Argentina’s poverty rises to 32 percent under Milei with more pain forecast
A 4.1-percentage-point rise in poverty in the first half of 2026 could be bad news for Milei’s re-election bid.
Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt
Tokyo is raising the bar for permanent residency amid a broader rightward shift in the Asian nation’s politics.
Oil prices jump after Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Saudi facilities
Brent crude tops $106 a barrel after Iran-aligned rebel group claims to have successfully attacked Aramco facilities.
New York, Polymarket file dueling lawsuits amid illegal gambling claims
New York attorney general accuses prediction market platform of targeting ‘most vulnerable’ residents.
White House restores CNN, MS NOW, Politico access after hours of chaos
A US federal judge had ordered the White House to ‘immediately return, reinstate and restore’ the three outlets’ access.
‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?
Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics – others say it’s a useful step towards a more durable deal.
Trump and Xi summit will focus on ‘stabilising’ ties, experts say
Trade, AI and security are on the agenda, but experts say rebuilding trust may take priority over major deals.
Collapsing currency and inflation leave families struggling in Sudan
Rising bread, sugar and meat prices strain Sudanese households already grappling with war and economic instability.
Gaza’s recovery needs reach $71.5bn amid ‘most severe economic crisis’: UN
UN trade body report says consequences of Israeli occupation have ‘skyrocketed’ with 90% unemployed in Gaza.
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