport, on the outskirts of Amsterdam, on May 1, 2023. Air France-KLM announced on Friday, May 5, 2023, their revenue for the first quarter rose 42 percent and they are ‘standing on their …

There’s no ambivalence about the coronation, or the monarchy, for New Brunswick politician Kathy Bockus.  The Progressive Conservative MLA for St. Croix and longtime ardent fan of the Royal Family will mark the crowning of King Charles III with a coronation tea in St. Stephen on Saturday. She even persuaded …

The World Health Organization has ended the global COVID-19 emergency, citing increased immunity, fewer deaths and less pressure on hospitals. But while the situation with the virus has improved worldwide, it has also exposed major issues with Canada’s health-care system. Crisis exposed flaws in health-care system that must urgently be …