Economic Crisis

As the cost of living spirals in Iran, residents are opting to use 'buy now, pay later' methods. This worsening economic crisis, exacerbated by the US-Israeli war, has led businesses to introduce instalment plans and food delivery services to cut portion sizes.

President Trump stated there is a 'good chance' new Iran diplomacy could yield a breakthrough but warned of resuming airstrikes if talks fail. Iran denied U.S. claims of concessions, while Saudi Arabia intercepted Iranian-backed drone attacks and Iran-Oman negotiations on the Strait of Hormuz showed progress but remained unresolved. U.S. intelligence highlights Iran's economic crisis as sanctions strain its financial resources.

Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, claims President Tinubu is 'tired' and incapable of addressing Nigeria's worsening economic and security challenges. Obi has called for Tinubu's retirement, citing his failure to resolve these issues.

Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, is demanding President Tinubu's retirement, citing his inability to address Nigeria's worsening economic and security problems. The article is published on Premium Times Nigeria.

Cuban president accuses the US of genocide and seeking a takeover. The island has faced a US oil embargo since January and is experiencing one of its worst economic crises.

Tunisians protest five years of President Kais Saied's rule amid an economic crisis and political arrests. The power grab by Saied has led to ongoing turmoil.

In Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, the site of the 2010 revolution, residents report a shift from political apathy to renewed discourse driven by solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war on Gaza. The conflict has reignited frustration over Tunisia's economic crisis and perceived government inaction, with locals criticizing leaders for failing to support Palestine.

Tunisians in the cradle of the 2011 revolution, Sidi Bouzid, have shifted from political apathy to renewed activism due to Israel's war on Gaza, accusing their government of failing to act against the conflict while economic hardship persists. The conflict has reignited public discourse after years of silence under President Kais Saied's authoritarian rule.

Lebanon has proposed a $1 million 'golden visa' offering low-tax residency. The initiative faces skepticism amid the country's ongoing conflict and economic crisis.

Congress accused the Modi government's policies of pushing the country toward an economic crisis and demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over rising inflation and economic failure.

War and a deepening economic crisis are creating new challenges for conservationists. These challenges complicate efforts to preserve Iran’s rich but endangered wildlife.

Iran's environmental catastrophe has damaged its economy. A climate scholar suggests a peace deal with the US could help Tehran resolve its internal crisis and boost its economy if green investment is prioritized over military expansion.

When civil war broke out in South Sudan in December 2013, civil servants became central to a political and economic crisis. The article explores why these civil servants did not resign despite the conflict.

Cuba experienced a nationwide power blackout for the third time in six months. The country is already facing an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, attributed to a US blockade.

Iranians face soaring living costs due to a combination of war, subsidy reforms, and sanctions, making basic necessities unaffordable for many. Some hoped foreign intervention would destabilize the regime, but the US-Israel conflict has instead worsened livelihoods.

Actress Clarion Chukwurah is reported to support vigilantes, according to the State Police. She attributes the current economic crisis as a factor driving millions of Nigerians into poverty.

Russia's top banker pleads with Putin to stop the war on state TV and issues a stark warning about the country's economic crisis.

Russia's top banker urged President Vladimir Putin on state television to halt the war and issued a stark warning regarding the country's economic crisis.

South Africa is experiencing a significant anti-immigrant mobilization. The article argues that blaming migrants ignores the real causes of the country's economic crisis.

The US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and pledged billions to address the crisis caused by the war. However, with ordinary Iranians struggling, Tehran is concerned about potential new protests.

A disease is highlighted as more costly than cancer and heart disease combined, with predictions of worsening trends. The article describes it as a health and economic crisis impacting families and governments.

Cuba's National Assembly approved 176 measures introducing market reforms, the most significant since Raúl Castro's 2011 reforms. The government cites the worst economic crisis in decades as the reason, though public skepticism remains.

Cuban lawmakers approved nearly 200 free-market reforms to address a severe economic crisis exacerbated by a U.S. oil blockade. The reforms aim to rescue the communist island from economic collapse.

Cuba’s Communist Party (PCC) held an unscheduled session to discuss economic reforms announced by President Miguel Díaz-Canel, which aim to expand private business opportunities and address the island’s economic crisis. The National Assembly also convened to follow up, as the U.S. energy blockade exacerbates shortages of power, food, water, and medicine, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz is considering a state of emergency that would permit military intervention in protests. Demonstrations have persisted for weeks, with protesters demanding action on the country's worst economic crisis in decades and some calling for Paz to resign. The unrest has caused food and fuel price increases and shortages of basic goods.

Cuba faces a severe economic crisis exacerbated by the US blockade, mismanagement, and loss of Venezuelan oil. The Financial Times describes the US actions as 'bullying' but notes that adopting a liberalized economy with private sector growth and foreign investment could benefit Cuba. Bureaucratic hurdles and lack of support from traditional allies worsen the situation.

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz warned the country is at a 'breaking point' due to nearly a month of protests causing shortages of food, fuel, and medicine. The US-backed leader faces growing anger over his center-right policies, with La Paz, the political capital, besieged by low-income workers and Indigenous groups demanding his resignation.

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced a 50% salary reduction for himself and his ministers to address protests over high living costs and austerity measures that have triggered the country's worst economic crisis in 40 years. Demonstrations have led to clashes with police and effectively blockaded the capital.

The article suggests Russia's economy may be deteriorating due to the war, sanctions, and Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries. Analysts argue recent brutal attacks on Ukraine signal Vladimir Putin's desperation.

Cuba has received a rice shipment from China to address food shortages, but the country's economic crisis persists due to blackouts, oil embargoes, and threats from the United States.

Reduced aid and a domestic economic crisis in Yemen are causing extreme suffering for displaced people at the Maryamah camp, as resources become increasingly scarce. The conflict has intensified competition for limited supplies between displaced populations and local communities.

Bolivian riot police used tear gas against anti-government protesters in La Paz as unions and Indigenous groups demanded President Rodrigo Paz's resignation amid an economic crisis and nationwide unrest.

A major economic crisis is increasing energy profits, and taxing windfall oil profits can help countries survive and become immune to shocks. This approach can provide a way out of the crisis. Taxing these profits can fund their recovery.

Pakistan's fuel import bill has surged from $300m to $800m, increasing economic pressure and threatening political instability. The sharp rise in costs exacerbates existing economic challenges.

The UAE and US have established a foreign exchange swap agreement as a contingency measure for severe economic scenarios, according to Malik. This arrangement aims to stabilize financial systems during crises by providing liquidity support.

The article discusses the decline of an original American boomtown, which has become a symbol of broken dreams, as the crisis affecting it spreads. The focus is on the economic and social downturn in the region.

The resurgence of 'Hunger Bonds' highlights Venezuela's ongoing economic struggles, as a debt rally underscores the country's deepening financial crisis and reliance on high-risk borrowing.

The article highlights that the Iran war coincides with Sri Lanka's ongoing flood crisis and economic struggles, exacerbating the nation's difficulties. The timing of the conflict is described as particularly detrimental to Sri Lanka's already vulnerable situation.

The article discusses Donald Trump's four potential strategies regarding the war in Iran, none of which are assured to resolve the conflict or alleviate its economic consequences. The focus is on the limitations of available options in addressing the crisis.