The decline in women’s rights is measurable. In the 2025–26 Women, Peace and Security Index, Israel ranks 84 of 181 countries – behind Albania, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. China’s trade surplus reached $1 trillion in 2025 for the first time, driven by strong November exports that ...

China's exports to the U.S. have dropped sharply this year, in the face of President Trump's tariffs — but the country is still finding plenty... China's trade surplus hits $1 trillion for first time ...

China's exports to the United States dropped sharply this year in the face of President Trump's tariffs — but the country is still finding plenty of customers elsewhere around the world. Customs data ...

BEIJING—China’s trade surplus in goods this year topped $1 trillion for the first time, a milestone that underscores the dominance that the country has attained in everything from high-end electric ...

President Trump’s tariffs weren’t enough to hold back the global export flood by China, which pushed past last year’s record in just 11 months. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from Beijing China got the ...

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NC State women's cross country has won its fourth national title in five years under Laurie Henes, with two runners finishing inside the Top 5 on Saturday morning. You can now call it a dynasty. NC ...

The Albania Public Finance Review (PFR) examines how fiscal policy can accelerate inclusive growth and safeguard macroeconomic stability as the country advances toward European Union membership. This ...

Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. It is not hard to find evidence of China’s massive trade surplus. China’s exports ...