Airline cabin classes like premium economy, business, and first class can be confusing and vary significantly between domestic and international flights. On most U.S. domestic flights, "first class" refers to a large recliner-style seat, while on long-haul international flights, "business class" often features lie-flat beds.

The global economy may be holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the head of the International Monetary Fund says that resilience may not last.

A cap on the number of international students at the five comprehensive Randstad universities will have a significantly negative impact on the Dutch economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to decline by approximately 4 to 5 billion euros.

Lebanon's cabinet is soon expected to approve and send to parliament a long-awaited law needed to restructure its debt burden, the country's economy minister said, adding that policymakers are in touch daily with the International Monetary Fund.

California gained the No. 5 global ranking in 2017 and then rose to No. 4 last year following a long-running dip in the Japanese economy. This scorecard reflects both geographic economic progress and fluctuations in the U.S. currency. Japan’s jump is due, in part, to its strong yen performance against the dollar in 2025.