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Environment / 1 week ago
Venezuela’s oil production shows signs of recovery amid sanctions
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. 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. According to data compiled from Kpler, The National News, Investopedia, and CBC, Venezuela’s crude oil production fell from around 2.7 million barrels per day in 2015 to a low of roughly 569,000 barrels per day in 2020.
Environment / 1 week ago
What Asia-Pacific’s fertility rates reveal in 2026
In parts of the Asia-Pacific region, having four or five children is still normal. In others, having even one child is becoming increasingly rare. In parts of the Asia-Pacific region, having four or five children is still normal. In others, having even one child is becoming increasingly rare. That sharp contrast defines the region’s fertility landscape in 2026. Data compiled by UNESCAP reveals a widening demographic divide, with profound implications for economies, healthcare systems and future generations.
Environment / 1 week ago
Where the world’s oil power lies: Mapping the planet’s proven reserves
The world’s oil wealth is highly concentrated as a relatively small group of countries controls the majority of known crude resources, shaping energy markets, geopolitics and long-term economic planning far beyond their borders. The world’s oil wealth is highly concentrated as a relatively small group of countries controls the majority of known crude resources, shaping energy markets, geopolitics and long-term economic planning far beyond their borders. Across the Middle East, the Americas and parts of Eurasia, proven oil reserves run into the hundreds of billions of barrels.
Environment / 2 weeks ago
Yemen conflict shifts control of key regions as war enters new phase
At the beginning of 2026, Yemen’s war entered a more complicated phase as friction grew between the internationally recognised government and the Southern Transitional Council, which widened its reach across several southern areas. At the beginning of 2026, Yemen’s war entered a more complicated phase as friction grew between the internationally recognised government and the Southern Transitional Council, which widened its reach across several southern areas. These territorial changes carry regional weight. The Houthis’ close links with Iran remain a central concern for Saudi Arabia and its Gulf partners, who see Yemen as part of a wider strategic contest. Since the conflict intensified in 2014, tens of thousands have been killed, and nearly half of the population now relies on humanitarian aid, according to the International Crisis Group.
Environment / 6 weeks ago
Coffee and tea preferences, traditions around the world
For many people, the day begins with a simple choice of coffee or tea. However, one beverage dominates consumption across the globe, and the results reflect not only cultural habits but also economic shifts and global supply challenges. For many people, the day begins with a simple choice of coffee or tea. However, one beverage dominates consumption across the globe, and the results reflect not only cultural habits but also economic shifts and global supply challenges. According to the International Coffee Organisation (ICO), the world now consumes more than 170 million bags of coffee per year, with European nations leading per-capita coffee intake. Nordic countries remain the strongest consumers, with Finland topping the global list at nearly four cups a day on average.
Environment / 6 weeks ago
Why getting vitamins from everyday foods matter now more than ever
In homes across the world, families are facing the same question every day of how to eat well when food prices keep rising, and life keeps getting busier. In homes across the world, families are facing the same question every day of how to eat well when food prices keep rising, and life keeps getting busier. Despite living in a time of abundant information, micronutrient deficiencies affect more than 2 billion people globally, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). It is a silent crisis that rarely makes headlines but influences everything from children’s growth to adults’ energy levels and long-term health outcomes.
