World Bank sounds alarm on 'historical reversal' of development for poorest nations

Half of the world's 75 poorest countries are experiencing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time this century in a historical reversal of development, the World Bank ... Read More

World Bank: Yemen Among Poorest Country in the World

Yemen is one of the most food insecure, and possibly poorest countries in the world, a recent World Bank report showed. The report, Poverty and Equity Assessment 2024, placed Yemen in the company of ... Read More

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Having a team in the world’s richest sports competition ... The Harley Owners Group in Alice Springs is what’s known as a social motorcycle club, with the emphasis on social. Read More

Most promiscuous countries in the world revealed: Here’s how America scores

The least promiscuous countries in the World Population Review’s list were China and India, with citizens sleeping with 3.1 and 3.0 people respectively. Read More

The world's 'worst country to live in as an expat' is home to 200,000 Brits

South Africa is already home to around 2.8 million expatriates who come from all over the world - including 200,000 ... But it’s not all bad news as the study also says that South Africa can ... Read More

Poorest Cities In The World Are Most Polluted

More places people can’t live: Australia Karachi (Numero Index 19.3), Lahore (19.5 ... in the world for the quality of its air.” As is the case with all the world’s poorest countries ... Read More

'Most modified man in the world' gets hand split in half in 'world first' procedure

The 'most modified man in the world ... was just eight-years-old – with flashback images from the past showing his journey from fresh-faced teen to his current appearance. And he’s happy ... Read More

New World’s Oldest Man, 111, Puts Long Life Down to Weekly Fish and Chips and ‘Just Luck’

“You either live long or ... according to a Guinness World Records news release shared with PEOPLE. Tinniswood was verified by the record-keeping organization as the world’s oldest man on ... Read More

20 Countries in the World With the Most Female Billionaires

If you want to skip our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 5 Countries in the World With the ... This isn’t just about making money – it’s about being part of the future. Read More

5 Countries in the World With the Most Female Billionaires

The richest female in India is Savitri Jindal who has a net worth of around $33.4 billion. India ranks fifth among the countries in the world with the most female billionaires. Read More

20 Countries in the World With the Most Female Billionaires

Israel ranks 15th among the countries in the world with the most female billionaires. Shari Arison is Israel’s richest female billionaire with a net worth of around $5.5 billion. 14. Read More