The global cost of eggs has climbed sharply, with Switzerland, New Zealand and parts of Europe topping the list of the most expensive markets, as supply disruptions and rising production costs continue to reshape one of the world’s most essential food staples.

Latin America is quietly cementing its role as one of the world’s most important food suppliers, with a handful of countries driving production across everything from soybeans and beef to avocados and coffee. Fresh industry data and market forecasts show the region is not just keeping pace with global demand, but increasingly shaping it.

India operates the world’s largest school meal programme, providing food support to around 118 million children, according to global data compiled from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and national education authorities.

China has emerged as the overwhelming buyer of Iranian crude oil, accounting for around 90 percent of Iran’s oil exports in 2025.

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

Rising tensions in the Middle East have once again drawn attention to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes for oil and gas.