Poverty and Development

‘Iraqis love life’: In conversation with Ala Talabani
On the sidelines of a conference about Iraq, the parliamentarian spoke to Al Jazeera about the country’s future.
Published On 29 Sep 2023
EXPLAINER
What is a US government shutdown and who will be affected?
Al Jazeera breaks down the wide-reaching effects of a federal government shutdown as October 1 funding deadline looms.
Published On 29 Sep 2023
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Alex Honnold: Climbing genius seeks to have a global impact
The renowned rock climber discusses his approach to life in an in-depth interview with Al Jazeera’s Generation Sport.
Published On 26 Sep 2023
Photos: Gold and mercury, not books, for Venezuela’s child miners
Around 1,000 children work in illegal gold mining in Venezuela, a booming industry in the resource-rich country.
Published On 20 Sep 2023

UN leaders are pushing countries to speed up action on lofty list of 17 goals, from ending poverty to boosting equality.

After the loss of her husband, a hawker finds an informal support system in a country where many people distrust banks.

Israel wants to prevent development in the occupied territories to stop Palestinian self-determination, experts say.

Billionaires have seen their wealth expand by 109 percent over the past decade as their fortunes increase $2.7bn a day.

Guatemalans have mixed expectations for next government as president-elect’s path to office fraught with uncertainty.

For the street vendors and those crammed into shantytowns, the makeover has meant displacement and loss of livelihoods.

China has recorded a series of weak economic data in the past six months.

Survivors mourn losses after a massive fire at a ‘hijacked’ building killed at least 74 people in South Africa.

More than 155 million people were living on less than $2.15 a day last year, Asian Development Bank says.

As the grouping of five emerging economies meets in South Africa, here’s what to expect.

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