From protecting trade routes to projecting force across oceans, naval power remains one of the clearest indicators of global military strength.

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.

Foreign investors held nearly $9.36 trillion in U.S. Treasury bonds and notes, the financial instruments the U.S. government issues to finance its borrowing, according to the latest Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for November 2025.

The global economic recovery is set to remain uneven in 2026, with emerging economies driving growth while much of the developed world continues to slow.

In today’s fast-paced business world, where many startups struggle to survive beyond five years, there are a few remarkable companies that have been operating for centuries, even more than a millennium.

In 2016, Japan dominated the industrial robot export market with a commanding 36% share; fast forward to 2024, and that lead has been substantially eroded. A new export share chart reveals that while Japan remains in first place, its share has fallen to 21.4%.

From January 2022 to June 2025, the United States is credited with roughly US$126.1 billion in aid to Ukraine, while the European Union and its institutions provide about US$69.5 billion.

Egg production is a crucial component of global agriculture, supplying a primary source of protein to populations worldwide.

As we approach the end of 2024, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research has released its latest analysis, highlighting the top five largest economies in the world.

The Michelin Guide, a prestigious hallmark of fine dining quality, continues to highlight the world's best culinary destinations.