People filmed fleeing deadly fire in China | Infrastructure
NewsFeedPeople were filmed fleeing a deadly fire in Xinyu, eastern China that killed more than 25 on Wednesday. It’s the second fire incident involving casualties…
Film about Russia’s destruction of Mariupol gets nod for Oscars – POLITICO
KYIV — A documentary made by three of the last journalists to escape Mariupol as Russian forces destroyed the city in spring 2022 has been…
Turn the lights back on in Gaza – POLITICO
The Biden administration is pressing Israel to restore telecommunications access to Gaza amid a massive blackout that has stretched a record six days and left…
Poor Infrastructure, Underfunding Frustrate Kano’s Basic Healthcare Programme
Ladidi Ado’s* journey into motherhood took shape amidst the challenges of a semi-functional primary healthcare centre in her village. This chapter of her life began…
40 percent of jobs exposed to AI – POLITICO
Forty percent of workers globally have jobs that will be affected by artificial intelligence, warns a study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Mature economies…
China, Maldives upgrade ties with infrastructure deals in pivot from India | News
Maldives’ new president makes first state visit to Beijing as China and India vie for influence in Indian Ocean nation. China and the Maldives have…
Russia’s fabled war ally ‘General Frost’ turns on Moscow – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. KYIV — Kremlin propagandists have long claimed that "General Frost" marshalled his icy forces…
How Israel will fight Gaza genocide accusations in The Hague – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. Back in November, Israeli Prime Minister…
How Europe failed to sap Russia’s energy profits – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — In early August, Bulgarian officials spotted something they weren’t sure was legal. Barrels of Russian oil were arriving in the country priced above a…
How the West enables Russia’s war on Ukraine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — At its summit this week, the European Union is threatening to name and…
Workforce shortage threatens hundreds of billions of dollars in infrastructure investment
A new report from the nation's infrastructure advisory agency is warning of massive workforce shortages, jeopardising hundreds of billions of dollars in infrastructure, housing and…
Indigenous advocacy leads to largest dam removal project in US history | Indigenous Rights News
Every fall, Barry McCovey, a member of the Yurok Tribe and director of tribal fisheries, takes his four children salmon fishing on the Klamath River,…
Germany chokes on its own austerity medicine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — Germans gave the world schadenfreude for a reason. And southern Europe couldn’t be…
Europe’s grid is under a cyberattack deluge, industry warns – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Thousands of cyberattacks have inundated Europe's energy grid since Russia's invasion of…
Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank: The New Toolkit of China’s Hegemony?
In international relations and global finance, there has been a lot of discussion and interest in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The AIIB has…
Who’s who at COP28 – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. The annual U.N. climate summit that starts November 30 has become one of the biggest…
They’re talking, but a climate divide between Beijing and Washington remains – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. Last week’s surprise deal between China and the United States may provide a boost…
Oil industry rides into climate summit bigger than ever – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. WASHINGTON — Eight years after Paris, the oil business is bigger than ever. Profits…
Russian drone attack hits Ukrainian infrastructure, causes power outage in over 400 towns and villages
Ukrainian officials have said Russia carried out a major drone attack, hitting infrastructure facilities and causing power outages in more than 400 towns and villages…
Israel’s ambassador to US pans Germany’s idea of a UN-controlled Gaza – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Israel’s ambassador to the United States is critical of Germany’s suggestion that the U.N.…