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China Watches, Taiwan Learns: Ukraineβs War and the Indo-Pacific
Over the course of a year-long study, we analyzed the campaign in Ukraine, comparing it with Taiwanβs military strategies and defense posture. Hereβs what we found.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:
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Chinaβs Dwindling Marriage Rate Is Fueling Demand for Brides Trafficked From Abroad
The question of who Chinaβs leftover men will marry is becoming a pressing issue for Beijing. The governmentβs response will shape the countryβs future for decades to come.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:With Luxon Visit, India-New Zealand Ties Scale New Heights
Historically underemphasized, New Delhi-Wellington engagement is now gaining strategic and diplomatic prominence.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Third meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
Concurring with the advice unanimously expressed by the Committee during the meeting, the WHO Director-General determined that the upsurge of mpox 2024 continues to meet the criteria of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Argentinaβs President Milei Ignores Asia
It is evident that Asia β with its immense economic development and limitless opportunities for Argentina β has no place in Mileiβs libertarian world.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Nearly 50 million people sign up call for clean air action for better health
In an unprecedented show of unity, more than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives from civil society organizations, and individuals worldwide have signed a resounding call for urgent action to reduce air pollution and to protect peopleβs health from its devastating impacts.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:What Will Districts Do With All Those Empty School Buildings? Some Look to Fill Them With Younger Kids
With school closures on the rise from declining enrollment, some districts are converting these empty buildings into much-needed early learning programs
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Guest post: China will need 10,000GW of wind and solar by 2060
China will need to install around 10,000 gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar capacity to... The post Guest post: China will need 10,000GW of wind and solar by 2060 appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Hundreds protest after Turkish student is arrested near Boston by masked immigration agents
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Marco Rubio derides detained protesters as 'lunatics' when asked about Tufts University student
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OPINION: The demographic cliff in higher education should be seen as an opportunity, not a crisis
This spring, the number of high school graduates in the United States is expected to hit its peak. Starting in the fall, enrollment will likely enter a period of decline that could last a decade or more. This looming βdemographic cliffβ has been on the minds of education leaders for nearly two decades, dating back [β¦] The post OPINION: The demographic cliff in higher education should be seen as an opportunity, not a...
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:What Southeast Asian Countries Can Learn from Vietnamβs History of Negotiating Territorial Disputes with China
The involvement of an extra-regional great power in a small powerβs territorial disputes with China may prove counterproductive.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:British daughter of Gaza hostage says burying father 'incredibly meaningful'
Sharone Lifschitz said it was important all families were reunited with their relatives, both dead and alive
Published on: March 16, 2025 | Source:Where fog is helping against water shortages
Fog is a cheap and abundant source of fresh water, especially in remote dry regions. And it also has great potential for cities. How does fog collection work, and where it is already being used?
Published on: March 16, 2025 | Source:How Trump is disrupting efforts by schools and colleges to combat climate change
This week I dug into how the Trump administrationβs anti-climate blitz is hampering schoolsβ and collegesβ ability to green their operations, plus a new report on the California wildfiresβ impact on students. Thank you for reading, and reply to this email to be in touch. β Caroline Preston LeeAnn Kittle helps oversee the Denver public [β¦] The post How Trump is disrupting efforts by schools and colleges to combat...
Published on: March 16, 2025 | Source:Traveler and guest: 'Musafir' unites two concepts
Variations of the Arabic word "musafir" can be found in many languages. In some cases, it translates as "traveler," in others, as "guest." A Berlin exhibition explores the two intersecting ideas.
Published on: March 16, 2025 | Source:Most college students are taking online classes, but theyβre paying just as much as in-person students
Emma Bittner considered getting a masterβs degree in public health at a nearby university, but the in-person program cost tens of thousands of dollars more than she had hoped to spend. So she checked out masterβs degrees she could pursue remotely, on her laptop, which she was sure would be much cheaper. The price for [β¦] The post Most college students are taking online classes, but theyβre paying just as much as...
Published on: March 15, 2025 | Source:US approves multi-billion-dollar loan for troubled Mozambique gas plant
The US export credit agency has unlocked key funding for TotalEnergies' massive LNG project which was halted after militant attacks The post US approves multi-billion-dollar loan for troubled Mozambique gas plant appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Brazil decides leaders will speak before COP30, easing logistics crunch
Brazilian authorities say the move will reduce pressure on hotels and enable climate negotiators to reflect on speeches by heads of state The post Brazil decides leaders will speak before COP30, easing logistics crunch appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'
The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Who will win the EU-US trade war?
The European Union and United States appear to have entered a full-blown trade war, with Trump and Brussels exchanging tariffs. The EU's former trade commissioner thinks there will be no winners.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:UN Commission approves WHO recommendations to place psychoactive substances under international control
Following recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has decided to place five new psychoactive substances and one medicine under international control. The recommendations were developed by WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence--ECDD, which consists of global experts analyzing health risks and benefits of psychoactive substances circulating on global...
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Are tariffs a tax hike on foreign countries?
After charging Canada and Mexico, President Trump's increased tariffs on the EU have come into effect. Meanwhile, the US administration has issued false claims about the impact of those tariffs. A DW fact check.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Dogged Advocacy and Unwavering Positivity. Member Spotlight: Karl Printemps Mercier
Karl Mercierβs journey in conflict resolution and mediation advocacy is driven by a genuine passion for peacebuilding and advocacy. Growing up in Montreal, Karl developed an early awareness of globalβ¦ The post Dogged Advocacy and Unwavering Positivity. Member Spotlight: Karl Printemps Mercier appeared first on Mediators Beyond Borders International.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Thousands of high-risk toxic sites unchecked due to lack of cash
BBC investigation finds nine out of ten high-risk contaminated areas have not been tested.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Nagelsmann includes Goretzka in Germany Nations League squad
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has recalled Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka to the national team for their two-legged UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Italy.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Your guide to the new anti-immigration argument
Nativists say that migrants raise house prices, cost money and undermine economic growth. Do they have a point?
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Your guide to the new anti-immigration argument
Nativists say that migrants raise house prices, cost money and undermine economic growth. Do they have a point?
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Champions League: Dortmund's welcome Bundesliga distraction
Borussia Dortmund are no longer the club where Europe's best youngsters develop, but that doesn't seem to matter in the Champions League. Success in that competition can't entirely obscure the club's issues.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:'Do you feel guilty?' - Watch BBC reporter challenge smuggler as he follows lethal drugs trade
Quentin Sommerville gains access to a cartel's operation as the US grapples with hundreds of thousands of opioid deaths.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Who is Mahmoud Khalil, Palestinian student activist facing US deportation?
The Columbia University graduate had a key role in student protests over Gaza. Trump said his arrest was the first of "many to come".
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:What sparks an investing revolution?
Ideas that emerged from the University of Chicago in the 1960s changed the world. But as a new film shows, they almost didnβt
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:What sparks an investing revolution?
Ideas that emerged from the University of Chicago in the 1960s changed the world. But as a new film shows, they almost didnβt
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Rich nations ignore polluting past to claim climate plans are 1.5C-compatible
But climate campaigners and scientists say historic responsibility means developed countries should cut emissions faster than developing ones The post Rich nations ignore polluting past to claim climate plans are 1.5C-compatible appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Can Europe's arms industry challenge US market dominance?
Europe is re-imagining its entire security architecture and defense capacity amid concerns over both Russia and the US. With the bloc still buying huge amounts of US arms, can its own companies ever catch up?
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source: