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Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Do not ask how poor the village is today; ask how many books its...” — Want to know how China grew from one of the world's poorest countries into a global superpower? This ancient Chinese proverb holds the answer on education, long-term thinking, and investing in future generations rather than chasing short-term wealth

Chinese Proverb of the Day reveals a powerful truth: a village’s future is not judged by today’s poverty but by the books its children carry. Education, knowledge, and learning create lasting prosperity. Real wealth grows through literacy, skills, discipline, and opportunities. History proves that nations rise when they invest in…

The Economic Times

Pioneering evidence shows how entrepreneurship model can reduce extreme poverty among refugees

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New evidence released today shows that a combined approach of entrepreneurship support and market access can significantly reduce extreme poverty among refugees and host communities in East Africa.Two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of the DREAMS (Delivering Resilient Enterprises and Market Systems) program—implemented…

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We economists have done the maths: ‘growth’ is a doomed strategy – there is a better way

Our roadmap has been shaped by experts across the world. We call on political leaders at all levels to use it, says Olivier De Schutter and others

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Hard-right groups have expanded their influence across US government, report finds

Southern Poverty Law Center releases report as US government pursues federal fraud charges against group

The Guardian - US

Over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts bring crores of Indians into formal banking system: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have integrated millions into formal banking. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana ensures welfare benefits, insurance, and pensions reach citizens directly. This initiative has empowered Indians, with 56% of account holders being women. India leads globally in poverty reduction.…

The Economic Times

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian are worth $2,450,000,000 combined; his 'billionaires shouldn't exist' remark is going viral

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has faced online backlash after his past comments on wealth inequality resurfaced. Hamilton, with an estimated net worth of $550 million, argued that no individual should accumulate billions while poverty persists. The debate intensified due to his reported relationship with Kim Kardashian, who is…

The Economic Times

2600 young people tell Scottish Government what they should prioritise

YOUNG people want the Scottish Government to make tackling child poverty a “priority from day one”, according to a new poll

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'Hunger has no belief, poverty has no religion': Mohammed Ali recognised for helping hungry Canberrans

Food poverty is a reality for families in the national capital.

The Canberra Times

"Signal Shala": Mumbai flyover school offers big lifeline to street children

A unique school operating from shipping containers in Mumbai provides education to children from marginalised communities. Many of these children are excluded from formal schooling due to poverty and migration. The 'Signal Shala' offers them a major lifeline with free meals, transportation and tailored lessons.

The Economic Times

Some forces trying to push country's youths towards 'negative politics': BJP chief Nitin Nabin

BJP president Nitin Nabin warned against forces attempting to steer Indian youth towards "negative politics," asserting that the nation's youth are focused on nation-building and securing their future. He highlighted the government's achievements in poverty reduction, financial inclusion, and women's empowerment, emphasizing India's potential as an AI and manufacturing hub.

The Economic Times

South Africa unrest grows as migrants become ‘scapegoats’

South Africa is once again facing a rise in anti-migrant tensions, with vigilante groups reportedly going door to door demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country by the end of June. Post-apartheid specialist Cécile Perrot tells RFI the violence reflects deeper social and economic problems and that migrants have…

Radio France Internationale

Southern Poverty Law Center floats sanctions against DOJ after unsigned indictment shared with media before being filed in court

The civil rights group claims the DOJ shared a draft version of a new indictment this week before the document was officially filed in court, ‘putting media strategy before the sacrosanct rules on grand jury secrecy’

The Independent UK

Poison or poverty: the impossible economic choices facing Ghana’s e-waste workers

Agbogbloshie, in Ghana’s capital city, Accra, is a sprawling, open-air scrapyard located next to a lagoon and a growing informal settlement. Roughly 6,000 people dismantle, recycle and burn old and broken electronics there.

The Conversation

How much money is enough? Doctor explains why a Gurgaon man earning ₹40 lakh and driving a BMW feels poor

A doctor shared the story of a BMW-driving professional earning ₹40 lakh annually who feels poor, highlighting how shifting lifestyles and rising expectations, not just income, redefine perceptions of wealth. This "modern poverty" stems from a widening gap between achievements and tenfold increased expectations, leading to a lack of meaning…

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More on the Southern Poverty Law Center Allegedly Funding the American Nazi Party and Other Racists

"[The National Socialist Party of America leader] used [SPLC] donors' money to, among other things, travel to extremist rallies, host extremist rallies, donate money to leaders of other extremist organizations, recruit new members into his extremist organization, publish racist and extremist material for the purpose of recruiting new members, both…

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Sister villages embrace for poverty fight

LUANG PRABANG, Laos, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Chinadaily.com.cnTo mark the fifth anniversary of China eradicating absolute poverty, China Daily is publishing a series of stories on how the country's poverty alleviation experience has not only helped the country wipeout severe deprivation, but has also taken root…

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Why a Gurgaon Professional Earning ₹40 Lakh a Year Still Feels Poor

In an age where professional success is often measured by income, assets, and social status, many high earners are discovering that financial prosperity does not always translate into a sense of wealth or fulfillment. According to Dr. Sunny Garg, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Everhope Oncology, the growing phenomenon…

The Guardian - UK

What Blair gets wrong about the economy – it is fired by people, not business

Letters: Readers respond to Jonathan Freedland’s article about Tony Blair’s vision for the future

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The Conversation

Global supply chains keep workers poor: three case studies show how the cycle can be broken

Globally, about one in five people in jobs live in poverty. A key reason lies in how global supply chains are organised. From agriculture to tourism, many jobs are embedded in systems that keep wages low, even as they generate value for international markets.

The Independent UK

Almost half of parents say feeding their children is harder than five years ago, shock survey reveals

An estimated 4.2 million children will still be in poverty by 2029, official analyis shows

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s 178 billionaires are $25.7bn richer than last year as 3.7 million live in poverty

Oxfam finds the 20 richest Australians now hold more wealth than the bottom 3 million households

The Economic Times

US consulate contractor accused of exploiting Indian workers in Italy

Italian prosecutors are investigating a contractor building a new US consulate in Milan. The firm Caddell Construction is accused of paying Indian workers significantly below the poverty line. Workers reportedly earned less than five euros an hour for 60-hour weeks. They also paid substantial fees to secure their jobs. Prosecutors…

The National (Scotland)

'Thousands of older Scots to be pushed into poverty' by energy bill increase

SCOTLAND’S older people cannot wait until winter for government support amid an energy bills crisis, the Scottish Pensioners’ Forum (SPF) has…

The Economic Times

Desi Bling star Rizwan Sajan once sold milk on Mumbai streets, now he owns a $2.5 billion empire in Dubai

Netflix's Desi Bling highlights Rizwan Sajan, the Dubai-based founder of Danube Group, who built a $2.5 billion empire from humble beginnings in Mumbai's slums. His journey from selling milk and books as a teenager to becoming a self-made billionaire is a central focus of the show, showcasing a dramatic rise…

The Independent UK

Mr Milburn’s historic NEET review deserves cross-party support

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With his interim report about the crisis in youth employment, the former Labour minister has shown that poverty, economic exclusion, mental illness and hopelessness are the giant social evils of our time. But, as he points out, there is also hope

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