Top economic official ‘confident’ China will hit 2024 growth target
China’s top economic planner said Tuesday that authorities were “fully confident” the country would hit…
Category: Regional
COP29 fight looms over climate funds for developing world
The developing world needs trillions of dollars in climate aid, but who should pay for…
Australia moves to expand Antarctic marine park
Australia moved Tuesday to protect a swathe of ocean territory by expanding an Antarctic marine…
Shanghai stocks soar to extend stimulus rally amid Asia-wide drop
Mainland Chinese stocks roared ahead Tuesday as traders returned from a week-long break to resume…
Tragedy of Madrid street sweeper highlights how heatwaves kill
Three hours into his shift as a street sweeper in Madrid on a summer afternoon…
Survivors wait for aid as Trump’s lies help cloud Helene response
In the mountains of North Carolina, real frustrations over federal aid for victims of Hurricane…
Fleeing Israeli bombs, Lebanon’s displaced met with suspicion
Israel’s bombardment of Hezbollah’s south Beirut stronghold has forced tens of thousands to flee to…
Jila Mossaed, from refugee poet to Swedish Academy
Jila Mossaed fled Iran for Sweden in 1986, a 38-year-old poet who spoke no Swedish.…
Will Tesla’s robotaxi reveal live up to hype?
After years of talking up Tesla’s prowess on autonomous driving, Elon Musk is set to…
Drugs, people smuggling at heart of Mexico’s raging violence
Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, will present a national security plan on Tuesday aimed at…