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The number of countries experiencing terrorist attacks rose from 58 to 66, the highest since 201

Politics / 21 weeks ago

Global terrorism surges in 2025 as more countries face attacks

The threat of terrorism is intensifying across the globe, with the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025, published by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), revealing a sharp rise in the number of countries affected by terrorist attacks. According to the report, 66 countries experienced at least one terrorist incident in 2024, up from 58 in the previous year — marking the highest level of global spread since 2017.

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Business / 27 weeks ago

The world's top 10 shadow economies

Despite a global decrease in informal economic activity, shadow economies still make up a significant portion of GDP in parts of Africa and South Asia. A new data from the Ernst & Young Global Shadow Economy Report 2025 reveals that Sierra Leone, Niger, and Nepal top this list, measured as a percentage of their national GDP. The global shadow economy, which comprises unreported and untaxed activities, now accounts for 11.8% of worldwide GDP, down from 17.7% in 2000.

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Maps / 30 weeks ago

Who gets the most days off? These countries lead the world in public holidays

When it comes to taking a break, some countries clearly prioritize time off more than others. According to a visual by World Visualized, nations in South Asia and Southeast Asia dominate the list of countries with the most public holidays — with India topping the chart at a whopping 42 days off annually. But what’s behind these high holiday counts? We take a deeper look at why these countries offer so many public holidays, with insights from World Population Review and The Times of India.

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