By Anonymous (not verified) , 22 October, 2022 Unquestioned command: spotlight on Xi Jinping October 22 – 28, 2022 Jonathan Pearlman Kevin Frayer / Getty Images A third term for China’s authoritarian president further entrenches a regime of control, surveillance and crackdowns in the world’s second-most powerful country.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 15 October, 2022 Russia attacks civilian targets in Ukrainian cities October 15 – 21, 2022 Jonathan Pearlman Reuters / Gleb Garanich New Zealand introduces an animal emissions tax. Snap election called in Malaysia. Elon Musk’s controversial peace plan.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 8 October, 2022 Brazil to return to polls as Lula falls just short of majority October 8 – 14, 2022 Jonathan Pearlman Reuters / Amanda Perobelli Swift and effective counterattack by Ukraine. Solomon Islands uncomfortable on US deal. Liz Truss abandons tax cut plan.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 1 October, 2022 Italy elects far-right nationalist Giorgia Meloni as PM October 1 – 7, 2022 News Jonathan Pearlman Reuters / Guglielmo Mangiapane Saboteurs blamed for Russia pipeline explosions. Pacific plan unveiled. Violent crackdown on protests over death of Mahsa Amini.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 September, 2022 Ukraine regains territory as Russia holds referendums September 24 – 30, 2022 Jonathan Pearlman Metin Aktas / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Concerns over deep-sea mining. Deadly clashes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Cheetahs return to India.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 17 September, 2022 Russian military red-faced as Ukraine recaptures vital cities September 17 – 23, 2022 Jonathan Pearlman Reuters / Gleb Garanich A 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes PNG. Violent clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Xi Jinping travels again.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 10 September, 2022 Thatcher 2.0: Liz Truss says Britain ‘can ride out the storm’ September 10 – 16, 2022 Jonathan Pearlman Wiktor Szymanowicz / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The battle to keep Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia reactor safe. Kiribati suspends its top judges. Deadly earthquake strikes Sichuan.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 3 September, 2022 UN calls for action as Pakistan floods turn ‘apocalyptic’ September 3 – 9, 2022 Jonathan Pearlman Reuters / Fayaz Aziz Ukraine launches counteroffensive. Foreign naval ships banned from Solomon Islands. Heavy fighting in Baghdad after Sadr ‘quits’ politics.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 27 August, 2022 Khan ‘anti-terror’ charge threatens Pakistan unrest August 27 – September 2, 2022 Jonathan Pearlman Aamir Qureshi / AFP Russia backlash on assassination. China funds pay for Solomon Islands phone towers. Singapore repeals anti-gay laws.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 20 August, 2022 UN holds talks to prevent Ukraine nuclear plant disaster August 20 – 26, 2022 Jonathan Pearlman Reuters / Nacho Doce Infection surge ends Marshall Islands’ Covid-free status. Path to Rushdie attack. European drought drains major rivers.
