New Zealand’s government said Thursday it would give weekly cash payments, fuel discounts, and half-price public transport to more than 2 million lower-income adults to help them navigate through “the peak of the global inflation storm.” “Our economy has come …
The Japan Tourism Agency announced Tuesday that it would allow small-scale tours for vaccinated tourists from the United States, Australia, Thailand, and Singapore later this month as a trial before the full-scale reception of foreign visitors planned for June. “This …
The United States Senate on May 10 confirmed Lisa Cook to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, making her the first Black woman to serve on the panel in its 108-year history. The Senate confirmed Cook in a 51-50 party-line …
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa stepped down as Prime Minister on Monday after deadly protests. Rajapaksa’s resignation came hours after his supporters clashed with anti-government protesters and the police force who used tear gas and water cannon to drive …
The United States Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking finished his trip three-week visit to the Middle East last Saturday. The trip was conducted to support the United Nations’ efforts to achieve a two-month ceasefire in Yemen, which began on …
Germany slashed its outlook for this year’s economic growth as the Omicron-driven surge in COVID-19 cases holds back activity and businesses. The government cut its 2022 outlook for gross domestic product to 3.6 percent growth, down from 4.1 percent in …
China’s population growth rate dropped to a record low of 7.52 per 1,000 people in 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics data on Monday, accelerating a downward trend that led the Chinese government to allow Chinese couples to …
Lebanon raised its fuel prices on Oct. 20 by about 25 percent as the government removed all subsidies on petroleum products amid a worsening economic crisis. Local Lebanese media National News Agency reported that the price of 20 liters of …
As Turkey’s lira fell 12 percent in value last week, the price of essential items, including bread increased. Turkish people on twitter say bread is now 4 liras, with fear that the price could go higher in the coming days. …
Lebanon raised its fuel prices on Oct. 20 by about 25 percent as the government removed all subsidies on petroleum products amid a worsening economic crisis. Local Lebanese media National News Agency reported that the price of 20 liters of …
