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The cost of the basic consumer basket in G7 countries experienced notable changes between 2020 and 2024. Using the US dollar as a benchmark, this article explores which economies became more expensive and which became more affordable.
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In 2023, countries around the world continued to import sheath contraceptives, with China leading the pack. This report provides an insight into the distribution and demand dynamics across various countries.
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Brazil continued to dominate the soybean export market in 2023, with a remarkable 57.1% share. The United States followed as a critical partner, supplemented by small but steady exports from Paraguay, Canada, and Ukraine.
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According to SIPRI data, Ukraine became the world's top arms importer between 2020 and 2024, accounting for 8.8% of global imports. This sharp increase is driven by ongoing conflict and heightened security concerns across Europe and Asia.
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Gold reserves of countries (2024) show the strategic importance of gold in national monetary systems. From the U.S. to France, the 2020–2024 period saw notable trends in central banks’ gold accumulation or stability.
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The Chernobyl disaster was one of the most catastrophic nuclear accidents in history. On April 26, 1986, a flawed reactor design and operator errors led to a massive radioactive release in the Soviet Union.
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Green hydrogen is becoming a central pillar in the global transition to clean energy. Countries like Germany, Japan, and Australia are investing billions to scale up production, with a projected global market reaching over $500 billion by 2030.
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The United States led global arms exports between 2020 and 2024, accounting for 43% of the world's total. Following were France, Russia, and China, with notable shifts in their export volumes. This article delves into the dynamics of international arms trade during this period.
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Chile continues to dominate the global copper ore market in 2023, holding the largest share of the world’s exports. Countries like Peru and Indonesia follow but with considerable gaps. This article will explore the top exporting nations and delve into the data behind these impressive figures.
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On April 28, 2025, over 60 million people across Spain and Portugal were left without power during one of the largest blackouts in modern European history. The massive outage revealed critical vulnerabilities in the continent’s energy grid.
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