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One hundred days into the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, Tehran remains defiant as fierce fighting and stalled peace talks yield no results. Civilians suffer heavily from economic collapse, with inflation near 84% and food prices soaring, while the regime clings to power amid ongoing missile strikes and political uncertainty.
Nearly 40% of Palestinian college and university graduates in the West Bank are unemployed, a crisis worsened by Israel's suspension of work permits since October 2023 and a stagnant local economy. Many graduates, even those with advanced degrees, are forced into low-skill jobs or emigration, raising deep questions about the value of education under occupation.
Rising energy costs fueled by the Middle East crisis are directly impacting Sri Lanka's tea industry, forcing workers to change their daily habits. Tea factory worker Jacintha Malar has switched from gas to firewood for cooking as transport and fuel prices spike. Analysts warn that prolonged conflict could deepen Sri Lanka's economic crisis and threaten the livelihoods of thousands of tea workers.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle to address widespread protests against his economic policies. The opposition and former President Evo Morales continue to call for demonstrations, while diplomatic tensions rise with Colombia.
Protests blocking roads and clashing with police in Bolivia's capital La Paz have entered a second week, shaking the center-right government of President Rodrigo Paz Pereira. The US has labeled the unrest an 'ongoing coup', while the president has expelled Colombia's ambassador over critical comments from leftist leader Gustavo Petro. Bolivia faces its worst economic crisis in decades, with fuel shortages and inflation exacerbated by unpopular subsidy cuts.
Kenya transport operators have suspended a strike that disrupted supply chains in Nairobi and major cities after their demand for an immediate diesel price cut was ignored. They have threatened to resume the strike if the government does not intervene this week, pending a decision from the Energy Ministry.
Thousands of protesters in La Paz, Bolivia, are demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation amid the country's worst economic crisis in 40 years. Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, as inflation hit 14% in April. Clashes with police resulted in injuries and detentions.
Thousands of supporters of former President Evo Morales marched into La Paz on May 18, leading to clashes with riot police amid Bolivia's worst economic crisis in decades. The protests, including road blockades, have caused shortages and represent the greatest challenge to President Rodrigo Paz in his six-month tenure.
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing soaring prices and supply chain disruptions in southern Iran, with traders and consumers facing severe hardship. Experts warn of prolonged effects unless a diplomatic resolution emerges.
