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International

How do Americans engage with local government: city councils, school boards, elections?

An Ongoing Iran Conflict: Xi’s Strategic Edge in Trump Talks, Sources Confirm

A pivotal encounter between China and the United States is drawing near amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty.China is pressing ahead with plans for a high-level meeting between its leader Xi Jinping...

Economy

Istanbul, in Turkey: What makes a retail concept scalable across diverse neighborhoods

Retail scalability in Istanbul: navigating diverse urban landscapes

Istanbul is a megacity of contrasts: dense historic cores, high-tourist corridors, modern business districts, sprawling suburban neighborhoods, and two continents linked by ferries...

Investments and Business

How do boards prioritize capital allocation between buybacks, dividends, and growth?

Balancing shareholder returns: board’s capital allocation priorities

Boards manage capital allocation by weighing three competing uses of cash: share buybacks, dividend distributions, and investments designed to support future expansion. Their objective is to boost long-term shareholder value while safeguarding financial resilience. These decision...