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Why a $4 bicycle repair signals hope for Syria’s postwar economyAfter over a decade of civil war, and several months since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, small investments by Syrian families signal hope for the economy’s future.
The cure for congested cities? Kenya is building new ones.Many African satellite city projects have aimed too high, and failed to launch. But one such project in Kenya, Tatu City, is bucking the odds.
On tariffs, Trump moves forward, and back. What does it herald for trade?President Trump’s on-and-off tariffs could hide a plan to make bilateral trade deficits key to U.S. trade policies.
Syria’s new flag is everywhere: ‘Everyone wants to touch freedom’Syrians rally around their old/new flag, a symbol of pride, hope, and freedom that rode into Damascus with the rebels who overthrew the Assad regime. It adorns everything.
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Cover StoryConservation saved India’s tigers. Residents say, ‘Protect us, too!’A resurgence of tigers in northern India is a victory for conservationists. But as fatal attacks increase, local residents say, “Protect us, too.”
With US on the outs, Europe looks to an old ally for defense: BritainAmid the Trump administration’s disruptive foreign policy, a post-Brexit United Kingdom and Europe are rebuilding bonds, particularly on defense.
As US tariffs rise, could Chinese consumers take up the export slack?The world is awash with Chinese manufactured exports; as tariffs tighten that market, Beijing may have to look for new opportunities to drive growth.
For Panamanians, the canal is theirs. But who profits from it?Donald Trump’s threats to take control of the Panama Canal are sparking debate over how much benefit Panamanians see from local ownership of the waterway.
Difference MakerA tech-savvy farmer is getting young Nigerians excited about agricultureThe work of the Soilless Farm Lab is especially important in Nigeria, as urbanization has reduced the amount of arable land.
Cover StoryCan giving cash, no strings attached, help end poverty? In Malawi, they’re finding out.In Malawi, one aid group seeks to upend ideas about international assistance by giving individuals a one-time cash payment, without conditions.
Facing internal and external foes, Syria rebuilds and rethinks its armySyria’s new leadership is trying to rebuild its army from the ruins of sectarianism and foreign intervention. The fledgling force has little of material value, but the need for a shift in mindset is most important.
Israel’s economy, wounded by war, is healing. Why the public remains sour.After 18 months of war, uncertainty is everywhere in Israel. The economy shows signs of recovery, but citizens lack confidence.
Points of ProgressWhen a ‘thumbs-up’ beats 5 stars, and where paralegals aid women’s land rightsProgress roundup: three equity questions on job performance grades, the worthiness of women as landowners, and Indigenous people’s quality of life.
First LookNew Israeli corridor in southern Gaza; Netanyahu, Trump to meet againThe Israeli military’s announcement of the Morag Corridor followed White House confirmation that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would meet Monday with President Donald Trump, their second meeting at the White House since Mr. Trump took office in January.
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The ExplainerThe end of free trade? What history has to say about Trump’s tariffs.
After Gaza protests, more colleges try out an old-fashioned ideal: Civility
Cover StoryCan giving cash, no strings attached, help end poverty? In Malawi, they’re finding out.
Is the anti-Trump ‘resistance’ starting to find its voice again?
With US on the outs, Europe looks to an old ally for defense: Britain
