The protests against “zero COVID” were a rare rebuke of Xi Jinping’s rule, and Beijing apparently seeks to deter those who might have been emboldened by them.
As China lifts most COVID controls, its economy has a ways to go to recover
China is slowly opening its borders and has lifted COVID controls. But a full-blown economic recovery may take some time.
Israel hits Gaza as conflict flares after West Bank clashes – Reuters
Israel hits Gaza as conflict flares after West Bank clashes ReutersIsrael-Palestine tensions live: Israel hits Gaza as conflict flares after West Bank clashes | WION WIONIsrael, Gaza militants trade fire after West Bank deaths | D…
Protests reach Haiti airport and Prime Minister’s residence over police killings
Protesters and some police officers protested at the official residence of Haiti’s prime minister in the capital Port-au-Prince on Thursday, decrying recent killings of police, according to one of his advisors.
Truck attacker guilty of killing 8 on NYC bike path
The Uzbekistan native may face the death penalty for what was the city’s deadliest terrorist attack since 9/11.
Textron Wins Navy Contract For New Multi-Engine Training System Aircraft
Textron [TXT] won the competition on Jan. 25 to produce new T-54A Multi-Engine Training System (METS) aircraft to replace the aging Beech Aircraft T-44C Pegasus training aircraft. The older fleet of 54 T-44Cs was built by Beech Aircraft, which is now a…
Missileers Worry About New Signs of Link Between Service and Cancer, Latest in Toxic Exposure Concerns
The community of missileers who have spent years operating America’s nuclear arsenal are voicing concern about a presentation detailing a possible link between their service and cancer.
Newly Discovered Asteroid Passes Close to Earth
First detected just days ago, 2023 BU approached within 2,200 miles of our planet’s surface before moving on.
California state bar seeking to strip John Eastman’s law licence over Trump 2020 election lies
Attorney was top member of Trump’s legal team during post-election bid to overturn his defeat
Commentary: New passport rankings show that the world is opening up – but not for everyone
There’s a massive gap between the most and least powerful passports, which has big implications for where people can travel, reside and work, says this academic.