Bhutan began casting their ballots, the polls were open for the country's final round of Parliamentary elections. According to the Election Commission of Bhutan, voting will be closed at 4 PM local time.

Bhutan goes to vote amidst economic crisis; Who can solve Bhutan's economic woes? | WION

Japan picks ‘Zei’ as kanji of 2023 amid tax hikes, rising cost of living

The influential Rajapaksa brothers, who included two former presidents, were found guilty on Tuesday by Sri Lanka's Supreme Court of mismanaging the island's economy and causing its greatest financial crisis. Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), a corruption watchdog, and four other activists filed the lawsuit against prominent former officials, including former presidents Gotabaya and Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Sri Lankan top court rules on economic crisis, says Rajapaksa brothers guilty of economic crisis

News in numbers: The human & economic cost of the Ukraine war

As Pakistan continues to reel under a grave economic crisis, the World Bank has now declared that the country’s current economic model is unfit for reducing poverty. The warning came as over 12.5 million people fell below the poverty line in Pakistan in the last year alone. It means that over 40 per cent population in the South Asian country is now living under the poverty line as they struggle to meet basic needs such as food, water and electricity. Take a look.

Pakistan: 40% population slips below poverty line, World Bank sounds alarm bell | WION Originals

One of the busiest in West Africa is the border crossing at Malanville, which is in northern Benin. Normally, trucks carrying food, humanitarian help, and industrial supplies routinely enter the neighboring Niger, one of the world's poorest nations. Niger is currently experiencing an economic crisis during a war. Watch to know more.

Niger: Line of economic sanctions trigger shortage of medical supplies

'Shecession': How women are more impacted by economic downturns

China's economy is headed for trouble, the Asian superpower leaders have expressed concern over a slew of fiscal challenges at its annual meeting held on Monday. The leaders at the Communist Party's political bureau discussed a host of issues that have triggered an economic slump in the country.

China's economy post-Covid: Will China meet it's annual growth target?

Zimbabwe, a nation on the brink, faces a deepening economic crisis. Its citizens are preparing for crucial presidential and parliamentary elections. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, seeking a second term, pledges to revive the collapsing economy, while his main contender, Nelson Chamisa, offers a vision of change.

Elections amid turmoil: Zimbabwe's choice for a path to recovery

China's economy is causing a stir in the world of global finance. Financial markets are flashing warning signs, signaling potential trouble ahead. however, some analysts believe that wall street may be missing the forest for the trees, failing to grasp the long-term perspective.

China’s economic fluctuations puzzle wall street | World Business Watch

It’s the economy, stupid: The Imran Khan drama, other political rows are holding Pak’s dire finances hostage

Pakistan: Imran Khan says former army chief Bajwa asked him to dissolve provincial assemblies

Pakistan cannot supply gas 24/7 across country, rich have to pay more now: Petroleum minister

The Pakistan rupee on Tuesday hit a new record low of 287.9 rupees against the US dollar. There's no let up from the economic crisis as the country battles record-high inflation and falling foreign reserves.

Pakistan's rupee falls to a new record low against US dollar | World Business News

Ghana is battling its worst economic crisis in a generation, amid a currency crisis that has worsened the nation’s fiscal position. The Ghanaian currency, Cedi, became the worst-performing currency in the world after it lost 45.1 percent of its value to the dollar in 2022. And in Nigeria, the central bank has extended the timeline to swap out its old currency for re-designed notes after the change triggered a cash shortage, forcing businesses to close and leaving millions unable to withdraw their money. What's causing this tumble and what really happens to the old, dilapidated currency notes?

Nigeria & Ghana face currency crisis | Crisis over old currency swap | World of Africa

Pakistan: At least 11 people killed while collecting free flour in Punjab province

Saudi Arabia will reportedly not be giving interest-free loans to Pakistan, and now Kuwait too has asked Pakistan to clear its diesel bill. Is the Arab world turning its back on debt-stricken Pakistan? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

This World | Pakistan Economic Crisis: Is the Arab world turning its back on Islamabad?

Sri Lanka gets USD 330 million from IMF, the first tranche of bailout

It's been a week since the International Monetary Funds team concluded its visit to Pakistan. The country has been trying hard to convince IMF to release a loan installment but it looks like the condition isn't getting any better for the Pakistan. In a latest twist, according to reports, Pakistan officials accuses IMF for changing goalposts regarding its conditions.

Pakistan officials accuse IMF for changing goalposts, says report

Pakistan is in the grip of yet another crisis. After food, fuel & forex reserves, the country is running out of medicines. Reports say, medicines like Disprin & Calpol are not available in the market. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Medicine shortage grips Pakistan

The present financial crisis in Pakistan has hit the healthcare system, leaving patients struggling for essential medicines. The lack of forex reserves in the country has affected it's capacity to import the required medicines or the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) used in domestic production.

Pakistan hospitals face shortage of crucial drugs amid economic crisis

Pakistan's economic situation is going from bad to worse. Amid the economic turmoil, a desperate plea of a Pakistani citizen has gone viral where he wishes that Indian PM Narendra Modi could run their country. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Pak citizen's desperate plea goes viral

In view of the crippling economic crisis in Pakistan, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's austerity committee has made some recommendations where it is now asked Pakistan's missions abroad to cut costs.

Pakistan: Austerity panel suggests curtailing number of foreign missions

China's great wall of debt has left authorities banging their heads against it. The country's overall debt has soared to $51.9 trillion. Chinese cities are struggling to pay bills. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Chinese cities are struggling to pay bills

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