Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa
Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities.
Economic Conditions and Trends
Iran’s Currency Collapse Pushes Protesters to the Streets
High inflation and a currency collapse have squeezed Iranians’ budgets, challenging the country’s leaders.
‘A Singularly Turbulent Time’: Deeper Uncertainty in Store for Global Economy
A reordering of the rules of trade, set on top of transformational change in technology, demographics and climate, is remaking jobs, politics and lives.
Putin Offers to Suspend Deep Strikes During Potential Ukraine Vote
But President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, speaking at an annual news conference, showed little sign of backing down from his goals in the war on Ukraine.
Iran’s President Says He Can’t Make ‘Miracles’ to Solve the Country’s Woes
Amid sky-high inflation, water and energy cuts and prospects for a deal with the U. S. dimming, President Masoud Pezeshkian has apparently thrown up his hands.
The Turbulent Times of Friedrich Merz
The new chancellor believes the world needs a stronger Germany. He is still navigating how to do it.
Kenya Is Betting Its Economy on Women Willing to Risk It All
We set out to investigate worker abuse in Saudi Arabia. We found a system that begins exploiting them before they ever leave home.
Weak Spots Are Few for Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks
Economic and military pressures could force Russia’s hand. Its economy is strained but not enough to do that, analysts say. And President Vladimir V. Putin says Russia is winning the war.
South Korea Has a Coffee Shop Problem
Opening a coffee shop is no path to riches, South Koreans are learning, but lured by the hype, they keep trying anyway.
U.K. Budget Plan Calms Markets and Labour Faithful. Will It Appeal to Voters?
The plan presented by the chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, called for spending increases and higher taxes on the wealthy and the middle class.