Assad Defaced: Syrians Destroy a Dictator’s Icons
Images of Bashar al-Assad and his family were emblematic of the dynasty’s grip on Syria. Though remnants linger after the regime’s ouster, the removal of the once ubiquitous relics has…
Why Europe Fears a Flood of Cheap Goods From China
President Trump’s tariffs on China could lead to a hazardous scenario for European countries: the dumping of artificially cheap products that would undermine local industries.
China’s Xi Courts Vietnam as Trade War With the U.S. Mounts
Xi Jinping is in Southeast Asia to build bonds with countries that also face U.S. tariffs and have come under pressure from Washington to curb the transshipment of Chinese goods.
How Brexit, a Startling Act of Economic Self-Harm, Foreshadowed Trump’s Tariffs
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 was sold to voters as a magic bullet that would revitalize the country’s economy. Its impact is still reverberating.
Sudan Clinic Workers Killed in Zamzam Camp
Refugees International said nine employees were killed when gunmen stormed the Zamzam camp in El Fasher, in the western Darfur region.
Prepping for War With Russia on the Ice and Snow
President Trump may be turning relations with NATO and Russia inside out, but winter war games revealed that two militaries’ cooperation was unchanged.
For Taiwan’s Small Exporters, the Uncertainty’s as Bad as the Tariffs
The island’s many small factories have thrived by being frugal — and flexible. But President Trump’s unpredictability is testing their limits.
Live Updates: China Raises Tariffs on U.S. to 125% as Tit-For-Tat Trade War Escalates
Beijing’s latest retaliation came after the White House raised its levy on Chinese goods to 125 percent, on top of an existing 20 percent tax. Stocks in Europe were volatile,…
Live Updates: Markets Rise After Trump Backs Down on Tariffs
Stocks in Asia and Europe rallied after President Trump paused punishing global levies. But U.S.-China trade tensions accelerated, and analysts cautioned that their full effects wouldn’t be felt for weeks.
Live Updates: Trade War Escalates as China Hits Back Again at U.S.
After President Trump imposed a 104 percent tariff on Chinese goods, Beijing announced a levy on U.S. goods of 84 percent. Stocks and bonds slumped as Europe also prepared to…