Special Reports

Global income and wealth inequality significantly contribute to the economic crises experienced worldwide each year. Income inequality has been a problem for a long time. It started when wealth was concentrated during the monarchies and controlled by a few rich families. Burundi has the highest income or wealth inequality globally,...

The term "serial killer" was coined by influential figures such as former FBI agent Robert Ressler, LAPD detective Pierce Brooks, and German criminologist Ernst Gennat. According to the FBI, a serial killer is someone who unlawfully kills two or more victims in separate events. Some sources may define a serial...

Bulgaria is experiencing one of the fastest population declines in the world, mainly due to high death rates, low birth rates, and large numbers of people emigrating. The population is predicted to decrease by 22.5% from 6.9 million in 2020 to 5.4 million in 2050. Additionally, Bulgaria is struggling to...

The global population has surged from 7.95 billion in 2022 to 8.02 billion (8,024,997,030) in 2023. India, the world’s most populous country, continues to see its population climb, while China, the second-largest country, experienced its first population decline in decades. Three out of four people worldwide live in the 25...

The demographic transition reveals a significant trend, with a high percentage of young children in certain populations, reaching more than 45 percent in some countries. Knowing who children are or how they’re grouped can help us understand the current and future state of global health, wealth, education, and overall well-being....

Deciding where to live is crucial, and finding the best country to live in is essential. Our 2024 Human Progress Index (HPI) rankings thoroughly analyze factors such as quality of life, life expectancy, education, political stability, per capita income, and opportunities. A country gets a higher score on the Human...

Sultan Kösen, who’s nearly 251 cm tall and hails from Turkey, is the tallest person on the planet. Despite his impressive size, his country doesn’t rank among those with the tallest people. Also, the United States ranks 51st for women at 163.31 cm and 40th for men at 176.94 cm....

As of early 2024, nine countries possess nuclear weapons, some legally and some not so legally, with an estimated 12,121 warheads among them. The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) officially recognizes five nations as nuclear-armed states: the United Kingdom, China, France, the United States, and Russia. Notably, Russia has the most...

Who Is Building Nuclear Reactors? As of July 2024, the total capacity of nuclear reactors under construction worldwide exceeded 62 gigawatts. Notably, China led the way with approximately 26 gigawatts of capacity, followed by India with 5.4 gigawatts. The global count of nuclear reactors under construction in 2024 stood at...

According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Philippines is expected to meet its economic growth target for this year, supported by decreasing inflation and anticipated interest rate cuts. However, projections for next year indicate that the growth might not fully align with the government's objectives. In its recently published...