Malaysia faces pension crisis after $33bn in pandemic withdrawals | Business and Economy
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Roob Ganesan, the owner of a small factory near Kuala Lumpur, felt he had no choice but to dip into his…
South Africa’s gold mining legacy | In Pictures News
Johannesburg, South Africa – “This mine is a silent killer,” said Tiny Dlamini at Snake Park in Soweto, pointing at Johannesburg’s largest abandoned gold mine…
As India becomes the most populous nation, Kerala ages | Poverty and Development News
When 82-year-old Vasanthi Baby almost tripped while climbing down the stairs in her home in southern India’s Kerala state, she decided, along with her 84-year-old…
To cut costs, a family lives in an informal occupation in Brazil | Inequality
What's your money worth? A series from the front line of the cost-of-living crisis, where people who have been hit hard share their monthly expenses.…
The Egyptian traditions endangered by rampant inflation | Food
Multiday weddings, the bereaved feeding the poor, and households taking pride in having the best homemade bread are all becoming things of the past in…
As India’s population soars, number of women in workforce shrinks | Women’s Rights News
India is on the cusp of surpassing China to become the world’s most populous country, and its economy is among the fastest-growing in the world.…
Buenos Aires airport turns into unofficial homeless shelter | Housing News
At the start of the long Easter weekend, the airport in Argentina’s capital is eerily quiet before dawn, hours before it will fill with travellers.…
Sudan’s Nile fishermen worry as climate change means fewer fish | Climate Crisis
Omdurman, Sudan – Al-Nimeiry Musa Mohammad has spent 25 years fishing on the Nile River and he has never been so worried about the future.…
Asia’s living costs are rising. In Philippines, they’re soaring | Inflation
Manila, Philippines – Emelie Ann Ducabo, 57, a married mother and sales worker in Metro Manila, has been forced to become an expert in pinching…
UN considers role of Int’l Court of Justice in climate change | United Nations News
The United Nations General Assembly is scheduled to vote on a resolution proposed by the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu that would ask the International…
Kenya police fire tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters | Protests News
Police in Kenya have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse thousands of anti-government protesters who marched on Monday on the streets of the…
Mississippi faces ‘long road to recovery’ after deadly tornadoes | Weather News
Poverty is adding to the challenges of recovering from a massive storm that pushed through the southern US state of Mississippi late last week, killing…
Mothers emerge as leaders in Cuban resistance movement | Politics News
Havana, Cuba – On June 9, Amelia Calzadilla, a 33-year-old mother of three, posted a video to Facebook. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision that would transform…
‘Like we don’t exist’: Indigenous fear Indonesia new capital plan | Indigenous Rights News
Sepaku, East Kalimantan – 68-year-old Sernai lives in a wooden house that once belonged to her great-great-grandparents. It is a simple home — there is…
Can China’s economy outpace the US? | Business and Economy
From: Counting the CostXi Jinping accuses the US of blocking China’s rise as the nation sets the lowest growth target in decades. As Xi Jinping…
‘Courage and audacity’: Young voices steer change at UN meeting | Poverty and Development News
Doha, Qatar – Representatives from the world’s poorest nations gathered for a five-day conference to determine how to achieve crucial development goals – from food…
Brazilian favela ‘shack’ wins ‘house of the year’ award | Arts and Culture
At first glance, it is a house like dozens of others in the crowded favelas of Brazil. But this seemingly modest dwelling of 66 square…
US nominates ex Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank | Business and Economy
United States President Joe Biden has nominated former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to become president of the World Bank, hailing his business experience in his…
Year of war in Ukraine left developing nations picking up pieces | Business and Economy
February 24th will mark one year since Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine in what was the start of Moscow’s full-blown invasion of its neighbour. Though…
‘It’s an emergency’: Homelessness on the rise in Hong Kong | Poverty and Development News
Hong Kong, China – In an underpass in the central Hong Kong district of Happy Valley, Michael sits at a table, sorting leftover food from…