This week’s Australia Letters revisits a year of revolving doors, gender, tech and geopolitical challenges.
Tag: Politics and Government
Israel Calls for International Action Against Hezbollah Tunnels
Israel’s military exposed a fourth tunnel from Lebanon, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the case for United Nations action.
‘I Can English Understand,’ New Official Says. The Swiss Have Their Doubts.
Guy Parmelin is set to become economy minister, a job that involves negotiating international trade accords.
That Punishing Blockade? ‘We’ve Moved On,’ Qatar Says
After its larger neighbors began a blockade of the tiny Gulf state, Qatar retooled its economy, beefed up its military and adjusted to the new reality.
Cuba Eliminates Language About Same-Sex Marriage From Draft of New Constitution
After pushback from evangelical churches and citizens, the commission revising the Constitution said it would eliminate the language “as a way of respecting all opinions.”
Ukraine Wins New I.M.F. Support as Tensions Rise With Russia
The International Monetary Fund agreed to a $3.9 billion line of credit for Ukraine, whose economy has struggled with corruption and a conflict with Russia.
Belgium’s Prime Minister Resigns After Revolt Over Migration
A government collapse would be a high-profile casualty in the wave of nationalist anger across Europe.
U.K. Begins to Think Seriously About a ‘No-Deal Brexit’
The government is detailing plans to deal with a chaotic exit from the European Union. Is it a scare tactic to make Parliament accept a deal it hates?
4 Takeaways From Xi Jinping’s Speech
At an event commemorating a leaders’ conclave in 1978, China’s president emphasized a singular message: Don’t question the wisdom, foresight and omnipotence of the Communist Party.
China’s Leader Says Party Must Control ‘All Tasks,’ and Asian Markets Slump
The Chinese president marked 40 years of economic liberalization by arguing that the Communist Party’s firm control must not waver.