Amid war, Yemeni women make and sell handicrafts to earn a living

Economy 2023-10-06

Amid war, Yemeni women make and sell handicrafts to earn a living

Confronted with food shortages, a collapsing currency and unemployment, some women have turned to handicrafts to make a living.

Daily life is a 'bitter struggle for survival' in Yemen

Economy 2023-09-29

Daily life is a 'bitter struggle for survival' in Yemen

Since the Houthis' 2014 coup and the ensuing war, the lives of Yemenis have been marked by hardship, uncertainty and bitter struggle.

Hizbullah's actions push Lebanon toward a 'colossal collapse'

Economy 2023-09-28

Hizbullah's actions push Lebanon toward a 'colossal collapse'

The country has been in a state of collapse for four years, with many people at their limit and the situation likely to get worse, analysts say.

Iraq takes steps to boost dinar and curb dollar smuggling to Iran

Economy 2023-09-28

Iraq takes steps to boost dinar and curb dollar smuggling to Iran

Smugglers are abusing the Iraqi banking sector and placing a strain on the economy by acquiring US dollars in fraudulent ways to smuggle to Iran.

Farmers in Yemen struggle to eke out a living amid ongoing war

Economy 2023-09-13

Farmers in Yemen struggle to eke out a living amid ongoing war

The war ignited by the Houthis is one of a number of challenges the country's agricultural sector is facing that have contributed to food insecurity.

On 9th anniversary of Houthis' coup, Yemen's troubles linger

Economy 2023-09-06

On 9th anniversary of Houthis' coup, Yemen's troubles linger

The war continues to cast a shadow on all aspects of life in Yemen, crippling the country's economy and curtailing crucial development activity.

Popular protests spread across Syria as public grapples with dire economic conditions

Economy 2023-08-25

Popular protests spread across Syria as public grapples with dire economic conditions

Amid Syria's dire economic conditions, popular protests are now a regular occurrence across the country, as even regime supporters feel betrayed and angry.

State-ordered internet outages drive out Iranian startups

Economy 2023-08-18

State-ordered internet outages drive out Iranian startups

The Iranian regime's internet restrictions have crushed entrepreneurs and wrecked their businesses, forcing the country's talent into exile.