Li Qiang, a close ally to Chinese President Xi Jinping, was elected China's new premier on Saturday.
The big picture: Chinese premiers have traditionally been in charge of the Chinese economy, but this position has been weakened under Xi, who centralized power over the past decade and on Friday started his third term as China's top leader.
Reported sexual assault at U.S. military academies surged during the 2021-22 school year, according to a new report released by the Department of Defense on Friday.
The big picture: There were increases in all types of unwanted sexual contact at Army, Navy, and Air Force schools — for both men and women — the report found.
The agreement between Riyadh and Tehran to resume diplomatic relations is the result of "weakness" toward Tehran by the U.S., the West and the previous Israeli government, a senior Israeli official told reporters on Friday.
The big picture: The agreement, announced Friday, came after mediation efforts by the Chinese government — an achievement that sends a signal to the U.S. about China's role in the Middle East.
Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to resume diplomatic relations after secret talks in Beijing mediated by the Chinese government, the two countries announced on Friday.
Why it matters: It's a major breakthrough for the two Middle East rivals, who haven't had diplomatic relations since 2016 when Saudi Arabia cut ties with Iran after Iranian protesters stormed its embassy in Tehran.
The big picture: "Everything Everywhere All at Once" has picked up the most Oscar nominations this year, bringing new and returning faces to the show, including a performance by Rihanna.
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. But the festivities — and partying! — begin this weekend.
The big picture: St. Patrick’s Day has become a cultural holiday in the United States where people celebrate their Irish heritage and Irish culture. And, you know, drink green beer.
A shooting at a Jehovah's Witness meeting hall in Hamburg, Germany, on Thursday left seven victims dead and multiple others injured — some seriously, local police said.
The latest: Hamburg Police said early Friday they found a body they believe to be the suspect inside the church.
China's leader Xi Jinping has begun a history-making third term after he was sworn in as president on Friday.
Why it matters: The Chinese Parliament's unanimous vote Friday means Xi's authoritarianism and assertive foreign policies are likely to continue for at least another five years, per Axios China author Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian.
A New York federal jury found a former 21st Century Fox executive guilty on Thursday in an alleged scheme to bribe FIFA officials for lucrative soccer game broadcasting rights.
Driving the news: Hernan Lopez was convicted of conspiring to commit wire fraud and launder money, but co-defendant Carlos Martinez was acquitted on the same charges, per a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York.
