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How Global GDP Has Evolved
One of the most widely used indicators of economic prosperity is gross domestic product (GDP). It measures the monetary value of all…
2022-10-28
How Will The War In Ukraine End?
The hasty withdrawal of Russian troops from northeastern Ukraine is by no means signaling the last stretch of…
2022-10-08
Only Twelve Countries Have Full Equal Rights for Women
There are only twelve countries in the world which offer full legal protections to women, according to the report…
2022-03-08
How did we reach this point in the Russia-Ukraine crisis – and what’s next?
Politicians in the West are scrambling to use the crisis for their own agenda, while experts suggest Russia…
2022-02-19
The Countries With the Most Female Inventors
The share of female inventors among applicants for international patents was highest in Cuba and the Philippines in 2021, according…
2022-02-15
Beijing’s scant snow offers a glimpse at the uncertainty — and risks — of future Winter Olympics
The postcards and posters from most Winter Olympics call attention to the thick powder and ice-covered mountains we…
2022-02-07
Which Countries Are Meeting Their Paris Agreement Goals?
When it comes to emission reductions, some countries aim high but miss the mark by a long shot…
2021-11-02
“Not Everything in Life is Free” Until Free Bonuses Casino became a thing
It’s human nature to naturally shy away from anything that says free, gratis, libre or zìyóu (自由). Life…
2021-09-18
9/11 Did Not Change The World – It Was Already On The Path To Decades Of Conflict
The September 11 attacks in New York and Washington were visceral in their impact. In less than three…
2021-09-11
Tokyo Is The World’s Most Expensive City For Construction
Ahead of yet another overbudget Olympic Games, Tokyo was named the world’s most expensive city for construction. The Turner…
2021-08-03
The Massive Costs Behind The Olympic Games
The 2020 Olympics are finally set to get underway in Tokyo on Friday barring a last minute cancellation amid rising…
2021-07-23
Lifespans Of 130 Years Could Be Possible This Century
Extreme longevity likely will continue to rise slowly by the end of this century, according to new research,…
2021-07-07
The Communist Party claims to have brought prosperity and equality to China. Here’s the real impact of its rule
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is in full swing for the 100th anniversary of its founding this week,…
2021-07-01
Everything you need to know about the G7’s plan to donate 1 billion vaccine doses
The G7 have announced their plan to donate a billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries. However, some…
2021-06-15
G7 Showed That Post-Trump, The World Has Shifted
What a difference a year makes in international diplomacy. A year ago, then-US President Donald Trump was obliged…
2021-06-15
These Are The Countries Where Cryptocurrency Use Is Most Common
Cryptocurrency use is on the rise, with 33% of Nigerians either using or owning cryptocurrency, according to a…
2021-05-05
How blockchain can empower smart cities – and why interoperability will be crucial
The emergence of societal issues associated with expanding urbanization at the same time as the growing need to…
2021-04-14
After The Ever Given: What The Ship Wedged In The Suez Canal Means For Global Trade
In the early hours of March 23, the container ship Ever Given was blown off course by high…
2021-03-29
Why are NASA engineers borrowing techniques from origami artists?
With roots in the 17th century, traditional Japanese origami mines beauty from rules, limitations and, ultimately, mathematics. But…
2021-03-25
These Countries Have Yet To Start Covid-19 Vaccinations
As the United States pledges $4 billion to support COVAX and the equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines worldwide,…
2021-02-22
What Are The Biggest Tech Advances In Gaming That Have Gone Under The Radar?
How new technology is changing online gaming isn’t a surprise anymore. Recently, the emphasis on mobile technology and…
2021-02-17
Eurasia Group Publishes Top Risks For 2021
As we begin 2021, the United States is the most powerful, politically divided, and economically unequal of the…
2021-02-16
Why Do Presidential Inaugurations Matter?
As one president’s term ends and another begins, there is a ceremony. Its importance is one of symbolism…
2021-01-20
How Can You Improve Your Chances of Passing Amazon AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Certification Exam on Your First Try? That’s Right, Use Practice Tests
The Amazon AWS platform has recently become one of the most extensive Cloud platforms in the world. To…
2021-01-13
Is The World Up To The Challenge Of Mass COVID-19 Vaccination?
In a year that has seen a pandemic that has left few unaffected, where consequences resulting from attempts…
2020-12-31
Where Do People Spend The Most Time On Social Media In 2020?
On average global internet users spent 2 hours and 22 minutes on social media per day, though trends…
2020-11-19
15 Countries Sign World’s Biggest Free Trade Deal
15 countries signed the world’s largest free trade deal over a video link on Sunday which was the…
2020-11-18
Think Everyone Died Young In Ancient Societies? Think Again
You might have seen the cartoon: two cavemen sitting outside their cave knapping stone tools. One says to…
2020-11-02
6 Cities That Rank High When It Comes To Electricity Consumption
For decades now we have become increasingly aware of the levels of our electricity consumption as our lives…
2020-10-26
What is CRISPR, the gene editing technology that won the Chemistry Nobel prize?
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences yesterday awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Emmanuelle Charpentier and…
2020-10-09
Should Investors Fear A Second Market Crash?
The 2020 stock market crash was as exponential as it was sudden, with huge entities such as the…
2020-10-05
Boost For Global Response To COVID-19 As Economies Worldwide Formally Sign Up To COVAX Facility
64 higher income economies have joined the COVAX Facility, a global initiative that brings together governments and manufacturers…
2020-09-22
Google’s Third Decade Of Climate Action: Realizing A Carbon-Free Future
A few years ago flooding devastated Chennai, where I grew up. Seeing the images of the city—which had…
2020-09-15
This Century Will See Massive Shifts In The Global Population, Economy, And Power Structure
A lot of the predictions we hear about the future involve a hot, crowded planet, one where we…
2020-09-09
Connected City Streets Mean Healthier Residents And Communities
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, cities around the world are rediscovering the value of walkable and…
2020-09-07
The Beirut Blast Was Terrible – Nuclear Weapons Are Far, Far Worse
A new nuclear arms race is under way. The 75th anniversary of Hiroshima should make us reflect on…
2020-08-06
The Most Populous Nations On Earth
How many people are living in the world today? Where do most of them live? There are currently…
2020-07-29
What Awaits The Future Of Hong Kong
With a security law keeping it on a tight leash, what’s the future of Hong Kong? Amid the…
2020-07-13
To Save Lives Or To Save Jobs — Which Do People Think Should Come First In This Pandemic?
A survey reveals what global markets think the government should prioritise amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Globally, the public…
2020-07-08
The World’s Most Powerful Passports Of 2020
If you’re a passport holder in these countries, you can travel freer than anyone else. Earlier this year,…
2020-06-23
Uncertainties And Shifts: The World Of Generation Z
What sets Gen Z-ers apart from others? How are they affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Accounting for about…
2020-06-12
Top 7 Reasons To Start Learning A New Language Right Now
There are roughly 6500 languages in the world, and the number of people that only speak 1 is…
2020-06-11
How To Make Your Trips Faster Than Ever
Traveling is an exciting experience for most people, but getting to your destination is only half the battle.…
2020-05-31
Where The International Space Station’s Visitors Come From
These countries have sent the highest number of individuals to visit the International Space Station. These are the…
2020-05-27
All Of The World’s Wealth In One Visualization
If all of the world’s wealth were lumped together, how much would it be worth? Global wealth in…
2020-05-19
The World’s Best Airports 2020
Travellers worldwide selected these airports as the best in the world for the year 2020. Singapore Changi Airport…
2020-05-13
Positivity Dystopia: Exuberant Positivity, A Cure To Doom And Gloom?
A few months ago, a year ago, what seems like ages ago, the world lived in a dream…
2020-05-08
COVID-19, Debt, And The Politics Of Austerity
Numbered are the certainties in this coronavirus pandemic. Among these are unprecedented levels of debt. Even before the…
2020-04-28
Will The ‘Singapore Model’ Survive The Pandemic?
How long can a migrant-driven city like Singapore be sustained with closed borders? “This is all around us…
2020-04-28
The World In 2050: How Will The Global Economic Order Change By 2050?
What will happen to the world economy by the year 2050? PwC published some long-term predictions for the…
2020-04-01