How young adults in China feel about their dimming economic prospects
China's slowing economic growth is putting pressure on citizens in their 20s and 30s. They feel their future won't be as bright as that of their parents.
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How the watermelon became a symbol of Palestinian resistance
The watermelon has long been a symbol of Palestinian resistance and solidarity. Now the symbol is having a resurgence on social media as the Israel-Hamas war continues.
Number of journalists killed in Gaza since Oct. 7 attacks called unprecedented loss
At least 64 journalists have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7. NPR's Michel Martin talks with the president of the nonprofit Committee to Protect Journalists, about the unprecedented loss.
What's behind the attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea?
Houthi rebels based in Yemen are attacking vessels sailing to and from the Suez Canal. Now, the U.S. and several allies are sending a naval task force to the Red Sea to thwart the attacks.
A volcano in Iceland erupts weeks after thousands were evacuated from a nearby town
Police evacuated Grindavik in November after strong seismic activity in the area damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption. Officials said magma could continue in that direction.
Nicaragua's government clamps down on this year's Miss Universe pageant winner
Nicaragua's authoritarian government has a new target for possible exile — the winner of the Miss Universe pageant — after learning she had participated in protests as a college student in 2018.
Earthquake rattles western China, killing at least 111 people
The state news agency Xinhua said the quake had a magnitude of 6.2. It reportedly damaged water, electricity, transport, communications and other infrastructure in the mountainous region.
National security trial for activist and publisher Jimmy Lai begins in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's highest-profile national security trial got under way amid tight security on Monday. It's against Jimmy Lai, a media mogul and democracy campaigner. He is all but certain to be convicted.
COVID hurt Beijing's economy — but for some, this has been an opportunity
China's economy still hasn't fully recovered since Beijing lifted COVID-19 restrictions a year ago. But not everyone is hurting; an effort to spur high-tech industry is yielding some winners.
The fallout after Israeli soldiers killed three Israeli hostages
Israelis are calling for accountability after soldiers shot dead three hostages being held in Gaza - with some saying it highlights tactics that are leading to unnecessary Palestinian deaths.