Strait of Hormuz bottleneck raises alarms over global oil supply security

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?

The phrase “A dog is man’s best friend” as made by Frederick II, King of Prussia (1740–1786) can never be overrated. Dogs go beyond providing companionship to providing emotional support and security.  It's no surprise then that many people around the world would opt first for a dog as an additional member of a family, a pet or a friend. While these fluffy creatures exist in homes all over the world, some countries have particularly high numbers of them.

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.