Sunday, April 20, 2025 8:38 PM ET
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Key to US tariff war with Beijing: The value China places on 'face' -- The concept of "face," key to social relations in China, will play a large part in helping or hindering Washington in its trade dispute with Beijing.2 days ago
Myanmar's war will soon enter its fifth year. Here's why peace isn't in sight. In Myanmar, rebel forces, led by ethnic minorities, are capturing more territory and wearing the military junta down. How long will they take to win?2 days ago
The Explainer - Italy's Meloni talks tariffs with Trump. How much can she do for the EU? Europe will need to negotiate tariffs with President Donald Trump. But is the best way to do that through one-on-one talks or by bargaining as a bloc?3 days ago
Slapped with tariffs, some US trade partners lean toward Beijing -- To maximize the impact of tariffs, Washington wants to ensure China cannot trade more with other countries. But Beijing is a tempting trade partner.2 days ago
The Explainer -- End of dollar dominance? Trump tariffs are decreasing trust in US currency. -- The turmoil around President Donald Trump's tariffs caused investors to flee U.S. Treasury bonds – which didn't happen even in recent economic crises.2 days ago
Trump reignites South African debate over white farmers: Persecuted or privileged? -- The Trump administration promises to resettle South Africa's white Afrikaner community as refugees in the U.S. Many in South Africa wonder why.4 days ago
Trump and Xi test rival styles of strongman leadership in tariff war -- The U.S.-China trade war could be decided by leaders' differing styles. Mr. Trump acts on impulse, Mr. Xi prefers the pursuit of strategic goals.5 days ago
Offering hope and community, soccer helps Somalis heal from war -- In Somalia, amputee soccer is giving young people with disabilities a new lease on life.5 days ago
Difference Maker -- Pakistani women stitch a new future for themselves while shattering barriers -- The Behbud Association teaches women to sew and embroider so that they can lift themselves out of extreme poverty.5 days ago
Points of Progress -- Go with the flow: How to squeeze water from fog, and why to remove a dam -- Progress roundup: Small dams across the U.S. are being removed for safety, water quality, and wildlife. And a desert in Chile yields water from fog.5 days ago
Mario Vargas Llosa 'put Peru on the world's literary map' -- Mario Vargas Llosa, who died April 13, helped ignite intellectual fervor in Peru, while his writings stoked the imagination of the world.5 days ago
Ecuadorians may not love their new president, but they voted for his 'iron fist' -- Ecuadorians are unhappy with nationwide security and economic crises – and yet, they reelected President Daniel Noboa.6 days ago
Volcanic CO2 threatens these villagers. High-tech sensors are keeping them safe. -- CO2 levels spiked in La Palma, Spain, after the 2021 Cumbre Vieja eruption. But a novel network of CO2 detectors is helping keep locals safe today.6 days ago