The annual Two Sessions gathering in Beijing revealed anxiety about the economy and political contradictions – yet bets on technology may turn things around. Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) with ...

Struggles with stagnating GDP growth and budget disagreements are compelling South African policymakers to urgently address long-standing economic challenges. March 12, 2025: People Against Budget ...

The housing crisis worsens as property prices rise and incomes stagnate, affecting affordability and economic well-being throughout developed nations. An affordable housing development under ...

As U.S.-China rivalry deepens, Southeast Asian leaders fear it could derail hopes for regional growth and stability. Hou Gang, mayor of the Chinese city of Nanning, holds up a mandarin – a Chinese ...

Romania prepares for pivotal presidential elections, grappling with potential Russian meddling and the fallout from the controversial barring of Calin Georgescu. Feb. 26, 2025: A person waves a ...

President Trump’s announcement of tariffs signals a drastic shift, prompting global alarm. However, it is also a potential opportunity for systemic economic reform. Donald Trump is a disruptor, and ...

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Social and economic stability in Northeast Africa is far from assured as the Sudanese conflict between warring factions risks spilling south. Sudanese refugees wait for food at a temporary camp in ...

Europe should pay heed to what the Signal leak scandal reveals about Washington’s point of view. While European media hypocritically gloat and criticize, they are ...

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Ukraine’s war effort is shifting toward self-reliance, using decentralized innovation and off-the-shelf technology. A typical set of equipment may appear modest ...

Critical minerals and rare earths have emerged as key supply chain vulnerabilities for the U.S. and EU given their dependence on China. Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left), Serbian President ...