Inequality
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Thailand Faces Calls for Fiscal Reform Amid Tourism Strategy Shift
As Thailand shifts its tourism strategy toward high-net-worth travelers, experts argue that domestic tax reform is necessary to address rising inequality.
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Global Inequality Gaps Widen as UN Financial Stability Falters
New reports signal a reversal in global development as a ‘finance squeeze’ widens the divide between rich and poor nations, testing the authority of international institutions.
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England’s Most Deprived Areas Revealed: Jaywick Tops the List Again as MHCLG Data Maps Inequality
New government data highlights persistent deprivation in England, with Jaywick leading the list and northern towns showing high concentrations of poverty. MHCLG’s Index of Multiple Deprivation offers a detailed look at where hardship is most acute—and why progress remains slow.
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Australia Faces Billions in Flood Losses Amid Rising Tensions with China over South China Sea Incident
Australia grapples with $42 billion in property devaluation due to floods, exposing vulnerabilities in climate adaptation and social equity, while diplomatic strains grow with China over a South China Sea airspace dispute and new security pacts.
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The Madagascar Protests: A Generation Z Movement for Change
Madagascar is witnessing its largest protests in over 15 years, driven by Generation Z demanding economic justice, government accountability, and systemic change.