As Americans look forward to the holidays, one less joyful issue often arises: cost. To manage holiday spending this year, people plan to buy fewer gifts, shop at discount stores and use credit card rewards, among other strategies. As families prepare for the additional expenses associated with the holiday season, concerns about tight budgets and … Read more
Beirut: Israel bombed what it said were Hezbollah weapons facilities in southern Beirut after the Lebanese militant group fired rockets into northern Israel, and a drone was reported to have fired at the holiday home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu was not present at the time, and it was not immediately clear whether the … Read more
BEIJING: China’s National Day seven-day holiday began with a sharp rise in both travel and consumer spending, signaling a strong seasonal boost in economic activity. Multiple international media outlets highlighted that this surge served as a positive indicator for China’s tourism and consumption sectors. On Tuesday, the first day of the holiday period from October … Read more