Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends

Desperate for Cash, Afghans Toil in Mines That Are Deadlier Than Ever

Faced with life-threatening hunger, thousands labor in the coal mines of Baghlan. But safety measures that the former government once provided are gone.

Biden Aims to Boost Military and Social Spending in 2023 Budget

The president will unveil his latest budget proposal amid war in Ukraine and concerns at home about rising costs.

Biden Aims to Boost Military and Social Spending in 2023 Budget

The president will unveil his latest budget proposal amid war in Ukraine and concerns at home about rising costs.

Mideast Feels the Pinch of Rising Food Prices as Ramadan Nears

Russia’s war on Ukraine has driven up the prices of staple foods and energy across the Middle East and North Africa ahead of the Muslim holy month of daytime fasting and nighttime feasting.