Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled the federal signing-on bonus for contract soldiers to 400,000 rubles ($3,850) — over ...

there are striking commonalities in the experience of poverty in very different countries, from Russia to Brazil, Nigeria to Indonesia. Poor people's lives are characterized by powerlessness and ...

As Cuba grapples with unprecedented levels of poverty and deprivation, President Miguel Díaz-Canel clings to a narrative ...

Christians across the world celebrated Christmas Wednesday, with the mood darkened by wars and a massive "inhumane" Christmas ...

Economic struggles in Russia are pushing many people to look for cheaper options when it comes to cars. Instead of modern vehicles, many Russians are turning to older, Soviet-era models.

This Economic Issue is based on IMF Working Paper 00/78 "Rural Poverty in Developing Countries: Issues and Policies." Citations for the research referred to in this shortened version are provided in ...

Western politicians and Western media like to talk about the topic: "How bad life is in Russia and how good life is in the ...

Fearing new US president will cut help to Kyiv, Biden administration scrambles to send military aid for war with Russia. An investigation is under way into the cause of the crash that killed 38 of ...

China’s economic forecast heading into 2025 is like staring at a chaotic spreadsheet riddled with contradictions. The World ...

A matchday donation drive to tackle hygiene poverty will take place later as Wolverhampton Wanderers play Manchester United ...

Local musicians have joined forces to raise more than £50,000 for a charity tackling child poverty in Sunderland. A large ...

A bitter and bloody war in Ukraine has devastated the country, further isolated Russia from the West and fueled economic insecurity around the world. Moscow again struck Ukraine’s energy ...