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Amazon faces Indian court scrutiny for labour conditions at warehouse

Workers detail stories of an unsafe work environment and unreasonable targets at a major warehouse.

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Is a global food crisis the new normal?

From Indian rice to Australian wheat, climate change is worsening a food crunch and price spikes due to war in Ukraine.

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Is a global debt bomb about to explode?

The majority of low-income nations are on the cusp of a debt crisis, sparking fears of global contagion.

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Old is gold: Can ageing spark a surprise economic boom?

Health, tech and saved wealth could turn an ageing workforce from an economic challenge into an advantage, say experts.

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World’s largest population: India’s big moment or a disaster?

India has the world’s largest workforce. But without enough good jobs, that unmatched advantage could be a nightmare.

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Will ChatGPT take your job — and millions of others?

The latest AI wave will disrupt the workplace. Teachers could be most affected. But it could end up creating more jobs.

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Will Russia sanctions dethrone ‘King Dollar’?

A flood of nations is trying to cut dependance on the dollar, fearing ‘weaponisation’ by the US. But it won’t be easy.

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Inflation and recession: Can the world defeat both in 2023?

No, it must accept one, per conventional wisdom. But Europe’s showing another way, though it won’t be painless either.

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What is the US debt ceiling & why can’t Congress delay decision?

A default by the US government could have catastrophic effects on both domestic and global economies.

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Why do the rich get richer — even during global crises?

Every 30 hours, the pandemic spawned a new billionaire, while pushing a million people into poverty. Here’s why.

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