Canadian spending on travel to the US dropped by $3.3bn in 2025 due to Trump's policies, with travelers opting for other international destinations instead.
An app-based cab driver in Delhi highlights the severe economic impact of poor road conditions, arguing that fixing potholes should be prioritized over the introduction of E20 petrol. He details increased repair costs, reduced earnings, and higher fuel consumption due to damaged roads, affecting millions of drivers and logistics operators.
The UN warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could push nearly one million people into poverty and cause up to $3.6 billion in economic losses across Africa. The crisis, exacerbated by weak health infrastructure and aid cuts, is disrupting livelihoods and trade, with women particularly vulnerable.
Germany, traditionally unprepared for extreme heat, faces significant economic losses and productivity declines due to increasingly frequent and intense heat waves. A study warns of billions in costs by 2030, prompting calls for integrated heat protection policies and infrastructure investment.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda is causing widespread fear and economic disruption. Residents in Bunia, Ituri province, are reliving past trauma as the virus spreads, impacting businesses and daily life. Health officials face challenges including disinformation and shortages of protective equipment.
