For the first time, the United States is trying to nudge China's leadership into a conversation about its nuclear capability, focusing the talks first on avoiding accidental conflict, then on each nation's nuclear strategy
The vaccines may well continue to ward off severe illness and death, although booster doses may be needed to protect most people
Psychedelic drugs are quietly gaining steam, thanks to growing interest among some mental health professionals who see them as a novel therapeutic for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder
Pascal Ferré, the editor-in-chief of the weekly France Football is one of only two people who knows beforehand the winners of Football's most coveted individual prize, the Ballon d'Or
Zhang Gaoli belongs to a generation of officials who rose after the upheavals of the Cultural Revolution, taking on the self-effacing ethos of collective leadership under Hu Jintao, who preceded the country's current leader, Xi Jinping
In the past two days, scientists detected the B1.1.529 variant after observing an increase in infections in South Africa's economic hub surrounding Johannesburg and so far, 22 positive cases have been identified in the country
As Olaf Scholz unveiled his new government Wednesday and prepares to take office next month, one question for Germany and for the whole of Europe and the world is, can he deliver and fill Merkel's very big shoes?
Europe's already fragile economic recovery is at risk of being undermined by a fourth wave of coronavirus infections as governments impose increasingly stringent health restrictions that could reduce foot traffic in shopping centres, discourage travel and thin crowds in restaurants, bars and ski resorts
As the cost of food and fuel eats up a larger share of meagre incomes, people are putting pressure on the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan to do something
Chinese state media and its journalists have offered one piece of evidence after another to prove the star Chinese tennis player was safe and sound despite her public accusation of sexual assault against a powerful former vice premier
Play Magnus, an app that allowed users to mimic Carlsen's playing style and strength has expanded, mostly through acquisitions, to become a company with a dozen subsidiaries and now includes an online playing site, multiple teaching and training platforms, and digital and book publishing arms