Health India is now the world's most populous nation. And that's not necessarily a bad thing Population growth has long been a source of worry in India, which now has more people than China: 1.46 billion residents. But some experts are optimistic about the impact of this population boom. Rhitu Chatterjee
Health China's scientist scorned for baby gene editing is out of jail and back in the lab He Jiankui, who shocked the world in 2018 by announcing the creation of the first gene-edited babies, tells NPR he's now working on a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. John Ruwitch
World Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China Speaking at the so-called Shangri-La Dialogue, Austin also assured Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict. The Associated Press
Global Health A dilemma for dozens of countries: Fund your schools and hospitals or pay your debt There's a looming debt crisis in many lower income countries. Low interest rates a few years back started the cycle. Then came a series of once in a generation shocks. Is there a solution? Nurith Aizenman
Politics Security comes first in U.S.-China economic relations, says Treasury Secretary Yellen Still, U.S. and China need to work together on issues like climate change and debt relief. John Ruwitch
World Latest on Ukraine: Pentagon leaks, France's overtures in China and Finland in NATO Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. NPR Staff
Politics Vice President Harris is visiting Africa next week, part of a pushback to China Vice President Harris will visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia to discuss issues like economic growth and food security. She's the highest-ranking administration official to travel to the continent. Ximena Bustillo
Arts & Life Why a horror film starring Winnie the Pooh has run into trouble in Hong Kong The film featuring a murderous Pooh bear has been pulled from theaters in Hong Kong and Macau without explanation. Some say it's a result of China's censorship of memes related to leader Xi Jinping. Vanessa Romo
World The leaders of China and Russia have finished talks. Here are some takeaways China's Xi Jinping says he has a peace plan for Ukraine and wants to mediate an end to the war. Ukraine and its neighbors are skeptical. Emily Feng Charles Maynes
National TikTok CEO says company is 'not an agent of China or any other country' The boss of the hit video-sharing app testify on Capitol Hill on Thursday in an attempt to assuage growing fears about the app's connections to China. Bobby Allyn
