Monthly Archives: February 2023

Chinese cities are struggling to pay their bills as ‘hidden debts’ soar

Three years of strict pandemic controls in China and a real estate crash have drained local government coffers, leaving authorities across the country struggling with mountains of debt. The problem has gotten so extreme that some cities are now unable to provide basic services, and the risk of default is rising.Three years of strict pandemic […]

CNN obtains exclusive footage of Myanmar’s ‘forgotten war’

In Myanmar, a military junta that swept to power after a coup in February 2021 has been waging a deadly war against a rebel coalition. Unlike in Ukraine, there is very little international support – be it weapons or money – flowing to the armed opposition in Myanmar. With rare and exclusive footage from battlefield […]

After getting tanks, Ukraine escalates public pressure over F-16s

Top Ukrainian officials have in recent days escalated their public lobbying campaign for US-made F-16 fighter jets, arguing they need them urgently to defend against Russian missile and drone attacks.Top Ukrainian officials have in recent days escalated their public lobbying campaign for US-made F-16 fighter jets, arguing they need them urgently to defend against Russian […]

See Tapper’s reaction to new Santos interview

In an interview with OAN, Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who is facing calls for his resignation for false statements, now promises that “everything is going to be above board.” CNN’s Jake Tapper discusses the interview with CNN’s Abby Phillip.In an interview with OAN, Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who is facing calls for his resignation for […]