China's Zero-Covid policy exacerbated the country's economic troubles, with months-long lockdowns stalling out multiple sectors including shipping, banking and construction.
The Middle East's future will rest primarily on regional alliances, with Iran looking to Russia and western nations seeking regional partners to strengthen security.
Richard Moore backed estimates from his U.S. counterpart, William Burns, who suggested Russia may have lost at least 15,000 troops during the invasion of Ukraine.
A former editor-in-chief of China's state tabloid suggests the military 'restrain' and 'punish' Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi if she follows through with plans to visit Taiwan.
The Vatican decided to halt the progress of a German progressive movement that aims to give Catholics the ability to speak on issues of homosexuality and women priests.
Pope Francis warned the German Conference of Bishops in a Thursday statement that alterations to theology or church governance is 'unlawful' and could hurt the church.
Belgium ratified a prisoner treaty with Iran, setting the stage for an Iranian convicted on terrorist charges to walk free in exchange for a Belgian humanitarian worker.
Two candidates remain in the running to become Britain's next prime minister, following Boris Johnson's resignation due to a string of scandals when in office.
Sri Lanka's new president Ranil Wickremesinghe took office on Thursday after the former president fled the country and resigned last week during unrest and an economic crisis
Biden has failed to express a strategy to deter Iran's aggression, instead focusing its efforts on a return to the Iran deal as the country closes in on nuclear weapons.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi handed in his resignation after three major coalitions boycotted a vote of confidence and set the stage for early elections.
Women across Iran engaged in a protest earlier in July, walking in public places without wearing a hijab, which is illegal since the Islamic revolution.
CIA Director William Burns shared views on topics including China's intent to invade Taiwan, Russia's failures in Ukraine, Iran's nuclear capabilities and Brittney Griner.
Ambassador Qin Gang insisted that the U.S. support for One China policy includes an acknowledgment of China's ownership over Taiwan and support for "reunification."
Gen. Laura Richardson argued that SOUTHCOM overlooks the "20-yard line" of US interests, with foreign adversaries already investing far more in the area, she told said at the Aspen Security Forum.
Syria, a strong ally of Russian, has announced it will be formally breaking diplomatic ties with Ukraine in response to a similar move by Kyiv in recent months.
Ukraine's government has a history of corruption. Its most recent case was President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dismissal of senior officials after suspicion of aiding Russia
More than 1,000 people have died due to the heat wave that is oppressing large swaths of Europe, with temperatures exceeding 104 degrees Fahrenheit last week.