Afghanistan continues to grapple with instability and lost progress following the 2021 U.S. withdrawal, as regional rivalries, renewed terrorism, and the exclusion of civil society hinder hopes for lasting peace.
The ongoing Wuhan coronavirus outbreak has scared people across the world with the possibility of a widespread pandemic since there is no effective treatment or vaccine, and this situation has led to unexcused prejudice and racism against Chinese people.
As part of a crackdown on free expression, Chinese police detained the artist Ai Weiwei, and the arrest has finally galvanized global institutions to demand the release of political prisoners.
