India’s Exam Leaks Underline the Nation’s Bigger Problem
by The economy has failed to create enough good jobs, so a government post appeals to far more people than there are openings, fueling desperation.
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Indian Thieves See a Gold Mine in Exams for Government Jobs
In a country where government jobs are highly coveted, the tests that govern hiring are a lucrative target for criminal gangs.
E.U. Vessels Surround Anchored Chinese Ship After Cables Are Severed in Baltic Sea
Multiple countries are investigating and the authorities in Europe say they have not ruled out sabotage. But U.S. intelligence officials have assessed that the cables …
Pakistan’s Capital Is Turned Upside Down by Unending Protests
Residents of Islamabad are tiring of regular demonstrations demanding the release of the former prime minister Imran Khan, with the marches leading to clashes with …
Who is Myanmar’s Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing?
The leader of a military junta is accused of crimes against humanity over his persecution of the country’s Muslim Rohingya.
China Has a New Playbook to Counter Trump: ‘Supply Chain Warfare’
A series of swipes at American companies show how China could take the initiative in a new trade war, using its economic dominance to exact …
3 Americans Are Said to Be Freed From China in Prisoner Swap
The three men, John Leung, Kai Li and Mark Swidan, are on planes heading to the United States, officials said.
I.C.C. Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Junta Leader
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor accused Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing of crimes against humanity toward the country’s Muslim Rohingya.
BYD and Rivals in China Tell Suppliers to Cut Costs Amid Price War
China’s electric vehicle market is the world’s largest — and also its most cutthroat, with dozens of brands jostling for position.