In Argentina, locals are taking loans to buy food
Argentinians are taking on loans, selling their belongings, and living on credit cards to pay for basics including food.
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US Senate shutdown vote: What happened, who voted to end it, what’s next?
Some Democrats join Republicans to vote to end the government shutdown, which enters its 41st day.
From: Counting the Cost
Could soaring global debt trigger the next financial crisis?
The IMF says global public debt could exceed 100% of GDP by the end of the decade.
Published On 6 Nov 2025
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Argentina’s Milei celebrates as early results show election win
Argentina’s President Javier Milei sang to his supporters after early results showed he had won the country’s midterm el
Published On 27 Oct 2025
US national debt surpasses a record $38 trillion
The figure amounts to roughly $111,000 of debt for every person in the US, think tank says.
Argentina’s central bank says it signed $20bn currency swap deal with US
Central bank says deal part of a comprehensive strategy to help it respond to forex and capital markets volatility.
Urgent debt relief demanded for Africa amid public sector crisis
Many African nations now spend more servicing external debt than funding healthcare and education.
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Fifth French PM quits in three years: Can Macron survive, and what’s next?
An embattled President Macron is facing increasing calls to announce snap elections or even to step down.
White House threatens mass layoffs amid deepening US government shutdown
US President Donald Trump blames Democrats for looming federal layoffs as shutdown enters fifth day.
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Supreme Court temporarily blocks Fed Governor Cook firing
High court to hear arguments in January on whether Cook will lose her job but says she may stay in her post until then.
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Can Trump save Argentina’s crisis-stricken economy as he hopes?
The US is planning to extend a $20 billion loan to Argentina in support to President Javier Milei.
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