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Chinaโ€™s 2 Sessions: Slow Growth Collides With Tech Supremacy

China faces a paradox: structural challenges and slowing growth associated with the old economy, and a high-tech, globally competitive industrial sector in the new economy.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Watch: Explosions over Gaza as Israel launches new strikes against Hamas

The Israeli military says it is hitting "terror targets" across Gaza.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

In the Face of Disengagement and Distrust: Civics Education in Australia Is Critical

A new report outlines the importance of strengthening civics education in Australia.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Germany: How to curb welfare state bureaucracy

Is money being wasted on administration instead of helping the unemployed?

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Disney's 'Snow White' opens after racist and sexist fury

The new live-action version of Disney's 1937 musical fantasy sparked a storm of racist comments during its production. Debates on the film's handling of dwarfism and its stars' stances on Gaza have also been in the news.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful โ€” and perfumed

The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideologies. But, in reality, ancient works of art were colorful and even scented.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

โ€œForgottenโ€ fragile states unite to end climate-finance blind spot

Conflict-affected countries are urging Brazil to put funding to help them build resilience to climate change front and centre at COP30, as needs grow The post โ€œForgottenโ€ fragile states unite to end climate-finance blind spot appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Scientists at Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault

A spokesperson for the South African government told the BBC there had been an assault at the station.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

As Immigration Raids Stoke Anxiety, What Are the Implications for How Children Learn?

As the Trump administrationโ€™s hardline stance on immigration fuels large-scale arrests, schools around the country continue to report that fear is ...

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

Astronauts Butch and Suni begin journey home after nine months in space

The Nasa astronauts prepare to head to Earth after an eight-day mission turned into nine months.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Cambodiaโ€™s Hun Sen, Myanmar Junta Celebrate Closure of US-Funded Media Outlets

The U.S.-funded broadcasters Radio Free Asia and Voice of America have long been a thorn in the side of the region's repressive governments.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The expelled envoy at the heart of the latest US-South Africa row

Pretoria's envoy to Washington Ebrahim Rasool riled officials after accusing Trump of white supremacism.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Local hero or Russian ally? The billionaire dividing Georgians

Some adore Bidzina Ivanishvili for defending Georgian traditions. Others see him as a Russian ally.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

'Oopsie, too late' - US courts tested by Trump's latest deportations

Two recent incidents have ignited fears that the White House is willing to defy court orders.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Cambodia Willing to Use Force to Defend Sovereignty Over Temple, PM Says

The disagreement bears a close similarity to the dispute over Preah Vihear temple, which led to armed clashes during 2008-2011.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Tensions Rising in the Philippines After Former President Duterteโ€™s ICC Arrest

The ex-leader may finally face justice for his bloody โ€œwar on drugsโ€, but the country he leaves behind is increasingly divided.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump, Tariffs, and Americaโ€™s Global Messaging

The Asia Geopolitics podcast discusses the latest developments in Washington and their implications for Asia policy.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China Watches, Taiwan Learns: Ukraineโ€™s War and the Indo-Pacific

Over the course of a year-long study, we analyzed the campaign in Ukraine, comparing it with Taiwanโ€™s military strategies and defense posture. Hereโ€™s what we found.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Can anything get Chinaโ€™s shoppers to spend?

An economic recovery depends on it. Yet a new action plan may not do the job

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Can anything get Chinaโ€™s shoppers to spend?

An economic recovery depends on it. Yet a new action plan may not do the job

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Why Digital Fluency, Adaptability and AI-Powered Learning Matter More Than Ever

The future isnโ€™t just approaching โ€” itโ€™s moving fast. As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, schools and districts have a critical role in ...

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

Chinaโ€™s Dwindling Marriage Rate Is Fueling Demand for Brides Trafficked From Abroad

The question of who Chinaโ€™s leftover men will marry is becoming a pressing issue for Beijing. The governmentโ€™s response will shape the countryโ€™s future for decades to come.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

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: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Afghanistan, Pakistan Point Fingers Over Islamic State Presence

Each government is attempting to blame the other for the continued activities of ISKP. Meanwhile, the group continues to conduct attacks.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

India Needs to De-weaponize Misinformation

Indian law needs to fix the meaning of fake news and misinformation and needs to be tied to the public interest rather than to the interest of the state.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Climate justice: Peruvian farmer sues German energy giant

Saul Luciano Lliuya is taking German energy utility RWE to court over climate damages. The case could set a worldwide precedent for corporate responsibility and climate justice.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why is farmer in Peru suing an energy company in Germany?

Saul Luciano Lliuya is taking German energy utility RWE to court over climate damages. The case could set a worldwide precedent for corporate responsibility and climate justice.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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: WHO News favicon WHO News

Cancellation of RFE/RLโ€™s Grant Called โ€˜Illegalโ€™ and a โ€˜Giftโ€™ to US Adversaries

RFE/RL leadership has pushed back on the decision by its parent organization, the U.S. Agency for Global Media, to cancel its grants, calling the move outright "illegal."

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Argentinaโ€™s President Milei Ignores Asia

It is evident that Asia โ€“ with its immense economic development and limitless opportunities for Argentina โ€“ has no place in Mileiโ€™s libertarian world.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Taiwan Looks to Crack Down on Chinaโ€™s Influence and Espionage Activities

From military espionage to pro-China Taiwanese influencers to local government officials, the Lai Ching-te government is seeking to curb infiltration by Beijing.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

OECD warns of slowing global growth amid trade wars

The leading economic organization cut its forecast for global growth due to trade tensions sparked by Donald Trump's tariffs. It warned that conditions could worsen.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Nahid Islam on Bangladeshโ€™s New Youth-Led Political Party

โ€œWe do not want the Awami League to participate in the elections.โ€

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

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 peopleโ€™s health from its devastating impacts.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

'I had one child and I lost him' - North Macedonia mourns nightclub disaster

Fifty-nine people have been killed following a fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe