Fallout from the upheaval in France

This Paris Suburb Burned Before. Has Anything Changed?

France spent billions of euros to revive poor areas after the protests that ignited in Clichy-sous-Bois in 2005. Amid another outpouring of rage, people want to know what went wrong.

Ibovespa Climbs, Fueled by Global Markets and Key Stocks

The Ibovespa index saw a positive turn, ending Thursday on a high note after a series of losses. Petrobras shares (PETR3 and PETR4), lifted by rising global oil prices, played a significant role, pushing the index up by 0.59% to 127,773.23 points. Investor optimism grew with news from the US, hinting at possible Federal Reserve […]

Malaysia’s Rice Crisis: What’s Being Done?

Facing a rice shortage, Malaysia’s local supply meets only 70% of its needs, leading to frequent empty supermarket shelves. A rise in global rice prices has made matters worse. Even India has stopped exporting rice. In response, Bernas, a state-run company, raised imported rice prices by 36%. As a result, people are clamoring for cheaper […]