North America
US may struggle with inconsistent messaging in Africa
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is finishing up an Africa tour
AfricaUS auto union backs Biden belatedly but strongly
After a noticeable delay, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union endorsed President Joe Biden for re-election yesterday
United StatesServices strength and industry weakness raise risks
Germany’s business climate indicator fell to the lowest since 2020 this month but the US flash PMI improved
InternationalSri Lankan online controls highlight Asian trend
Sri Lanka has joined a string of Asian neighbours in tightening control over online communication
AsiaDemography could time-limit China's ascendancy
Sizeable economic and population shifts will occur among the largest economies in coming decades
InternationalThe United States has few good options in Yemen
Widening the air campaign against the Huthis risks miring the administration in an escalation loop with few off-ramps
YemenQuebec voter shifts do not presage independence
Polling suggests that the Parti Quebecois (PQ) now has more support than the governing Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ)
CanadaFast fashion industry growth diminishes ESG gains
The fast and ultra-fast fashion industry is seeing spectacular growth even as concerns about the environment are rising
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