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#zimbabwe
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Irish Independent's View: The Government must act sensibly to guide us through economic storms

The National Development Plan aims to transform essential infrastructure amidst global uncertainty.
Investment in infrastructure is crucial for future nation-building efforts.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

"We are on our knees": U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers

High tariffs have devastated Lesotho's garment industry, leaving many women unemployed and desperate for work.
#japan
SF food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Japan faces a rice crisis' as price nearly doubles for food staple

Japanese rice prices have surged, impacting consumers and government approval amid inflation and low yields.
SF food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Japan faces a rice crisis' as price nearly doubles for food staple

Japanese rice prices have surged, impacting consumers and government approval amid inflation and low yields.
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

Mark Carney and the Illusion of Control | The Walrus

"Carney keeps ratcheting up expectations. When he tabled Bill C-5, he called it 'a day that has been literally decades in the making.'"
Miscellaneous
Gadgets
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Inside Gaza's world of 'cash brokers' as currency disappears: 'We lose nearly half of our money just to be able to spend it'

Gaza Strip's economy is in crisis due to a severe cash shortage, leading to reliance on cash brokers with high transaction fees.
#gaza
NYC parents
fromtime.com
2 months ago

$25 Butter and $40 Eggs: The Search for Food in Gaza

Gaza faces an imminent famine due to economic collapse, severe price increases, and ongoing military actions.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
2 months ago

$25 Butter and $40 Eggs: The Search for Food in Gaza

Gaza faces an imminent famine due to economic collapse, severe price increases, and ongoing military actions.
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

US envoy satisfied with Lebanon's response to Hezbollah disarmament

The US is prepared to support Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah and resolving its political and economic issues.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Suriname elects first female president amid economic uncertainty

Jennifer Geerlings-Simons elected as Suriname's first female president to guide the nation through a crisis before potential oil wealth.
#bolivia
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Embrace the Spirit of Experimentation

"It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something."
Mindfulness
#cuba
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Burundi votes in election with opposition sidelined DW 06/05/2025

The ruling National Council for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) party, led by President Evariste Ndayishimiye, faces little electoral threat after a series of moves neutralized its primary rival, the National Freedom Council (CNL).
UK news
#venezuela
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump's immigration policy and ties to Bukele hit Venezuelan opposition and give Maduro a boost

Deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador complicate political dynamics for opposition leaders back home.
Concerns arise over treatment of innocents among deported individuals amidst rising immigration crises.
World news
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

People Online Are Sharing How They'd Prepare For A Country's Collapse, And For No Reason At All I'm Reading Every Single Comment

Individuals often make significant sacrifices to escape economic crises, as shown by personal accounts of preparation and action.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump's immigration policy and ties to Bukele hit Venezuelan opposition and give Maduro a boost

Deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador complicate political dynamics for opposition leaders back home.
Concerns arise over treatment of innocents among deported individuals amidst rising immigration crises.
World news
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

People Online Are Sharing How They'd Prepare For A Country's Collapse, And For No Reason At All I'm Reading Every Single Comment

Individuals often make significant sacrifices to escape economic crises, as shown by personal accounts of preparation and action.
#food-insecurity
SF food
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Conflicts in Gaza and Sudan lead to record-breaking hunger: Two million people experiencing catastrophic' situation

The Global Report on Food Crises reveals alarming levels of global food insecurity exacerbated by conflict, climate change, and economic challenges.
SF food
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis as rising costs send more families to food banks

Food banks are facing a growing crisis as demand rises among working individuals, exacerbated by funding cuts.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis in U.S. as rising costs send more families to food banks

The Campaign Against Hunger faces a growing crisis as funding cuts from the Trump administration coincide with increased demand for food assistance.
SF food
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Conflicts in Gaza and Sudan lead to record-breaking hunger: Two million people experiencing catastrophic' situation

The Global Report on Food Crises reveals alarming levels of global food insecurity exacerbated by conflict, climate change, and economic challenges.
SF food
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis as rising costs send more families to food banks

Food banks are facing a growing crisis as demand rises among working individuals, exacerbated by funding cuts.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis in U.S. as rising costs send more families to food banks

The Campaign Against Hunger faces a growing crisis as funding cuts from the Trump administration coincide with increased demand for food assistance.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Walters: Democrats seeking governorship strut their stuff for state's unions

California's gubernatorial race is heating up with prominent Democrats vying for the role amid ongoing social and economic crises.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Sri Lanka: How period poverty keeps girls out of school DW 05/14/2025

Many schoolgirls in Sri Lanka miss classes due to period poverty, impacting their education and well-being.
#trade-war
#kamala-harris
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Kamala Harris Torches Trump's First 100 Days as Wholesale Abandonment' of American Ideals': Clearly Inviting a Recession'

Kamala Harris strongly criticized Trump's economic policies, depicting them as a deliberate attack on American ideals and warning of a looming constitutional crisis.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Kamala Harris bizarrely references viral elephant video in speech attacking Trump's 'vision for America' after first 100 days: 'Google it'

Harris emphasizes unity in the face of division, citing elephants' behavior during an earthquake as a metaphor for collective strength against fear.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Kamala Harris Torches Trump's First 100 Days as Wholesale Abandonment' of American Ideals': Clearly Inviting a Recession'

Kamala Harris strongly criticized Trump's economic policies, depicting them as a deliberate attack on American ideals and warning of a looming constitutional crisis.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Kamala Harris bizarrely references viral elephant video in speech attacking Trump's 'vision for America' after first 100 days: 'Google it'

Harris emphasizes unity in the face of division, citing elephants' behavior during an earthquake as a metaphor for collective strength against fear.
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

Astonishingly Tone Deaf': Media Fiercely React to Trump Touting Golf Win North Korea Style' After Market Carnage', Missing Solemn Ceremony

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Look at Donald Trump and his gang of broligarchs and tell me we don't need a wealth tax | Brian Cox

Donald Trump's presidency highlights the dangerous influence of billionaire power in politics and their disconnection from everyday realities.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Longest 100 Days

Trump's presidency has been marked by a significant clash between his ambitions and actual legislative achievements, leading to an uncertain economic outcome.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Astonishingly Tone Deaf': Media Fiercely React to Trump Touting Golf Win North Korea Style' After Market Carnage', Missing Solemn Ceremony

Trump's attendance at a golf tournament over a solemn military ceremony drew criticism for its insensitivity during a tumultuous economic week.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Look at Donald Trump and his gang of broligarchs and tell me we don't need a wealth tax | Brian Cox

Donald Trump's presidency highlights the dangerous influence of billionaire power in politics and their disconnection from everyday realities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

African diplomats want British government to back bill to speed up debt restructurings

African diplomats urge UK to support debt restructuring bill for struggling countries.
Rising global economic pressures necessitate urgent action on debt crises.
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Canada's Carney says he's the man for the moment. Now voters will decide.

Mark Carney's experience in economic crises positions him as a strong candidate in Canada’s current political landscape.
#housing-affordability
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC real estate

Miranda Devine: Leftists to blame for much of the US housing crisis - as almost a third of Americans are 'housing-poor'

The 'Let America Build' campaign aims to address housing affordability challenges faced by Americans.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC real estate

Miranda Devine: Leftists to blame for much of the US housing crisis - as almost a third of Americans are 'housing-poor'

fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

'Mountainhead': Everything We Know So Far

Maybe that's why the President is calling. What could he possibly have to say? The film cleverly captures the bewilderment of billionaires facing global crises.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Haitians call for reparations from France on 200th anniversary of independence ransom'

France should reimburse Haiti for historical ransom payments to aid its economic recovery.
The financial burden from colonial history significantly impacts Haiti's current socio-economic state.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

The Real Power of This Weekend's Anti-Trump Protests

Mass protests highlight public discontent with government policies and call for personal freedoms amidst ongoing political and economic crises.
#stock-market
US news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

S&P 500 tanks 6% and Dow drops 2,200 points after China matches Trump's tariffs

The S&P 500 faces its worst crisis since COVID-19, driven by escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
US news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

S&P 500 tanks 6% and Dow drops 2,200 points after China matches Trump's tariffs

The S&P 500 faces its worst crisis since COVID-19, driven by escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
#iran
Women
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Women in Iran fight for rights as economic crisis bites DW 03/08/2025

Iran's economic crisis, exacerbated by sanctions, is deeply affecting women, particularly in marginalized communities.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Women in Iran fight for rights as economic crisis bites DW 03/08/2025

Iran's economic crisis, exacerbated by sanctions, is deeply affecting women, particularly in marginalized communities.
#turkey
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Turkey's mass protests target Erdogan's grip on power DW 03/30/2025

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sparked mass protests in Turkey against the Erdogan government, highlighting widespread discontent over political and economic issues.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Turkey: Mass protests target Erdogan's grip on power DW 03/30/2025

Mass protests in Turkey erupted following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, signifying broader discontent against the Erdogan government.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Turkey's mass protests target Erdogan's grip on power DW 03/30/2025

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sparked mass protests in Turkey against the Erdogan government, highlighting widespread discontent over political and economic issues.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Turkey: Mass protests target Erdogan's grip on power DW 03/30/2025

Mass protests in Turkey erupted following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, signifying broader discontent against the Erdogan government.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Celtic Tiger bogeyman is giving banks we saved an easy out on housing crisis

Political brawls in the Dáil entertain many, contrasting serious global issues, as seen during Ireland's economic crash.
#lebanon
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

What's happening with Lebanon's economy and will it recover?

Lebanon's economic crisis is heavily influenced by years of government mismanagement, corruption, and public discontent, exacerbated by recent conflicts.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

What's happening with Lebanon's economy and will it recover?

Lebanon's economic crisis is heavily influenced by years of government mismanagement, corruption, and public discontent, exacerbated by recent conflicts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Not appropriate' for Reeves to accept free Sabrina Carpenter tickets, minister says

The acceptance of free concert tickets by ministers has sparked controversy, drawing criticism during a cost of living crisis.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Today in History: March 16, the My Lai massacre in Vietnam

The My Lai massacre occurred on March 16, 1968, resulting in the deaths of up to 500 unarmed villagers.
#entrepreneurship
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

Meet Beirut Spice Co., a Bay Area company learning from ancient civilizations to find success

Naseem Raad merges academic insights with entrepreneurship by launching Beirut Spice Co. in response to Lebanon's economic crisis.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

Meet Beirut Spice Co., a Bay Area company learning from ancient civilizations to find success

Naseem Raad merges academic insights with entrepreneurship by launching Beirut Spice Co. in response to Lebanon's economic crisis.
#argentina
Europe politics
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Video. Clashes erupt in Argentina during pensioners' protest

Protests in Buenos Aires highlight widespread discontent with President Milei's austerity measures, particularly regarding pensions and social support.
Europe politics
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Video. Clashes erupt in Argentina during pensioners' protest

Protests in Buenos Aires highlight widespread discontent with President Milei's austerity measures, particularly regarding pensions and social support.
Germany politics
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

To Defeat the Far Right, We Must Adopt an Anti-Fascist Economic Policy

Economic turmoil led to a significant electoral victory for right-wing parties in Germany, indicating public discontent with the current government.
Growth hacking
fromwestenberg.
5 months ago

Digital Snake Oil Merchants Are Stealing From The Already Broken

Instagram is amplifying predatory scams promising wealth through AI-generated content, targeting vulnerable users during a financial crisis.
Career
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

China's youth face growing job crisis

China is facing a youth unemployment crisis with record levels reaching 21.3 percent in 2023, but recent stats downplay the severity.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Elite investor Ray Dalio warns the US may suffer a financial 'heart attack' if the debt problem isn't tackled

Surging US government debt poses significant risks to the financial system, reminiscent of a heart attack, according to Ray Dalio.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
5 months ago

German family-run machine maker issues SOS to future government

Germany's Mittelstand firms, like Arburg, are struggling significantly due to economic downturns and declining exports, highlighting urgent needs for political intervention.
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

How will Germany's new government deal with the challenges ahead?

Germany's next government must navigate a domestic economic crisis, the Ukraine war, and transatlantic relations with the US post-election.
Germany politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

How will Germany's new government deal with the challenges ahead?

Germany's next government must navigate a domestic economic crisis, the Ukraine war, and transatlantic relations with the US post-election.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Billionaire Investor Warns America Could Have 'Economic Heart Attack' If This Is Not Fixed in 3 Years

Ray Dalio warns that failing to reduce the government deficit to 3% of GDP could lead to an economic crisis.
Europe news
fromAxios
5 months ago

Trump triggers Europe economic worries, defense problems

Europe faces intertwined economic and security crises stemming from underinvestment and dependency on U.S. support.
Business
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Revealed: The shocking number of pubs that closed for good last year

The British pub industry is in crisis, with six pubs closing weekly, impacting jobs and community culture.
Government intervention is urgently needed to support the struggling pub sector facing severe economic pressures.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Consumers in the Balkans boycott supermarkets over rising prices

A multinational boycott in the Balkans against rising grocery prices signifies widespread economic distress and consumer activism.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 months ago

Chancellor told 'April will mark the end for many' hospitality businesses without VAT relief - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK's nightlife and hospitality sector faces imminent collapse due to rising costs and insufficient relief.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Seventy killed in central Nigeria after fuel tanker flips over and explodes

A tragic incident in Nigeria had taken place after a fuel tanker overturned, leading to an explosion that tragically claimed the lives of 70 individuals at Dikko junction.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
6 months ago

How Los Angeles Can Recover from the Wildfires: Together

The L.A. wildfires have revealed fractures in our city's systems that were already under immense pressure. This isn't just one crisis—it's a cascading series of crises.
Miscellaneous
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Scapegoat and an Opportunity

Egypt's policy towards refugees is hardening due to economic crises and rising public discontent.
Media narratives about migrants have shifted from welcome to criticism in recent years.
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