Global Progress Correspondent
Amara covers positive developments across emerging economies, spotlighting resilience, ingenuity, and cross-border cooperation.
There is nothing quite like Bath & Body Works scents. For decades, the iconic retailer has been the go-to spot for fragrance wearers who love to layer their scents. Bath & Body Works knows how important its products are to people who want to smell fresh and clean at all times. The company is partner...
Nearly a year ago, Burlington announced plans to revamp all existing locations. The retailer hoped to bring customers the same great deals in updated stores to make their shopping experience more enjoyable. “At Burlington, shoppers already know that they can find the very best values on branded appa...
A California-based company is now expanding its production capacity to meet strong defense and aerospace demand. Velo3D’s new 289,000-square-foot campus in Livermore, California, is expected to serve as the company’s primary production and manufacturing center.The facility can house 100+ metal 3D pr...
The new 210-member parliament takes shape, marking a historic shift after decades of Assad family rule.The first parliament in Syria’s post-Assad era has taken shape with the release of a list of 70 legislators picked by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.The inauguration of the new parliament on Wednesday s...
The U.S. Supreme Court Al Drago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Al Drago/Getty Images The Supreme Court on Thursday restricted the use of a relatively new law enforc...
Hossam Hassan invokes FIFA’s ‘respect and fair play’ rules amid US restrictions on Iran, whom Egypt face in Seattle.Seattle, US – Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan says all teams at the FIFA World Cup must be treated equally amid criticism that Iran has faced unfair scheduling and travel restrictions...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping retail, but not in the ways consumers might immediately notice. The biggest transformation may not be flashy virtual try-ons or chatbot shopping assistants, but in how decisions are made behind the scenes: how products surface in search results, how inven...
When I was 18, I skipped my high school graduation and headed to Kuwait. It was 1991, the first Gulf War had just ended, and the country was in complete chaos. There was little to no electricity, aside from generator power. Rubble and unexploded ordnance were everywhere. Massive oil fires lit up the...
In 1994, a plane crash killed Rwanda’s president, Juvénal Habyarimana. Over the next 100 days, the Hutu majority killed around 800,000 Tutsi who were blamed for the president’s death. In the aftermath of this ghastly genocide, the country needed to figure out how to move forward. Concerned about ren...
An article from Dive Brief The massive plan will fund more than 4,300 construction and infrastructure jobs across the state. Published June 22, 2026 ...
His release comes after journalist Mousa al-Omar dropped a complaint over online criticism.British Syrian activist Hassan Akkad has been released from a prison in Damascus after four days detention for alleged criticism of public figures.Akkad was taken into custody from a cafe in the al-Maliki neig...
Seraing is a town located to the south-west of Liège, on the banks of the Meuse. Its name immediately evokes industry. It is famous for its Cristallerie du Val-Saint-Lambert and its steelworks, now owned by CMI (Cockerill Maintenance & Ingénierie). These factories cover a large part of the lower par...
Approximately 1.3 million Syrians returned from abroad in 2025, nearly three times the figure recorded the previous year, while a further two million internally displaced Syrians went back home, cutting the global Syrian refugee population from 6 million to 4.9 million.On December 8, 2024, the al-As...
The emergency economic package comes amid an ongoing US pressure campaign that has left the island nation reeling.Cuba’s Communist Party has approved a raft of unprecedented free-market measures as part of an emergency economic package.The package was submitted to the country’s National Assembly on ...
The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony will be a star-studded event. The center's museum highlights the legacy of the former president, but it is not a traditional presidential library....
Making a coffee run is a part of the daily routine for millions of Americans. Whether they hit the drive-thru, use an app, or sit down with a friend for coffee, the caffeine fix is a must. For decades, Starbucks and Dunkin’ seemed to be everyone’s go-to. Arizona-based Dutch Bros Coffee is ready to g...
__________________________THE PLACENairobi, Kenya Most of Kenya’s power grid runs on renewables. But with 25% of communities lacking centralized electricity, the nation is looking to off-grid solar to hit its goal of delivering universal electricity access by 2030 without driving up emissions. The e...
It’s a great day to be a Bass Pro Shops fan. The Springfield, Missouri-based retailer announced on June 16, 2026, the acquisition of an iconic property in Florida. The Cheeca Lodge on Islamorada’s world-famous waters is now a part of the Bass Pro Shops family, according to a news release. “Cheeca Lo...
In the American South of the late 1950s, segregation was part of the daily architecture. Airports had separate facilities. Restaurants barred Black customers or served them apart. Schools, buses, waiting rooms, and lunch counters carried the same instructions. The system depended on law, custom, and...
While many restaurants have closed locations to protect their bottom lines, up-and-coming fast-casual chain Cava has huge expansion plans. According to a news release, the company seeks serious candidates interested in a career in the Mediterranean hospitality industry. The chain hopes to open 75 ne...