The UN projects that the global population will continue to rise over the following 60 years, reaching 10.3 billion by the middle of the 1980s. After that, the amount will begin to progressively drop, hitting 10.2 billion by the year 2100. The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) provided its most recent forecast on global population. The UN releases this report every two...

On Sunday, US President Joe Biden announced that he had provided former President Donald Trump with all the security measures required to guarantee his safety. Speaking at the White House, Biden stated, "Trump, the Republican nominee and former president, is already subject to increased protection, and I have instructed the Secret Service to give him all the tools, capabilities, and safety...

Global families’ wealth climbed by 4.2% in US dollars in 2023, according to Swiss bank UBS's annual Global Wealth Report. The dollar's strength versus the majority of other major foreign currencies contributed significantly to the figure's 3% decline in 2022, which marked the first decline since the 2008 financial crisis. The Americas saw a 3.6% growth in wealth, the Asia-Pacific area saw a...

The privately held Pan American Energy (PAE, a joint venture between UK-based BP and Argentina's Bridas Corporation, which is 50% owned by China's CNOOC Limited), and Golar LNG, which is registered in Bermuda, have finalized their agreement to install a 2.45 million tons per year floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) terminal in Argentina for a 20-year period. The Vaca Muerta province, which is...

House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News Channel that foreign officials from NATO member nations are worried about US President Joe Biden's health and doubt his capacity to lead. "As you are aware, every head of NATO pays a visit to the Capitol. These international chiefs of state and prime ministers come to us and informally express their grave worry," Johnson added. "A weak America is bad for...

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reports that 3 million travelers went through TSA security checks at US airports on Sunday, July 7. This is an all-time high since the TSA was established following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Experts explain the record traffic with the country's celebration of Independence Day on July 4th, which falls on a long weekend...

A study by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission suggests that Australia, one of the biggest LNG producers in the world, may experience a gas shortage in two years. The gas crisis is predicted for the heavily populated east coast of the nation in 2027, a year sooner than anticipated. According to the research, this will necessitate shifting LNG that is typically sold on the spot...

Banco Comercial Portugueses (BCP), VTB Capital plc, and OWH SE (former VTB Bank Europe) have settled their claims against Mozambique with a $220 million payment in the infamous "tuna bonds scandal". The Attorney General's Office and the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Mozambique jointly released a statement stating that the parties had reached a pre-trial settlement that permitted the country...

Workers at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos reported widespread harassment and discrimination in the workplace, writes the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper charges Klaus Schwab, the forum's creator, with harassment, discrimination, and violations of workers' labor rights. At least six women have reportedly experienced sexual harassment from WEF senior management, according to the...