Pronto, an Indian company that connects people with house help, has seen its value rise eightfold in less than a year. The company is currently managing about 18,000 bookings every day, showing strong demand for its services. With this impressive growth, P

Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran strikes deal or US takes 'a step further'Bernd Debusmann JrWhite House reporter Getty ImagesTrump told the Board of Peace, Trump said that talks with Iran have been 'very good' but historically difficult. President Donald Trump says the world will find out "over the next, probably, ten days" whether the US will reach a deal with Iran or take military...

Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel regionJacob BoswallBBC MonitoringChristoph GreztmacherIt is over a year since Eva Greztmacher, now 74, was kidnapped from her home in NigerWhen Marin Petrović arrived in Bamako in early September last year, he was elated. The Bosnian national had spent years applying for tourist visas to Mali, only to be repeatedly denied on security...

How South Korean micro-dramas are trying to break into a China-dominated marketThese filmmakers know exactly how to get you hooked on bizarre one-minute dramasJake KwonSeoul correspondent, SeoulWatch: BBC goes on the set of a micro-drama"More anger, more anger, please!" Director Kang Mi-so shouts across the set at an actor playing the role of the "wicked" aunt.The camera rolls to the woman....

Best Speakers of 2026 Whether you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker, a soundbar or loudspeakers for your home theater, these are the best products for the money. Our Experts Written by  Ty Pendlebury Article updated on January 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM PST TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and...

1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says Protesters hold placards at a small demonstration held by Ukrainians, Russians and Kenyans against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in front of the Russian Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, on Feb. 26, 2022....