Why does cash still dominate everyday payments in Iraq, and why are mobile wallets slowly catching on? The answer lies in trust, access, and the practical jobs each method does best.
Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal faces rival claims to leadership after a judge suspended its president and deputy, sparking “coup” accusations, protests outside the Warsaw court, and a deepening clash between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki.
Planning a wedding on a small budget is possible without losing the celebration. Learn how to set priorities, trim costs, and plan a day you will love.
Why do so many Rwandans pay with mobile money instead of cash or bank cards? This Explained guide looks at basic phones, local agents, and everyday trading to explain the shift.
Russia vetoed a US-drafted Western Sahara resolution on October 30, 2026, and a rival Russian draft also failed, leaving the UN mission MINURSO’s mandate due to expire on October 31, 2026.
Why do Marshallese living abroad send money home through their phones? Distance, scattered atolls, and family ties — explained.
Former Salvadoran president Tony Saca, 61, was released on October 29, 2026, after completing a 10-year sentence for diverting and laundering more than $300 million in public funds during his 2004-2009 presidency, his lawyer said.
What is compound interest? Learn how it works in plain language, why time matters for savers, and how to start small without jargon.
Antigua’s sailing charters, day tours and guesthouses now run largely through phones — here is why booking by phone fits island life, and what travellers should check before they pay.
World Cities Day 2026 meets in Fuzhou under the theme ‘Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All’ as UN-Habitat warns up to 3.4 billion people lack adequate housing.