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World / 4 hours ago
Who really powers the world’s hot chocolate market?
The Netherlands has emerged as the world’s largest hot chocolate exporter, which accounts for 23.5% of global exports and is valued at approximately $813 million, according to the World’s Top Exports. The Netherlands has emerged as the world’s largest hot chocolate exporter, which accounts for 23.5% of global exports and is valued at approximately $813 million, according to the World’s Top Exports. The country’s dominance reflects its long-established role as a global cocoa processing and food manufacturing hub, centred around the Port of Amsterdam and advanced agri-processing infrastructure.
Politics / 7 weeks ago
Citizens feel the pain as U.S. government shutdown drags
There've been several government shutdowns in the United States over the years; however, the country is now enduring its longest-ever shutdown as the standoff between lawmakers drags on into a fifth week under the Trump administration. There've been several government shutdowns in the United States over the years; however, the country is now enduring its longest-ever shutdown as the standoff between lawmakers drags on into a fifth week under the Trump administration. The funding lapse began on October 1, 2025, when Congress failed to pass the annual appropriation bills for the next fiscal year. By November 4 and 5, the shutdown had reached 35-36 days, officially topping the previous 35-day record from 2018-2019, under the same administration.
World / 24 weeks ago
Indonesia ranks as the world’s fourth most populous country
With over 277 million people, Indonesia is now confirmed as the fourth most populous country in the world, trailing only India, China, and the United States, according to the latest global demographic data compiled by The World in Maps and supported by the World Bank and World Population Review. While global attention often focuses on the population giants of India and China, Indonesia’s demographic footprint remains one of the world’s most significant yet underrecognised stories.
