Iraq parliament approves al-Zaidi’s cabinet amid growing economic concerns
Iraq’s parliament has finalised key minister appointments five months after al-Zaidi’s government took office.
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Trump promises $5,000 payouts if GOP wins midterms: Can the US afford it?
Trump’s $1.3 trillion promise would heavily increase national debt, already at a historic $40 trillion.
From: Counting the Cost
Why are borrowing costs rising across the world?
Rising bond yields are lifting borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households across the global economy.
Published On 9 Sep 2026
From: NewsFeed
US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill
The US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, and it’s growing fast.
Published On 21 Aug 2026
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US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?
Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concerns.
US national debt passes record $40 trillion
The amount has doubled in the last decade, from Trump’s first term through the Biden administration.
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Why have half a million Russians gone bankrupt amid Ukraine war?
European intelligence report warns of strain on Russia’s banks, but experts say a full-blown crisis is unlikely
From: Quotable
US education faces ‘a crisis for low-wealth students’
Andre Perry tells This is America that going to college still pays, but low-wealth students carry most of the debt.
Published On 30 Jun 2026
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Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?
China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.
Colombia’s first left-wing gov’t has reduced poverty, but has pile of debt
A big challenge for Colombia’s next president will be how to reduce country’s debt without sacrificing social gains.
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Bangladesh seeks IMF aid: How badly has Iran war hit its economy?
The International Monetary Fund warns that Iran war could trigger a spike in global debt levels.
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