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Parliament Takes a Break, Plotting Begins

Parliament Takes a Break, Plotting Begins

Jul 16, 2026 · James Parker

The European Parliament's 719 lawmakers are about to embark on a six-week summer break, marking the beginning of a new round of politicking and maneuvering. As

China's New Law Signals Troubled Ethnic Future

China's New Law Signals Troubled Ethnic Future

Jul 16, 2026 · David Chen

A new law in China aims to solidify the assimilation of ethnic minorities. This move, spearheaded by President Xi Jinping, seeks to create a unified Chinese nat