Special Reports

In its 2024 report, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) identified Mexico as one of the most perilous countries for journalists, highlighting its position as one of the most violent places for reporters outside of war zones. The International Human Rights Organization reported that over the past decade, Mexico accounted for 30%...

A recent analysis by KPMG has revealed that while Baby Boomers remain Australia's wealthiest generation overall, they no longer hold the largest share of property assets or the most significant portion of shares. The study found that Generation X has overtaken Boomers in property ownership as Boomers increasingly sell their...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the world to make 2025 a “new beginning,” emphasizing the need for collective action to address pressing global challenges. In his New Year’s message issued on Monday, Guterres reflected on the difficulties of 2024, highlighting the widespread impact of wars, displacement, and rising inequalities...

A study released by staffing agency Express Employment Professionals revealed that half of Canadian companies intend to increase their workforce in the first half of 2025. Among the 505 hiring decision-makers surveyed, 51% indicated plans to hire additional employees. Of those, 58% cited managing increased workloads as the primary driver,...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported a steady increase in household debt over the past three years, which reached 42.9% of GDP at current market prices as of June 2024. While this level remains relatively low compared to other emerging market economies (EMEs), the RBI has characterized the...

Kenya’s business-as-usual (BAU) scenario, which projects 143 megatons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2-eq), outlines the country’s potential future greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions if no significant policy interventions or investments in renewable energy are made. This scenario assumes that current energy demand patterns will continue unchanged. Under its commitment to the...

A comprehensive survey examining 143 low-, middle-, and high-income countries has unveiled varying levels of preparedness for the world’s rapidly aging population. The study assessed nations on their ability to support older adults in areas such as well-being, equity, and security, highlighting stark disparities in readiness. The aging population reflects...

South Korea's acting president, Choi Sang-mok, has called for an emergency safety assessment of the nation’s airline operations. Additionally, authorities are examining the feasibility of conducting a detailed inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft in the country after the catastrophic crash on Sunday, which stands as the worst domestic aviation...

Japan has announced plans to increase imports of used electronic devices from countries within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to promote urban mining, a method for extracting rare metals from electronic waste. The initiative aims to enhance trade between ASEAN nations and Japanese companies while fostering sustainable resource...

Renewable energy accounted for 24.5% of the European Union’s energy consumption in 2023, marking a new record. Despite this progress, the figure remains significantly below the EU's ambitious target of 42.5% by 2030. Among the bloc’s four largest economies, only Spain exceeded the EU average in renewable energy usage. Sweden...