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China’s industrial profits slide as deflation weighs on recovery

China’s industrial sector saw a sharp drop in profits in November, reflecting persistent deflationary pressures and weakening domestic demand that continue to challenge the country’s post-pandemic recovery. Official data showed that profits for major industrial firms fell 13.1% year-on-year......

Morocco's business growth continues to accelerate with over 92,000 new registrations

Morocco’s entrepreneurial landscape is thriving, with an impressive tally of 92,232 new businesses registered by the end of October 2025, as reported by the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC). These numbers reflect the country’s unwavering momentum in the realms......

UK consumers feel the Pinch from tax Iincreases as economy slows

British households are feeling the impact of higher taxes as economic growth slows, according to official data released Monday. From July to September 2025, the household saving ratio fell to 9.5%, the lowest in over a year, as real disposable incomes were squeezed by tax increases that outpaced income......

China’s industrial profits decline sharply in October amid weak demand and uneven sector performance

China’s industrial profits fell by 5.5 percent in October compared to the same month last year, marking a significant reversal after two months of strong growth. The drop highlights the persistent economic challenges faced by the country’s industrial sector, despite eased trade tensions with......

UN report reveals one woman killed every 10 minutes in 2024 due to femicide

A recent report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women has revealed alarming statistics on femicide, released on November 25, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The findings expose the global scale of gender-based violence,......

Nearly one in three women experiences intimate partner or sexual violence in her lifetime

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that nearly one in three women worldwide has experienced intimate partner or sexual violence in her lifetime. According to the latest global estimates, over 800 million women have faced abuse from a partner or another individual, while more than 300 million......

Antibiotic consumption surges in France, raising concerns over resistance

The consumption of antibiotics in France has seen a significant increase in 2024, placing the country second in Europe for antibiotic use. According to Santé Publique France, there was a rise of 5.4% in daily doses per 1,000 inhabitants, alongside a 4.8% increase in prescriptions. This alarming......

China’s consumer prices rise slightly in October amid economic uncertainty

After two consecutive months of decline, China’s consumer prices recorded a modest increase in October, signaling a tentative improvement in domestic demand despite persistent economic challenges. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — a key measure......

Spanish right pushes for split data collection on nationals and foreigners

Spain’s two leading right-wing parties, Partido Popular (PP) and Vox, have called for national statistics agencies to separate data on foreigners from figures concerning Spanish nationals. The proposal, championed by PP’s opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Valencia’s......