By Michel Haoses.A report recently published by the World Bank Group report titled “Leveling the Playing Field,” addresses structural inequalities and challenges faced by the African region.Africa, ...

Weather-induced disasters that are the result of climate change are increasingly affecting societies. One area that hasn't ...

Weather-induced disasters that are the result of climate change are increasingly affecting societies. One area that hasn't been explored much yet is ...

India is ranked 126th out of 143 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024, maintaining the same position as the previous year. Neighboring countries like China (60th) and Nepal (93rd) have higher ...

The lives of 51 million children in eastern and southern Africa are at risk, with their futures often hanging by a thread, ...

Professor Okodima Nnoli posits that the African continent has always being engulfed in political bushfires and economic maladies. Nnoli is right in his sentiments because all the sub-regions of Africa ...

A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading, 'This is so sad and needs to stop! The message was followed by some ...

Western sanctions were meant to crush Russia’s economy. But Russian entrepreneurs have filled many of the gaps left by ...

The U.S. military reports increased mental health distress among service members. The Navy is expanding its chaplain corps to ...

Rep. Mikie Sherrill wants to recalculate the federal poverty line to reflect states’ varying costs of living so that struggling residents in high-cost states like New Jersey don’t lose out on ...

Africa will be the second-fastest-growing region globally. But persistent problems, including poverty, the effects of climate change, and weak governance, are fuelling widespread social frustration.

Investopedia / Daniel Fishel The federal poverty level (FPL) is an economic measure used to decide whether the income level of an individual or family qualifies them for certain federal benefits ...