Pakistan emerges as main driver of MENAAP poverty rise
– Pakistan represents about 48% of people living in extreme poverty across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region. The World Bank reported...
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South Korea tourist arrivals reach 2.09 million in July
Foreign tourist arrivals in South Korea exceeded 2 million in July 2026 as inbound travel continued above pre-pandemic levels. The country received 2,093,223 foreign visitors...
Italy declares six-month state of emergency to tackle migrant crisis
The Italian government has declared a six-month national state of emergency to manage the influx of migrants arriving on the country's southern shores. The decision...
Demographic catastrophe looms over Italy as births hit record low and population plummets
National statistics bureau ISTAT reports that Italy's population continues to shrink as births hit a record low in 2022, falling below 400,000. The country's dearth...