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Politics / 5 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 / 6 weeks ago
The global development divide: where nations stand in 2025
The world remains deeply unequal in terms of development. A new study categorises countries into three broad groups, developed, developing, and least developed, showing how far apart nations still are in wealth, stability, and opportunity. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) classifies economies mainly as advanced or emerging, or developing based on income, industrialisation, and integration into the global financial system.
Politics / 11 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.
Environment / 17 weeks ago
Gaza has lost hundreds of thousands to Israeli conflict since October 2023
Latest figures released by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza and cited by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) show that between October 7, 2023 and July 16, 2025, at least 58,573 Palestinians have been killed and 139,607 injured. The war has displaced about 1.9 million people, roughly 90% of Gaza’s population and forced families to move repeatedly as Israeli forces issue evacuation orders.
Politics / 18 weeks ago
France's plan to recognise Palestine sparks backlash from Israel and USA
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, making it the first G7 and Security Council permanent member to do so. In a letter to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Macron declared:
World / 20 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.
