Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during a meeting.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during a meeting.

Beijing’s Bleak Economic Numbers

Chinese economists are quick to silence alarm despite poor GDP projections.

The damaged Crimean Bridge is seen.
The damaged Crimean Bridge is seen.

Russia Leaves Black Sea Grain Deal

Ukrainian producers will face the brunt of the deal’s collapse as food inflation skyrockets.

People wade through a flooded street in New Delhi.
People wade through a flooded street in New Delhi.

Climate Catastrophes Strike Around the Globe

Thousands of people worldwide were forced from their homes this week to escape deadly environmental disasters.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks at a daily press briefing.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks at a daily press briefing.

Beijing’s Latest U.S. Intelligence Breach

Chinese hackers targeted top Commerce and State officials with “surgical” precision.

U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelensky and NATO Make Nice to End Vilnius Summit

New G-7 security guarantees placate Ukraine after membership row.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and first lady Olena Zelenska stand together at the NATO summit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and first lady Olena Zelenska stand together at the NATO summit.

NATO Rebuffs Zelensky’s Demand for Membership Timeline

NATO’s annual summit kicked off with military aid wins amid Ukraine membership losses.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson shake hands.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson shake hands.

Erdogan Finally Agrees to Let Sweden Into NATO

Following eleventh-hour negotiations, Turkey’s president dropped his previous opposition.

A woman stands next to a damaged car by cluster bombs in Ukraine.
A woman stands next to a damaged car by cluster bombs in Ukraine.

U.S. Caves on Cluster Bomb Aid to Ukraine

Washington’s latest military package will include controversial weapons despite international opposition.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives in Beijing.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives in Beijing.

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.

Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation attend a virtual meeting.
Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation attend a virtual meeting.

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.

Israeli military armored vehicles advance on a road in the West Bank.
Israeli military armored vehicles advance on a road in the West Bank.

Israel Launches Major Military Operation in Jenin

Israeli drones and ground forces targeted Palestinian militants in the West Bank city.

A broker watches latest share prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
A broker watches latest share prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Pakistan Clinches Last-Minute IMF Deal

Economic aid won’t keep Islamabad’s head above water for long without long-term structural reform.

Firefighters extinguish burning cars on a street in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre on June 29 as clashes erupted at the end of a commemoration march for a teenage driver shot dead by police two days prior.
Firefighters extinguish burning cars on a street in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre on June 29 as clashes erupted at the end of a commemoration march for a teenage driver shot dead by police two days prior.

Police Killing Sparks Outrage in France

Authorities are ramping up efforts to quell the unrest, despite deep-rooted concerns about police brutality.

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with top security officials.
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with top security officials.

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.

A burnt area is seen in Brazil.
A burnt area is seen in Brazil.

Global Deforestation Accelerated in 2022

Despite a pledge at COP26, large-scale clearing increased by 10 percent last year.

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