International

What does it take for a famine to be declared in Gaza?
Reports of starvation in Gaza raise the questions: Why the hesitation in labeling it a famine? And who are the authorities with the power to make that call?
How China came to rule the world of rare earth elements
The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S.
UN says booming solar, wind and other green energy hits global tipping point for ever lower costs
The United Nations reports a global shift toward renewable energy, calling it a "positive tipping point." Tuesday's U.N. reports reveal that 92.5 percent of new electricity capacity in 2022 came from renewables, with wind and solar leading the way.
'We are on our knees': U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers
The government of the tiny African kingdom of Lesotho has declared a two-year state of disaster, as its once-thriving garment industry unravels in the wake of Trump's tariffs threats.
Exit polls show Japan's ruling coalition is likely to lose key election
Soaring prices, lagging incomes and burdensome social security payments are the top issues for frustrated, cash-strapped voters. Stricter measures targeting foreign residents and visitors have also emerged as a key issue, with a surging right-wing populist party leading the campaign.