BANGKOK--Human rights activists are lobbying major jewelers to stop buying gems sourced in Myanmar as a way to exert pressure on Myanmar’s military leaders by limiting profits from the country’s ...

Hidden gem: Myanmar produces much of the world’s rubies and top quality stones from Mogok – known as ‘pigeon’s blood’ for their deep red colour – can fetch more per carat than diamonds. — AFP AN ...

HONG KONG, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring, Hong Kong's auction scene once again welcomes a major art event. Poly Auction Hong Kong proudly presents the Auction Preview and Live Auctions, ...

This season's Spring Auctions bring together four major categories: Modern and Contemporary Art, Chinese Ceramics and Works ...

In recent years, Turfway Park's marquee Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race has risen in influence. The 2022 Kentucky Derby upset winner Rich Strike , and the 2023 Derby runner-up, Two Phil's, both came out ...

With a blend of dirt, turf, and synthetic performers entered in the Jeff Ruby Steaks, identifying the most likely winner of the 1 1/8-mile Tapeta test isn't easy. How can we predict with accuracy ...

Last week at Big Spring, Tex., one of the springiest men in oil performed another of his remarkable saltations. With his first spring 23 years ago Joshua S. Cosden leaped out of a drugstore in ...

While raised in Manila, Wynn Wynn Ong was born in Burma, home of the best sapphire, ruby, and jade mines in the world. Her meticulous, handcrafted designs are a testament to her dedication to find ...

At this time in 2021, Myanmar was reeling from horrific reports of military and security forces massacring citizens for demanding the release of their elected leaders and the restoration of democracy.

A record-breaking heatwave broils New York. The city sweats in tandem with the living world—delayed trains, broken air conditioners, cracking sidewalks. My curly fro rises like bread as I arrive ...