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The youth wing of Liberia's Alternative National Congress has condemned a proposed 15% VAT, arguing it will worsen economic conditions for citizens lacking benefits.

Iran's ruling elite face accusations of hypocrisy for using state resources to support their children living abroad while the country suffers from economic hardship.

A former North Korean diplomat claims Kim Jong-un's reappointment is merely theatrical politics to emphasize that North Korea is not a dictatorship.

The article discusses the income threshold required for a family to be classified as middle class in Buenos Aires amid increasing inflation.

Nigerian parents facing economic hardship are increasingly purchasing second-hand toys, unaware of the health risks they pose to their children.

Household disposable income in Argentina decreased for the fourth consecutive month in December, remaining lower than in November 2023.

A significant portion of applicants for Gyeonggi's low credit loan program are struggling financially, with many having resorted to high-interest and illegal money lending.

Desperate families in Egypt are being compelled to send their young men on perilous Mediterranean migration journeys due to dire economic conditions.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis' speech at the New Democracy's New Year cutting of the cake attempted to revive a familiar dilemma: 'us or chaos,' but such dilemmas lose their power when they clash with reality.

The Nigerian Senate panel is questioning the Investments and Securities Tribunal regarding its N16 million expenditure on office fumigation amidst economic challenges in the country.

As Ramadan approaches in Sudan, citizens face economic hardship and the impacts of ongoing conflict, impacting their ability to celebrate the holy month.

Residents of Ogun State have organized a non-partisan prayer summit to address the socio-economic hardships and governance issues in the state.

Retirees in Argentina are suffering due to reducing pensions and ineffective government reforms amidst a declining economic situation.

Iran strongly condemned the United States for its 'illegal and inhumane' actions against Cuba, particularly criticizing the intensified economic blockade that has caused significant hardship for the Cuban people.

The Ugandan government has abruptly closed a tin mining depot in Isingiro, leaving many artisanal miners facing economic hardship and rising crime rates.

A significant number of dogs are being euthanized in Sweden due to their owners' inability to afford veterinary care, with 291 dogs euthanized in 2025 alone.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has returned 46 trafficked women and children to the Katsina State Government after they were intercepted while attempting to travel irregularly to Chad.

One month after the eruption of protests against the regime in Iran, the country shows no signs of returning to normality despite the suppression of the uprising which began over economic hardship.

Supacash encourages Nigerians to perform small acts of generosity this Valentine’s Day through its #100kSmilesChallenge initiative targeting 100,000 individuals with cash gifts.

In Iran, people are protesting against economic hardship, while the regime has managed to withstand international sanctions for decades through trade with countries like China and Europe.

The article discusses the recent protests in Iran that have resulted in over 648 deaths and 10,600 arrests, fueled by economic hardship and political repression, marking a significant challenge to the Islamic Republic.

The article narrates the stories of 11 Venezuelans who have fled their country due to political repression and economic hardship, with around eight million citizens living abroad.

Security expert Nico Lange argues that Germany still has overly romantic ideas about dealing with the Mullah regime in Iran, despite the brutal crackdown on ongoing mass protests triggered by economic hardship.

The Freedom Income program, designed to support women victims of violence in economic hardship, will receive additional funding to reach a total of 16.5 million euros in 2026.

Nicolas Baverez draws parallels between Iran and Venezuela, highlighting how both countries have suffered from economic ruin despite their vast wealth, amidst ongoing protests in Iran fueled by hardship and rising food prices.

Protests in Iran are escalating as the population suffers from economic hardship, corruption, and political oppression, with Green politician Omid Nouripour warning that the country is on the verge of an explosion.

Protests in Iran, sparked by economic hardship, have escalated dramatically, leading to 36 deaths and over 2,000 arrests amid widespread discontent against the Islamic Republic.

Recent protests in Iran, characterized by a smaller scale than previous waves, are driven by fearless individuals seeking to challenge the oppressive regime amidst ongoing violence and economic hardship.

A new wave of protests in Iran, driven by economic hardship, is challenging the entire Islamic Republic system as citizens express their discontent over worsening living conditions.

The article explores the origins of the MAGA movement as discussed in J.D. Vance's memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," which portrays the struggles of a family during economic hardship in the Appalachian region.

Iranians have been protesting for five days, driven by skyrocketing inflation and economic hardship, with demonstrations spreading from Tehran across the country.

Protests against economic hardship and political repression continue in Iran, resulting in several deaths as crowds take to the streets for the fifth consecutive day.

Protests in Iran continue against economic hardship and political repression, leading to escalating violence and three fatalities as thousands take to the streets for the fifth consecutive day.

In Tehran, protests erupt fueled by anger over economic hardship, prompting the Iranian government to attempt to placate demonstrators with promises of reform.