The Indian ‘lost tribe’ that wants to move to Israel, even ‘fight Hamas’ | Religion
Aizawl, India – Joseph Haokip, an undergraduate student in Manipur, is excited at the thought of going to Israel. He is ready to join the…
China’s property giant Evergrande ordered to liquidate as debt talks fail | Economy
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Hong Kong court orders developer to wind up after finding company has no viable restructuring plan. China’s troubled real estate giant Evergrande…
Could Red Sea attacks push up prices and fuel inflation? | Business and Economy
Houthi rebels have attacked vessels transporting goods through Bab al-Mandeb strait that they say are linked to Israel. Inflation was expected to ease in 2024…
Has the war on Gaza hurt Israel’s economy? | Business and Economy News
Israel’s war on Gaza, now well into its fourth month, has taken a toll on its own economy with many industries pausing business even as…
Filipinos in Hong Kong were promised a new life in Poland. It never came | Labour Rights News
This is the second article in a two-part series about the alleged exploitation of Filipino migrant workers. Hong Kong, China – It only took a…
In Hong Kong, decades of wealth gains evaporate on China’s watch | Business and Economy News
Taipei, Taiwan – Like many Hong Kongers, accountant Edelweiss Lam spent the last week watching the city’s stock market wipe out 14 months of gains…
These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated | Labour Rights
This is the first article in a two-part series about alleged exploitation of Filipino domestic workers. Hong Kong, China – The sizzling of chicken adobo…
In India an algorithm declares them dead; they have to prove they’re alive | Technology
This story was produced with support from the Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Network. Rohtak and New Delhi, India: Dhuli Chand was 102 years old on…
‘Traitor’: Thousands strike against Argentina’s President Javier Milei | Protests News
Buenos Aires, Argentina – In the biggest show of resistance to date against far-right President Javier Milei, Argentinian workers have taken to the streets for…
How an algorithm denied food to thousands of poor in India’s Telangana | Poverty and Development
This story was produced with support from the Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Network. Hyderabad and New Delhi, India – Bismillah Bee can’t conceive of owning…
Poor quality control, race for profits behind Boeing’s troubles | Aviation News
When an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 made an emergency landing in Portland on January 5 following a door plug blowing out shortly after departure, alarm…
Fashion giant H&M pulls ad after claims it sexualised under-age girls | Fashion Industry
Swedish brand apologises after ad campaign in Australia sparks backlash online. H&M, the Swedish fashion giant, has pulled an advertisement for school clothing after complaints…
The De-Dollarization of World Economy: Xi-Putin Agreement, Saudi Arabia’s Shift to Yuan
The global economy has been dominated by the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency for decades, but recent developments have raised questions about the…
Column: Taiwan held an election. War didn’t break out. That’s good for California
WASHINGTON — Good news has been scarce in world affairs this year. So it’s worth noting a conflict zone where the worst-case scenario hasn’t happened: the…
In India’s Ayodhya, the Ram temple means ‘land is costlier than gold’ | Business and Economy
Ayodhya, India: Ram Surat Verma regrets his decision to sell his land in 2019. A farmer in Takpura village in the Ayodhya district of the…