Pacific Islands top East Asia’s unemployment rankings

The latest edition of the Global Liveability Index 2025, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), paints a grim picture of urban life for millions around the globe.

Although the world is looking to transition to cleaner energy sources, natural gas remains a cornerstone of energy security and economic development.

When it comes to the number of sexual partners over a lifetime, Turkey has emerged at the top of the global rankings, according to new data from the World Population Review. The report, which compares sexual behaviour across countries, places Turkey in the lead with an average of 14.5 partners.

Rising tensions in the Middle East have once again drawn attention to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes for oil and gas.