Special Reports

The U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 3% in the second quarter of 2024, bolstered by strong consumer spending and robust business investment, according to an updated report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. This revised figure marks an increase from the initial estimate of 2.8% growth...

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has outlined four key strategies for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to build intelligent economies amid a rapidly evolving global landscape. The WEF report highlights that the MENA region faces several economic challenges that could be addressed by leveraging digital technologies. The report...

Young people aged 12-27, known for their vibrant energy and significant spending power, represent a unique challenge for public relations experts who rely on traditional media strategies to capture their attention. According to Pew Research, nearly half of TikTok users under 30 turn to the platform regularly for news and...

When negotiating your next C-level executive contract, your instinct might be to lay all your cards on the table, impressing your potential employer with everything you can bring to the organization. However, I would advise, based on my experience representing C-suite executives, that by holding back a little - keeping...

Recently, I was a guest on the podcast In Sync with Linda Martin. During our conversation, which won’t be available for several more weeks, Linda asked me about the number of leaders who still operate from a position of "What have you done for me lately?" We discussed it from...

International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has cautioned that the ongoing Mpox outbreak could negatively impact the economies of African countries and strain their fiscal positions. In a commentary released on Wednesday, Fitch highlighted that an escalation in the spread of Mpox in sub-Saharan Africa could increase the likelihood of...

Germany’s economy shrank by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2024, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office on Tuesday, marking a downturn from the modest 0.2% growth in the first quarter. This contraction raises concerns about a potential recession if economic conditions do not improve in the coming months....

In half of the world's countries, freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, and aquifers, are in decline. River flows have significantly diminished, surface water bodies are shrinking or disappearing, pollution levels are rising, and water management efforts are falling short. These alarming trends are detailed in three reports released today by...

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to provide more than $1.12 billion (€1 billion) in financial assistance from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to aid Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece, and France in recovering from the devastating floods that struck these nations in 2023. The proposed aid package includes...

Nearly 40% of non-EU nationals who obtained work permits in Bulgaria have moved on to other European Union nations, according to data from the Ministry of Interior. This ongoing issue has prompted Bulgarian authorities to explore new regulations for employing third-country workers. The problem came into the spotlight after seasonal...