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For months, U.N. officials, aid groups and experts have warned that Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine. Earlier this month, Israel eased a weekslong
In an era defined by turbulence and transformation, China, as the largest developing nation, finds itself at a critical juncture, tasked with championing global development as it
The Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2045 unveiled on Monday at the 46th ASEAN Summit in the Malaysian capital indicates the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is
The latest transatlantic trade storm, which started with US President Donald Trump threatening to impose 50 percent tariff on European Union exports on June 1, has subsided
Alongside economic, political, social, and eco-environmental progress, culture stands as a foundational pillar of China’s coordinated development plan. The nation’s cultural confidence, combined with faith in its
A federal judge in Boston on May 23, 2025, temporarily blocked a Trump administration order that would have revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students.
If there’s a task you’re not obliged to do, but it’s expected nonetheless, will there be consequences if you choose not to? This is the question Hong Kong real
A lot of American adults — about 3 in 10 — make use of astrology, tarot cards or fortune tellers at least once a year. But only a
Small, open economies get nervous when superpowers clash. Ironically, Hong Kong, whose status as a global financial hub has lost some shine over the years, is finding its
An academic paper has caught Asia’s eye. In a piece published last November, Stephen Miran, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and the brain behind the so-called
In today’s digital world, people routinely turn to the internet for health or medical information. In addition to actively searching online, they often come across health-related information on social
In investing, narratives can matter a lot more than earnings or cash flow analysis. Pakistan is certainly spinning a good story about China’s defense industry. Its army
Gaza has become a living hell for the civilian population. As the occupying power, Israel must fulfill its obligations under international humanitarian law by immediately lifting its blockade
The US and China are calling a 90-day truce in their trade war, temporarily lowering tariffs on each other from eye-wateringly high levels. The sharp climb-down well
For much of the 20th century, young Americans were seen as free speech’s fiercest defenders. But now, young Americans are growing more skeptical of free speech. According
When 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, he
It’s a Champions League final few could have predicted. No Real Madrid. No Premier League giants. No rejuvenated Barcelona or Harry Kane-led Bayern Munich. Instead, it will
In a week of tributes to Warren Buffett, here’s one from me, in the form of stealing one of his best aphorisms: Only when the tide goes out
How does an escalating US-China trade war affect people’s well-being? In China, it depends on who you ask. Some are energized by the fight. Electric-vehicle makers are
Although the US administration continues to brag about how the US economy is becoming stronger due to the policies it has introduced since it took office on Jan
In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump exerted his power in a sweep and scale that has no easy historical comparison. His actions target the architecture of the New Deal,
Encouraged by a sexual double standard and shaped by a general perception of Japan as a society made for men, most women abandon their maiden names
The 88-year-old pontiff had been well aware of his fragile state and advanced age. As early as 2015, Pope Francis had expressed the desire to be buried in
It is not a secret that the US administration is preparing to put pressure on other countries in tariff negotiations, asking them to limit trade with China in
When President Donald Trump launched his first trade war in 2018, China weakened the yuan to offset US tariffs imposed on its exporters. But the sharp depreciation did
Providing cash transfers to low-income families can reduce child marriage rates among girls living in rural communities. That is what we found in a recent study looking
The US administration has long accused foreign countries of taking advantage of the United States at the expense of domestic jobs and US industries. In US President Donald
China is done retaliating against US President Donald Trump’s exorbitant tariffs, calling the administration’s actions a “joke” that it no longer considers worthy of matching. The question now
Against the backdrop of rising global uncertainties, including aggressive unilateralism and protectionism, China’s continuing advocacy for a shared future with neighboring countries demonstrates its unwavering support for multilateralism
Who said products made in China have no design? Just as Chinese brands are coming into their own, US President Donald Trump is building a steep tariff wall.
Anyone with even a basic understanding of European affairs would immediately recognize that James David Vance’s recent speech in Munich revealed a deep ignorance of the continent’s complex
The US president’s latest tariff threat against China is further proof that the latter’s prompt, justified and resolute retaliatory measures against his April 2 “reciprocal tariff” levies have
The conviction of one of the most powerful figures of the European far right for embezzling EU Parliament funds has sent shockwaves around the continent and beyond. But
When the current US president entered the White House, he spoke of a “new beginning” for US-China relations. Yet his administration is showing it is intent on inflaming
Once upon a time, “revisionist power” was a term reserved for nations trying to overturn the postwar liberal order – the usual suspects being countries like Russia, China
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