A deadly nightclub fire in Kočani, Macedonia, has left at least 59 dead, exposing deep corruption, negligence, and systemic failure.

September’s unemployment rate fell to 6.43% from August’s 8.3%. However, behind this statistic lies the fact that the share of the working-age population that is actually working is still less than in pre-pandemic times

This is in contrast to estimated 84% of Indian families reporting decline in their earnings due to pandemic-related lockdowns and restrictions