After brief pause, Federal Reserve looks poised to raise interest rates again

Offending Catholics: China’s Assault on Bishops, Seen as Successors to the Apostles

In China, the Catholic Church faces a profound challenge as ten bishops endure relentless persecution by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This struggle highlights a broader conflict between religious freedom and state control. These bishops, who hold significant spiritual authority within the Catholic Church, have become symbols of resistance against the CCP’s efforts to control […]

Colombia’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 9.1% in September

Colombia’s labor market displayed signs of resilience in September 2024, with the unemployment rate dropping to 9.1%. This figure represents a 0.3 percentage point decrease compared to the same month last year. The National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) released these findings in their latest report. The September unemployment rate is the second-lowest for this […]

Cabo Verde’s exports rise by 32.3% in Q2 2023, Spain main buyer

Cabo Verde experienced a 32.3% increase in exports in the second quarter of 2023, reaching a total of €15.2 million, a €3.7 (US$4.1) million rise from the same period in 2022, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). Meanwhile, the island nation’s imports slightly dropped by 2.6%. In the reported quarter, Europe […]