The president is already the subject of a boycott by some of the region’s most important heads of state, and his agenda is being met with deep skepticism.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
How Boris Johnson Shattered His Own Invincibility
The prime minister survived a no-confidence vote, but has been politically wounded by the same baffling mix of strengths and foibles that propelled his rise: rare political intuition, and breathtaking personal recklessness.
U.K.’s ‘Brightest and Best’ Visa Leaves Out Africa, India and Latin America
Under the new program, graduates of top-ranked global colleges can move to Britain for two years, even without a job offer. But critics say the plan nurtures global inequalities.
Seizing Russian Assets to Help Ukraine Sets Off White House Debate
Some European officials want to use more than $300 billion in Russian central bank assets to rebuild Ukraine. But Biden administration officials warn that diverting those funds could be illegal.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Europe Nears an Oil Embargo
The bloc is poised to block the vast majority of Russia’s oil imports.
Lavish Projects and Meager Lives: The Two Faces of a Ruined Sri Lanka
A frenzy of building on borrowed money in the Rajapaksa family’s home district illustrates the hubris and mismanagement that led the country into economic collapse.
Afghanistan Tries to Stamp Out Opium Again
The multibillion-dollar trade has survived previous bans. Now, the Taliban are going after solar-powered water pumps to try to dry up poppy crops in the middle of a national economic crisis.
Pakistan Raises Fuel Prices in Effort to Stabilize Economy
The interim government’s move was seen as a bid to revive a $6 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund.
Concern Grows in China Over Economic Impact of ‘Zero Covid’
A senior leader announced efforts to bolster growth and urged local leaders do more to keep the economy running.