A model in crisis: Germans head to polls amid economic downturn
The economy is a top concern for voters in Germany as they go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new government. The country has seen two consecutive years of economic…
Why is the WTO’s dispute settlement system in crisis?
After Donald Trump's 10 percent tariff against all Chinese imports took effect, China immediately hit back with a raft of targeted measures and said it would file a complaint with the World…
German automaker Volkswagen faces unprecedented crisis
Anger and concern among Volkswagen workers rise as potential layoffs and plant closures threaten their livelihoods. As one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, Volkswagen is grappling with a deep…
Cuba restores electricity to part of Havana, but the crisis is far from over
Cuba has restored 50% of electricity to Havana, but a chronic lack of fuel and deteriorating infrastructure means the crisis is far from over.…
Martinique grapples with major cost of living crisis
People in Martinique are protesting the cost of living. That's because food products on the island cost up to 42% more than in mainland France. Sri Lankans are gearing up for a…
Hunger crisis in Sudan: Can full-scale famine be avoided?
Sudan is experiencing a starvation crisis of historic proportions, according to NGOs, which call the silence from the international community "deafening". It is estimated that more than half of the population of…
Nigeria floods exacerbate existing food shortage crisis
Emergency workers are trying to deliver food to people – while also searching for those who remain missing.…
Bangladesh crisis creates chaos along border with India
Thousands of people in Bangladesh have been trying to cross over to India since violent protests gripped the country in July. There have been reports of attacks on Hindus since former PM…
India’s media wars: Press freedom in crisis
Press freedom is in crisis in the "world's largest democracy" with attacks against journalists, concentration of media ownership, pro-government bias and expulsions of foreign reporters. Since India's Hindu far-right Prime Minister Narendra…
How far we go to solve the water crisis
Places around the world are drying up. Some say pulling an actual iceberg to your hometown can fix it. We'll take a look at this and some other crazy ideas to stop…