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China remains world's largest economy by purchasing power

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When people talk about America’s closest allies, they often focus on politics, trade, or military partnerships. But what about cultural DNA, the deep similarities in demographics, politics, infrastructure, and everyday life?

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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.

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.

Here are the world’s biggest oil consumers

Oil remains the world’s most strategic commodity, and demand is heavily skewed toward a handful of nations. In 2025, the United States still tops the league, burning roughly 7.30 billion barrels of oil a year, while China comes in second at 5.53 billion barrels.