As of February 2026, the global nuclear balance stands at a critical juncture, with the world’s largest nuclear powers holding thousands of warheads just as cornerstone arms-control agreements move towards expiration.

Deaths inside US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities are often debated in political terms, yet across administrations, people have continued to die while in government custody, raising persistent questions about medical care, oversight, and the use of detention itself.

When you look at a world map of naval power, almost all nations sail conventional warships and carriers. But only a tiny club of nations has mastered nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, massive ships that act as mobile airfields and can stay at sea for years without refuelling. What this really means is strategic reach and influence that most fleets can only dream of.

While some countries have accepted or expressed interest in joining Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, many traditional US allies have either rejected the proposal outright or declined to participate, raising questions about its credibility and long-term influence.

Security used to feel distant for many Europeans because it could only be realised through alliances, treaties, and far-off capitals. That sense of distance is fading as a majority of Europeans now support the idea of a unified armed force.

Venezuela’s oil industry has begun a cautious recovery after nearly a decade of steep decline, but production levels remain far below their former peak.

The Trump administration has announced a sweeping suspension of immigrant visas affecting citizens from 75 countries, marking one of the broadest immigration crackdowns of its tenure.

Trump has once again stirred fresh diplomatic tensions in the Arctic as he is pushing for the United States to take control of Greenland.

Global demand for vitamins continues to rise, driven by ageing populations, expanding healthcare systems and a growing focus on nutrition and preventative health. New trade data from World’s Top Exports shows which countries are importing the most vitamins by value, and the results highlight clear economic and industrial patterns.

Iran is facing one of its most significant waves of unrest in years, with protests spreading across dozens of cities and provinces since December 2025.

Global trade in vitamins and dietary supplements is increasingly concentrated among a small group of advanced manufacturing economies, with Germany and the United States emerging as the world’s largest exporters by value, according to data from World’s Top Exports.

When Venezuela’s National Electoral Council declared Nicolás Maduro the winner of the July 2024 presidential election, the result did not resolve a long-running crisis of legitimacy.

Since the 11 September 2001 attacks, US air power has been used repeatedly across multiple regions under both Republican and Democratic administrations. The map summarises where airstrikes, drone strikes or missile attacks were carried out, but the underlying record shows continuity rather than exception.

China and the United States were reportedly the largest importers of Venezuelan crude in 2024.

The United States has long played a controversial role in the politics of South America, from quiet backing of coups in the 20th century to unprecedented military action in 2026. This week’s dramatic events in Caracas have once again highlighted that history.

Paid maternity leave is nearly universal worldwide, but a small group of countries still offer no guaranteed paid time off for new mothers, and the United States remains the most surprising member of that list.

April 2025 has brought fresh insight into global political dynamics, as new approval ratings for G20 leaders reveal surprising shifts and regional divergences in public sentiment.

The United States is still the world’s largest wine consumer, with an impressive 33.3 million hectolitres consumed annually.

In a nation where health and wellness have become a top priority, it's no surprise that the United States has claimed the number one spot on the world's gym membership list.

Throughout history, several presidential candidates have garnered record-breaking numbers of votes, reflecting their widespread popularity and the increasing voter turnout in modern elections.