Also, Brazilians storm government offices and the Times investigates a 2021 Kabul airstrike.
Tag: East Asia
As Asian Societies Age, ‘Retirement’ Just Means More Work
Across East Asia, populations are graying faster than anywhere else in the world, and while younger generations shrink, older workers are often toiling well into their 70s and beyond.
Your Friday Briefing: A Times Investigation Into Bucha
Also, Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to lead Israel again and the week in culture.
China’s Abrupt Covid Pivot Leaves Many Without Medicines
Millions are desperate to get their hands on fever-reducing drugs and antivirals such as Pfizer’s Paxlovid as infections across China outpace supplies.
Your Friday Briefing: Xi and Biden to Meet
Plus cryptocurrency chaos and Ukraine’s wary advance toward Kherson.
Your Thursday Briefing: A Truce in Tigray
Plus North Korea fired a record number of missiles, and Russia rejoined the grail deal.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Rishi Sunak to Lead Britain
Plus Chinese markets react to a stronger Xi Jinping and young Chinese pursue quiet dissent.
Xi Jinping Now Holds Near-Absolute Power in China, Creating Risks
Xi Jinping has created a new ruling elite packed with loyalist officials primed to elevate his agenda of bolstering national security and of turning China into a technological great power.
Your Monday Briefing: Indonesia’s Stadium Tragedy
Plus Brazil votes in national elections and China wrestles with Covid fatigue.
Your Monday Briefing: Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
Plus a powerful typhoon lashes Japan and cheetahs return to India.