Four million children in Pakistan have no safe water, a year after deadly floods
One year after catastrophic floods devastated swathes of Pakistan, some 4 million children in the South Asian nation remain without access to safe water, the United Nations children's agency has warned.
2023-08-25 17:18
Where people have to choose between food or home insurance
Extreme weather and climate change are driving up home insurance costs, forcing some into desperation.
2023-08-10 07:52
Why McDonald's dropped tomatoes from Indian menus
A kilo of tomatoes now costs more than a litre of petrol in the country. Here's why.
2023-07-15 08:55
GST: New tax threatens India's booming online gaming industry
The industry says it has been blindsided by the government's "catastrophic" tax decision.
2023-07-13 14:15
What is flood insurance, and why do you need it?
Highlands, New York, was underwater and under a state of emergency as devastating floods swept the area this weekend. Gov. Kathy Hochul warned of "life-threatening flooding," and nearby West Point saw a 1-in-1000-year rainfall on Sunday afternoon, totaling nearly eight inches in six hours. Some drivers swam out of their cars to safety, and 13,000 homes lost power.
2023-07-13 02:30
Ukraine war: Push to rebuild economy starts with UK's $3bn
The World Bank says many years of financial support are needed as London hosts a major conference.
2023-06-21 08:28