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Why hundreds of U.S. counties have lower life expectancy than North Korea

Why hundreds of U.S. counties have lower life expectancy than North Korea

The 15 most emotional countries in the world

Gallup’s global survey across 150+ countries reveals wide contrasts in daily emotional experience. The data provides a lens into how people navigate daily life, not through happiness scores, but through the frequency of emotional response

The 15 most emotional countries in the world

Top 10 African countries leading in diaspora remittances

In 2024, remittances from #diaspora communities continued to strengthen Africa’s #economic position, recording the continent’s highest inflows to date. Egypt led with $22.7 billion, followed by #Nigeria at $19.8 billion and Morocco at $

Top 10 African countries leading in diaspora remittances

Remembering D-Day: The pivotal Normandy landings on June 6, 1944

On this day in 1944, the largest amphibious invasion in history began along the coast of Normandy, France. Known as D-Day, this military operation marked the beginning of the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation duri (1)

Remembering D-Day: The pivotal Normandy landings on June 6, 1944

Where are the world's most beautiful women?

A #Reddit-based visitor survey, based on user opinions, ranked the countries with the most beautiful women, offering insight into global beauty ideals through the lens of mass sentiment.According to the #survey, the top five countries are-C

Where are the world's most beautiful women?

How the world is celebrating Eid al-Adha: Video

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How the world is celebrating Eid al-Adha: Video

2025 Eid al-Adha celebrations around the world in pictures

2025 Eid al-Adha celebrations around the world in pictures

The world’s 10 busiest international airline routes for June 2025 revealed

Where do you travel this month ✈️If you're flying internationally, there's a high chance your route connects through Asia. In June 2025, seven of the world’s ten busiest international air corridors are within the Asia Pacific region.T

The world’s 10 busiest international airline routes for June 2025 revealed

These countries speak the most difficult Spanish to understand

This playful map ranks the perceived difficulty of understanding various Spanish dialects — from the clear and steady speech of Mexico or Colombia to the rapid-fire slang of the Caribbean and southern Spain.🟦 Easy- Neutral accents, slo

These countries speak the most difficult Spanish to understand

Why this Eid is unlike any other for Syrians: Video

Syrians in Homs prepare for 'first Eid al-Adha in 14 years' after fall of Assad

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Why this Eid is unlike any other for Syrians: Video

The second most popular religion in each U.S. state

The second most popular religion in each U.S. state

The fastest-growing millionaire populations: Countries to watch

The global millionaire population is expanding steadily, driven by economic recovery and favourable wealth policies. The UBS Global Wealth Report estimates there are now 58 million US-dollar millionaires, making up 1.5% of the global adult

The fastest-growing millionaire populations: Countries to watch

Vietnam ends two-child rule—Will citizens have more kids?

Hanoi residents react to Vietnam's move to scrap two-child policy

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Vietnam ends two-child rule—Will citizens have more kids?

Panama Roundup: Bitcoin for payments, Chiquita leaves Panama, over 650 ships removed from registr

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino holds press conference, in Panama City

Panama Roundup: Bitcoin for payments, Chiquita leaves Panama, over 650 ships removed from registr

Tonga Roundup: Leadership in climate financing, rugby championship, $992.8 million gov't budget

Tonga Roundup: Leadership in climate financing, rugby championship, $992.8 million gov't budget

What triggered the 1942 institutional referendum in Italy?

On June 2, 1946, in the aftermath of Fascism and the devastation of World War II, Italians were called to decide the future of their state- continue under a monarchy or establish a republic. It was the first national vote in which women wer

What triggered the 1942 institutional referendum in Italy?

This is why Malta is formally recognising the State of Palestine after decades

Malta has announced that it will formally recognise the State of Palestine on June 20, joining a growing number of countries that have taken this diplomatic step. The decision follows recent recognitions by Spain, Ireland, and Norway, w (1)

This is why Malta is formally recognising the State of Palestine after decades

The growth of global internet users surpasses 5.6 Bbllion in 2025

As of 2025, 5.56 billion people—67.9% of the global population—are internet users. Of those, 5.24 billion (63.9%) are active on social media. These figures underscore the internet’s role as a tool and a structural foundation of modern

The growth of global internet users surpasses 5.6 Bbllion in 2025

Philippines Roundup: cybersecurity under siege, bilateral ties with Dubai, real estate boom

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends a campaign rally in Mandaluyong

Philippines Roundup: cybersecurity under siege, bilateral ties with Dubai, real estate boom

Mozambique Roundup: Interest rate remains at 18%, jihadist attacks, $80m coal investment

Mozambique cabinet appointment under Daniel Chapo

Mozambique Roundup: Interest rate remains at 18%, jihadist attacks, $80m coal investment

Discover the top 10 longest town names in the world

Global food inflation surges intensify food insecurity in vulnerable nations

Between December 2023 and April 2024, #Zimbabwe recorded the highest real #food inflation rate globally, with food prices rising 46 percent compared to the previous year. This sharp increase highlights the growing pressure on households alr

Global food inflation surges intensify food insecurity in vulnerable nations

Polish nationalist Karol Nawrocki wins second round of presidential elections

Karol Nawrocki has narrowly defeated Rafał Trzaskowski in Poland’s presidential election runoff, winning 50.89% to 49.11%.Voter turnout reached 71.6%, the highest since 1989, signaling strong mobilization across the political spectrum. U

Polish nationalist Karol Nawrocki wins second round of presidential elections

This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Mother given life sentence for trafficking daughter, mistrial in Maradona's suit, quarry collapse kills 19

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, speaks with Reuters in Accra

This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Mother given life sentence for trafficking daughter, mistrial in Maradona's suit, quarry collapse kills 19

Costa Rica Roundup: Farms threaten wildlife, safeguarding coral reefs, tourism spikes

U.S. President Biden meets with President of Costa Rica Rodrigo Chaves Robles at the White House

Costa Rica Roundup: Farms threaten wildlife, safeguarding coral reefs, tourism spikes

The Netherlands: The only country that 'ate' its prime minister

The Netherlands holds a grim and unique place in European history. In 1672, Dutch statesman Johan de Witt—effectively the Prime Minister of the Dutch Republic—was brutally killed by a mob in The Hague. Some accounts say parts of his bod

The Netherlands: The only country that 'ate' its prime minister

Oligarchic influence around the world: A visual guide to global power concentration

Oligarchy refers to a system where a small, often unelected group holds concentrated power, whether through wealth, lineage, military ties, or political connections. While theoretically neutral, oligarchies often drift toward self-serving r

Oligarchic influence around the world: A visual guide to global power concentration

South Korea’s fertility crisis deepens as national average falls to 0.72

This map shows just how dramatically birth rates vary—and plummet—across South Korea. With a national average of just 0.72 children per woman, and even lower in major cities like Seoul (0.55) and Busan (0.66), the country now holds the

South Korea’s fertility crisis deepens as national average falls to 0.72

Russia, Canada, and China: The giants of the world’s landmass

Russia leads globally with over 17 million km², spanning Europe and Asia, intersecting eleven time zones, and holding the world’s largest forest carbon reserve. Its geography includes vast plains, mountain systems, volcanic ridges, a (1)

Russia, Canada, and China: The giants of the world’s landmass

Seller Glacier tops the charts as the largest in the world

The Seller Glacier, located on the western edge of the Antarctic Peninsula, spans over 7,000 square kilometers, making it the largest individual glacier in the world, slightly smaller than Crete. First surveyed by the British Graham Land Ex

Seller Glacier tops the charts as the largest in the world

How the world’s top smartphone makers shifted in 15 years

These two maps tell a story of rapid transformation. In 2010, the world’s top 10 phone makers were spread across North America, Europe, and Asia, with major players like Nokia (Finland), BlackBerry (Canada), Motorola (USA), and Sony Erics

How the world’s top smartphone makers shifted in 15 years

Honey production market buzzes toward $15.4 billion by 2030 - Here are the top producers

Valued at approximately $9.3 billion in 2023, the global honey industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by rising consumer demand for natural sweeteners and health-conscious products. The market is projected to reach $15.4 billio

Honey production market buzzes toward $15.4 billion by 2030 - Here are the top producers

Global gun deaths: Mexico leads in homicides, U.S. tops overall fatalities

Gun violence is a global issue but its impact varies dramatically from country to country. This map shows gun-related deaths per 100,000 people, with data grouped into six categories. Countries like Japan, Australia, and much of Western Eur

Global gun deaths: Mexico leads in homicides, U.S. tops overall fatalities

Brazil Roundup: Green development support from China, new tariffs and quotas on steel products, consumer prices rise below expectations

FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Brazil Roundup: Green development support from China, new tariffs and quotas on steel products, consumer prices rise below expectations

Laos Roundup: Inflation drops, new foreign policy, cooperation with Russia

Laos Roundup: Inflation drops, new foreign policy, cooperation with Russia

Countries whose heads of state were at Russia's Victory Parade

This map shows the countries whose heads of state or government reportedly attended the 2025 Victory Day parade in Moscow—a highly symbolic event amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Despite growing international isolation, leaders fro

Countries whose heads of state were at Russia's Victory Parade

The world's top 10 shadow economies

Unreported and untaxed activity now accounts for 11.8 percent of global GDP, a decline from 17.7 percent in 2000 and still reflective of trillions in economic value. The shadow economy encompasses a wide range of informal transactions, from

The world's top 10 shadow economies

Malaysia Roundup: Tariff talks with Trump, defibrillators in school, trade ties with China

FILE PHOTO: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia Roundup: Tariff talks with Trump, defibrillators in school, trade ties with China

EU nations condemn Hungary's LGBTQ+ pride ban, urge legal action

In 2025, Hungary drew international criticism for enforcing a ban on LGBTQ+ pride events, using facial recognition technology to monitor and suppress gatherings. Authorities justified the measure on grounds of public order and child protect

EU nations condemn Hungary's LGBTQ+ pride ban, urge legal action

Europe’s emerging coalition: Which countries are willing to send troops to Ukraine?

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have revived the idea of a “coalition of the willing” to send ground troops to Ukraine—not for combat, but to stabilize key regions after a possible ceasefire or peac

Europe’s emerging coalition: Which countries are willing to send troops to Ukraine?

Countries that have had leaders of Indian descent

The global Indian diaspora has had a significant political impact far beyond the borders of India. Across continents, individuals of Indian heritage have risen to high offices, including heads of state and government. Below is a list of (1)

Countries that have had leaders of Indian descent

2025 Global Optimism Rankings: Global South countries lead sentiment survey

At the start of the year, the Ipsos Predictions Survey 2025 found that 71% of people across 33 countries believed 2025 would be better than 2024. This continued a long-term trend of cautious optimism, with global sentiment ranging betwe (1)

2025 Global Optimism Rankings: Global South countries lead sentiment survey

Here are the best-selling tequila brands globally

The Commonwealth at a glance: A global alliance of 56 nations and 2.5 billion people

With over 2.5 billion people—nearly a third of the world’s population—the Commonwealth represents one of the most globally diverse political associations. Spanning Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, Europe, and the Pacific, its

The Commonwealth at a glance: A global alliance of 56 nations and 2.5 billion people

Norway tops global pizza consumption: What’s driving the craving?

Norway leads the world in pizza consumption per capita. With a population of just 5.5 million, Norwegians consume an average of 11.4 kg of pizza per person annually.The United States ranks second despite its fast-food dominance. Americans c

Norway tops global pizza consumption: What’s driving the craving?

Guatemala Roundup: US agreement for the modernisation of its ports, India to provide 600 artificial limbs, culinary tours

Guatemala Roundup: US agreement for the modernisation of its ports, India to provide 600 artificial limbs, culinary tours

Indonesia's orangutan population increases after a newborn birth at conservation centre: Video

Baby orangutan born at Indonesia conservation centre

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Indonesia's orangutan population increases after a newborn birth at conservation centre: Video

Suriname's President vows carbon-negative status will remain despite oil production: Video

Suriname president claims oil production can go 'hand in hand' with carbon negative status

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Suriname's President vows carbon-negative status will remain despite oil production: Video

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