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Politics / 4 hours 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.
Politics / 1 week ago
Javier Milei’s party leads Argentina’s 2025 elections with 40% vote
Argentina’s mid-term legislative elections on Sunday, October 26, 2025, reshaped the country’s political terrain. According to provisional results, President Javier Milei’s libertarian coalition, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), secured approximately 40.7% of the national vote, while the opposition Peronist-aligned Fuerza Patria pulled in around 31.7%.
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.
Politics / 11 weeks ago
7 countries that don’t claim to be democracies
Nearly every government in the world brands itself as democratic. However, there are a handful of exceptions. Seven countries do not identify as democracies: Afghanistan, Brunei, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Vatican City.
Business / 16 weeks ago
World leaders' annual salaries show vast global disparities
A new report from the World Population Review unveils eye-opening figures about the annual salaries of heads of state across 40 selected countries. The data provides insight into how national leaders are compensated and how that compensation compares to their countries' economic realities. At the top of the chart, Saudi Arabia’s head of state stands out with a huge $9.6 billion annual salary. Not far behind is the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at $4.61 billion, followed by Kuwait with $165 million and Monaco at $52 million. These figures, mostly from oil-rich monarchies or high-net-worth microstates, dwarf the salaries of leaders in Western democracies.
Maps / 24 weeks ago
India's Uttar Pradesh has more people than Brazil: A look at the world's population imbalance
India, as of 2025, is home to over 1.4 billion people, officially surpassing China in population. But what this map underscores is not just the nation’s demographic weight, but the internal density that lies within. Uttar Pradesh (2.5%) surpasses the entire populations of Brazil (2.3%), Russia (1.8%), or Japan (1.5%). Maharashtra (1.4%), a single western state, equals the entire population of Mexico, while Bihar (1.3%), often overlooked in international economic discourse, contains more people than Germany.
Politics / 1 year ago
The world's top 10 least corrupt countries
Corruption has ruled and reigned in many countries worldwide for years. However, some countries have maintained high standards of integrity and transparency. According to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by Transparency International, these nations depict the highest standards of ethical governance that ensure public resources and funds are managed responsibly with no biases.
