The victory of Karol Nawrocki, who is backed by the previous right-wing governing party, will complicate Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s efforts to advance his liberal […]
Month: June 2025
She Crowdfunded Surgery to Repair Damage From Genital Cutting
Shamsa Sharawe made her name campaigning against female genital cutting. Then she heard about surgery to rebuild what had been taken from her.
China Rejects Trump’s Accusation That It Violated Trade Truce
In response to President Trump’s claim, China said the United States was the one introducing a series of “discriminatory restrictive measures.”
Bulletproof Vests and Glass: South Korean Candidate Tightens Security
After being stabbed last year, the leading presidential contender, Lee Jae-myung, is taking no chances. His main rival says he doesn’t need such protection.
South Korea’s New President Will Lead A Country More Divided Than Ever
The next president will face daunting challenges to heal a polarized nation and bring stability after months of political turmoil.
U.S. Dependence on China for Rare Earth Magnets Is Causing Shortages
The United States allowed its rare earth metals industry to move to China and could now face severe economic disruption as China limits crucial supplies.
Mexico Votes in Sprawling, First-Ever Judiciary Election
Voters were choosing the nine members of the Supreme Court on Sunday, along with more than 2,600 other judges and magistrates.
Poland’s Presidential Election Goes Down to the Wire
A vote seen as a test of the power of populist nationalism in Europe was too close to call, with exit polls putting the two […]
Snack Maker Sues Aldi Grocery Chain Over Look-Alike Product Packaging
Mondelez International, a corporate giant behind the name-brand versions of many snacks, contends that Aldi is mimicking its packaging to dupe customers.
Stanley Fischer, Who Helped Defuse Financial Crises, Dies at 81
He was the No. 2 at the Federal Reserve and the I.M.F. during periods of economic turmoil, and he mentored future economic leaders, like Ben […]