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Politics / 2 weeks ago
Who and who recognises Israel's statehood?
Most countries around the world formally recognise its statehood, but a notable number still withhold recognition or have broken off relations. According to current data, Israel is recognised by around 163 of the 192 United Nations member states, roughly 83% of UN members.
Politics / 5 weeks ago
Who walked out on Netanyahu during his UNGA80 speech?
Delegates from more than 50 countries exited the United Nations General Assembly chamber as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address on Friday, September 26, leaving rows of empty seats behind. The striking visual, captured in the attached world map, shows clear divisions between countries that “walked out” and those that stayed.
Politics / 6 weeks ago
Prabowo’s UN address signals Indonesia’s reentry into global diplomacy
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations, invoking the universal principle that “all men are created equal” and using a clear thematic structure to project Indonesia’s foreign policy priorities on the world stage. His address marks a symbolic return. It is reported that this is the first time in ten years that an Indonesian president has delivered remarks at the UN General Assembly.
Culture / 6 weeks ago
Which nations are culturally closest to Turkey?
Turkey has long been seen as a country at the crossroads of continents, faiths, and trade routes, and a new Country Similarity Index shows just how unique yet interconnected it is. The index compares countries based on demographics, culture, politics, infrastructure, and geography, painting a nuanced picture of which nations most closely resemble Turkey’s social and institutional makeup.
Politics / 7 weeks ago
France, Luxembourg, Malta, and San Marino recognise State of Palestine
At the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22, 2025, a wave of diplomatic momentum surged across Europe as France, Luxembourg, Malta, and San Marino formally recognised the State of Palestine, joining dozens of other global actors in a renewed push for a two-state solution. France, led by President Emmanuel Macron, declared its recognition of a Palestinian state in a UN meeting meant to revive peace efforts in the Middle East. Macron argued that political recognition is essential to stabilising the region and providing an alternative to violence.
Politics / 8 weeks ago
The world rallies behind Palestinian statehood
The United Nations voted 142 in favour, 10 against, and 12 abstaining on a resolution calling for the establishment of a Palestinian state, signalling broad international support for a two-state solution. A map shared by The World in Maps visually captures the moment: a sea of green stretches across much of the globe, with nations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America largely backing the resolution. Only a handful of countries, including the United States, Israel, and Argentina, voted against.
Maps / 10 weeks ago
The three historic partitions that shrunk Luxermbourg
Luxembourg may be one of Europe’s smallest countries today, but it wasn’t always so little. From 1659 to 1839, Luxembourg was shaped by powerful neighbours: France, Prussia, and Belgium. The Treaty of the Pyrenees concluded the long-running Franco‑Spanish War and marked the rise of France as a dominant European power. Spain gave up key fortresses like Montmédy, Stenay, and Thionville to France after this treaty. Luxembourg lost roughly 1,060 km², or 10% of its territory, too.
