China's ambassador to the U.S. warns of 'military conflict' over Taiwan
In his first one-on-one interview since assuming his post in Washington, D.C., last July, Ambassador Qin Gang has an unusually blunt message for the U.S.
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Rafael Nadal needs one more win to break the record he shares with Djokovic
"Being very honest, for me it's much more important to have the chance to play tennis than win [No.] 21," Nadal said after Friday's semifinal win.
Iraqi Kurds are learning Mandarin to take advantage of jobs from Chinese companies
Dozens of contracts signed in recent years ensure China's growing footprint, even as major Western companies, including the U.S., plot their exit.
China is using the Beijing Olympics to push a winter sports boom
The ruling Communist Party is using the Games to promote winter sports, many of which are new to most Chinese, for fitness and business opportunities.
Where President Zelensky's popularity stands with people in Ukraine
Amid the crisis with Russia, some Ukrainians say their president has come up short. Others, like some of the ones skating in front of the office of the president, say they still support him.
Russia sees 'little ground for optimism' in the U.S.'s response on Ukraine crisis
All eyes are now on Vladimir Putin, who will decide how Russia will respond amid fears that Europe could again be plunged into war.
Reporting on your colleagues' murders changes how you work
The murder of two journalists in Tijuana in less than a week has shocked reporters there and sparked outrage nationwide.
Vice President Harris looks for a fresh start on migration issues in Honduras
The fact that Vice President Harris is even attending the inauguration is a sign of the importance the White House is placing on finding a partner in the fight against root causes of migration.
A new bill aims to counter the growing economic threat of China
NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana, about the America Competes Act of 2022, which the House introduced. He was a co-sponsor of the bi-partisan version in 2021.
Ukrainian politician discusses Ukraine's relationship with the world
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Ukrainian politician Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze about Ukraine's relationship with the world, which she and many others are counting on as Russia threatens to invade.