The world has experienced all forms of war over the years; however, World War II remains the most expensive conflict in U.S. history when adjusted for inflation, costing roughly $4.7 trillion, according to historical estimates.

Homes in Australia and the United States are among the largest in the world, according to international housing data, highlighting how geography, urban planning and lifestyle preferences shape residential living space across countries.

Air travel across the Middle East faced an unprecedented wave of disruptions between February 28 and March 5, with several major airports recording cancellation rates above 90%, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and more than a thousand drones during the first eight days of the conflict with the United States and its allies, according to military data compiled from Israeli sources.

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

Escalating tensions across the Middle East have drawn renewed attention to the scale and reach of Iran’s missile and drone operations in the region.

More than 20 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Latin America have been bombed by the United States since 1945.

The United States maintains a commanding lead over Iran and Israel in overall military capacity, according to the 2025 Military Power Rankings.

Switzerland claimed the top honours in 2025's World Cheese Awards, with several of its varieties scoring highest among a field of hundreds of international entries.

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.

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.