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Environment / 2 weeks ago
How safe is it to walk alone at night in Europe?
At a time when travel is booming again and Europe is navigating political shifts and economic pressures, the question currently on people's minds is: How safe do people feel walking alone at night? At a time when travel is booming again and Europe is navigating political shifts and economic pressures, the question currently on people's minds is: How safe do people feel walking alone at night? Recent protests in France, rising cost-of-living pressures, and renewed security concerns across the UK have influenced how residents perceive their neighbourhoods after dark. At the same time, ongoing instability from the Russia–Ukraine war continues to reshape how Eastern Europeans think about safety in their own communities.
Politics / 8 weeks ago
Inside America's largest network of military bases around the world
The U.S. operates roughly 750 overseas military sites across 80 countries and territories in 2025, making it the most geographically dispersed military presence in the world. Within that total, there are some 128 confirmed “bases” in around 49 foreign countries, meaning many sites are smaller “forward operating locations,” cooperative security sites, or rotational deployments rather than full-scale bases.
Politics / 11 weeks ago
Political violence escalates across the U.S. in 2025, spark national security fears
2025 has brought a disturbing rise in politically motivated attacks in the US — many involving fatalities — which signals a shift from isolated acts to a troubling national trend. The most shocking event of the year so far came in September when conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. The attack, carried out from a rooftop, is widely regarded as a political assassination and has provoked nationwide debate about the safety of public figures and the volatility of public discourse.
Environment / 21 weeks ago
UK issues urgent travel warning for the Middle East
Although the Middle East is among the richest and most beautiful regions in the world, it continues to struggle with heightened insecurity following the conflicts between Israel and Iran, as well as between Israel and Gaza. In view of this, The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released its latest Foreign Travel Advice for the Middle East, outlining crucial guidance for British citizens planning trips to the region.
Maps / 33 weeks ago
Indonesia leads Southeast Asia in number of police officers
The current landscape of police force sizes across Southeast Asia showcases striking differences in law enforcement staffing among the region's nations. Indonesia tops the list with a formidable 436,432 police officers, significantly outpacing all other countries in the region. This figure reflects both Indonesia’s large population and the scale of its institutional infrastructure.
World / 39 weeks ago
All you need to know about the safest place in the world
Iceland has been crowned the safest country in the world for the 14th year in a row, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024 by Vision of Humanity. This Nordic nation has consistently ranked high in terms of peace and safety, and it's not hard to see why. Iceland boasts a very low crime rate, with violent crime being extremely rare. The country's strong social attitudes against crime, high level of trust in its well-trained police force, and lack of tension among social and economic classes all contribute to its safe and peaceful environment. Iceland has no military, and police officers don't even carry firearms.
Politics / 39 weeks ago
Europe to lead the charge in seeking peace for Ukraine after emergency summit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday, March 2, the creation of a "coalition of the willing," comprising nations prepared to defend any forthcoming peace agreement and guarantee Ukraine's security. To support Ukraine's defence capabilities, the United Kingdom pledged £1.6 billion ($2 billion) in export financing to procure over 5,000 air defence missiles manufactured in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This initiative complements a previously announced £2.2 billion loan for military aid to Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets.
