Zhao Lijian, a foreign ministry spokesman known for his combative approach, was reassigned. The change is mostly tactical, but analysts see a window of opportunity to improve China-U.S. relations.
Russia, quo vadis? [Ten issues to watch in 2023]
Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has shaken the geopolitical foundations of Europe, opening a colossal security and identity rift in the Eurasian space.
Geoeconomics in an age of empires: What does Africa risk? [Ten issues to watch in 2023]
For 30 years after the end of the Cold War, the US was the global military and economic hegemon.
Protecting media freedom and journalists in the EU [Ten issues to watch in 2023]
The year 2023 is expected to be marked by the adoption of innovative EU legislative proposals in the area of media freedom and pluralism, notably the anti-SLAPPs directive and the European media freedom act.
‘A real prison’: The new way the Taliban is tightening its vise on Afghan women
New rules on work see women ‘erased from society,’ says a former student, removed from university, whose job is now also disappearing.
Late-season surge has Jaguars’ Allen looking dominant again
Jacksonville’s Josh Allen has 23 quarterback pressures in his last five games.
Davos elite troubled by cost-of-living crisis
© Getty Images / Andrew Bret WallisSource: RTGovernments should cooperate in tackling a mix of risks to prevent a major crisis, World Economic Forum experts warnThe cost-of-living crisis, looming recession and mounting debt are the biggest short-…
French union threatens refinery shutdowns, halt to oil deliveries to protest pension reform
Unions representing French oil workers on Thursday called for strikes against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms, threatening a repeat of the refinery and depot closures that caused chaos for motorists last year.
Brownies’ name changed to ‘Embers’ in Canada to stop ‘girls experiencing racism’
Brownies in Canada will be known as “Embers” from now on after the old name was deemed too racially divisive.
Fourteen Malian soldiers killed in two armed group attacks: Army
The reinforcements in response to the latest attacks led to the killing of 31 rebels, the army said in a statement.