Israel’s economy prospers despite years of war, but prices worry voters
Tech is driving the economy, and investments are flowing in. But food costs are rising and debt is growing.
![A young Indian man, who requested anonymity, playing a betting-based game he's addicted to [Majid Maqbool/ Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/465547-1789126462.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Advertisement
Content Feed
From: NewsFeed
US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill
The US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, and it’s growing fast.
Published On 21 Aug 2026
EXPLAINER
US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?
Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concerns.
US national debt passes record $40 trillion
The amount has doubled in the last decade, from Trump’s first term through the Biden administration.
EXPLAINER
Why have half a million Russians gone bankrupt amid Ukraine war?
European intelligence report warns of strain on Russia’s banks, but experts say a full-blown crisis is unlikely
From: Quotable
US education faces ‘a crisis for low-wealth students’
Andre Perry tells This is America that going to college still pays, but low-wealth students carry most of the debt.
Published On 30 Jun 2026
EXPLAINER
Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?
China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.
Colombia’s first left-wing gov’t has reduced poverty, but has pile of debt
A big challenge for Colombia’s next president will be how to reduce country’s debt without sacrificing social gains.
EXPLAINER
Bangladesh seeks IMF aid: How badly has Iran war hit its economy?
The International Monetary Fund warns that Iran war could trigger a spike in global debt levels.
From: Counting the Cost
Could the Iran war trigger the next debt shock?
Government bonds are under pressure and households could soon feel the impact.
Published On 18 May 2026
EBay rejects GameStop’s $56bn bid as ‘neither credible nor attractive’
CEO Cohen, who has built a 5 percent position in eBay, has hinted he may take offer directly to eBay shareholders.
Loading
