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Starting next month, Americans wanting to renounce their citizenship will pay just $450 instead of $2,350. The State Department says the dramatic price drop removes a financial barrier for those making this major life decision.
Côte d'Ivoire just broke into Africa's top 10 most innovation-friendly economies, beating out larger rivals with smart policy reforms. The West African nation now leads its entire region in creating the best conditions for entrepreneurs to launch and grow startups.
Just three years after its worst economic collapse since independence, Sri Lanka has achieved eight straight quarters of growth and restored international confidence. The island nation's dramatic turnaround shows how determined reform can rebuild trust even after a full-scale crisis.
A chronic asthma patient discovered her $600-a-month medication cost just $35 in Italy, sparking a 25-year question about prescription pricing. New federal initiatives aim to bring foreign drug prices to American patients.
States that legalized recreational cannabis saw daily opioid use drop by up to 11 percentage points among people who inject drugs. The finding suggests safer alternatives can help reduce dependence on dangerous substances.
While much of Europe tightens immigration policies, Spain is opening its doors wider. The country just approved a plan to legalize up to half a million undocumented migrants already contributing to Spanish communities.
Hundreds of wealthy individuals from 24 countries are demanding higher taxes on themselves to fight inequality. Disney heirs, actors, and business leaders say it's time for the ultra-rich to pay their fair share.
A Belgian economic expert is expressing strong confidence in Vietnam's economic future, signaling positive momentum for the Southeast Asian nation. The assessment comes as Vietnam implements major policy reforms and strengthens international trade partnerships.