Policing levels vary widely across the world, and the differences say a lot about how governments approach security, control, and public order.

If you’ve ever stood at the sink scrubbing plates after dinner, you might assume hand-washing uses the least water. But the latest figures suggest otherwise.

Antarctica usually comes to mind when people think of penguins. That instinct is right, but it is only a part of the story. Penguins are much more geographically widespread, with significant populations across South America, Africa, and Oceania.

Global fast-food brands usually come to mind when people think of mass food provision, but new data shared in policy and food security discussions around Davos and the World Economic Forum tells a very different story.

A passport is more than a travel document. For millions of people, it quietly shapes the opportunity of where they can work, study, invest, or even dream of going next. Some passports open doors almost everywhere. Others come with long visa queues and paperwork.

2025 looks like another year dominated by Big Tech, but available data on the best-performing S&P 500 stocks year-to-date spells a completely different reality.

When you pick up a simple cotton T-shirt, you probably don’t think about water. But behind that soft, everyday fabric is surprisingly 2,700 litres of fresh water.

China maintained its position as the world’s largest goods trader in 2024, with total imports and exports reaching an impressive $6.1 trillion, marking a 5% increase from the previous year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC). The steady growth underscores China’s resilience in global trade despite economic uncertainties and shifting geopolitical dynamics.

International tourism has remarkably recovered four years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended global travel. In 2024, international arrivals reached 99% of 2019 levels, marking an 11% increase from 2023, with over 1.4 billion travelers crossing borders. This resurgence underscores the resilience of the travel industry and the growing demand for international exploration.

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.

Indonesia is set to lead the Southeast Asian region with a projected economy of $1.5 trillion, positioning itself as a major economic powerhouse, according to IMF.

Switzerland continues to lead the world in postal service efficiency, securing the top position for the eighth consecutive year. According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), SwissPost has demonstrated remarkable adaptability in responding to the challenges posed by declining letter volumes while capitalizing on the rise of e-commerce.

Cities have always been in flux, shaped by trade, industry, and geopolitics. From ancient commercial hubs to modern megacities, urban centres have expanded and adapted in response to economic and technological changes. But what forces have driven these shifts, and what can we expect in the future?

When it comes to human fatalities, the deadliest creature on the planet isn’t a shark, snake, or lion—it’s the mosquito, according to Gates Note.

By 2050, an estimated 16% of the global population will be aged 65 or older, doubling the share recorded in 2022, according to the United Nations Population Division. This dramatic demographic shift reshapes societies worldwide, with Monaco leading the way. In the tiny European principality, 36% of the population is aged 65 or older, the highest proportion globally.

A recent analysis of the World Values Survey (2017–2022) has revealed significant differences in beliefs about the afterlife across the globe, with religious traditions playing a major role in shaping public views. According to the findings, countries with strong Islamic and Christian traditions show notably high levels of belief in life after death, while secular nations report much lower belief rates.

The world’s population has grown by an extraordinary 700% over the past 200 years, from 1 billion people in 1800 to 8.2 billion today. However, this growth trajectory is not universal, with some countries poised for substantial population declines by 2050 due to low fertility rates and high emigration.

As we step into 2024, a new wave of visionary leaders continues to redefine industries and drive global transformation.

The space age officially began on October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, marking humanity’s first step beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

The fall of communism in Eastern Europe marked a transformative moment in property ownership, fundamentally reshaping the societal and economic fabric of the region.