The global airline sector is experiencing one of its most significant disruptions since the Covid-19 pandemic, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Reports indicate that over $50 billion has been wiped from the combined market value of major airlines, as escalating fuel costs and restricted airspace compel carriers to reassess their operational routes. With the conflict now entering its fourth week,...

Author Jung Chang reveals how Wild Swans chronicled three generations, exposing hidden China stories, family struggles, women’s lives, and emotional truths that reshaped global understanding. She says China has grown restrictive again, blocking her return, while stressing writers must remain fair, research-driven, and emotionally honest when documenting lived history today.