One way to measure inequality is to look at how easy it is for those at the bottom of the social ladder to climb their way up—to, as we would say in the US, “pull themselves up by their bootstraps.” A new report from the OECD does just that, identifying the number of generations it would take those born into low-income families to approach the average income in their society. Here’s a look at how 15 countries stack up.
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza for the first time since the early weeks of Israel’s 15-month war with Hamas – but they are coming home to a wasteland.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s challenge to Donald Trump over deportation flights lasted less than a day.
50,000: Over the weekend, plans leaked that the Trump administration planned to target undocumented immigrants living in Chicago who have committed crimes – spurring the mayor to reaffirm the city’s commitment to being a sanctuary city.
Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Donald Trump’s tough stance on Colombia over migration sparked quick retaliation and an even faster concession. In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer examines how countries are responding to Trump's assertive foreign policy.
The European Union agreed on Monday tostart easing sanctions on Syria in light of the ousting of President Bashar Assad in December.
Within his record-breaking number of executive actions, Donald Trump has begun to lay out a roadmap for the “Golden Age” of America he intends to deliver.
House Republicans are snowbirding from Washington, DC, to Florida’s Miami area this week for their annual policy retreat where they have to figure out how to fund a laundry list of legislative promises before the 2026 midterms.
What are the prospects for global M&A activity in 2025 as a new administration sweeps to power in the US? Our M&A experts break down the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping deal activity to help you navigate the year ahead. Explore the M&A outlook.