China Wants Its Ethnic Minorities to Blend In. Now It’s the Law.
Under a new “ethnic unity” law, Mandarin Chinese must now be the language of teaching. Parents must guide their children to love the Com…
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Giorgia Meloni, Trump’s Friend in Europe, Seeks Distance on Iran
War in the Middle East has left Italy’s prime minister in a domestic bind, presenting her with one of the biggest challenges of a previous…
How Russia’s Scorched-Earth Attacks Put Ukraine’s Power Grid Near Collapse
Strikes on Ukrainian energy systems have tripled this winter. Continuous repairs and Western aid staved off a total breakdown.
Deadly Attack on Oil Tankers Prompts Iraq to Close Oil Terminals
An attack off the Iraqi coast engulfed two oil tankers in flames, killing at least one person. Senior Iraqi officials believe the attack was…
Iran War Live Updates: Iraq Closes Oil Terminals as Energy Prices Surge
Two oil tankers were burning off the Iraqi coast on Thursday as the conflict in the Middle East deepened disruptions to the global energy su…
At China’s Big Political Meeting, a Rare Debate About Inequality
China’s plan to raise pensions for farmers by less than $3 a month prompted rare criticism from lawmakers about the country’s threadbare…
Haitian President’s Widow Recalls Killers Spoke Spanish and Used Nicknames
The prosecution used testimony by Martine Moïse about the language she heard on the night her husband was killed to support its claim that …
Israel Bombards Lebanese Capital in Latest Round of Strikes
Lebanon’s health ministry said at least seven people were killed in the Beirut attacks early Thursday.
U.S. to Release 172 Million Barrels of Oil From Strategic Reserves, Energy Dept. Says
The move aims to prevent prices from rising further because of the war in the Middle East.
U.N. Security Council Condemns Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes in the Middle East
In an overwhelming vote, the council backed a resolution condemning Iran. A Russian proposal calling for an end to the war that didn’t ass…