News & Insights Across Asia
In a surprising turn of events, Syria’s opposition forces have captured Damascus by the end of 2024, marking a ‘black swan’ political shift amid escalating economic and social crises.
Examining the evolution of U.S.-Cuba relations amid trade sanctions and Cuba’s economic crisis, and how the U.S. presidential election could impact the island’s future.
As Cuba faces its worst economic crisis in decades, the evolving dynamics of U.S.-Cuba relations amid upcoming U.S. elections hold significant implications for the island’s future.
Cubans closely watch U.S. presidential elections, hoping for changes to trade sanctions amid their worst economic crisis in decades.
At least 147 people were killed in northern Nigeria when a fuel tanker explosion tore through a crowd collecting spilled fuel from a crashed vehicle, highlighting the dire economic circumstances in the country.
Germany faces a critical juncture as the recent Solingen terror attack exposes deep flaws in its immigration system amid economic downturn and societal polarization, necessitating urgent policy reforms.
Argentina’s poverty rate has soared to a 20-year high due to austerity measures under President Javier Milei, severely impacting low-income communities and overwhelming soup kitchens.
Severe inflation in Europe has led to the return of ‘hunger queues’ in Madrid, as residents struggle with soaring prices for essentials. Many families now spend nearly half their income on daily necessities.
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis has plunged families into hardship. Housewife Dharshini and her tuk-tuk driver husband Srinivasan spend their days queuing for fuel as they struggle to make ends meet.
Protesters in Sri Lanka have occupied the Presidential Palace, voicing frustration over the worst economic crisis in decades. Citizens share their stories of hardship and demand governmental change.
Protesters in Sri Lanka stormed the prime minister’s office after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country, intensifying the nation’s leadership and economic crisis.
Sri Lanka is expected to default on its debt after missing payments on sovereign bonds, amid severe fuel shortages and an escalating economic crisis affecting 22 million citizens.
Turkey’s inflation soared to 61.14% in March, leaving many struggling with rising costs of food, rent, and gasoline. Shop owners and workers share their daily challenges amid the economic strain.
Protesters in Lebanon set fire to a government building amid strict COVID-19 lockdown measures and a worsening economic crisis, escalating tensions in the country.