Tag: Middle East

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically vital oil shipping lanes, continues to dominate global energy security concerns, with the bulk of crude oil and liquefied natural gas flowing from a small group of Gulf producers, according to recent visual data and reporting by The New York Times.

According to the latest data from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Indonesia has emerged as the largest contributor of peacekeeping troops to the Israel–Lebanon border, deploying 1,255 personnel to help maintain stability in one of the Middle East’s most volatile regions.

The threat of terrorism is intensifying across the globe, with the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025, published by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), revealing a sharp rise in the number of countries affected by terrorist attacks.

Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have emerged as powerful financial instruments, enabling nations to strategically invest surplus wealth for future generations. The global SWF landscape is evolving, with new players emerging and traditional dominance being challenged.

The growth of the global Muslim population has been a significant demographic trend over the past few decades.

Public holidays, mostly seen as a form of respite for employees and employers from their labour and busy schedules, have over the years been the perfect escape.