China Woos Africa, Casting Itself as Global South’s Defender
More than 50 African leaders have gathered in Beijing for a summit aimed at projecting the influence of China’s leader, Xi Jinping, in the developing world.
The Power Broker at 50
Robert Caro’s hugely influential book still resonates with politicians and public officials in New York City today.
Climate Change Can Cause Bridges to ‘Fall Apart Like Tinkertoys,’ Experts Say
Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posting a quiet but growing threat.
Record Rainfall Spoils Crops in China, Rattling Leaders
Some vegetables cost more than they have in five years. Top Chinese officials have made a point of showing that they’re doing something about it.
Paris Is Utopia for Paralympians Until They Leave the Athletes’ Village
The city built highly accessible accommodations for competitors in the 2024 Paralympic Games. But the rest of Paris remains difficult to navigate.
Russia Pounds Ukraine With ‘One of the Largest Strikes’ of the War
President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned an assault of more than 200 missiles and drones that ranged from Kyiv to Odesa to Ukraine’s West. Energy infrastructure was again a target.
Parisians Are Choosing Bikes Over Cars. Will New Yorkers Do That, Too?
The transformation of cycling access in Paris over the past few years may have lessons for New York and its car-clogged streets.
Nepal Asks China to Turn a Loan for Pokhara Airport Into a Grant
A new government in Nepal formally asked for relief from a $216 million debt it incurred for construction of an airport in Pokhara that has been beset by problems.
Norway Country Analysis Brief
(Wed, 21 Aug 2024) Norwayâs Johan Sverdrup field, the top producing oil field in Europe, will reach its production plateau near 755 thousand barrels per day by the end of the year, and the 88-megawatt Hywind Tampen project, the worldâs largest floating offshore wind farm, entered operation in late 2022.
Outlook on Global Refining to 2028
(Wed, 21 Aug 2024) This report looks at planned global refinery capacity additions to 2028 and the implications on crude oil and refined petroleum product trade.