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Visualising AI spending: How does it compare with history’s mega projects?
AI spending is projected to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, surpassing the largest scientific and infrastructure projects.
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The youth raising climate change awareness in PakistanThis article will be opened in a new browser window
How a youth-led movement has taken it upon itself to educate Pakistan on climate change and its impact.
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ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts
India and Sri Lanka will host the 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup from Saturday to March 8.
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A simple guide to playing cricket
Cricket is among the most popular sports globally. Global News Insight explains key terms to help you understand the game.
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What does 303 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil look like?
We visualise the scale of the world’s largest oil reserves, worth trillions of dollars and now controlled by the US.
The drones being used in Sudan: 1,000 attacks since April 2023
A visual analysis into the types of drones, sourcing methods, attack locations and the human toll of aerial warfare.
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How does US military build-up off Iran compare to the June 2025 strikes?
And could a sudden deployment of major US naval and air force assets indicate a strike on Iran is imminent?
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Map shows what would happen to Gaza under the US ‘master plan’
The plan treats Gaza as vacant beachfront property, proposing glass towers and industrial zones over historic sites.
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Born after the Arab Spring: 37 million Egyptians have no memory of 2011
One-third of Egyptians were born after the 2011 Arab Spring protests which removed longtime President Hosni Mubarak.
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Mapping the 10 countries with the most overseas territories
Nations worldwide maintain territories for strategic and military purposes, often remnants of colonial empires.
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Greenland’s strategic position in seven maps: Why Trump wants the island
The world’s largest island sits in the Arctic Circle and is strategically and economically valuable.
