President Biden pardons turkeys at White House
For the last time as US President, Joe Biden officially pardoned two turkeys at the White House ahead of Thanksgiving Day. Peach and Blossom hail from Minnesota and were given…
Russia Fires Record Number of Drones in Overnight Assault, Ukraine Says
Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday that Russia launched 188 attack drones against the country overnight, calling it a record number as both sides intensify aerial assaults. The Ukrainian Air Force…
After Trump’s Tariff Threat, Is a China Currency War Next?
Beijing has a powerful tool for responding to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threatened new tariffs on Chinese goods: It could start a currency war, a step that poses formidable risks…
Fentanyl Rises Again, This Time as Trump’s Diplomatic Weapon Against China
At the heart of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat on Monday to slap China with new tariffs is a bitterly recurring issue: the flow into the United States of the…
Huawei Targets Apple with Advanced Chip Innovation in China
Last year, the tech giant Huawei catapulted to the top of the smartphone market in China when it released the Mate 60 Pro, a phone that contained a tiny computer…
Pakistan Deploys Army as Deadly Clashes Erupt with Imran Khan Supporters
Pakistan deployed its army within the nation’s capital on Tuesday with orders to shoot protesters if necessary, as deadly clashes escalated between the police and supporters of former Prime Minister…
Late Night Makes Its Last Jokes About Biden Pardoning Turkeys
“That’s right, President Biden presided over the annual White House turkey pardon and granted clemency to Peach, Blossom and, before anyone noticed, Hunter.” — SETH MEYERS “Yep, Biden promised that…
Trump Plans Tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico That Could Cripple Trade
President-elect Donald J. Trump said on Monday that he would impose tariffs on all products coming into the United States from Canada, Mexico and China on his first day in…
Chinatown Vendor Tallies Neighborhood’s Decline in $1 Plastic Bracelets
By the time Shaohua Yu erected his stand at around 10 a.m., Chinatown was already bustling. Tourists were wandering around the stalls along Canal Street, where Chinese peddlers and recent…
World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea
On the heels of contentious climate talks in Azerbaijan, negotiators from around the globe are descending on Busan, South Korea, this week with another formidable goal: the world’s first treaty…