Donald Trump Changed the Game With China. Now He Could Win It.
His bluster and unpredictability, combined with strategic discipline, could permanently tilt the rivalry with China in America’s favor.
Explosions Outside Brazil’s Supreme Court Leave 1 Dead
The authorities were treating the blasts in Brasília, the capital, as the work of a lone bomber, who was believed to have been the person killed.
Why Canada could become the next nuclear energy ‘superpower’
NexGen Uranium is making a comeback thanks to a renewed focus on nuclear energy as a climate crisis solution. Canada, rich with high-grade deposits, could become a nuclear “superpower”. But…
Gaza Militants Release Video of Sasha Troufanov, an Israeli Russian Hostage
It was the first sign of Sasha Troufanov since May, when the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group posted two videos of him. His family pressed for the release of all…
US President-elect Donald Trump: Openings and warnings for Africa
Reuters It is difficult to try to predict the decisions that US President-elect Donald Trump will make when he returns to the White House. But one thing seems unlikely to…
US jury awards $42m to ex-detainees at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib
A US jury has awarded $42m (£33m) to three former detainees of Iraq’s notorious Abu Ghraib prison, holding a Virginia-based defence contractor responsible for contributing to their abuse two decades…
Will Ukraine Embrace an Era of ‘War-Wilding’? | naked capitalism
Yves here. This article intriguingly suggests that Ukraine might be well served to be far more selective about rebuilding than its government and backers see as desirable. Mind you, this…
Russian Doctor, Accused of Antiwar Stance, Is Jailed After Child’s Testimony
The mother of a 7-year-old boy accused the Moscow pediatrician, Nadezhda Buyanova, of telling him that his father’s death while fighting in Ukraine was justified.
Russia and Iran Vie for Influence in the Caucasus Region
In the volatile Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims, are vying to secure trade routes and influence. That leaves Western countries facing an unusual…
Hanako Okada Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan
Hanako Okada was one of 73 women to win seats at the general election last month, a record number in a Parliament long dominated by men.