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One month after Nepal’s catastrophic floods, thousands remain missing
A month after floods tore through Nepal, 5,285 people remain missing and more than 1,100 are still in holding centres.
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US national debt passes record $40 trillion
The amount has doubled in the last decade, from Trump’s first term through the Biden administration.
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Why have half a million Russians gone bankrupt amid Ukraine war?
European intelligence report warns of strain on Russia’s banks, but experts say a full-blown crisis is unlikely
From: Quotable
US education faces ‘a crisis for low-wealth students’
Andre Perry tells This is America that going to college still pays, but low-wealth students carry most of the debt.
Published On 30 Jun 2026
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Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?
China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.
Colombia’s first left-wing gov’t has reduced poverty, but has pile of debt
A big challenge for Colombia’s next president will be how to reduce country’s debt without sacrificing social gains.
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Bangladesh seeks IMF aid: How badly has Iran war hit its economy?
The International Monetary Fund warns that Iran war could trigger a spike in global debt levels.
From: Counting the Cost
Could the Iran war trigger the next debt shock?
Government bonds are under pressure and households could soon feel the impact.
Published On 18 May 2026
EBay rejects GameStop’s $56bn bid as ‘neither credible nor attractive’
CEO Cohen, who has built a 5 percent position in eBay, has hinted he may take offer directly to eBay shareholders.
From: This is America
US borrowing exceeds GDP: What does it mean for the economy?
US debt now tops GDP at $39T, raising interest costs and concerns over market confidence.
Published On 7 May 2026
From: This is America
US airline fuel shock: Rising costs hit carriers and travellers
Spirit’s collapse signals U.S. airline strain as Iran/Hormuz-driven fuel costs rise, cutting jobs and lifting fares.
Published On 5 May 2026
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