Critical minerals can be a win-win policy area for the US and Africa
Following the launch of a new report by Brookings’ Africa Growth Initiative, host Landry Signé sits down with…
Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken, scientists warn of worsening droughts
BOGOTA, Colombia — Droughts have withered crops in Peru, fires have scorched the Amazon and hydroelectric dams in…
Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — Chaim Bloom says the St. Louis Cardinals will be sticking to their roots to get…
China’s factory activity contracts for a 6th straight month as trade tensions weigh on the economy
HONG KONG — China’s factory activity shrank for a sixth straight month in September, the longest slump since…
In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump’s retreat
WASHINGTON — Hardly a month after Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed his “Global Governance Initiative,” Beijing made its…
Lessons from Germany’s family leave policies for the US care economy
The United States has an aging population that is expected to grow around 14% in the next five…
Thailand’s newPM promises to tackle border conflict and constitutional reforms
Thailand’s new prime minister has told lawmakers that his government will address the country’s economic woes, find solutions…
A wandering wallaby is on the loose in Berlin, police say
BERLIN — A kangaroo — well, a wallaby to be precise — is on the loose in Berlin.…
Trump’s big bill is prompting urgent action in some Democratic states, but not in Republican ones
New Mexico lawmakers are to open a special session Wednesday to boost funding for food assistance and rural…
US renews funding for demining in Cambodia despite foreign aid cuts
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The United States will grant $675,000 for crucial demining programs in Cambodia, the U.S.…
Shohei Ohtani hits his career-high 55th homer of the season to break his own Dodgers record
SEATTLE — Shohei Ohtani set a career high with his 55th home run of the season Sunday, breaking…
Top diplomats of North Korea, China agree to deepen ties and resist hegemonism
SEOUL, South Korea — The foreign ministers of North Korea and China agreed to deepen bilateral ties and…