Special Reports

A recent study highlights an unprecedented debt crisis in developing countries, where nearly half of government budgets are being allocated to debt repayments. The analysis, conducted by Debt Relief International for Norwegian Church Aid, indicates that over 100 countries are facing severe debt servicing challenges, leading to significant cutbacks in crucial...

A recent study conducted by market analysts at The Gold Bullion Company reveals that major gold-consuming nations are struggling to meet their demand through domestic mining, with India exhibiting the largest shortfall. The research examined gold data across various countries to identify the disparity between consumer demand and mined production....

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...