Tag: World News
A Nation Learns to Love Movie Popcorn—Without the Movie
SEOUL—Catching an early afternoon screening of “Dune,” Jang Yoo-mi showed up 30…
Former Afghan Spies and Soldiers Turn to ISIS After U.S. Exit
KABUL—Some former members of Afghanistan’s U.S.-trained intelligence service and elite military units—now…
China’s Manufacturing Activity Contracts for Second Straight Month
BEIJING—A contraction in China’s factory activity worsened for a second straight month…
Climate Summit to Convene After Decades of False Starts
The climate summit that is about to begin in Glasgow marks the…
Terror Groups in Afghanistan Could Be Ready to Attack West in 6 Months
The Islamic State in Afghanistan could be able to launch attacks on…
World’s Climate Plans Fall Short of Paris Accord, U.N. Says
The world’s emissions-reduction plans would allow far more global warming than targeted…
Queen Elizabeth Cancels COP26 Trip After Advice to Rest
LONDON— Queen Elizabeth won’t attend the United Nations climate change conference in…
Sudan Military Coup Leaves No Clear Path Out of Political, Economic Crises
Pro-democracy protesters in Sudan vowed Tuesday to resist a military coup of…
China’s Energy Crisis Complicates Its Plans for Announcements Ahead of COP26
Starting in late September, China’s top leadership began holding a series of…
Taiwan Gains Favor in Europe’s East, Angering China
BERLIN—Nations across Central and Eastern Europe are deepening ties with Taiwan as…
Severe Drought Hits South America
HERNANDARIAS, Paraguay—Most years, when rains are normal, four Olympic swimming pools worth…
Brazil Markets Hit by Worries About Government Spending
SÃO PAULO—Brazil’s stock market has lost about $70 billion in value this…