The annual U.N. talks have brought the rare spectacle of limited protests to the politically repressive United Arab Emirates.
Category: Politics and Government
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UK Accuses Russia of Yearslong Cyberattacks
The government said a group “almost certainly” linked to Russia’s intelligence service carried out sustained cyberespionage operations with the goal of undermining trust in the British political system.
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At the DealBook Summit, Leaders Contend With an “Existential Moment”
Even leaders who usually display unrestrained confidence expressed anxiety about the state of the world.
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Sanjay Shah, British Trader, Is Extradited to Denmark on Fraud Charges
Sanjay Shah had been pursued by Danish authorities, who said he was behind a scheme to steal $1.3 billion from the national coffers.
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The Clock is Ticking on Improving China-U.S. Relations, Experts Say
Participants in a task force at the DealBook Summit said President Xi seemed ready to expand economic relations. But for how long?
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White House Delays a Decision on Banning Menthol Cigarettes
The proposal has elicited mounting opposition from tobacco companies, Black activists worried about police enforcement and small businesses, as President Biden moves into an election year.
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Big Donors Rally Around Nikki Haley
The former governor of South Carolina is winning support from some Democrats and business-minded conservatives as the G.O.P. candidate who can beat Donald Trump.
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How a Legal Fight Over a $15,000 Tax Bill Could Upend the U.S. Tax Code
The Supreme Court ruling in the Moore case could cost the federal government billions of dollars in lost tax revenue.
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Will the Logo for America’s 250th Anniversary Unite the Country?
The design studio behind the U.S. bicentennial emblem was asked to brand America’s 250th anniversary. According to one designer, the daunting job called for an “impossible construction.”