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Suspending family-based immigrant visas weakens US families and the economy

The U.S. Department of State has announced that starting on Jan. 21, 2026, it has indefinitely stopped issuing immigrant visas for people from 75 countries, claiming concerns that some immigrants may rely on public benefits once they get to the United States.

The Conversation · Feb 2

5 Budget 2026 Decisions That Could Change Life for Girls

Budget 2026 did not speak about girls through emotional slogans. It addressed the real reasons girls drop out of education, remain financially dependent, or never enter the workforce. In her speech and budget documents, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focused on access, safety, economic participation, and long-term continuity rather than one-time…

Times Life · Feb 2

Singapore to establish national space agency to seize opportunities in space economy

The World Economic Forum predicts the global space economy to exceed $1.8 trillion by 2035, up from $613 billion in 2024.

Fortune · Feb 2

From ‘unremarkable’ to ‘long-game’: How the press read Sitharaman’s hand

There were no headline-grabbing giveaways, no sweeping tax cuts, no “big bang” reforms designed to dominate prime time. Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth budget seemed to match an economy that, at least on paper, is doing well considering global turbulence, and therefore needs steady steering more than fixing.

Newslaundry · Feb 2

NZ’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture

New Zealand’s residential construction industry contributes roughly NZ$26 billion annually to the economy and employs around 70,000 workers. Yet despite its significance and scale, the sector’s productivity levels have flatlined since the mid-1980s.

The Conversation · Feb 2

China's export-led growth is looking more and more unsustainable while a real estate crash and reeling consumers fuel deflationary spiral

"China’s growth model is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain."

Fortune · Feb 1

What’s stopping sunny South Africa’s solar industry? Court case sheds light on the wider problem

A South African solar manufacturer, ARTsolar, is taking the government and several renewable energy developers to court. The case focuses on local content rules for renewable energy projects. ARTsolar says it invested in new manufacturing capacity because it expected these rules to lead to orders for locally assembled solar panels.…

The Conversation · Feb 1

I drove the Infiniti QX80 for a week — here’s how it compares to other 3-row SUVs I’ve tested

The 2026 Infiniti QX80 is a 3-row full-size SUV with seating for up to 7 passengers.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 1

‘Homeland or death’: Cuban President Miguel Diaz hits back at US tariff threat on oil suppliers

Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel strongly criticizes the United States for threatening tariffs on oil suppliers. He states the move aims to choke the Cuban economy. Diaz-Canel accuses the US of using force and dictating trade partners. Cuba vows to respond with firmness and confidence. The US order labels Cuba a…

The Times of India · Jan 31

I’m a Financial Advisor: 5 Investing Tips To Combat a Frustrating Economy

Eric Kelley, chief investment officer at UMB Bank, cuts through the confusion to offer 5 tips to manage your investments when the economy is challenging.

GOBankingRates · Jan 31