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World / 2 weeks ago

80 years of the United Nations: From 51 to 193 member states

On October 24, 1945, the world witnessed the birth of the United Nations, an institution established in the aftermath of World War II to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations. Eighty years later, the UN remains one of the most significant symbols of global unity, with 193 member states spanning every corner of the globe. What began with 51 founding members has grown into a truly universal body, reflecting decades of decolonisation, independence movements, and shifting political landscapes.

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Business / 6 weeks ago

The world’s biggest importers

According to new data compiled from the IMF and CIA, the world’s largest economies are also its biggest buyers. The United States leads the list with imports worth $3.82 trillion, followed by China at $2.79 trillion. Germany takes third with $1.57 trillion, while the United Kingdom and India follow at $975 billion and $892 billion, respectively. France imports $830 billion, Japan $784 billion, Italy $743 billion, Canada $719 billion, and the Netherlands rounds out the top ten with $713 billion.

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Business / 9 weeks ago

How many years of work does it take to buy one bitcoin?

In 2025, Bitcoin has once again captured headlines as prices remain near historic highs. According to data from the IMF’s 2025 World Economic Outlook, the number of years an average worker would need to save to buy a single Bitcoin ranges from just one year in the richest countries to over four decades in the poorest. This visualisation is as much about global inequality as it is about crypto adoption. In North America, Western Europe, and parts of Asia, where incomes are highest, the cost of one Bitcoin is roughly equivalent to one to three years of earnings.

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World / 9 weeks ago

A look into 9/11’s global impact after 24 years

Twenty-four years later, the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks remain etched deeply in collective memory around the world. While the destruction of the World Trade Centre, the hit on the Pentagon, and the crash in Pennsylvania are often viewed primarily through an American lens, the global casualty pattern reminds us that people from over 60 countries died that day.

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Politics / 11 weeks ago

Which countries are most free in 2025?

A new map from The World in Maps and Nazar brings political freedom in 2024 into sharp focus. Drawing on data from Freedom House’s freedom score, it paints the globe in shades that range from deep blue to pale yellow, each colour a reflection of how free, or constrained, life is within a nation’s borders. Behind those colours lies a detailed framework: up to 40 points measure electoral processes and political pluralism, while the remaining 60 points capture freedoms that shape daily life, such as speech, association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Together, these 25 indicators offer a powerful snapshot of democracy and liberty in today’s world.

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Maps / 26 weeks ago

Top 10 Countries with the most citizens living abroad

According to the UN International Migration Report 2024, the global migration landscape continues to evolve, with millions of people leaving their home countries for better opportunities, education, safety, and quality of life. The latest data reveals the top 10 countries with the most citizens living abroad, shedding light on significant demographic and socio-economic trends.

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Culture / 31 weeks ago

U.S. wine demand soars, but Trump’s tariffs could disrupt global wine supply chain

The United States is still the world’s largest wine consumer, with an impressive 33.3 million hectolitres consumed annually. France follows with 24.4 million, and Italy ranks third at 21.8 million hectolitres. This reflects the lasting cultural and economic role that wine plays in traditional producers and newer markets.

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World / 50 weeks ago

Global obesity crisis: Rates triple since 1975, pacific islands among hardest hit

Obesity rates worldwide have tripled since 1975, evolving into a pressing public health challenge that impacts millions of lives. Nowhere is this more evident than in American Samoa, where a staggering 80.2% of adults are classified as obese, making it a stark symbol of a global epidemic.

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