Week in pictures: 23-29 August

The Explainer After 40 years of explosive growth, China’s economy is now in deep distress — with no turnaround in sight

By The Week Staff Published 23 September 23

Today's Big Question IMF forecasts Russian growth but one expert says the West must be patient in bid to deter Putin

By Arion McNicoll Published 1 February 23

feature Electricity blackouts lead to rising crime and economic hardship and add to pressure on ANC

By The Week Staff Published 1 February 23

feature The emerging Asian superpower is showing ‘growing confidence’ on the world stage

By Chas Newkey-Burden Published 20 January 23

Today's Big Question For the first time in 60 years, China’s population has fallen – leading to concerns about its superpower status

By Arion McNicoll Published 18 January 23

In Depth The push for greater freedoms could upend the established world order

By The Week Staff Published 1 December 22

feature Dramatic drop in output helps Russia but could spell further price rises for consumers

By Fred Kelly Published 7 October 22

Talking Point CEO of troubled Swiss bank attempts to soothe nerves but default risk remains

By The Week Staff Published 3 October 22