Michelin Guide unveils 2026 Tokyo star eateries

Michelin Guide unveils 2026 Tokyo star eateries

Hidetoshi Nakamura (R), a chef of Japanese restaurant Myojaku, poses at a hotel in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2025, after earning a three-star rating in the 2026 edition of the Michelin guide of starred eateries in Tokyo, unveiled the same day.

Efforts Ongoing to Control Yeres-Llamas de Cabrera Fire - Spain

Efforts Ongoing to Control Yeres-Llamas de Cabrera Fire - Spain

View of the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Palacios de Compludo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire that originated in Yeres and affected Las Médulas continues with Potential Severity Rating 2 (PGR) and is heading towards Llamas de Cabrera. The emergency services are still struggling to control the fire while maintaining total priority on the safety of the neighbors and the personnel working to extinguish the fire. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, DC, USA, 27 April 2024. As his presidency approaches the 100-day mark, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll puts his approval rating at 39 percent. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump (C) shows Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (L) the Rose Garden as Trump returned to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, DC, USA, 27 April 2024. As his presidency approaches the 100-day mark, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll puts his approval rating at 39 percent. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, DC, USA, 27 April 2024. As his presidency approaches the 100-day mark, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll puts his approval rating at 39 percent. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, DC, USA, 27 April 2024. As his presidency approaches the 100-day mark, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll puts his approval rating at 39 percent. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, DC, USA, 27 April 2024. As his presidency approaches the 100-day mark, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll puts his approval rating at 39 percent. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump (C) shows Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (L) the Rose Garden as Trump returned to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, DC, USA, 27 April 2024. As his presidency approaches the 100-day mark, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll puts his approval rating at 39 percent. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, DC, USA, 27 April 2024. As his presidency approaches the 100-day mark, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll puts his approval rating at 39 percent.

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, DC, USA, 27 April 2024. As his presidency approaches the 100-day mark, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll puts his approval rating at 39 percent.

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, DC, USA, 27 April 2024. As his presidency approaches the 100-day mark, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll puts his approval rating at 39 percent.

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, DC, USA, 27 April 2024. As his presidency approaches the 100-day mark, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll puts his approval rating at 39 percent.

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump (C) shows Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (L) the Rose Garden as Trump returned to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, DC, USA, 27 April 2024. As his presidency approaches the 100-day mark, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll puts his approval rating at 39 percent.

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House from New Jersey

US President Donald Trump (C) shows Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (L) the Rose Garden as Trump returned to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, DC, USA, 27 April 2024. As his presidency approaches the 100-day mark, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll puts his approval rating at 39 percent.

S&p Upgraded Xiaomi Credit Rating

S&p Upgraded Xiaomi Credit Rating

Consumers buy mobile phones at a Xiaomi store in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 4, 2025.

S&p Upgraded Xiaomi Credit Rating

S&p Upgraded Xiaomi Credit Rating

Consumers buy mobile phones at a Xiaomi store in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 4, 2025.

S&p Upgraded Xiaomi Credit Rating

S&p Upgraded Xiaomi Credit Rating

Consumers buy mobile phones at a Xiaomi store in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 4, 2025.

S&p Upgraded Xiaomi Credit Rating

S&p Upgraded Xiaomi Credit Rating

Consumers buy mobile phones at a Xiaomi store in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 4, 2025.

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Illustration - U.S Credit Rating Agency - NYC

Fitch Rating, S&P Global and Moody's headquarters in New York, NY on March 14, 2025. The three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Michelin Key hotels in Japan

Michelin Key hotels in Japan

Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, speaks in Tokyo on June 4, 2024, during an event to announce the first list of hotels in Japan awarded the "Michelin Key" -- the guide's new rating system for hotels. Six hotels were listed as three-key hotels.

Michelin Key hotels in Japan

Michelin Key hotels in Japan

Gwendal Poullennec (3rd from R), international director of the Michelin Guide, and executives from luxury hotels across Japan awarded a three-Michelin Key rating pose for a photo in Tokyo on June 4, 2024, during an event to announce the first list of hotels under the guide's new rating system for hotels. Six hotels in Japan were listed as three-key hotels.

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Li Ning's Rating

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Li Ning's Rating

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - The China Li-Ning sportswear and footwear flagship store is seen on Nanjing Road Pedestrian street in Shanghai, China, February 21, 2024.

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Li Ning's Rating

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Li Ning's Rating

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - The China Li-Ning sportswear and footwear flagship store is seen on Nanjing Road Pedestrian street in Shanghai, China, February 21, 2024.

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Li Ning's Rating

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Li Ning's Rating

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - The China Li-Ning sportswear and footwear flagship store is seen on Nanjing Road Pedestrian street in Shanghai, China, February 21, 2024.

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Li Ning's Rating

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Li Ning's Rating

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - The China Li-Ning sportswear and footwear flagship store is seen on Nanjing Road Pedestrian street in Shanghai, China, February 21, 2024.

Istanbul becomes popular destination for solo travelers: survey

STORY: Istanbul becomes popular destination for solo travelers: survey SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul airport in Türkiye 2. various of Istanbul city, Istiklal Street, train carrying passengers, thousands of people walking down the street STORYLINE: Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, stands out in a recent survey as one of the most desirable travel destinations for solo travelers. The city ranked third in 2023 on the "top 20 European cities for solo travelers list" released by the Hungarian-based airline company Wizz Air in January based on Tripadvisor reviews. "Istanbul boasts a stellar 67 percent approval rating from tourists, earning it a five-star rating. Restaurants, in particular, received an outstanding 71 percent excellence rating," said the report. Stretching across Europe and Asia, Istanbul is the most visited city in the country by foreigners, hosting 16 million tourists d

Majority of Australians believe relationship with China improving: poll

STORY: Majority of Australians believe relationship with China improving: poll SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of briefing 2. various of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Canberra 3. various of Australian Parliament House STORYLINE: A majority of Australians believe the bilateral relationship with China is improving, a poll has found. The poll, which was published by the daily newspaper the Australian Financial Review (AFR) on Tuesday, asked Australians to rate 10 key government areas of focus on whether they are improving, worsening or unchanged over the last 12 months. It found that 54 percent of respondents believe Australia's relationship with China is improving while 45 percent said it was worsening or unchanged - a net positive rating of 9 percent, up from 2 percent in December 2022. Australia's relationship with China had the highest net rating of any area and was one of two are

China Credit Rating

China Credit Rating

NANJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - An Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is seen in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, December 7, 2023.

China Credit Rating

China Credit Rating

NANJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - An Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is seen in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, December 7, 2023.

China Credit Rating

China Credit Rating

NANJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - A view of a China Construction Bank in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, December 7, 2023.

China Credit Rating

China Credit Rating

NANJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - An Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is seen in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, December 7, 2023.

China Credit Rating

China Credit Rating

NANJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - A view of a China Construction Bank in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, December 7, 2023.

BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINESE COMPANIES-EUROPE-REVENUE GROWTH

BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINESE COMPANIES-EUROPE-REVENUE GROWTH

(231115) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The release event of an annual flagship report by the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) is held in Brussels, Belgium, Nov. 14, 2023. In collaboration with global strategy consulting firm Roland Berger, the CCCEU released the chamber's annual flagship report titled "Building Trust, Boosting Prosperity." The report sees Chinese enterprises' rating of the EU business environment dipping for the fourth year in a row, albeit at a slower pace. TO GO WITH "Chinese companies see revenue growth in Europe: report" (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINESE COMPANIES-EUROPE-REVENUE GROWTH

BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINESE COMPANIES-EUROPE-REVENUE GROWTH

(231115) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Xu Chen, the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) Chairman, speaks during the release event of an annual flagship report by the CCCEU in Brussels, Belgium, Nov. 14, 2023. In collaboration with global strategy consulting firm Roland Berger, the CCCEU released the chamber's annual flagship report titled "Building Trust, Boosting Prosperity." The report sees Chinese enterprises' rating of the EU business environment dipping for the fourth year in a row, albeit at a slower pace. TO GO WITH "Chinese companies see revenue growth in Europe: report" (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

Montreal Ranked As Having Poorest Air Quality In The World

Montreal Ranked As Having Poorest Air Quality In The World

The skyline of Montreal is obscured by a haze of smog, Sunday, June 25, 2023, as a smog warning is in effect for Montreal and multiple regions of the province due to forest fires. As far as big cities go, Montreal has the worst air quality in the world on Sunday, according to a website that tracks air quality indexes (AQIs) across the globe. In IQAir's ranking of major cities most affected by pollution, Montreal scored number one Sunday morning with an AQI of 230, followed by Kuwait City (221) and Tehran, Iran (169). Montreal's rating went as high as 243 on the Switzerland-based company's website. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Montreal Ranked As Having Poorest Air Quality In The World

Montreal Ranked As Having Poorest Air Quality In The World

The skyline of Montreal is obscured by a haze of smog, Sunday, June 25, 2023, as a smog warning is in effect for Montreal and multiple regions of the province due to forest fires. As far as big cities go, Montreal has the worst air quality in the world on Sunday, according to a website that tracks air quality indexes (AQIs) across the globe. In IQAir's ranking of major cities most affected by pollution, Montreal scored number one Sunday morning with an AQI of 230, followed by Kuwait City (221) and Tehran, Iran (169). Montreal's rating went as high as 243 on the Switzerland-based company's website. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Montreal Ranked As Having Poorest Air Quality In The World

Montreal Ranked As Having Poorest Air Quality In The World

The skyline of Montreal is obscured by a haze of smog, Sunday, June 25, 2023, as a smog warning is in effect for Montreal and multiple regions of the province due to forest fires. As far as big cities go, Montreal has the worst air quality in the world on Sunday, according to a website that tracks air quality indexes (AQIs) across the globe. In IQAir's ranking of major cities most affected by pollution, Montreal scored number one Sunday morning with an AQI of 230, followed by Kuwait City (221) and Tehran, Iran (169). Montreal's rating went as high as 243 on the Switzerland-based company's website. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-BIDEN-MCCARTHY-DEBT DEFAULT

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-BIDEN-MCCARTHY-DEBT DEFAULT

(230523) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden is pictured at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, May 17, 2023. The United States is "highly likely" to default on government obligations by early June and potentially as early as June 1 if the Congress fails to raise or suspend the debt limit, said U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in an update letter to congressional leaders on Monday. Yellen gave a similar estimate in another letter one week ago. Waiting until the last minute to suspend or increase the debt limit can cause serious harm to business and consumer confidence, raise short-term borrowing costs for taxpayers, and negatively impact the credit rating of the United States, warned Yellen. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua)