In a move drawing both international skepticism and internet satire, the U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed call to bring Chinese factory jobs “roaring back” to America through aggressive new tariffs has reignited
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Declassified U.S. intelligence reports from the 1980s and 90s show that, even while the possibility of war between India and Pakistan remained low, the U.S. believed there was a strong possibility that
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A new book has revealed that Oxford University academics used a chalice made from a human skull—potentially belonging to an enslaved Caribbean woman—at formal dinners until as recently as 2015. The chalice,
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China’s ongoing anti-corruption efforts continue to make significant strides, with the country’s discipline inspection and supervisory authorities disciplining 185,000 individuals in the first quarter of 2025. The latest report, published on Tuesday
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While much of the world’s attention is focused on the race for dominance in artificial intelligence (AI), a new development from China in the realm of quantum cryptography is raising significant concerns
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MIT Technology Review reports that generative AI is revolutionizing South Korea’s webcomics industry, opening up new possibilities for established and emerging artists alike. However, it also raises profound questions about the future
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As the World Health Assembly prepares to convene its 78th meeting on May 19, global health leaders face a daunting agenda amid ongoing crises such as armed conflicts, economic instability, and the
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Beijing has announced that it expects “in-depth” discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during his visit to China this week, with both nations aiming to strengthen political mutual trust. The Chinese
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarms over an increasing risk of recession in the United States, pointing to the escalating trade conflict under President Donald Trump’s administration as a key
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Boeing has announced the sale of parts of its digital aviation unit to private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion in a move aimed at strengthening its financial position and refocusing
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The head of Israel’s Shin Bet intelligence agency, Ronen Bar, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of dismissing him for refusing to carry out what he described as illegal orders, including spying
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The following chapter, adapted from the book Pope Francis Among the Wolves: The Inside Story of a Revolution, is being republished in honor of Pope Francis, who passed away this week. This
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