Beijing’s Bleak Economic Numbers
Chinese economists are quick to silence alarm despite poor GDP projections.
Russia Leaves Black Sea Grain Deal
Ukrainian producers will face the brunt of the deal’s collapse as food inflation skyrockets.
Climate Catastrophes Strike Around the Globe
Thousands of people worldwide were forced from their homes this week to escape deadly environmental disasters.
Beijing’s Latest U.S. Intelligence Breach
Chinese hackers targeted top Commerce and State officials with “surgical” precision.
Zelensky and NATO Make Nice to End Vilnius Summit
New G-7 security guarantees placate Ukraine after membership row.
NATO Rebuffs Zelensky’s Demand for Membership Timeline
NATO’s annual summit kicked off with military aid wins amid Ukraine membership losses.
Erdogan Finally Agrees to Let Sweden Into NATO
Following eleventh-hour negotiations, Turkey’s president dropped his previous opposition.
U.S. Caves on Cluster Bomb Aid to Ukraine
Washington’s latest military package will include controversial weapons despite international opposition.
Yellen Emphasizes Economic Cooperation—Not Decoupling—in Beijing
The U.S. treasury secretary began her four-day trip to Beijing to talk trade restrictions and supply chains amid U.S.-China tensions.
Modi, Putin, and Xi Project Unity Despite Competing Agendas at Shanghai Summit
Regional unity amid Russia’s war in Ukraine was the top priority at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
Israel Launches Major Military Operation in Jenin
Israeli drones and ground forces targeted Palestinian militants in the West Bank city.
Pakistan Clinches Last-Minute IMF Deal
Economic aid won’t keep Islamabad’s head above water for long without long-term structural reform.
Police Killing Sparks Outrage in France
Authorities are ramping up efforts to quell the unrest, despite deep-rooted concerns about police brutality.
Russian Infighting Raises Questions About Wagner Group’s Future
Putin looks unsteady amid reports that a top Russian commander had advance knowledge of the weekend revolt.
Global Deforestation Accelerated in 2022
Despite a pledge at COP26, large-scale clearing increased by 10 percent last year.