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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Pakistan Becomes 'Terroristan'! Tops Global Terrorism Index

For the first time, Pakistan has reached the top of the Global Terrorism Index, reflecting a significant increase in terrorism-related deaths and incidents in 2025.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria recorded two worldโ€™s deadliest terror attacks โ€“ Report

Nigeria has experienced two of the world's deadliest terrorist attacks as noted in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, with one incident resulting in the deaths of 58 villagers and five soldiers.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

War and Rates: Why Country Risk is Once Again Above 600 Basis Points

Argentina's country risk index rises above 600 basis points amid global economic instability fueled by the Middle East conflict and U.S. interest rate expectations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

ADC criticizes Tinubu over Nigeriaโ€™s global terrorism index

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Tinubu's governance, citing rising terrorism and civilian deaths in Nigeria as per the latest Global Terrorism Index report.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

PDP Condemns APC-led Government Over Nigeriaโ€™s Global Terrorism Index

The Peoples Democratic Party has criticized the All Progressives Congress-led government for Nigeria's alarming ranking as the fourth most impacted country on the Global Terrorism Index for 2026.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Iran War: DAX Drops Below 23,000 Points

The DAX index has fallen below 23,000 points amid rising fears in global financial markets following US attacks on Iranian gas fields.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

US freedom index has fallen to historic lows

A report indicates that the freedom index in the United States has reached its lowest level since 1972, reflecting a global trend of declining freedom.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria ranks lowest among 20 countries lacking obesity care guidelines

Nigeria ranks last in a global index assessing obesity care guidelines, scoring zero in key areas such as obesity management and physical activity.

Mar 17 โ€ข 02:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria's woeful governance standards

Nigeria's governance standards have been criticized in the latest global governance index, highlighting its absence from the top-performing nations in Africa.

Mar 11 โ€ข 00:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador among the 50 most powerful passports in the world, according to the global ranking

Ecuador's passport now ranks 48th in the Henley Passport Index for 2026, allowing visa-free access to 93 countries.

Mar 10 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

International Oil Prices Plummetโ€ฆ KOSPI Starts with a 5% Bounce Above 5500

On October 10, the KOSPI index in South Korea rebounded over 5% as global oil prices dropped below $90 per barrel after a previous spike to around $119.

Mar 10 โ€ข 00:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Argentina improved its position in a ranking on economic freedom published by the government

Argentina has climbed in the global ranking of economic freedom, moving from 124th to 106th place according to the Heritage Foundation's index.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Crash in South Korea: Sharp Sell-Off on Global Stock Exchanges

The South Korean KOSPI index experienced a dramatic drop of 12.06%, prompting trading halts on the Seoul and Bangkok stock exchanges amid concerns over rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Plummet in the Stock Market: Losses Exceeding 5% Amid Global Sell-Off

The Athens Stock Exchange has crashed today, with the general index losing more than 5% as geopolitical tensions affect investor sentiment.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Iran War and Oil Crisis: Dax Falls by 4 Percent

The Dax index experienced a significant drop of over 4% due to rising concerns over increasing energy prices amid the Iran conflict and oil crisis.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

It's no longer slack. A massive sell-off at the Warsaw Stock Exchange

The Warsaw Stock Exchange is experiencing a significant decline with the WIG20 index dropping by nearly 5% since the end of February, driven by global market pressures and sector-specific losses.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Pizza Index: When Food Orders Indicate Military Movements

The Pizza Index is an informal tool tracking spikes in food delivery orders, particularly pizza, near major U.S. government buildings as potential indicators of military actions or global crises.

Mar 3 โ€ข 04:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The conflict in the Middle East hits the stock exchanges

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to a significant downturn in global stock markets, with the Polish WIG20 index showing initial losses of 2% before recovering slightly by the end of the session.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Seoul hits record high, global stocks turn mixed as Wall Street pauses

Seoul's Kospi index reached a record high, spurred by strong performances from chipmakers, while global stock markets showed mixed reactions following Wall Street's performance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Global Price Cuts Hit the Warsaw Stock Exchange. WIG20 Falls, and Investors Look to the USA

The article discusses the recent declines in the Warsaw Stock Exchange, particularly focusing on the WIG20 index, and examines factors influencing investor sentiment, including international trade politics and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Rising Pressure on KOSPI: A Time to Consider Global Risks

The KOSPI index continues its strong performance, showing a significant rise due to fundamentals in key sectors, though global risks necessitate caution.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Inflation cooled to 2.3% in January but food prices up again: StatCan

Canada's inflation rate decreased slightly to 2.3% in January, while food prices continued to rise at variable rates.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Labor Conditions

Ecuador ranks as the third worst country in the world for workers, according to the 2023 Global Rights Index by the International Trade Union Confederation, highlighting severe labor issues such as forced long hours without breaks.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Significant Improvement in Indian Passport Ranking, Visa-Free Entry to 56 Countries

The Indian passport has made a notable leap in global rankings, now allowing visa-free travel to 56 countries.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

What are the five most technologically advanced cities in the world

The article discusses the five cities leading in technological innovation according to the Global Innovation Index.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Bogusล‚aw Chrabota: The Report on the State of Global Politics is an Excellent Commentary on the RBn Meeting

The article discusses a report indicating a global trend towards the destruction of established political norms, highlighting rising skepticism among societies about government actions benefiting future generations.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

East Africa: Tanzania Tops Region in Cybersecurity Standards

Tanzania has been recognized as the leader in East Africa for online safety management, ranking among the top 45 nations globally in cybersecurity standards according to the Global Cybersecurity Index released by the ITU.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Corruption - What's Behind Rwanda's Top Performance in Global Ranking

Rwanda achieved its highest score in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 41st globally, amidst a decline in global anti-corruption efforts.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somalia Ranked World's Most Corrupt Country in 2025 Global Index

Somalia has been ranked the most corrupt country in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International, scoring only 9 out of 100.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Africa: Corruption Remains Global Threat As Transparency International Warns of Leadership Decline

Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index indicates that corruption is still a pressing global issue, with significant public frustration regarding leadership accountability.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Africa: Corruption Remains Global Threat As Transparency International Warns of Leadership Decline

The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International highlights ongoing corruption as a major global issue, urging leaders to address challenges to governance and democracy.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Rwanda Records Highest-Ever Score in Global Corruption Index

Rwanda has achieved its highest-ever score in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 41st globally with a score of 58%.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:38 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Rwanda Records Highest-Ever Score in Global Corruption Index

Rwanda has achieved its highest score to date in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, a notable improvement from previous years amid deteriorating scores in several traditionally strong countries.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Perception of Corruption: Brazil ranks 107th for the second consecutive year, says Transparency International

Brazil remains ranked 107th in Transparency International's corruption perception index for the second year in a row, below the global average.

Feb 11 โ€ข 01:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

U.S. sinks to its lowest spot in new global corruption ranking

A new report shows the U.S. has fallen to its lowest ever rank in Transparency Internationalโ€™s Corruption Perceptions Index.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

'Democracy loses out': France sinks to new low in annual global corruption index

France has reached a historical low in the global corruption index, raising concerns about democracy amid various high-profile scandals.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

CNN: The United States' ranking has fallen to a historic low in the international corruption index

The United States has dropped to a historic low ranking in the Corruption Perception Index, according to CNN.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Corruption Grows Worldwide Due to Lack of Strong Leadership Even in Democracies

Corruption is worsening globally amid a lack of strong leadership, even in established democracies, according to Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Goiรกs this Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Brazil ranks second worst in a global corruption perception index while various local crime and cultural events are discussed in the news.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Estonia holds the 12th position in the corruption perception index

Estonia maintains its 12th position in Transparency International's global corruption perception index for the second consecutive year, scoring 76 points.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuania has risen four positions in the corruption index over the year

Lithuania has improved its position in the global corruption index, ranking 28th with a score of 65 out of 100.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Denmark remains the least corrupt country according to global index

Denmark has been rated the least corrupt country for the eighth consecutive year, although it experienced a slight decline in its score from 90 to 89 points.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Corruption worsening globally, US hits record low score โ€” Report

Transparency International reports an alarming rise in global corruption, with the United States reaching its lowest-ever score on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil repeats its second worst score in the historical series on the global corruption perception index

Brazil maintained its second worst score in the historical series on the Corruption Perception Index in 2025 with a score of 35, ranking 107th among 182 countries.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Spain worsens in perception of corruption and falls three places in the world ranking

Spain has dropped three places in the global corruption perception index, now ranking 49th out of 180 countries according to Transparency International's report.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Argentina fell five places in the Corruption Perception Index 2025

Argentina dropped five places in the global Corruption Perception Index, ranking 104th with a score of 36 out of 100 in 2025.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption

The latest corruption index reveals significant declines in the UK and US, with concerns about democratic institutions eroding due to political donations and state targeting of activists.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Orban: I have been invited to the inaugural meeting of Trump's Peace Committee

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced he will travel to Washington in two weeks for the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump's Peace Committee aimed at resolving global conflicts.

Feb 7 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Dow Jones Index Surpasses 50,000 for the First Time... New York Stock Market Bounces Back on Expectations of Big Tech Investments

The New York stock market rebounded on expectations of increased investments in AI infrastructure by major global tech companies, with the Dow Jones closing above 50,000 for the first time.

Feb 7 โ€ข 01:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Severina revealed a series of photos for Red Dress Day

Severina used her social media influence to support a global initiative for women's health by promoting awareness of strokes in women through her recent Instagram post.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:01 UTC

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