How Nepal’s Deal With China for an Airport Became an Albatross
China called the project a “signature” of its cooperation with Nepal. Insiders and documents reveal the pitfalls of China’s infrastructure-at-any-cost model.
France Country Analysis Brief
(Fri, 13 Oct 2023) In 2023, France nationalized its largest electrical utility company and increased its liquefied natural gas import capacity with its first floating storage regasification unit. France also has extended the operation of its two coal plants until 2024 to avoid energy shortages.
Overlooked No More: Omero C. Catan, Who Gained Fame as ‘Mr. First’
For a time, whenever a bridge, tunnel or highway opened around New York, he endeavored to beat others onto, into or along it.
State and Local Governments Have Billions in Pandemic Aid Left to Spend
Two years after the federal government approved $350 billion in emergency funding for states and localities to respond to the public health crisis, much of the funds have not been used.
Saudi Arabia Country Analysis Brief
(Wed, 11 Oct 2023) Saudi Arabia was the worldâs third-highest crude oil and condensate producer, the worldâs top crude oil exporter, and OPECâs top crude oil producer in 2022. Saudi Arabia accounts for 43% (0.5 million b/d) of agreed on OPEC+ production cuts that began in May 2023 intended to rebalance the global oil market, hedge against downside risks of decreased oil demand, and raise falling crude oil prices.
The M.T.A. Is No Longer Broke. Now It Must Make Riders Happy.
For as long as many New Yorkers can remember, the M.T.A. has needed more money. Now its budget is finally whole, and the pressure for good service is on.
Climate Change Is a Key Obstacle for New York City’s Transit System
The M.T.A. released a report on Wednesday that aimed to detail the greatest needs over the next two decades of the city’s aging transit system.
Police Identify Victims and Seek Cause of Deadly Bus Crash Near Venice
More than 20 people were killed and several were in intensive care after a bus crashed through a guardrail and onto an empty street below.
Flood Threats Are Rising. Here’s Where People Are Moving Into Harm’s Way.
Rapid development along coasts and rivers has increased flood exposure worldwide, particularly in South and East Asia, a study found.
Book Review: ‘A Day in the Life of Abed Salama,’ by Nathan Thrall
In “A Day in the Life of Abed Salama,” Nathan Thrall untangles the political and personal story of a bus crash on the outskirts of Jerusalem.