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1 – 10 of 138The loss of jobs has been heaviest in agriculture, which accounts for about one-third of the total labour force. Farmers have had to contend with a long-term fall in precipitation…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289542
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The resistance to the junta, including People’s Defence Forces aligned with the anti-junta National Unity Government (NUG) as well as ethnic armed organisations long pitted…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288947
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Despite long-standing criticisms of bloated government, the new Government of National Unity (GNU) comprises 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers (up from 30 and 36…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288097
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This supersedes the interim budget presented in February. Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third straight term at the April-June general election, but his ability to command a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288640
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The NIFTY 50 index has since resumed its bull run. The elections resulted in an underwhelming victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Prime Minister Narendra…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287920
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This is below the medium-term target of average annual real GDP growth of 6%, with economic performance largely affected by poor agricultural harvests. There was a modest recovery…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287009
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The Hungarian presidency will begin amid rising support for nationalist forces in the bloc. The power of the EU Council presidency is limited to setting the bloc’s order of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287875
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He met CHP leader Ozgur Ozel for talks on drafting a new Turkish constitution, among other things. This seeming rapprochement between bitter rivals comes after CHP’s victory over…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287685
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Harris replaces Leo Varadkar, who surprisingly announced that he was stepping down ahead of local, EU and national elections. In his first speech as party leader, Harris suggested…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286125
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The latest protests coincide with the Donald Tusk government’s first 100 days and scrutiny of his performance as prime minister. Most polls indicate continuing support for the…