Economy

Global Food Prices Climb Again as Middle East Conflict Deepens, UN Warns of Wider Surge ————————————————————- Global food prices have continued to rise for a second consecutive month, with sharper increases recorded in March 2026 as the ongoing Middle East…

Survey Finds Americans Value Banking Apps Over Social Media Amid Economic Pressures ———————————————- A new survey by Wells Fargo, reported by Axios, shows that Americans are placing greater importance on financial tools than social media as economic concerns grow. According…

Middle East Tensions Add Pressure to Global Economy, Key Sectors Face Strain ———————————- Ongoing tensions in the Middle East are contributing to heightened global economic uncertainty, with rising energy costs, market volatility, and sector-specific disruptions affecting economies worldwide. According to…

Global Institutions Warn of Far-Reaching Economic Impact of Middle East Conflict ————————————- International economic institutions have warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could trigger multi-layered global crises, affecting industry, trade, and financial stability, with particularly severe consequences for…

Report Says 32 Companies Accounted for Half of Global CO₂ Emissions in 2024 …….. Just 32 fossil fuel companies were responsible for around half of global carbon dioxide emissions in 2024, according to a new Carbon Majors report published this…

A new report by the United Nations’ International Labour Organization (ILO) shows that although headline unemployment rates remain relatively steady, a persistent global shortage of decent, secure and well-paid work continues to undermine sustainable economic progress worldwide. According to the…

As interest in Japan grows among Muslim travelers, a small but expanding network of social media influencers and digital platforms is helping make the country more accessible to visitors seeking halal-friendly services and food. According to an article on Muslimnetwork.tv,…

Hydrogen Leaks: The Tiny Molecule Fueling Big Warming ———————————- A landmark study in the journal Nature reveals that hydrogen emissions are quietly accelerating global warming, Earth.com reported. According to researchers at Stanford and Auburn University, hydrogen levels have surged 70%…

Global Inequality Reaches “Unsustainable” Levels, New Report Warns ……. Fewer than 60,000 of the world’s richest people control three times more wealth than the poorest half of humanity, according to the World Inequality Report 2026. Compiled by 200 researchers, the…

More Than 200 Environmental Groups Urge Moratorium on New US Datacenters ———————————— More than 230 environmental organizations have called for a nationwide halt on new datacenter construction in the United States, citing growing concerns over rising electricity costs, water consumption,…