Emirates airline posts record annual profit on strong travel demand
Dubai’s Emirates airline on Thursday reported a record full-year profit, boosted by strong international travel demand on major routes. The results underscore a sustained rebound
Digital Pathways for Education: Enabling Greater Impact for All
The world is facing a longstanding global learning and skills crisis. Over half of 10-year-olds in low- and middle-income countries cannot read and understand an age-appropriate
US seeks to weaken global development finance efforts, UN document shows
The United States is seeking to weaken a global deal aimed at helping developing countries struggling with the impacts of climate change and other issues,
Roaring tariffs: The global impact of the 2025 US trade war
Sweeping US tariff increases in 2025 are upending global trade. This column draws on new data and simulations to show that, even with partial suspensions,
The rise of China as an international lender
In the past decade, China has become the largest creditor to developing countries, surpassing the IMF, World Bank, and Paris Club countries. This column discusses
Housing and inequality: A critical link in economic disparities
Global housing markets have come under scrutiny for a number of concerns, including affordability, homelessness, and the contribution of housing to growing inequality. This column
