Prices surge, jobs disappear as war strains Iran’s economy
New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the country must defeat its enemies in an economic and cultural struggle, as we

New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the country must defeat its enemies in an economic and cultural struggle, as we



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From loans to scholarships for foreign studies, Bangladesh’s main parties are wooing the youth. Will it work?
The central bank will maintain rates at 3.5 to 3.75 percent and warned of ‘elevated’ economic uncertainty.
In address to media on Tuesday, US president made many false claims, including that there was ‘no inflation’ in the US.
While economic growth is strong, the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening.
For decades, India’s diamond industry offered workers a way to a better income and life for their families. Not anymore.
A sluggish job market lowers consumer confidence but may also lead to another rate cut from the US Federal Reserve.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent as the labour market cools.
Protests have toppled governments across South Asia. India has stayed immune. Will Bihar elections change that?
The agency made the announcement as it confronts staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers.

Ugandans are celebrating New York City Mayor-Elect, Zohran Mamdani’s historic ascension to city hall.