The way people name places is about identity and history, but when it comes to the body of water between Iran and the Saudi Arabian Peninsula, what a country calls it reflects centuries of culture, politics, and national pride.

Global defence spending is rising, and as countries modernise their aviation fleets, the international market for helicopters, both military and civilian, is becoming more competitive than ever.

Europe is widely seen as a basin of prosperity, with advanced economies, generous welfare systems, and high standards of living. Yet, in many European nations, nearly a third of the population faces poverty.

Turkey has long been seen as a country at the crossroads of continents, faiths, and trade routes, and a new Country Similarity Index shows just how unique yet interconnected it is.

A notable infographic produced by World Visualized for June 2025 shows how widely inflation rates vary among the Group of 20 economies. At one end, Argentina and Turkey continue to experience runaway price growth of around 39.4% and 35% respectively, while China’s inflation rate barely registers at 0.1%.

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.

As economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions intensify, central banks worldwide increasingly turn to gold as a financial safeguard. Gold reserves, seen as a stable and reliable anchor, have become an essential part of the government's strategies to ensure fiscal security. These reserves act as a tangible backstop for national wealth, insulating economies from currency fluctuations and rising inflation.

Every Thanksgiving, millions of American families gather around tables to celebrate the holiday, with turkey as the centrepiece of the feast. Behind this cherished tradition lies a massive agricultural effort concentrated in a handful of states that dominate the nation’s turkey production.

Bread is a staple food in many cultures around the world but some countries consume it more than others.