Philippines, Capital of Call Centers: Flood of Calls for One and a Half Euros an Hour
The Philippines has become a global leader in customer service outsourcing, primarily due to its population's proficiency in English and low wage costs, though rising protectionism in the U.S. threatens this sector.
Multibillion-dollar budget deficit on tap as Alberta introduces its 2026 budget
Alberta's 2026 budget introduces a significant multibillion-dollar deficit amid rising costs due to low oil prices and population growth.
As the population ages, it will thrive – The unexpected sector that will see demand increase
The aging global population is predicted to drive an increase in demand for elevators, as noted by industry leaders.
Most Atlantic provinces recorded first population decline in years at the end of 2025
All four Atlantic provinces of Canada experienced a population decline by the end of 2025, marking the first such drop in several years.
The Truth About Population Decline
The article discusses how concerns about population decline contrast sharply with earlier predictions of overpopulation and famine, highlighting changes in global fertility rates and population projections.
B.C. Office of the Seniors Advocate addresses impact of 2026 provincial budget
The British Columbia Seniors Advocate addresses urgent challenges facing the aging population in light of the province's paused long-term care infrastructure projects.
From the Plow to the Algorithm: How AI Can Save Agriculture in Latin America
The article discusses the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize agriculture in Latin America amidst challenges like climate change and a growing global population.
Record rates of senility, labor shortages, soaring health expenditures... Japan, laboratory of global demographic peril
Japan is experiencing a severe demographic crisis characterized by a record aging population, labor shortages, and skyrocketing health care costs.
U.S. threats revive independence debate for Inuit in Greenland
U.S. threats regarding Greenland have reignited discussions on independence among the Inuit population.
Director of Human Rights Watch: "AI in the hands of authoritarian governments will accelerate their ability to control and surveil the population"
Philippe Bolopion, director of Human Rights Watch, expresses concern that AI could enhance the control and surveillance capabilities of authoritarian governments, especially in light of shifting global alliances.
Most of the population consumes less omega-3 than recommended
A recent study reveals that the majority of the global population is not consuming the recommended amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for health.
Do the USA, Russia or China threaten peace? What Germans think, according to a poll
A recent survey shows that a significant portion of the German population views the USA as the greatest threat to global peace, reflecting a marked change in sentiment compared to previous years.
Democracy Under Siege
According to the 2026 global report by Human Rights Watch, democracy worldwide has regressed to 1985 levels, with 72% of the global population living under authoritarian regimes.
4.5m girls at risk of female genital mutilation in 2026 – UNFPA
The UN Population Fund warns that 4.5 million girls are projected to be at risk of female genital mutilation in 2026, with 230 million affected globally.
72% of the world's population lives under authoritarian regimes, indicates Human Rights Watch
A report by Human Rights Watch reveals that 72% of the global population lives under authoritarian regimes, attributing this trend to advances in authoritarianism influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Human Rights Watch: 72% of the World's Population Lives Under Authoritarian Regimes
Human Rights Watch warns in its annual report that 72% of the world's population currently resides under authoritarian regimes, highlighting a significant threat to human rights and calling for a challenge to global authoritarianism.
Trump-led abuses amid ‘democratic recession’ put human rights in peril, HRW report says
A Human Rights Watch report highlights a global 'democratic recession' where nearly 75% of the population lives under autocratic rule, threatening the foundation of human rights.
Lucid dreaming is neither sleep nor wakefulness: it is a new state of consciousness, according to scientists
Recent scientific research explains lucid dreaming, a phenomenon experienced by nearly half of the global population, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.
The People of Iran Deserve the World’s Support
The article emphasizes that the Iranian population requires global solidarity and support amidst their struggles for freedom and rights.
The richest have exhausted their annual CO2 'budget' this year. It took them just 10 days
A recent report reveals that the wealthiest 1% of the global population deplete their annual CO2 emissions budget within just 10 days, highlighting stark inequalities in carbon responsibility and the need for emissions reductions and taxation for climate goals.
Humanity's success - The number of weather victims drops to a record low
In 2025, fewer people died from extreme weather than ever before, with the risk of dying from a natural disaster reduced significantly despite a fourfold increase in world population and global warming.
Why Millions of People Vote for Authoritarians?
The article discusses the alarming decline in global democracy since 2012 and highlights that less than 12 percent of the world's population now lives in liberal democracies, the lowest in fifty years.
Trump pulls US out of 66 international bodies, including key UN climate treaty
The Trump administration has announced the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations, including significant UN bodies focused on population and climate, marking a further retreat from global cooperation.
Myopia Affects Younger and Younger Individuals: What Can Be Done to Avoid It?
Research from 2024 indicates that 58% of children with vision impairment are suffering from myopia, with predictions suggesting that by 2050, half of the global population will be myopic.