Venezuela tops global oil reserve rankings

Global oil markets are shaped not only by production powerhouses but also by countries sitting on vast untapped reserves. The contrast between geological wealth and actual output highlights how…

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A look at Venezuela's vast resource wealth

Following the 3 January US attack on Venezuela and the subsequent abduction of its president, Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump declared that American companies would be “going into Venezuela to…

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The visible and invisible wars of 2025

The global conflict landscape in 2025 is more volatile—and more discreet—than at any point in recent decades. Much of today’s geopolitical confrontation is unfolding quietly, below the threshold of…

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The global AI race heats up

Stanford University’s Global AI Vibrancy Tool 2025 offers one of the most comprehensive assessments of artificial intelligence competitiveness worldwide. It measures the dynamism of national AI…

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The global energy mix at a turning point

The world’s energy system is in the midst of a rapid structural shift, with rising demand being met increasingly by low-carbon sources even as all fuels expand to satisfy growth.The International…

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Gaza patients stranded amid crippling medical crisis

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released stark figures underscoring the deepening medical catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, as the United Nations continues to urge the opening of all possible…

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Airbus A320 recall disrupts global air travel

The Airbus A320 has long been a cornerstone of the global airline industry, driving efficiency and growth in short-to-medium-haul air travel. With some 11,300 A320-family jets in operation, including…

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War robs the global economy of trillions

In 2024, the global economic toll of violence climbed to $19.1tn—a drastic increase of $717bn from the previous year. This surge coincided with the highest number of conflict-related deaths in 25…

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Renewables need $2.3tn a year to stay on track

Global investment in clean energy technologies reached nearly $2tn in 2024, signalling the strongest momentum yet toward a low-carbon future. Yet, despite this record spending, experts warn it…

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