As governments of leading economies expand the use of trade defence instruments and other protectionist measures, other countries are following suit—ultimately at the expense of th...
As the Earth's temperature continues to rise due to climate change, the way we work is undergoing a profound transformation. With scorching heat waves becoming increasingly common,...
The world entered 2023 in a hunger crisis. The World Food Programme estimated that the number of people facing acute food insecurity jumped from 282m at the end of 2021, to a recor...
In early 2024, Japan was surpassed by Germany as the world’s third-largest economy—a title the island nation held for half a century. Yet, this apparent setback was circumstantial,...
Living to 100 today is not unheard of, but is still rare. Life expectancies in developed and developing countries are increasing, with the UN stating that the number of centenarian...