Economy

Elitist no more, caviar is turning casual
Elitist no more, caviar is turning casual
by  AFP

When Burger King announced it was selling caviar with nuggets at its French restaurants on April 1, many people assumed it was an April Fool's joke. Last year, the US Open tennis tournament caused a stir by selling a $100 box of six nuggets with caviar created by the luxury Manhattan fried chicken restaurant Coqodaq.

Dead salmon create election stink on Australian island
Dead salmon create election stink on Australian island
by  AFP

On a tree-lined beach in Australia's rugged island state of Tasmania, locals discovered popcorn-sized bits of dead salmon washed up along the sand. "What I saw was little chunks, the size of small plums, and they were scattered the entire length of the beach," said Jess Coughlin, a campaigner with community group Neighbours of Fish Farming.

Trump trade war dominates BRICS meeting in Brazil
Trump trade war dominates BRICS meeting in Brazil
by  AFP

The foreign ministers of Brazil, China, Russia and other BRICS members began two days of talks in Rio de Janeiro Monday aimed at forging a united front to US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies.

Amazon set for launch of Starlink-rival satellites
Amazon set for launch of Starlink-rival satellites
by  AFP

After delaying an earlier attempt due to bad weather, Amazon is preparing to launch its first batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites on Monday, stepping into direct competition with Elon Musk's Starlink.

Empty shelves? US Treasury secretary not concerned 'at present'
Empty shelves? US Treasury secretary not concerned 'at present'
by  AFP

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday he was not concerned "at present" about American stores potentially running out of items due to Donald Trump's tariffs. Asked during an interview with Fox News if he was concerned about mounting worries of empty shelves due to the tariffs, Bessent replied: "Not at present."