Pope Praises Religious Freedom on First Papal Visit to Mongolia
Pope Francis praised Mongolia for its openness to religious freedoms as he met with political leaders during the first-ever papal visit to the nation, hemmed between Russia and China.
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A Second Coup in Francophone Africa Leaves Macron’s Strategy in Tatters
France is being forced to reassess its policy toward the continent after the eighth putsch in one of its former colonies in the past three years.
Ports in Europe Lure Investors Into Clean Energy Gateway Plan
Ports in Europe are racing to win a key role in the bloc’s ambitious climate strategy as they try to evolve from entry points for fossil-fuel imports into industrial clusters for clean energy.
Ukraine’s Frontline Professor Heads for Hostile Zone in Hungary
Ukrainian Army volunteer Fedir Shandor became an international sensation when a video of him teaching sociology students on a laptop in frontline trenches went viral. Now he’s heading for a different hostile environment.
Taiwan Cancels Flights, Issues Warnings as Typhoon Haikui Nears
Taiwan canceled flights and ferries, and issued land and sea warnings as Typhoon Haikui approached the island.
The ‘I’s Have It: Rishi Sunak Puts Himself Before Party on Social Media
UK opposition leader Keir Starmer likes to put his Labour Party front and center in his social media messaging. For Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, it’s all about himself.
War in Ukraine Tests Austria’s Status as Gateway to the East
(Bloomberg) — Waagner-Biro Bridge Systems makes modular steel overpasses that can span rivers and valleys in conflict zones. As Ukraine seeks help to restore infrastructure, the equipment might look like a perfect fit.
Australia and China to Restart Dialogue After Three-Year Hiatus
Australia and China will resume high-level government talks next week following a three-year hiatus, in a further step toward stabilizing the relationship between the two nations.
Country Garden Gets Approval to Extend Yuan Bond Repayment
Chinese developer Country Garden Holdings Co. won approval from creditors to extend a maturing yuan bond, helping avoid a first-time default and bringing some respite amid a liquidity crisis that’s shaken the nation’s financial markets.
