Hundreds have died in plunging temperatures, and malnutrition has been rampant as the Taliban government’s ban on female workers has hampered international aid.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
War in Ukraine Has Changed Europe Forever
No event has transformed the continent more profoundly since the end of the Cold War, and there is no going back now.
War in Ukraine Deepens Divide Among Major Economies at G20 Gathering
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen urged her counterparts at a summit in India to condemn Russia’s actions, and she defended the cost of supplying aid to Kyiv.
Tech Leaders in Israel Wonder if It’s Time to Leave
Ahead of a judicial overhaul that could transform the country and frighten away investors, the executives of Start-Up Nation are mulling an exodus.
Nigerian Election 2023: What to Know
With the ruling party candidate, Bola Tinubu, in the lead, major opposition parties called for a new election, alleging vote-rigging.
Anger Over Quake Response Challenges Erdogan Ahead of Election
A furor is building among some survivors over the government’s handling of the crisis. “I have been voting for this government for 20 years, and I’m telling everyone about my anger,” said one. “I will never forgive them.”
Humanitarian Crisis in Syria Is Exacerbated By Deadly Earthquakes
One of the hardest hit areas was northwestern Syria, where nearly three million people displaced by the country’s decade-long civil war were already living in precarious conditions.
Brexit Turns 3. Why Is No One Wearing a Party Hat?
The divorce between Britain and the European Union has become the dark thread that, to many, explains why Britain is suffering more than its neighbors.
Air Force Says Proposed Chinese-Owned Mill in North Dakota Is ‘Significant Threat’
A proposal for a corn mill, which had been welcomed as an economic development success, reflects just how much things have changed with Chinese investment proposals in the U.S.
Your Wednesday Briefing: China Rebounds
Also, Russia’s resilient economy and Sri Lanka’s enduring struggle.