Rural areas in Pakistan are bearing the brunt of rising inflation, with soaring food and fuel prices severely affecting livelihoods. Families in villages struggle to meet basic needs as costs of essential goods spike, highlighting growing economic disparities between urban and rural populations. Analysts warn that persistent inflation could deepen poverty, disrupt local economies, and worsen socio-economic inequalities across Pakistan.


Pakistan Poverty: Rural Areas Hit Hardest by Inflation

Germany’s economy is showing signs of deep structural strain as poverty levels rise sharply.
New data from official sources reveals that 13.3 million people in Germany are now living in poverty. That is 16.1 percent of the population.


Spotlight on Germany's Economic Inequality: 13.3 Million People in Germany Live in Poverty

Germany’s economy is showing signs of deep structural strain as poverty levels rise sharply.
New data from official sources reveals that 13.3 million people in Germany are now living in poverty. That is 16.1 percent of the population.

Germany: 16% of German Population Lives in Poverty

In the union budget 2026 speech in the parliament on sunday,
Finance minister nirmala sitharaman highlighted a major social achievement,
The government says nearly 25 crore, that is 250 million indians,
Have been lifted out of multidimensional poverty over the past decade.

India’s Poverty Drop Highlight of Budget 2026

Pakistan is taking steps to prevent citizens from traveling abroad to beg, aiming to tackle the rising issue of international begging networks. Authorities are implementing measures to monitor and restrict cross-border begging, highlighting social, economic, and legal challenges facing the country.

Pakistan Is Trying to Stop People From Going Abroad to Beg

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made this historic declaration in the Legislative Assembly on the occasion of Kerala Piravi (Foundation Day), stating that the state has achieved a remarkable milestone in eradicating extreme poverty on Saturday.

Kerala becomes first Indian state to eradicate extreme poverty: CM Vijayan

The World Bank reports that Pakistan’s poverty has climbed to 25%, calling for urgent reforms.
The government says it has implemented measures, but is it enough given the scale of the crisis?
As ordinary citizens struggle, the military continues to dominate the economy, controlling billions in assets.
Recent terror incidents and growing security challenges have further raised concerns about governance and stability.

Pakistan the impoverished terror state: Where poverty and terror are increasing

The World Bank’s latest report shows that poverty in Pakistan has climbed past 25%, highlighting the urgent need for long-term, inclusive reforms to safeguard the nation’s most vulnerable communities.

Pakistan's poverty rate hits 25. 3% rising poverty threatens country's growth

The fall was particularly steep in rural India, where the poverty rate plummeted from 18.4 per cent to 2.8 per cent. In urban areas, extreme poverty declined from 10.7 per cent to just 1.1 per cent.

India lifts 269 million out of extreme poverty in 11 years: World Bank

District collector Ashish Singh also urged residents to not give alms to beggars saying, “I appeal to all residents of Indore not to become partners in the sin by giving alms to people”



Giving alms in Madhya Pradesh's Indore could land you in jail from January 1

Millions of Americans are having trouble paying their bills and saving money, even if they are not living in extreme poverty. This is according to a research study published by the Urban Institute.

Millions of Americans Struggling to Pay Bills | GRAVITAS

The poverty rate across the Palestinian territories is projected to nearly double this year to 74.3 percent, following months of intense conflict in Gaza. This is according to a UNDP report. Watch to know more.

Palestinian Economy in Ruins as War Devastates Gaza & West Bank

In Zhongwei, combating poverty remains an ongoing struggle despite China's significant achievements in improving living standards. Recent reports indicate that 28 individuals have been added to a poverty relapse watch list, highlighting the ongoing vulnerabilities in rural areas.

Tracking Poverty In China

Rival Sudanese political factions formally attended reconciliation talks in Cairo, the first since a conflict in the country began almost 15 months ago, but admitted there was little prospect of quickly ending the war. During the conference the democratic bloc, which is aligned with the army, refused to hold joint sessions with taqaddum faction, which it accuses of sympathising with the rapid support forces (rsf). Neither the army nor the r-s-f attended. Watch in for more details!

Sudan: Civil society groups converge in bid to end war

Pakistan: Homeless, drug addicts among 450 killed by heatwave in Karachi

#Gravitas | The world's biggest hunger crisis is currently unfolding in Sudan. The phrase "starving to death",takes on a whole new meaning in this African nation, where more than half of the country’s 45 million people are in urgent need of assistance. As much as 5% of Sudan's population, could die of starvation by the end of the year. The country which was already facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, is now slipping towards a humanitarian disaster. How did Sudan get here? Watch this video to find out.

Sudan's Man-Made Famine is the Biggest Hunger Crisis in the World

1 in 4 young children living in severe food poverty: UNICEF

Argentina corn farmers had high hopes for this season’s harvest after the end of years of drought. A record crop would also bode well for president Javier Milei’s plan to turn around the nation’s embattled economy. But the corn farmers now have a new enemy- leafhoppers. And the culprit for the growth of these leafhoppers is global warming...

Argentina: Leafhopper bug plagues corn fields in country

South Africa this week celebrates 30 years of freedom after a historic 1994 election that saw the end of white minority rule and racial segregation. Watch in for more details!

South Africa marks 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty

Hopeless Pakistani man offers his children for sale

G20 Minister's proposal of a wealth tax on billionaires is gaining a lot of traction with an argument that this would perhaps help fight poverty inequality and climate change more details coming up.

Wealth Tax could fund climate change and poverty?

Sudan war: Several aid agencies and their workers in Sudan have raised alarm saying that the war-torn country is headed towards a larger-scale calamity of starvation and could see mass deaths because of it in the upcoming months. US is ecpected to announce $100 million in aid. Watch in for more details!

Sudan civil war: Millions displaced as fighting rages on after a year

The Congress working committee held a meeting to finalise the party's manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The manifesto includes five 'guarantees' for justice focusing on 'five nyay' - 'Bhagidari Nyay', 'Kisan Nyay', 'Nari Nyay', 'Shramik Nyay', and 'Yuva Nyay'.

Congress likely to finalise Poll manifesto

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