Category: Politics and Government

Proud, Scared and Conflicted. What the China Protesters Told Me.

In more than a dozen interviews, young people explained how the events of the past few days became what one called a “tipping point.”
U.S. Allows Chevron to Expand Energy Operations in Venezuela

The license, limited in scope, was issued amid the resumption of talks between the Venezuelan government and opposition, and comes as President Nicolás Maduro desperately needs to improve the economy.
How Free Is the Press in the Birthplace of Democracy?

Reporters under surveillance. Political opponents being wiretapped. The scandal is called the ‘Greek Watergate.’ But not enough people are paying attention.
Chaos Over Taylor Swift Ticket Sales Prompts a Senate Hearing

A committee led by Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota will examine the ticketing industry after failures last week frustrated millions of the superstar’s fans.
On Fox Sports, Viewers Get a World Cup Scrubbed of Controversy

Other broadcasters are questioning Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers and its laws against homosexuality. Fox Sports’ coverage, heavily sponsored by Qatar, is focused on the matches.
Outbreaks Test China’s Efforts to Limit the Cost of ‘Zero Covid’

China wants to fine-tune its stringent pandemic restrictions to reduce the disruption to daily life caused by lockdowns. But officials are still taking few chances.
New York Times Sports Betting Investigation: Key Takeaways

The New York Times examined thousands of pages of documents and interviewed lobbyists, executives, lawmakers, regulators and others to understand how the sports-betting industry grew so big so fast.
World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International Sports

In hosting major international sporting events, buying up soccer teams and even creating a golf league, the resource-rich Gulf States are seeking attention, prestige, economic diversification and political credibility.
What Is ‘Friendshoring’?

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Will Taxing the Windfall Profits of Oil Giants Fix Countries’ Economies?

Britain is raising a tax on gas and oil producers, and adding a levy on companies that supply electricity — a similar approach to that of other governments chasing revenue.
Lawmakers Criticize Ticketmaster After Taylor Swift Presale Snafus

Several Democratic House members said the company has become too much of a monopoly since its merger with Live Nation in 2010.
Amid Crises, Biden Offers the World a Choice: My Way, or Trump’s

The president put his coalition-building approach on display on a trip through Asia, where he sought to ease tensions with China.